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BIO World Congress to Address Industrial Biotech’s Role in Building a Biobased Economy
February 21 2013

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced its plenary session program for the...

Nominations Open for the BIO George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotech
February 6 2013

BIO announced that it is accepting nominations for the annual George Washington Carver Award...

San Diego Selected as Venue for BIO’s 2013 Pacific Rim Summit
January 25 2013

Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced the 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on...

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...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Showcase Role of Biomass in Building Biobased Economy
October 3 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) 2012 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit Highlights Strength of Industrial Biotech in Canada
September 24 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) 2012 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial...

BIO Issues Call for Papers and Panel Submissions for 2013 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
September 12 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) invites leaders from the biotechnology, chemical...

BIO Thanks Romney, Ryan for Supporting Energy Security and Standing Firm on the Renewable Fuel Standard
August 24 2012

BIO thanked Gov. Mitt Romney for his stated intention to “support increased market...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Address Commercialization and Capital in Industrial Biotechnology
August 22 2012

The Summit will bring together industry leaders, university researchers and venture...

BIO Pacific Rim Summit to Address Innovation and Future of Advanced Biofuels and Biorefinery Development, Renewable Chemicals, Biomass Utilization, and Synthetic Biology
August 7 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced more than 100 speakers covering...

Coca Cola and Dow Chemical Among Companies to Bring Consumer Focus to 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 19 2012

Representatives from the Dow Chemical Company, Coca Cola, the National Defense Center for...

Innovative Industrial Biotechnology Companies to Present to Investors, Discuss Investment Trends in Clean Tech at 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 12 2012

(BIO) announced the industrial biotechnology companies selected to present their technology...

Execs From Coca Cola, United Airlines, Goodyear and Chrysler Among Speakers at 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
April 5 2012

Executives from brand-name consumer product companies will discuss the strategies for adoption...

BIO’s 9th Annual World Congress Shows Strength of Industrial Biotech and Biofuels in Southeast United States
March 15 2012

We are excited to bring this conference to Orlando to highlight the industry's growth,...

BIO’s 9th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Orlando to Feature Presentations on Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Chemicals
February 9 2012

“We are excited to bring this conference to Orlando to highlight the industry'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...

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...

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...

BIO Announces Plenary Speakers for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing in Toronto
March 7 2011

Company C-level executives, scientists and government officials from Canada, Europe and the...

BIO’s Brent Erickson Appointed to SynBERC Scientific Advisory Board
February 15 2011

Brent Erickson, executive vice president of the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (...

Registration Opens for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
January 13 2011

More than 1,000 high-profile scientists, executives, government officials and investors are...

BIO Welcomes Recommendations on Synthetic Biology from Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
December 16 2010
BIO to Host Synthetic Biology Workshop at 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
November 24 2010
BIO Announces Additional Plenary Sessions and Speakers for 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
November 2 2010
BIO Announces Breakout Sessions and Speakers for 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
October 7 2010
Synthetic Biology and its Practical Applications to Be Highlighted at World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
May 24 2010
BIO Issues Call for Paper and Panel Submissions for 2010 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech and Bioenergy
May 14 2010
New BIO Report Highlights Value of Biotechnology to Individuals and Society
May 4 2010

A new report issued by the Biotechnology Industry Organization underscores how biotechnology...

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...
Synthetic Biology: Proposals for Regulating Industry Uses of New Biotechnologies
October 1 2010
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world's largest biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business...
Comments for HHS from BIO on Screening Framework Guidance for Synthetic Double-Stranded DNA Providers
January 26 2010
Office of Medicine, Science, and Public Health Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, FAO Jessica Tucker, Ph....

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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