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BIO Praises Senate Passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
March 22 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauds the Senate on the passage of H.R. 3606...

BIO Comments on New Initiatives to Grow Nation’s Bioeconomy
September 16 2011

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on President Obama's...

Synthetic Biology’s Potential for Commercial Innovation Should Be Supported, BIO Argues
September 1 2011

Research and development in synthetic biology is an evolution of biotechnology innovation that...

BIO Unveils Strategic Initiative to Speed Scientific Breakthroughs, Develop Cures and Grow the Bio-Economy
June 29 2011

“Unleashing the Promise of Biotechnology: Advancing American Innovation to Cure Disease...

International Biotech Industry and Academic Leaders to Be Featured in BIO Translational Research Forum
June 16 2011

The 2011 Translational Research Forum, hosted by the...

2011 BIO International Convention to Highlight Next-Generation of Biofuel Innovation
May 31 2011

BIO 2011 International Convention to feature a series of high-level panels examining...

Driving Innovation and Job Growth Through the Life Sciences Industry
May 26 2011

Representatives of the bioscience industry testified before the U.S. Congress Joint Economic...

BIO Statement on New Bill to Extend Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit
May 25 2011

BIO commends Reps. Davis (D-Ca) and Schwartz (D-PA) for their continued efforts to extend the...

Biotechnology Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture to be Highlighted at 2011 BIO International Convention
May 23 2011

2011 BIO International Convention will feature a series of high level panels examining the...

BIO Thanks Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Energy Secretary Chu for Biomass Program and R&D Grants
May 5 2011

BIO thanks Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Energy Secretary Steven Chu on the...

Representative Upton Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announces selection of Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 -...

Senator Casey Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announced today its selection of Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) as Legislator of the Year for...

Congressman Price Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announces its selection of Representative David E. Price (D-NC) as Legislator of the Year...

Representative Capuano Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announces its selection of Michael Capuano (D-MA) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 -...

Extension of Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit Needed to Restart Investment, BIO Says
May 4 2011

BIO thanks Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) for introducing the Domestic Energy Promotion Act of...

2011 BIO International Convention to Host New Forum on Diabetes
May 3 2011

BIO along with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) will feature a two-day...

Civilian and Military Aviation Biofuels: Companies to Highlight New Technologies and Markets at BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 28 2011

During BIO's 8th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing,...

Business Executives to Highlight Opportunities for New Product Development from Renewables at BIO’s World Congress
April 21 2011

Corporate leaders will discuss benefits for businesses and consumers through incorporation of...

Corporate Leaders to Present Global View on Commercialization of Industrial Biotechnology at BIO’s World Congress
April 14 2011

Business executives, scientists and policy makers will highlight opportunities to...

Report Highlights Benefits of Biotech Crops
April 13 2011

Annual report prepared by UK-based PG Economics highlights agricultural biotechnology as...

BIO Announces Royal DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma as Recipient of the 2011 George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology
April 11 2011

BIO announces that Royal DSM CEO/Chairman of the Managing Board Feike Sijbesma will be...

Biotech Leader Provides Testimony at Congressional Hearing on SBIR/STTR Renewal
April 7 2011

Today, the House Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology will hold a hearing on The Creating...

Innovative Companies to Present to Investors at 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto
March 31 2011

BIO announces the industrial biotechnology companies selected to present their technology...

Investment Potential Highlighted in Breakout Sessions for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto
March 21 2011

Industry analysts are projecting double digit growth in the biobased product sector, and an...

NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins to Present Keynote Address at Partnering for Global Health Forum 2011
March 16 2011

NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD will share his insights on how ground-breaking biotech...

BIO Commends the Virginia General Assembly, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor for Commitment to Job-Creating Programs
March 3 2011

The Virginia Refundable Research and Development Tax Credit, recently passed by the Virginia...

New BIO Survey: U.S. Jobs, Patients, Competitiveness Benefitting from Therapeutic Discovery Awards
February 11 2011

According to a new survey of CEOs of small biotech firms that received Therapeutic Discovery...

America’s Biotechnology Sector – Answering President Obama’s Call For Job Growth and Innovation
January 26 2011

BIO's commends President Obama for highlighting the need to increase our nation...

BIO Announces Initial Selection of Life Sciences Companies to Present at the 13th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference
December 13 2010
BIO Hails Court of Appeals Action to Lift Injunction on Embryonic Stem Cell Research
September 29 2010
BIO Comments on Court Injunction Blocking Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
August 24 2010
Biotechnology Makes Agricultural Production More Earth-Friendly
April 22 2010
BIO Releases New Study Showing Industry/University Partnerships Critical to U.S. Economy
October 28 2009
Clean Air and Water, Green Products: Brought to You by Biotechnology
April 20 2009
BIO Applauds President Obama’s Action to Expand Federal Funding of Embryonic Stem Cell Research
March 9 2009
Incentives to Develop Medicines for Neglected Diseases Highlighted at 2008 BIO International Convention
June 18 2008
BIO Commends Senate for Passage of Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
April 12 2007
Hawaii Summit to Highlight Marine Biotechnology Discoveries, Benefits
January 6 2006
Report Details Biotechnology's Contributions On Baby-Boomer Health, Quality of Life
October 5 2000
BIO '99 To Feature Presentations on Genomics, Molecular Medicine
April 15 1999
BIO '99 To Feature Presentations On Women's Health Issues
April 8 1999
BIO Supports Doubling NIH Budget By 2003
March 16 1999
Rowett Research Institute, Greenburn Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen AB21 9SB, GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
August 12 1998
BIO Welcomes Verification of Dolly's Cloning, Stands by Ban on Human Cloning
July 22 1998
BIO Supports Doubling NIH Budget over Five Years
March 20 1998
BIO's Statement on Cloned Lamb
July 24 1997

Letters, Testimony & Comments

BIO Written Testimony: Spurring Job Growth Through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors
December 1 2011
On December 1, BIO submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the importance of...
Testimony in Support of USDA Research
July 28 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business...
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST)
January 11 2011
January 7, 2011 President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) Public Oral Comments Ladies and Gentlemen:...
BIO Comments, Draft National Institutes of Health Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research
May 27 2009
Re: Draft National Institutes of Health Guidelines for Human Stem Cell Research (FR Doc. E9-9313) Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology...
The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act
June 6 2007
BIO Letter to Speaker Pelosi regard BIO's support for S. 5
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Press Releases

BIO Praises Senate Passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
March 22 2012
  Washington, DC (March 22, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauds the Senate...
BIO Comments on New Initiatives to Grow Nation’s Bioeconomy
September 16 2011
Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2011) – Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim...
Synthetic Biology’s Potential for Commercial Innovation Should Be Supported, BIO Argues
September 1 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Sept. 1, 2011) – Research and development in synthetic biology is an evolution of...
BIO Unveils Strategic Initiative to Speed Scientific Breakthroughs, Develop Cures and Grow the Bio-Economy
June 29 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, June 29, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) released today a summary...
International Biotech Industry and Academic Leaders to Be Featured in BIO Translational Research Forum
June 16 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, June 16, 2011) - The 2011 Translational Research Forum, hosted by the Biotechnology...
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