Vaccines and Biodefense

When you see “Get Your Flu Vaccine Here” signs and banners outside pharmacies and in doctor’s offices, you might think, “isn’t it too late for that?” The answer is no.

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.

Youve probably heard the term pandemic a lot in the news today. What you might not know is that biotechnology researchers are working to create new vaccination options to help stop the next big pandemic before it starts.

Are biotech drugs really that different from traditional pharmaceuticals.  You bet they are.  Learn why here.

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.

Biotechnology, the combination of biology and technology, includes biologic applications, diagnostic tools and businesses that improve everyday life by providing solutions to some of life's most vexing problems.

Thirty six thousand Americans die from seasonal flu each year, now there is additional threat a possible global avian flu pandemic.