Biotech 2009...I'm Finally Here.

I've waited in anticipation for these two days to arrive...and they finally have...with full force. My first stop was at the registration table to receive my Biotech 2009 badge of honor...unfortunately investigator of all things interesting, and protector of all things innovative, would not fit on the space provided. My head was spinning as I sat in on sessions that I have been looking forward to since August...Regulatory; Drug Delivery, Device and Diagnostics; Growth Strategies...this is better than I could have ever imagined...hundreds of fellow bioscience information seekers lining the corridors of the Pennsylvania Convention Center...and what a grand space this is!

I was in the plenary session with Congressmen Gerlach and Dent, along with the great United States Senator Arlen Specter...they spoke about the ongoing issues with health care reform legislation...and its possible effects on the bioscience industry...this is what I need to focus my HelixBrain onto...take me to DC! Let the protector of innovation decide what is right for the industry!

As I left the session...my mind racing from all of the morning activities...I focused my sights on the company presentations...I was lucky I could find a seat in the room...considering they were standing room only...it was incredible the immense amount of interest in these companies...I couldn't wait to report my findings back to the Grand Centrifugium Assembly...

After the afternoon plenary session...on the overall state of the industry...I was rejuvinated...I saw a bright future for this industry that I live to protect...I wandered around the halls and saw my Earthly equals, the Pennsylvania Bio and BioNJ teams, as they worked hard to make sure all attendees enjoyed their Biotech 2009 experience.

The best however, was apparently saved for last. The keynote dinner...with Congressman Jim Greenwood, president and CEO of BIO, and Dave Holveck, president and CEO of Endo Pharmaceuticals. After Congressman Greenwood's opening remarks, the crowd ate dinner...but I was too excited to eat...the anticipation was growing as I hung on every word Jeff Libson, one of the symposium co-chairs, proclaimed as he introduced Dave Holveck. The keynote address was everything I was expecting it to be and more...focused on the changing landscape of the industry...new dynamics, things that will never change...in the end...we do this for the patients...who just want to get better. These words rang out like a bell in my HelixBrain. We do this for the patients....who just want to get better.

I was surprised to hear that Mickey Flynn, fearless leader of Pennsylvania Bio, and Debbie Hart, BioNJ's fearless leader, recognized Beakeris, and my presence in their closing remarks...these are fantastically large strides for my people and my planet...I am forever grateful to both of these innovation protectors for their recognition. But...I was even more surprised when my picture appeared on the incredibly large video transmission screens! Apparently my travels and research logs have been read across the bioscience world!

Day one of Biotech 2009 was better than I could have ever imagined. This is the beginning of a great adventure.

I will submit another transmission in a few short hours...Day two of Biotech 2009 awaits!

Until next time.

Helixman