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Bio-era Extends Bird Flu Services

Bio Economic Research Associates, or bio-era, a leading independent research and advisory firm providing analysis on the future of the global bio economy, today announced the renewal for a second four month period of its multi-client research and advisory service to track the potential business and economic implications of Avian Influenza.

Under the leadership and direction of bio-era Managing Director, James Newcomb, the service will deliver a steady stream of bio-era research and analysis, as well as highly plausible scenarios for the evolution of a pandemic outbreak, how government and public health agencies and institutions are likely to respond, and the impacts on regional economies.

Current participants include major companies with significant market exposure to trade and economic disruptions, investors, public health officials, researchers and analysts engaged in business planning, risk managers, financial analysts, and government officials. The service will continue to provide independent, expert research and analysis on the on-going crisis, and the possible global financial and business implications in the first few months of an influenza pandemic.