named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference Steering Committee
Develops programming, speaker lineup, and focus areas for the NewYorkBIO Annual Conference
Government Relations Committee
Engages members in shaping public policy at local, state, and federal levels; organizes Advocacy Day in Albany and coordinates policy positions on behalf of the biotechnology industry
NewYorkBIO Advocacy Day
Annual event in Albany where industry leaders engage with policymakers to advocate for supportive biotechnology policies
NewYorkBIO Savings Program
Provides members with cost savings on lab supplies, shipping, insurance, and other services through contracts with partners like Avantor, Office Depot, and UPS
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy for biotechnology industry policiesRepresents and promotes the interests of the New York biotechnology industry through direct engagement with policymakers, organizing advocacy campaigns, and delivering formal letters to government officials. Activities include participation in Advocacy Day in Albany, hosting roundtables with public officials, and mobilizing industry leaders to support initiatives such as LifeSciNYC’s $1 billion investment in life sciences infrastructure.
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Startup Acceleration & Business Growth Support 1 activity
- Capacity building for incubators and early-stage companiesSupports early-stage biotech and life science companies through tailored membership tiers, free or reduced-rate fellowships, and access to networking, pitch events, and educational programming. The program includes a three-year fellowship for companies with seven or fewer employees, providing full access to member benefits.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Convening life sciences organizations through events and conferencesHosts and organizes an annual conference, pitch days, summits, networking receptions, and other events that convene hundreds of bioscience companies, universities, and research institutions. Past event recordings are made available via YouTube to extend access.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Monitoring federal research funding policiesTracks and analyzes proposed changes to federal research funding, particularly NIH policies, and facilitates member discussions on implications for medical research institutions in New York.
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STEM Education Program Support 1 activity
- Strategic partnerships to support science education and community engagementStrengthens ties between the life sciences sector and local communities through strategic collaborations, including joint programming with Life Science Cares New York and support for educational programs at the Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, including activation of the historic Sayan Center.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Member cost-saving programs through collective purchasingOperates the Empire Advantage savings program and other collective purchasing initiatives that negotiate discounted rates on laboratory supplies, PPE, business insurance, logistics, and waste management services with vendors such as Avantor, Office Depot, and UPS, enabling member organizations to reduce operational costs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.70M
Contributions & grants$250K15%
Program service revenue$1.41M83%
Investment income$36K2%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.53M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$783K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.46M
Cash$1.13M
Investments$0
Liabilities$228K
Net assets$1.23M
Liquid reserves8.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +22.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER A HAWKS BLAND | CEO | 40 | $321K |
board members · 4
- ANTHONY JOHNSON — SECRETARY
- BOB VAN NOSTRAND — TREASURER
- HANS CHRISTINGER — CHAIR
- RANA AL-HALLAQ — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Alexis Madara Partner — Director of Events and Program who manages sponsorship opportunities for NewYorkBIO.
- Annual Conference Steering Committee Network — Committee of member companies and sponsors that develops the program and speaker lineup for the NewYorkBIO Annual Conference.
- Avantor Partner — Partner in the NewYorkBIO Savings Program, offering discounted lab supplies to members.
- Biotechnology Industry Organization Government — New York’s officially designated state affiliate to the national Biotechnology Industry Organization.
- Empire Advantage Partner — Program partner providing discounted resources to NewYorkBIO members.
- Government Relations Committee Network — Committee of member organizations that guides public policy engagement and advocacy efforts for the biotechnology industry in New York.
- Life Science Cares New York Partner — Strategic relationship to advance New York’s life science ecosystem and support underserved communities through joint programming and industry engagement.
- Life Science Cares New York Partner — Strategic relationship to support community change and address inequality.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani Government — Engaged in advocacy efforts to influence administration policy and funding decisions regarding the LifeSciNYC initiative.
- National Institutes of Health Government — Federal agency whose funding policies are being monitored and addressed in advocacy work.
- New York City Economic Development Corporation Partner — Collaborates with NYCEDC on the LifeSciNYC initiative to support life science development in New York City.
- NewYorkBIO Purchasing Consortium Partner — Provides Fellows with access to collective purchasing benefits as part of the membership program.
- Office Depot Partner — Partner in the NewYorkBIO Savings Program, offering discounted office supplies and services to members.
- Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe Partner — Strategic collaboration to strengthen connections across New York’s innovation ecosystem and expand access to science education for all ages.
- Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe Partner — Strategic collaboration to support educational programs for all ages at the historic site.
- UPS Partner — Partner in the NewYorkBIO Savings Program, offering discounted shipping services to members.
- University at Buffalo Partner — Hosts NewYorkBIO events at the Center of Excellence Bioinformatics Life Sciences.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Economic Advantages for Membersmethodology: collective_purchasingBy aggregating member demand and offering subsidized access to resources and networks, the organization lowers barriers to growth for early-stage companies because collective purchasing and cost-sharing improve financial sustainability and competitive positioning in the biotech sector.
- Ecosystem Integration through Networked Collaborationmethodology: ecosystem_integrationBy connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, companies, and institutions through curated events, shared services, and strategic introductions, the organization accelerates innovation and commercialization because integrated networks enhance resource access, collaboration, and collective problem-solving in the life sciences.
- Equity-Driven Strategic Partnershipsmethodology: strategic_collaboration_for_equityBy forming strategic partnerships with community-focused and educational institutions, the organization advances equity and systemic change in the life sciences sector because collaboration with trusted local entities expands access to science education and aligns industry growth with community needs in healthcare and workforce development.
- Industry Advocacy and Public Investment for Innovationmethodology: funding-ecosystem-advocacyBy advocating for sustained public investment and stable federal research funding, the organization fosters life sciences innovation, drives workforce growth, and improves public health outcomes, leveraging the interdependence of public, private, and philanthropic support to sustain the innovation ecosystem.