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Building Biotech - Innovation Hubs of the Future‎

Mark Herzog, executive director of the Virginia Biotechnology Association recently discussed the success and challenges facing the burgeoning bioscience industry in his state.

On a Roll: Governor Seeks Continued Investment in BioMaryland 2020

The Maryland initiative’s 10-year plan helps build biotech access to funding

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.

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.

Virginia Makes Gains: Lawmakers Pass Biotech-Friendly Budget

Budget victories will help biotechnology in the Commonwealth

Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Initiatives 2010

The U.S. bioscience industry continued to score employment gains through 2008 - the first year of the recent economic downturn, according to a study released today by Battelle and the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).

State Legislative Best Practices in Support of Bioscience Industry Development
State Policy Priorities for Agricultural Biotechnology

The following expresses the agricultural values of the Biotechnology Industry Organization, and its more than 1,000 member companies located across the United States and in 33 countries.

Healing, Fueling, Feeding: How Biotechnology Is Enriching Your Life.

Biotechnology is all around us and is already a big part of our lives, providing breakthrough products and technologies to combat disease, reduce our environmental footprint, feed the hungry, and make useful products.

The Economic Contributions of the Biotechnology Industry

This report presents the estimates of the significant financial contributions of the biotechnology industry to the U.S. economy and to revenues collected by the federal, state and local governments.

Ohio Biotech – Established and Growing

Ohio is a national leader in terms of both bioscience employment and establishments. In fact the industry accounts for about 15 percent of the state’s total economic output.

Bright Spot for Biotech: Golden State Leads in Jobs
Taking the Pulse of Bioscience Education in America
Guide to Biotechnology 2008

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.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

Letter Supporting Florida House Bill 365; Pertaining to requirements for pharmacist to dispense substitute biological product
February 1 2013
Representative Matt Hudson Florida House of Representatives 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 Dear Representative Hudson...
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,...
Statement in Opposition to North Dakota S. 2066
January 24 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is the world’s largest biotechnology trade association. BIO represents more than 1,...
Statement in Support of Virginia H.B. 1422
January 10 2013
In December 2012, Virginia House Delegate John M. O'Bannon, III introduced the Interchangeable biosimilar biological products bill (H...
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Press Releases

Ken Lisaius Named BIO's Vice President of Communications
January 23 2013
Washington, D.C. (January 23, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that Ken...
BIO Announces Fritz Bittenbender as the New Vice President, Alliance Development and State Government Relations
January 17 2012
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that Fritz Bittenbender has been hired to serve as Vice...
Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act Will Spur Economic Growth
October 26 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 26, 2011) – Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed Senate Bill 7, the Missouri Science...
Council of State Bioscience Associations Announces New Board Leadership
October 3 2011
WASHINGTON, DC (October 3, 2011) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced the Council of...
BIO Welcomes Mississippi Biotechnology Association to Industry Council; Group Joins Coalition of 48 States and One Territory
September 28 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 28, 2011) – Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that a...
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