NIIMBL Informational Meeting

Forging the Future of Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

Please join us on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 11:30 am at IBBR in Rockville, Maryland for a NIIMBL (The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals) informational session.  NIIMBL is being formed to leverage a $70 million cost-shared cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) designed to innovate biomanufacturing in America. Through partnership and shared projects among academic, non-profit, and federal scientists, and leadership by industry, NIIMBL will revolutionize biopharmaceutical manufacturing in the United States. NIIMBL’s applied research and development of manufacturing processes, workforce training, and regulatory coordination will advance U.S. biopharmaceutical production with world-leading technological innovation  and  manufacturing careers.  

Fostering Innovation

Through the cooperation and collaboration of its members, NIIMBL promises to address long standing and upcoming pre-competitive industry challenges in the U.S. biopharmaceutical manufacturing landscape. NIIMBL will leverage federal, state, and local resources to advance the development and manufacturing of next generation products  and processes, including monoclonal antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, cell immunotherapies, gene therapies, vaccines, process analytical technologies, single-use systems, and continuous manufacturing strategies, among others.  Furthermore, NIIMBL will work with industry and policymakers to shift regulatory paradigms by establishing reference standards/materials and facilitating technology platforms to speed approval and lower costs while maintaining safety; while also encouraging domestic investment in infrastructure.

National Impact

Through its ongoing efforts, NIIMBL will have a tremendous impact on the biopharmaceutical manufacturing landscape in the United States. By partnering with top-tier universities and biomanufacturing workforce training centers, NIIMBL will empower workers in the full supply chain of U.S. biopharma manufacturing to innovate and grow U.S.-based production. Through training and retraining programs developed with academic and federal partners, NIIMBL will empower these workers to take advantage of 21st century job opportunities in a rapidly changing market.

Tentative Agenda

Registration

Attendance is free, however registration is required and limited, so register now.  IBBR is located at 9600 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland.  For driving directions and parking information click here.

Information Sheet

NIIMBL Information.pdf