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World Health Day: The Global Impact of Vaccines

As we celebrate World Health Day today, it is an opportunity to remember that vaccines represent one of the most important global health investments.

Countdown to Partnering With John Carroll from Fierce Biotech

John Carroll discusses the upcoming BIO International Convention.

Countdown to Partnering - John Carroll, Editor of Fierce Biotech

 John Carroll, editor of Fierce Biotech, shares what he won't miss at the 2011 BIO International Convention.

A Meating of Minds: Five Nations Voice Support for Livestock Cloning

Fifteen years after Dolly, the first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell rather than an embryo, made headlines, the process of livestock cloning is increasingly gaining acceptance as a viable means of satisfying demand for sustainable food production.

Derek Gregg, Chair of BioWV and Chief Executive Officer of Vandalia Research

Derek Gregg discusses biotech in WV – major growth areas, outlook for the future, and upcoming plans for the BIO International Convention.

Derek Gregg, Chair of BioWV and Chief Executive Officer of Vandalia Research

BIOtechNow’s Tracy Cooley discusses biotech in West Virginia – major growth areas, outlook for the future, and upcoming plans for the BIO International Convention – with Derek Gregg.

IP: Imperative for Innovation

Patent systems can provide an advantage to society by rewarding the development of new inventions, promoting the advancement of technology and protecting the investor.  Patents often are the most important, and sometimes only, asset of a biotech company. Patents and related rights must be obtained in a timely and predictable manner and the ability to enforce those patents is critical.

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Awards $3.75 Million to Early Stage Companies

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, which is tasked with administering the $1 billion state's life sciences initiative, has awarded five loans to start up companies, totaling $3.75 million.

Market Watch: Revamped Website Offers Agri-Biotech Product Info

Overhauled BIOTradeStatus lets users search for the latest information on hundreds of products.

Virginia Makes Gains: Lawmakers Pass Biotech-Friendly Budget

Budget victories will help biotechnology in the Commonwealth

Senate committee marks up SBIR/STTR reauthorization
Patent Reform Passes the Senate and Moves to the House

The Patent Reform Act of 2011 would strengthen and improve our nation’s patent system, spurring innovation and job creation.

Budgets & Biotech: Congress Urged to Continue Supporting Advanced Biofuels

Industry leaders point out that biotech-enabled advanced biofuels spur job growth and reduce U.S. dependence on imported oil.

Solid Results: Survey Shows Therapeutic Discovery Project Works

The government’s Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Program is doing what it was intended to do, according to a recent survey of senior executives at small biotechnology companies.

Will Your Worldview Change at the BIO International Convention?

Scientific American will release the third annual Worldview: A Global Biotechnology Perspective at this year’s BIO International Convention.  Created in partnership with BIO, the publication explores the diverse economic regions of the world, highlighting success stories, policy achievements, cutting-edge science and the unique challenges that lie ahead. This year’s report focuses on BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) country efforts to build local biotechnology hubs. 

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Cell and Gene Therapy: BIO Comments on Preclinical Assessment of Investigational Cellular and Gene Therapy Products
February 27 2013
    Dear Sir/Madam:    The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration...
Electronic Submissions: BIO Comments on Providing Submissions in Electronic Format
February 19 2013
    The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) for the...
SMU: BIO Statement on Creating an Alternative Approval Pathway for Certain Drugs Intended to Address Unmet Medical Need
February 4 2013
  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the opportunity to provide...
BIO Principles on Patient Safety in the Substitution of Biologic Products
January 24 2013
Biologics are complex medicines manufactured from living organisms. Unlike traditional “small molecule” drugs, biologics are...
Statement in Support Of North Dakota S.B. 2190
January 24 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world’s largest biotechnology trade association. BIO represents more than 1,...
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Press Releases

BIO Strongly Opposes RFS Waiver Requests in Comments to EPA
October 9 2012
Any waiver of the RFS would have little to no effect on corn prices, but would certainly harm biofuel producers and...
BIO Praises Introduction of the High Technology Small Business Research Incentives Act
September 25 2012
Washington, D.C. (September 25, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauds Sens. Robert...
BIO Opposes A Northern California County's New Drug Disposal Law
July 27 2012
Washington, D.C. (July 27, 2012) – Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Vice President of Alliance ...
Bioscience Industry Adds Jobs Over the Last Decade, Despite Economic Setbacks for the Nation
June 19 2012
Fifth biennial report by Battelle outlines 6.4% job growth in sector from 2001 to 2010,while overall economy recorded...
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Presented 2012 BIO Governor of the Year Award
June 14 2012
WASHINGTON, DC (June 12, 2012) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that New Jersey...
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