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BIO Applauds Senate Passage of 2013 Farm Bill
BIO applauded the Senate version of the Farm Bill, which includes robust mandatory funding for Energy Title programs and eligibility for renewable chemicals.
Statement On U.S. Supreme Court Review Of Isolated DNA Patents
The SCOTUS decision represents a departure from judicial and PTO precedent supporting patentability of DNA molecules. The decision could create business...

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Statement On U.S. Supreme Court Review Of Isolated DNA Patents
Jun 13 2013
Washington, D.C. (June 13, 2013) Jim Greenwood, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), today issued the following statement on...
2013 BIO World Congress to Feature Focus on Investment Opportunities in Clean Tech
Jun 12 2013
Innovative Industrial Biotech Companies to Present to Investors  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) 10th Annual World Congress on...
Statement from Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) on the Carman-Vlieger “Pig” Study
Jun 11 2013
A new pig feeding study authored by Australian researcher Judy Carman, and Maurice, Iowa farmer Howard Vlieger, claims that pigs fed genetically modified (GM...
BIO Applauds Senate Passage of 2013 Farm Bill
Jun 11 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today thanked Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and applauded the Senate for including...
Biosimilars Legislation Introduced To Notify Patients of Changes to Prescriptions
Jun 10 2013
Washington, D.C. (June 10, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and the Delaware BioScience Association (Delaware Bio) commend...
Governor Kitzhaber Signs Legislation to Create Pathway for Substitution of Biologic Drugs
Jun 7 2013
Washington, D.C. (June 7, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and Oregon Bioscience Association (Oregon Bio) commend Oregon...
BIO, Coalition Thank Reps. Kaptur and Braley for Rural Energy Investment Act
Jun 6 2013
BIO today joined the Agriculture Energy Coalition (AgEC) in expressing support for legislation introduced by Reps. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) and Bruce Braley (D-...
New Florida Law Takes a Major Step in Promoting Access to Biologic Medicines
Jun 5 2013
Washington, D.C. (June 5, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) commends Florida Governor Rick Scott for signing House Bill 365,...
BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotech Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Jun 4 2013
Conference Programming Will Highlight Industry Progress, Consumer Benefits The 2013 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology this June 16-19 in...
Repeal of Florida’s Renewable Fuel Standard Will Stifle Innovation, Investment and Jobs, BIO Says
Jun 3 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today expressed its disappointment that the Florida legislature passed and Gov. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) signed HB...


Biotechnology News

New clinical trial investigates APOKYN for treating debilitating morning akinesia in Parkinson’s disease patients
May 13, 2013

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--US WorldMeds today announced the launch of a new clinical trial investigating APOKYN® as a rapid and reliable treatment for “morning...

Bay City Capital Expands Team With the Addition of David Beier, JD
May 13, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bay City Capital, a leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage to growth equity investments in the life sciences, today announced...

Health IT Accelerator Launching at University City Science Center
May 13, 2013

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The University City Science Center is collaborating with the Canadian Consulate General to pilot a business accelerator for health...

Mediware Partnering With PSI to Validate Department of Defense Blood Donor and Transfusion Software
May 13, 2013

LENEXA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mediware Information Systems, Inc. announced that it has been chosen to provide blood donor and transfusion software validation services to...

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Chooses ViaValve™ Safety IV Catheter for Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, Albuquerque
May 13, 2013

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer, has won a contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to supply...