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Ken Lisaius Named BIO's Vice President of Communications
January 23 2013

Ken Lisaius has been named Vice President of Communications at BIO.

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...

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...

BIO Comments on New Initiatives to Grow Nation’s Bioeconomy
September 16 2011

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

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...

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Selected as BIO Governor of the Year
June 9 2011

Governor Quinn will be presented with the award on June 29th, 2011...

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Selected as BIO Governor of the Year
June 8 2011

BIO announces that Governor Pat Quinn has been selected as the 2011 BIO Governor of the Year...

Joint Statement of BIO, AAU, ACE, APLU, AUTM and COGR on the Supreme Court Decision in Stanford v. Roche
June 6 2011

The United States Supreme Court issued it's opinion on the appeal of Stanford University...

Department of Defense Can Be a Leader in Deploying Technology for Advanced Biofuels, BIO Says
May 26 2011

BIO thanks Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) for introducting the...

Stay Ahead of Legal and Regulatory Changes at the 2011 BIO International Convention
May 25 2011

BIO International Convention to devote several breakout sessions to the topic of legal counsel...

BIO Statement on New Bill to Extend Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit
May 25 2011

BIO commends Reps. Davis (D-Ca) and Schwartz (D-PA) for their continued efforts to extend the...

BIO and Other Groups Urge Congress To Preserve Renewable Fuel Standard
May 17 2011

BIO today joined the Advanced BioFuel Association, the Renewable Fuel Association, the...

Department of Defense Contracts for Advanced Biofuels Can Spur Technology Deployment, BIO Says
May 11 2011

BIO thanks Rep. Jay Inslee (D-Wash) for introducing the "Domestic Fuel for Enhancing...

BIO Thanks Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, Energy Secretary Chu for Biomass Program and R&D Grants
May 5 2011

BIO thanks Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Energy Secretary Steven Chu on the...

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

BIO announces selection of Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 -...

Senator Casey Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announced today its selection of Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) as Legislator of the Year for...

Congressman Price Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011

BIO announces its selection of Representative David E. Price (D-NC) as Legislator of the Year...

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

BIO announces its selection of Michael Capuano (D-MA) as Legislator of the Year for 2010 -...

Extension of Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit Needed to Restart Investment, BIO Says
May 4 2011

Tax incentives that support advanced biofuels, biobased products, and renewable chemicals are...

Extension of Cellulosic Biofuel Tax Credit Needed to Restart Investment, BIO Says
May 4 2011

BIO thanks Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) for introducing the Domestic Energy Promotion Act of...

Senator Leahy Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 3 2011

BIO announces its selection of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as Legislator of the Year for 2010...

BIO Announces Dr. Jörg Reinhardt as Keynote Speaker for BIO China International Conference
April 19 2011

BIO announces that Dr. Jörg Reinhardt, CEO of Bayer HealthCare, will provide the keynote...

BIO Announces Policy Panel Keynote Session for 2011 BIO International Convention
April 19 2011

Democratic and Republican party leaders and strategists will share their differing...

Renewable Fuel Standard Provides Market Space and Predictable Price for Advanced Biofuels
April 19 2011

The federal Renewable Fuel Standard provides the stable market support and pricing system...

Author Daniel H. Pink to Keynote BIO Human Resources 2011 Conference
April 14 2011

World-renowned author Daniel H. Pink will deliver the keynote address at the BIO Human...

Congress Must Maintain Commitment to Advanced Biofuels and Renewable Fuel Standard, BIO Says
April 13 2011

According to BIO, the Renewable Fuel Standard provides the market and regulatory certainty...

Biotech Leader Provides Testimony at Congressional Hearing on SBIR/STTR Renewal
April 7 2011

Today, the House Subcommittee on Healthcare and Technology will hold a hearing on The Creating...

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...

BIO Hosts U.S./China Biotechnology Examiner Workshop with U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and China’s State Intellectual Property Office
April 5 2011

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) hosted a U.S./China Biotechnology Examiner...

BIO Commends Launch of House Patent Reform Process
March 31 2011

BIO praises House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) for his introduction of a...

BIO Hails Senate Passage of America Invents Act
March 8 2011

BIO commends the Senate for its overwhelming passage of the America Invents Act by a vote of...

BIO Commends the Virginia General Assembly, Governor, and Lieutenant Governor for Commitment to Job-Creating Programs
March 3 2011

The Virginia Refundable Research and Development Tax Credit, recently passed by the Virginia...

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 Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Preserve IP Protection Abroad
February 21 2011

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) stresses the critical importance of protecting...

BIO Applauds Appointment of Rea as Deputy Director of U.S. PTO
February 17 2011

BIO welcomes the announcement of the appointment of Teresa Stanek Rea as Deputy Director of...

New Study Shows the Rate of Drug Approvals Lower than Previously Reported
February 14 2011

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) Industry Analysis and  BioMedTracker (BMT)...

New BIO Survey: U.S. Jobs, Patients, Competitiveness Benefitting from Therapeutic Discovery Awards
February 11 2011

According to a new survey of CEOs of small biotech firms that received Therapeutic Discovery...

The Future of Healthcare Policy to be Plenary Discussion at 13th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 9 2011

BIO announces that former Senator John B. Breaux (D-LA), former Member, Senate Finance...

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...

BIO Appoints Peter Pellerito Interim Vice President for State Government Relations & Alliance Development
February 8 2011

Since 1995, Pellerito has served as an industry member representative of BIO’s Federal...

USDA Lets Farmers Plant Biotech Sugar Beets for 2011 Season
February 4 2011

The USDA announces that it will issue a “partial deregulation” for the most...

BIO Commends Senate Judiciary Committee Passage of Patent Reform Act of 2011
February 3 2011

BIO appreciates the continued dedication of Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Ranking Member...

BIO Supports Patent Reform Act of 2011
January 28 2011

BIO appreciates the dedication of Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA),...

BIO Applauds USDA Decision to Deregulate Biotech Alfalfa
January 27 2011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces that it will fully deregulate a variety of...

BIO Statement on House Ag Committee Forum on Biotechnology
January 20 2011

BIO applauds Chairman Lucas (R-Okla.) and Ranking Member Peterson (D-Minn.) for convening...

BIO Applauds USDA for Biobased Product Label Launch
January 19 2011

 The BioPreferredSM Certified Biobased Product label...

Challenges in Reimbursement Hamper Development of Novel Diagnostics
January 6 2011

BIO releases a report by Health Advances on the limitations of the nation’s...

Legislation Could Ensure National Security By Encouraging Development of Domestic Advanced Biofuels
December 20 2010
BIO Statement on USDA Announcement on Alfalfa EIS and Coexistence Issue
December 17 2010
BIO Welcomes Recommendations on Synthetic Biology from Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
December 16 2010
BIO Asks Congress to Include Biobased Materials and Renewable Chemicals in Tax Legislation
December 1 2010
Biofuels Digest Readers Rank Military Interest, Biobased Product Value Streams as Strongest Drivers for Biofuel Industry in 2011
November 23 2010
Genetically Engineered Salmon Need Not Be Labeled
November 22 2010
Final Biosimilars Pathway Must Make Patient Safety and Incentives For Continued Innovation Top Priorities, Says BIO
November 3 2010
BIO and AUTM File Joint Brief Defending Patentability of DNA-Based Inventions
November 1 2010
BIO Opposes Puerto Rico’s Newly Enacted Tax on Foreign Corporations
October 27 2010
BIO Joins 50+ Ag Groups in Abandoning Leonardo “Sustainability” Talks
October 21 2010
BIO, Other Advanced Biofuels Organizations Ask Administration for Renewed Focus on Next Generation Biofuel Technologies
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 Hosts Numerous High-Ranking Public Officials at 2010 BIO International Convention
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
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
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
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
BIO and 21 Patient Groups Issue Letter Supporting FDA’s Critical Path Initiative
January 13 2006
States Are Tapping Bioscience Specialties to Fuel Economies Report Finds
June 7 2004
BIO Expands Industry Stewardship Program
October 3 2003
BIO STATEMENT ON FDA COMMISSIONER
October 18 2002
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
Clinton Plan Another Step In Debate That's Critically Important To Seniors And Biotech
June 29 1999
President's Medicare Proposal Could Be Key to Both Seniors' and Biotechnology Industry's Health
June 26 1999
BIO to Testify at Senate Finance Committee Hearing on Medicare Modernization
June 22 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
Price Controls Promise Only To Undermine Biotech Drug Development
February 11 1999
BIO Statement on Iceland Genetic Data
January 15 1999
Canada's Decision on BST Counters FDA, WHO, AMA Views
January 15 1999
BIO Urges President's Bioethics Advisory Panel To Consider Issues Raised By Stem Cell Research
November 12 1998
Grampsas Wins National Biotech Award
October 27 1998
BIO Supports Capital Gains Incentive Bill Introduced by Rep. Dunn
October 2 1998
BIO Welcomes Verification of Dolly's Cloning, Stands by Ban on Human Cloning
July 22 1998
Senate Votes Down Effort to Expedite Ban on Human Cloning
February 11 1998
BIO Responds to Cloning Report
January 7 1998
BIO Looks Forward to Implementation of FDA Reforms
November 21 1997
BIO Calls on President Clinton to Sign FDA Reform Bill Into Law
November 10 1997
BIO lauds House of Representatives for "Moving FDA in New Direction" with passage of H.R. 1411
November 7 1997
BIO Supports Ban on Cloning of Humans, Seeks Medical Research Protection
June 7 1997
International Biotechnology Community Supports Genetic Privacy - BIO Seeks White House Support
June 5 1997
BIO Reacts to Sheep Cloning Experiment
February 23 1997
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 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

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 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...
Release of FDA Guidance for Biosimilars Pathway Marks Important Step Forward, Says BIO
February 9 2012
Patient Safety Must Remain Top Priority Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2012) — Biotechnology Industry...
BIO Comments on New Initiatives to Grow Nation’s Bioeconomy
September 16 2011
Washington, D.C. (September 16, 2011) – Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim...
Synthetic Biology’s Potential for Commercial Innovation Should Be Supported, BIO Argues
September 1 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C.(Sept. 1, 2011) – Research and development in synthetic biology is an evolution of...
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