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BIO Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan…

BIO President and CEO John F. Crowley today released the following statement after a bipartisan group of Senators, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), introduced the Creating…

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BIO International Convention Celebrates Another…

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is proud to conclude the 2024 BIO International Convention in San Diego, held last week June 3-6, 2024. 1,400 exhibitors and more than 19,500 attendees from 70 countries came together for four full days of…

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BIO Recognizes Industry Leaders for…

WASHINGTON - June 5, 2024 – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced the winners of the organization’s 2024 Leadership in Agri-Biotechnology Awards — honoring Dr. Annette Kleiser, CEO of Dalan Animal Health, as the recipient…

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BIO Reiterates Lack of Basis for Mexico’s Ban on Genetically Modified Corn

March 15, 2024

Seed technology companies comply with Mexico’s biosafety regulations, and Mexico should do the same, BIO said today in its response to the panel set up to determine if Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified corn violate its commitments…

Biotechnology is a national security Imperative, says BIO CEO

March 13, 2024

BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley announced today that BIO would take several important steps to reaffirm the organization’s position with regards to national security and the role that the industry plays as a vital strategic asset: “As a…

WTO 13th Ministerial Conference outcome "positive" for IP, future of biotech industry

March 1, 2024

Following the conclusion of the WTO 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, John Murphy -- BIO's Chief Policy Officer -- made the following statement: “We are encouraged that WTO Members did not agree to extend an intellectual property…

New Season of I am BIO Podcast to Showcase Life-Changing Biotech Breakthroughs

February 23, 2024

New Season of I am BIO Podcast to Showcase Life-Changing Biotech Breakthroughs Launching February 27, spring 2024 season explores a new CRISPR therapy, advances in microbiome research, biotech for pets and more WASHINGTON – (Feb. 23,…

The Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 Offers Hope to Kids Suffering From Rare Diseases

February 15, 2024

The Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 was introduced in the House of Representatives this week. BIO CEO and President, Rachel King, made the following statement following the bill's introduction: "BIO strongly supports the House…

House passage of bill to restore full R&D expensing a "big step forward" for biomedical innovation

February 1, 2024

Legislation to restore immediate R&D expensing passed the House by 357-70 yesterday. Following the vote, BIO's Chief Advocacy Officer, Nick Shipley, made the following statement: "The bipartisan legislation passed by the U.S. House…

Bipartisan EPIC Act a "critical step forward" to incentivize small molecule drug innovation

January 31, 2024

Yesterday, Reps. Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), Don Davis (D-NC) and Brett Guthrie introduced the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC Act), legislation to fix the “pill penalty.” BIO President and CEO, Rachel King, made the following statement: …

New BIO Report Finds More Innovation & Investment Needed in Vaccine Development

January 25, 2024

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released a new report, "The State of Innovation in Vaccines and Prophylactic Antibodies for Infectious Diseases," examining the latest scientific and investment trends in vaccine development…

BIO and ICBA Release Updated Report on Biotechnology’s Role in Meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals

December 21, 2023

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released an updated report produced in partnership with the International Council of Biotechnology Associations (ICBA) that highlights biotechnology’s role in meeting the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable…

BIO Applauds U.N. FAO on Food and Climate Roadmap

December 14, 2023

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today welcomed the United Nations (U.N.) Food and Agriculture Organization’s announcement of a new roadmap outlining how the world can attain global food security by 2050 without breaching the global…

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