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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...

14th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference to Highlight Latest Investment and Deal Making Trends
December 6 2011

Washington, DC (December 6, 2011) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)...

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.

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 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...

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

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

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 Applauds USDA Announcement of New Biomass Project Areas
July 26 2011

BIO applauded Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack’s announcement of four new BCAP project areas...

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...

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...

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 -...

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

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

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...

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 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...

BIO to Ring NASDAQ Closing Bell on February 15
February 11 2011

BIO announces that President and CEO James C. Greenwood will ring the closing bell at The...

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 Announces Business Roundtables Featured at Thirteenth Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 2 2011

This conference provides...

BIO Says Aggressive New USDA Loan Guarantees for Biorefinery Projects Will Help Industry Overcome Financing Hurdles
January 20 2011

BIO thanks Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for his leadership on biofuels...

Thirteenth Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference Therapeutic Sessions to Focus on Oncology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Psychiatry
January 12 2011

Experts chosen to speak on these panels represent leading clinical institutions, medical...

Media Registration for the 2011 BIO International Convention Now Available Online
January 3 2011

The 2011 BIO International Convention will highlight the latest trends and the newest...

BIO Announces Initial Selection of Life Sciences Companies to Present at the 13th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference
December 13 2010
BIO Asks Congress to Include Biobased Materials and Renewable Chemicals in Tax Legislation
December 1 2010
Media Registration for 13th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference Now Available Online
December 1 2010
Renewable Fuel Standard Rules Demonstrate Need for Continued Commitment to Growth of Domestic Advanced Biofuels
November 30 2010
Biofuels Digest Readers Rank Military Interest, Biobased Product Value Streams as Strongest Drivers for Biofuel Industry in 2011
November 23 2010
BIO Urges Renewal of Therapeutic Discovery Project To Accelerate Research for New Therapies, Create Jobs And Maintain US Competitiveness
November 3 2010
New Survey Points To Promise of Therapeutic Discovery Project
October 28 2010
BIO Opposes Puerto Rico’s Newly Enacted Tax on Foreign Corporations
October 27 2010
BIO, Other Advanced Biofuels Organizations Ask Administration for Renewed Focus on Next Generation Biofuel Technologies
October 21 2010
BIO Thanks Senators for Introducing American Security and Freedom Fuels Act of 2010
September 23 2010
Advanced Biofuel Trade Associations Ask President Obama to Unlock DOE Loan Guarantee Program
September 22 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
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
BIO Releases New Study Showing Industry/University Partnerships Critical to U.S. Economy
October 28 2009
Eighth Annual BIO Investor Forum to Address Health Care Reform, Current Issues and Opportunities in the Biotech Industry
October 15 2009

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced Plenary Session and Business...

Bioscience Industry Fuels Jobs and Growth for States, Industry Study Finds
April 10 2006
States Are Tapping Bioscience Specialties to Fuel Economies Report Finds
June 7 2004
BIO '99 Attracts Record International Contingent
May 6 1999
Tennessee Becomes 25th State To Form Biotechnology Association
April 15 1999
Kennedy, Johnson Bill Could Cause Medicine Deficit
March 31 1999
Mass. Lawmaker Named BIO State Legislator Of The Year
March 16 1999
BIO Supports Doubling NIH Budget By 2003
March 16 1999
BIO '99 Expected To Be Record Setting International Showcase
March 8 1999
Women's Health Issues Explored At BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 8 1999
52 Companies To Make Presentations At BIO's Annual CEO & Investor Conference
January 19 1999
BIO CEO & Investor Conference Presentations Target Specific Diseases, Therapies
November 11 1998
Grampsas Wins National Biotech Award
October 27 1998
BIO Supports Capital Gains Incentive Bill Introduced by Rep. Dunn
October 2 1998
Biotech Industry Responds To Stock Market Fluctuations
September 2 1998
BIO Supports Doubling NIH Budget over Five Years
March 20 1998
Biotechnology: Old Texas Money Fuels High-Tech "Gushers"
May 13 1997

Letters, Testimony & Comments

BIO Supports the JOBS Act (H.R. 3606)
March 16 2012
Dear Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and its more than 1...
Spurring Job Growth Through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors
March 6 2012
William D. Waddill, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer OncoMed Pharmaceuticals highlights the importance of capital...
BIO Written Testimony: Spurring Job Growth Through Capital Formation While Protecting Investors
December 1 2011
On December 1, BIO submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the importance of...
BIO Requests for FY 2012 Energy and Water Appropriations Act
May 17 2011
Dear Chairman Frelinghuysen and Ranking Member Visclosky: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), I am writing to...
BIO Requests for FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
May 12 2011
Dear Chairman Kingston and Ranking Member Farr: On behalf of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), I am writing to encourage...
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Press Releases

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...
Scientific American to Host BIO International Convention Super Session to Release 4th Annual Worldview Report and Scorecard Highlighting Emerging Markets
June 6 2012
Washington, DC and New York, NY, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 -The 4th Annual Scientific American Worldview Report and...
14th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference to Highlight Latest Investment and Deal Making Trends
December 6 2011
Washington, DC (December 6, 2011) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announces program topics...
Wisconsin Bioscience Fund Makes Good Business Sense
November 16 2011
Self-Funding Program Supported by Leading Biotech Trade Associations WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 16, 2011)...
BIO Praises Passage of Small Company Capital Formation Act
November 2 2011
Washington, DC (November 2, 2011) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) strongly supports the Small...
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