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New Diabetes Forum at the 2011 BIO International Convention

The number of Americans diagnosed with diabetes — the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. — has risen by epidemic proportions. In addition, the disease is estimated to affect 435 million people worldwide by 2030. BIO and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will feature a two-day diabetes forum for the first time at the 2011 BIO International Convention in Washington, DC. The sessions will showcase the latest research in novel therapies, vaccines, and biomarkers.

Peter Soelkner, Managing Director of Vetter Pharma International

Soelkner discusses the benefits of working with a contract manufacturing organization and how to identify, select and work with CMOs.

John Sterling, editor-in-chief of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News (GEN)

BIOtechNOW talks to GEN's John Sterling regarding the upcoming BIO International Convention.

Top Ten "Must Attend" Breakout Sessions at the 2011 BIO International Convention

GEN's Editor-in-Chief John Sterling outlines his picks for the top ten "must attend" breakout sessions at the 2011 BIO International Convention.

Continuing the Legacy: BIO to Present George Washington Carver Award

Honoring the father of chemurgy, the award will be presented at the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in May.

What Legal Issues are Presented by Biosimilars?
Healing, Fueling, Feeding: How Biotechnology Is Enriching Your Life.

Biotechnology is all around us and is already a big part of our lives, providing breakthrough products and technologies to combat disease, reduce our environmental footprint, feed the hungry, and make useful products.

Ohio Biotech – Established and Growing

Ohio is a national leader in terms of both bioscience employment and establishments. In fact the industry accounts for about 15 percent of the state’s total economic output.

Honoring Industrial Innovation: BIO to Award 3rd Carver

Biotechnology might seem like a new science to many, but it has its roots in the work of some early big thinkers — among them George Washington Carver, arguably one of the world’s first industrial biotechnologists and the father of sustainable farming.

Rare Diseases: Can We Speed Treatments?
BioBytes: Biotechnology and Vaccines

New vaccines employing biotech innovations are changing the way we prevent illness.

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
Guide to Biotechnology 2008

We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products.

2007-2008 BIO Milestones

Today, the biotechnology industry is enjoying more success and influence than ever before. Our industry’s innovations continue to improve the lives of people worldwide, and the advancement of these innovations is supported by the work of BIO.

Ideas to Encourage Innovation for Diseases without a Market

This paper is an overview of a variety of ways that have been suggested to encourage innovation/research and development for diseases that are endemic to the developing world but not the developed world.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Risk Evaluation: BIO Comments on ICH's Proposed Guideline on E2C(R2) Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation Report
May 11 2012
  Dear Sir/Madam:   The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the...
Drug Safety: BIO Comments on FDA's Communication to the Public
May 8 2012
  Dear Sir/Madam:   The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the...
Drug Safety: BIO Comments on FDA's Draft Guidance on Classifying Significant Postmarket Drug Safety Issues
May 8 2012
  Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the...
BIO's Testimony to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Full Committee Hearing on the FY2012 FDA User Fee Agreements
March 29 2012
 Chairman Harkin, Ranking Member Enzi, Members of the Committee, it is my privilege to provide testimony before you today. My name...
Letter to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Regarding Proposed Specialty Pharmacy Rule
March 1 2012
February 22, 2012 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Attn: Stacey Johnston Policy Analyst Medicaid/Children’s Health...
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Press Releases

BIO Endorses “Declaration Against Doping in Sport"
June 28 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its endorsement of the “Joint Declaration on...
Media Registration for the 2011 BIO International Convention Now Available Online
January 3 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, January 03, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that...
BIO, Other Advanced Biofuels Organizations Ask Administration for Renewed Focus on Next Generation Biofuel Technologies
October 21 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, October 21, 2010) - Federal biofuels policy should focus on helping companies...
New BIO Report Highlights Value of Biotechnology to Individuals and Society
May 4 2010
 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 4, 2010) --  A new report issued by the Biotechnology Industry Organization...
National Bioscience Report Shows Some Growth Even During Recession
May 3 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, May 03, 2010) - The U.S. bioscience industry continued to score employment gains...
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