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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...

BIO Praises Introduction of the High Technology Small Business Research Incentives Act
September 25 2012

Bill would stimulate capital formation for small biotech companies.

BIO Opposes A Northern California County's New Drug Disposal Law
July 27 2012

The measure forces certain companies to pay for disposal.

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...

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Presented 2012 BIO Governor of the Year Award
June 14 2012

Support Of Industry Underscores Pro-Business Commitment

Scientific American to Host BIO International Convention Super Session to Release 4th Annual Worldview Report and Scorecard Highlighting Emerging Markets
June 6 2012

The report will be released at a Super Session, titled "International Leaders Share Their...

BIO Thanks Senators Lugar, Conrad for Supporting Farm Energy
April 26 2012

BIO today thanked Sens. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), and nine others...

Senator Enzi Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
April 24 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Michael...

Representative Schwartz Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
April 24 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Representative...

Senator Hagan Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
April 24 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Kay...

Representative Rogers Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
April 24 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Representative...

Senator Bob Menendez Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
April 24 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Robert...

Representative Kingston Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
April 24 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Representative...

BIO Submits Comments on FDA Draft Guidances on Biosimilars
April 17 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) submitted comments yesterday to the U.S. Food...

BIO Announces Expansion of Alliance Development Activities
March 2 2012

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that it has integrated its...

Release of FDA Guidance for Biosimilars Pathway Marks Important Step Forward, Says BIO
February 9 2012

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement regarding the newly...

Biotechnology Can Provide Foundation for A U.S. Economy “Built To Last”
January 25 2012

BIO calls on the administration and Congress to embrace proposals to Unleash the Promise of...

Wisconsin Bioscience Fund Makes Good Business Sense
November 16 2011

"The most important return on investment from this initiative would be the creation of...

BIO Praises Passage of Small Company Capital Formation Act
November 2 2011

The Small Company Capital Formation Act (HR 1070) passed today by a vote of 421-1.

Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act Will Spur Economic Growth
October 26 2011

 BIO Commends Governor Nixon and Missouri Legislature for Commitment to Industry

BIO Applauds the Intent to Create a National Bioeconomy Blueprint
October 13 2011

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on the Obama...

BIO Encourages Swift Enactment of Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
October 5 2011

BIO welcomed the transmission of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (KORUS FTA) by President...

Council of State Bioscience Associations Announces New Board Leadership
October 3 2011

The Council of State Bioscience...

BIO Comments on “The American Jobs Act”
September 9 2011

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on President Obama’...

BIO Praises Final Passage of Patent Reform Legislation
September 8 2011

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the...

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...

BIO Supports Timely Reauthorization of PDUFA to Promote the Development of Innovative Therapies and Speed New Medicines to Patients
September 1 2011

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the...

Stem Cell Ruling Will Enable Critical Research to Move Forward Toward Cures and Breakthrough Medicines
July 27 2011

BIO praised today’s ruling by a U.S. District Court dismissing a lawsuit that sought to...

BIO Unveils Strategic Initiative to Speed Scientific Breakthroughs, Develop Cures and Grow the Bio-Economy
June 29 2011

“Unleashing the Promise of Biotechnology: Advancing American Innovation to Cure Disease...

Representative Capuano Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Congressman...

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...

BIO Welcomes New Professional Staff to the Industrial & Environmental Section
April 6 2011

BIO announces the hires of Sarah Thornton as director of biofuels and biomass policy and...

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...

2011 BIO International Convention Super Sessions Focus on State of the Industry
March 2 2011

The 2011 BIO International Convention will feature six high-level super sessions focused on...

BIO Hails U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Vaccine Act
February 22 2011

BIO issues statement commending today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in ...

BIO Joins California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Advisory Panel
February 9 2011

BIO and several of its member companies will offer input on progress and potential adjustments...

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 Pledges to Work with Elected Officials at Every Level to Incentivize Innovation
November 3 2010
BIO Joins 50+ Ag Groups in Abandoning Leonardo “Sustainability” Talks
October 21 2010
EU Cloning Proposal Shows Disregard for Science
October 19 2010
“Pioneers of a Cutting Edge Science” Convene at Livestock Biotech Summit
September 28 2010
Advanced Biofuel Trade Associations Ask President Obama to Unlock DOE Loan Guarantee Program
September 22 2010
The Impact of the Biosciences in State Economic Vitality: MichBio Life Sciences Survey and the BIO/Battelle Report on State Bioscience Initiatives
May 28 2010
Synthetic Biology and its Practical Applications to Be Highlighted at World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
May 24 2010
BIO Applauds Obama Administration’s Guidance for Therapeutic Discovery Project Program
May 21 2010
BIO Asks Congress to Fund GREEN JOB Act
May 18 2010
BIO Welcomes LouisianaBio to Industry Council
May 5 2010
Virginia State Senator Herring Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2010
National Bioscience Report Shows Some Growth Even During Recession
May 3 2010
Battelle and Biotechnology Industry Organization to Unveil State Initiative Report at 2010 BIO International Convention
May 2 2010
BIO Welcomes West Virginia Bioscience Association to Industry Council
October 21 2009
Bioscience Education Study Finds Some States Lagging
May 20 2009
BIO Commends SEC Efforts to Combat Illegal “Naked” Short Selling
September 30 2008
BIO Applauds Fifth Anniversary of the Biosafety Protocol
September 11 2008
Senate Small Business Committee Reinstates Limited SBIR Grant Eligibility for Firms Majority-Backed by Venture Capital
July 30 2008

Small businesses that are majority-backed by venture capital, many of which are producing...

BIO and Battelle Release State-By-State Analysis of Bioscience Trends
June 18 2008
New Study Concludes Patent ‘Reform’ Legislation Would Impose Significant Costs on Patent System and Could Undermine U.S. Innovation and Economic Growth
February 14 2008
BIO Launches Excellence Through Stewardship Program Initiative Introduces Best Practices for Quality Management of Plant Biotechnology Products
July 25 2007

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today launched a new program, Excellence Through...

Biotechnology Industry Approves Product Launch Stewardship Policy
May 21 2007
BIO and IICA Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Agricultural Biotechnology in the Americas
January 24 2007
Milken Institute Study Confirms Vital Role of Technology Transfer in Biotechnology Globally, Says BIO
September 20 2006

The Milken Institute study released today entitled “Mind-to-Market: A Global Analysis of...

BIO Submits Comments Urging SEC to Ease Sarbanes-Oxley Burdens
September 13 2006

Jim Greenwood issued the following remarks regarding comments submitted Tuesday by BIO and a...

BIO Lauds Additional SEC Steps for Sarbanes-Oxley Reform
July 11 2006

Jim Greenwood issued the following statement in response to the Securities and Exchange...

Bioscience Industry Fuels Jobs and Growth for States, Industry Study Finds
April 10 2006
Greenwood Praises Passage of Pandemic Influenza Plan
December 22 2005
States Are Tapping Bioscience Specialties to Fuel Economies Report Finds
June 7 2004
BIO Expands Industry Stewardship Program
October 3 2003
Report Details Biotechnology's Contributions On Baby-Boomer Health, Quality of Life
October 5 2000
Biotechnology Industry Reaffirms Commitment to Safety; Supports New Steps to Increase Public Understanding of Industry Products and Practices
October 3 2000
Backgrounder On Patenting Gene-Based Inventions
March 16 2000
AHA AND BIO FORM COALITION
June 30 1999
President's Medicare Proposal Could Be Key to Both Seniors' and Biotechnology Industry's Health
June 26 1999
BIO Adds Medicare Section To Its Web Site
May 11 1999
BIO Strongly Backs U.S. Sen. Bennett's Efforts To Protect Patient Confidentiality
April 27 1999
BIO Honors Four 'Outstanding Legislators Of The Year'
April 22 1999
BIO '99 To Explore Debate Over Financing Drug Benefits For Seniors
April 22 1999
BIO Responds To New Kennedy/Stark Medicare Bill
April 20 1999
Tennessee Becomes 25th State To Form Biotechnology Association
April 15 1999
Biotech Industry Adopts Statement Opposing Discriminatory Misuse Of Medical Information
April 8 1999
Kennedy, Johnson Bill Could Cause Medicine Deficit
March 31 1999
BIO Statement on Medicare Reform
March 29 1999
Mass. Lawmaker Named BIO State Legislator Of The Year
March 16 1999
BIO Responds To Bt Lawsuit
February 19 1999
BIO Statement on Iceland Genetic Data
January 15 1999
BIO Calls for Strong Protections for Genetic Information
February 1 1997

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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