Personalized Medicine

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.

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.

Daryl Pritchard talks about personalized medicine and how advances in biotechnology will make it possible to detect, treat and prevent disease in new ways.

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.

Dr. Moira Gunn and David Ewing Duncan report from the BIO International Convention.

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

Has a member of your family been vaccinated against hepatitis B? Do you know someone who has diabetes? Has anyone in your family had heart disease?

Letters, Testimony & Comments

October 4 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments on the New and Reconsidered Clinical...
October 14 2011
RE: Comments Regarding the Draft Guidance on In Vitro Companion Diagnostic Devices; FDA-2011-D-0215 Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology...
September 1 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) appreciates the opportunity to submit comments regarding the Food and Drug Administration...
July 23 2011
BIO commends the FDA for prospectively seeking input from industry to ensure that the regulatory environment is supportive of the rapid...
April 19 2011
RE: Docket No. FDA-2011-D-0082: Draft Guidance for Industry on Clinical Pharmacogenomics: Premarketing Evaluation in Early Phase Clinical...

Press Releases

February 15 2012
Washington, DC (February 15, 2012) – Today, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) praised Sen. Kay...
January 6 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, January 06, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) released today a report...
January 3 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, January 03, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that...
September 29 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, September 29, 2010) - Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim...
May 4 2010
 WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 4, 2010) --  A new report issued by the Biotechnology Industry Organization...