American biotech dominance under threat
And while Massachusetts remains a cornerstone of US biotech dominance, similar ecosystems have taken root and thrived in cities across the country — each contributing to our national strength in science and innovation.
But this engine of innovation and economic growth is under threat.
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Many small biotechs — the true engines of innovation — are struggling to navigate this great uncertainty.
Meanwhile, China has prioritized investment in biotechnology,
This matters far beyond company balance sheets. The global bioeconomy is estimated to be
The stakes couldn't be higher. If American biotech leadership is allowed to erode, critical discoveries, economic growth, and strategic leverage will migrate to rival nations. The suffering of patients waiting for cures and new medicines will be prolonged unnecessarily.
But there is reason for optimism. The biotech industry is resilient precisely because its core has always been patients. Through economic downturns, policy shifts, and scientific setbacks, the mission to develop life-changing therapies has never wavered.
And the industry is ideally positioned to lead what will be the next revolution in medicine: the integration of artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies into drug discovery, clinical trial operations, and diagnostics.
When we emerge from this period of uncertainty, we will have strong science and battle-tested leaders. But a future that accelerates innovation, while reducing costs, depends on our actions today.
Strategic investment in research, fully staffed and highly capable regulatory agencies, and stable, open supply chains are not Republican or Democratic issues — they're imperatives for safeguarding American biotech innovation.
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There needs to be an immediate course correction, starting with clear and consistent regulatory policy. Predictable rules, timely reviews, and independent oversight are essential for restoring confidence in the US biotech ecosystem.
The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology has underscored this need, calling for a long-term federal strategy to support innovation and strengthen our competitive edge. That includes at least
The choice is clear: Lead the world in biotechnology or watch critical discoveries happen elsewhere. As the biotech community convenes in Boston, we call on policy makers across the political spectrum to protect America's innovation leadership.
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