America?s biopharmaceutical companies are working around the clock to beat coronavirus
Today, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) underscored the industry?s?commitment?to finding solutions to prevent, diagnose and treat those with COVID-19, a disease caused by a novel strain of coronavirus. The decades-long investments biopharmaceutical companies have made in new technologies, research and treatments have prepared the industry to act swiftly to respond to the public health crisis.
America?s biopharmaceutical companies are working around the clock to:
- Work with government agencies and diagnostic partners to increase COVID-19 testing capability and capacity.
- Screen vast global libraries of medicines to identify potential treatments and have numerous clinical trials underway to test existing therapies.
- Research and develop new therapies and treatments for those infected with the virus.
- Use investments in new technologies to speed the development of safe and effective vaccines.
?Researchers at America?s biopharmaceutical companies are working around the clock to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus and deliver treatments to those impacted by this deadly disease,? said Jim Greenwood, president and CEO of BIO. ?Today, we renew our commitment as an industry to help those in need, protect our workforce and ensure any treatments we develop in response to this pandemic are accessible and affordable for everyone. These are the principles that always guide our industry, and they serve as the foundation for our response to this global health crisis.?
America?s biopharmaceutical companies are working in close collaboration with government agencies and other stakeholders in the quest to beat coronavirus. Everyone has a unique role to play and we are confident that together we can succeed.
View the industry?s print ad about our commitment to beat coronavirus?here.
View the industry?s commitment to beat coronavirus?here.
Learn more at?PhRMA.org/coronavirus?and?bio.org/coronavirus.
Holly Campbell?Holly Campbell is a deputy vice president of public affairs at PhRMA focusing on the cost and value of medicines. Prior to joining PhRMA, Holly worked for large and small public relations firms where she provided strategic communications counsel, media relations and partnership expertise to health care and pharmaceutical clients. In her free time, she enjoys taking barre classes, trying new restaurants and spending time with Boss and Poppy, her rescue pups.
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Topics:?Research and Development,?PhRMA Member Company,?Clinical Trials,?Infectious Diseases,?Coronavirus
