Jennifer Hawks Bland

Opinion author

Jennifer Hawks Bland is the chief executive officer of NewYorkBIO, the leading advocate for New York State’s life science community. During her tenure at the helm of the trade organization, Bland has navigated NewYorkBIO’s growth to match the development of the life sciences industry across New York, nationally and globally.

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Opinion

Local trade groups must support life sciences in these difficult times

As the industry faces policy changes and significant cuts to federal funding, local ecosystems can bolster companies through innovative resources to sustain growth and keep the U.S. at the center of biomedical innovation.

June 10, 2026

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Jennifer Hawks Bland