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Renee Winsky, Tech Council of Maryland

Tracy Cooley talks to Renee Winsky about biotech in Maryland and the upcoming  BIO International Convention  in Washington, DC.

The Future of Food Needs to Include Biotech Crops

You might have heard that the Prince of Wales, just days after hosting the Royal Wedding, paid us a visit here in Washington.  Prince Charles, a long-time organic food advocate and self-described environmentalist, was here to speak at a Washington Post symposium on the Future of Food.

Mark Herzog, Executive Director of Virginia Biotechnology Association (VABIO)

VABIO's Mark Herzog discusses biotech in Virginia and the upcoming BIO International Convention in Washington, DC.

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.

Pearls of Wisdom for Getting the Most out of the 2011 BIO International Convention

Recently the Oklahoma Bioscience Association held a 2011 BIO International Convention information session for their delegates to get ready for the June event.

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.

Letters, Testimony & Comments

BIO's letter to FL Governor Scott Regarding Substitution of Biosimilar Medicines
May 8 2013
The Honorable Rick Scott Office of the Governor State of Florida 400 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001 Dear Governor Scott...
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,...
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Press Releases

BIO Releases Bioscience Economic Development Report and Guide
April 23 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) released its “Bioscience Economic Development: Legislative...
Administration’s Budget Proposal Undercuts Development of Cures and Breakthroughs, and Hurts Job Growth
April 11 2013
Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2013) Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2013) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization...
Biosimilars Bill Seeks To Notify Patients & Doctors of Changes to Prescriptions
April 3 2013
Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and BioFlorida commend...
Governor McDonnell Signs First in Nation Biosimilars Bill; Patients To Be Notified If Doctor's Prescription Changed
March 21 2013
Washington, D.C. (March 21, 2013) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) commends Virginia Governor...
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...
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