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HIV/AIDS and Biotechnology
January 6, 2012

Learn about the role biotechnology plays in the on-going fight against HIV/AIDS.
Vaccines Save and Extend Lives
October 5, 2011

Since the development of the first vaccine by Edward Jenner in 1796, we have seen tremendous...

Dr. Paul Offit on the Importance of Vaccines and Impediments to Breakthroughs
September 29, 2011

Paul A. Offit, M.D. is Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases and the Director of the...

Contagion: How Would We Respond to a Pandemic?
September 9, 2011

Phyllis Arthur interviews Colonel Randall Larsen, CEO of the WMD Center, on the threat of a...

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Letters, Testimony & Comments

BIO Comments on CMS Proposed Methodology for 2013 Star Ratings for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans
January 20 2012
Re: Request for Comments Regarding Enhancements to the Part C and Part D Plan Ratings The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)...
Affordable Care Act: BIO Comments on Coverage of Preventive Services by Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers
September 30 2011
  Re:  Group Health Plans and Health Insurance Issuers Relating to Coverage of Preventive Services under the Patient...
BIO Comments at August Meeting of the National Advisory Council Subcommittee Identifying Quality Measures for Medicaid Eligible Adults
August 9 2011
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the core set of health quality measures for the...
BIO Comments on a Prospective Standard to Mitigate the Risk of Occupational Exposure to Infectious Agents in Healthcare and Healthcare-related Settings
July 29 2011
  BIO fully supports the creation of an infectious disease standard by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to...
BIO Supports the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness (PAHPA) Reauthorization Act of 2011
July 25 2011
The Honorable Michael J. Rogers 133 Cannon HOB U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Rogers: On...
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Press Releases

BIO Strongly Supports Reauthorization of PAHPA and BioShield Special Reserve Fund
November 15 2011
Reauthorization demonstrates government commitment to national security priority Washington, D.C. (November 15,...
Leaders in Government, Biotechnology and Global Health Examine Innovative Ways to Accelerate Development of New Tools for Global Health
June 15 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, June 15, 2011) - High-level members of the Obama Administration will gather with leaders...
Congressman Price Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year
May 4 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, May 04, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its...
BIO Announces Dr. Jörg Reinhardt as Keynote Speaker for BIO China International Conference
April 19 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, April 19, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today that Dr. J...
BIO Hails U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Vaccine Act
February 22 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, February 22, 2011) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) issued the...
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