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Industrial Biotechnology: Development and Adoption By the U.S. Chemical and Biofuel Industries

It shows the application of industrial biotechnology can improve the efficiency of the biofuel and renewable chemical industries and gives an understanding of the impact of industrial biotechnology on the U.S. economy up to 2008. 

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.

Biofuels Reduce Reliance on Petroleum

There's actually good news about energy and the environment: The U-S will reduce both pollution and reliance on petroleum by tapping into home-grown fuels from farm, wood and paper waste. 

Industrial Biotechnology: The Chemical Industry’s Next Wave

In a presentation at the Taiwan Chemical Industry Forum, Matthew Carr outlines how industrial biotechnology is the third wave in biotech.

Biotechnology Solutions for Everyday Life

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.

Milestones in 2006-2007

What happens in Washington influences biotechnology progress every bit as much as what happens on Wall Street or in the lab.

Everywhere You Look Biotechnology Touches Your Life

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?

New Biotech Tools for a Cleaner Environment

Industrial biotechnology is creating new markets for traditional agricultural crops and crop residues as renewable feedstocks, chemical intermediates, and energy sources.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Biofuels Producers Coordinating Council Asks President Obama to Stay the Course on RFS
August 27 2012
Dear Mr. President, The drought impacting the United States has already caused millions of dollars in economic damages to rural America...
BIO Testimony to House Agriculture Subcommittee on Farm Bill Energy Programs
May 21 2012
Testimony of the Honorable James C. Greenwood President and CEO, Biotechnology Industry Organization Subcommittee on Conservation,...
BIO Requests for FY 2012 Energy and Water Appropriations Act
May 17 2011
Dear Chairman Frelinghuysen and Ranking Member Visclosky: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), I am writing to...
Job Creation: Biobased Products Seek Equal Tax Credits
December 1 2010
Dear Honorable Sander Levin and Honorable Dave Camp, We applaud your ongoing leadership on strengthening U.S. manufacturing and...
DOE: Loan Guarantee Program for Advanced Biofuels, Renewable Chemicals
September 20 2010
Dear President Obama: We are writing to ask for your support to provide additional guidance to the Department of Energy’s (DOE)...
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Press Releases

BIO World Congress to Address Industrial Biotech’s Role in Building a Biobased Economy
February 21 2013
BIO announces plenary session program for 2013 World Congress   The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO...
Nominations Open for the BIO George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotech
February 6 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that it is accepting nominations for the annual George...
San Diego Selected as Venue for BIO’s 2013 Pacific Rim Summit
January 25 2013
BIO Partners with BIOCOM to Host Summit Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced the 2013...
BIO Opens Registration for 10th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Montreal
December 17 2012
Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced registration and housing are now open for the 2013...
BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Showcase Role of Biomass in Building Biobased Economy
October 3 2012
Washington, D.C. (October 3, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) 2012 Pacific Rim...
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