In 1992, Virginia Biotechnology Association (VaBIO) is a non-profit association that promotes the biotechnology industry in Virginia, works to expand the knowledge and expertise of Virginiaﾒs businesses concerning biotechnology through seminars, educational publications and other means, to enhance public awareness of the biotechnology industry in Virginia and the scientific, economic and other benefits it provides, and to represent the interests of the biotechnology industry in Virginia before federal, state and local legislators and regulators.