Press Releases

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

Feb 3 2011

BIO appreciates the continued dedication of Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA) and the bill’s other cosponsors.

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

Feb 2 2011

This conference provides a forum for institutional investors, research analysts and senior industry executives to discuss investment trends, attend company presentations, conduct one-on-one meetings, and learn about investment opportunities within the biotechnology industry.

BIO Releases Report Expressing Concern for U.S. Student Math and Science Literacy

Feb 2 2011

BIO launches the first in a series of reports on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, workforce preparedness strategies, and other innovative programs that that are critical to this nation’s economic leadership.

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to Present a Keynote Address at 2011 BIO International Convention

Jan 31 2011

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood will host an “Interview with Tony Blair” during the keynote luncheon on Tuesday June 28, 2011.

BIO Supports Patent Reform Act of 2011

Jan 28 2011

BIO appreciates the dedication of Chairman Leahy, Ranking Member Charles Grassley (R-IA), and the bill’s other cosponsors.

BIO Applauds USDA Decision to Deregulate Biotech Alfalfa

Jan 27 2011

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announces that it will fully deregulate a variety of biotech alfalfa (so called “Roundup Ready” or “RR” alfalfa, which is genetically engineered to tolerate the herbicide glyophosate).

America’s Biotechnology Sector – Answering President Obama’s Call For Job Growth and Innovation

Jan 26 2011

BIO's commends President Obama for highlighting the need to increase our nation’s global competitiveness and job creation by stimulating investment and research in innovation.

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

Jan 20 2011

BIO thanks Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for his leadership on biofuels commercialization and for announcing the funding of new biorefinery projects under the 2008 Farm Bill’s Biorefinery Assistance Program (Section 9003) and funding to recipients in 33 states to support the production and use of advanced biofuels.

BIO Statement on House Ag Committee Forum on Biotechnology

Jan 20 2011

BIO applauds Chairman Lucas (R-Okla.) and Ranking Member Peterson (D-Minn.) for convening today’s forum and emphasizing the importance of our science-based regulatory system for agriculture biotechnology.

BIO Applauds USDA for Biobased Product Label Launch

Jan 19 2011

The BioPreferred^SM Certified Biobased Product label will help consumers identify and purchase products made from renewable resources.

Registration Opens for 2011 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing

Jan 13 2011

More than 1,000 high-profile scientists, executives, government officials and investors are expected to gather for an exchange of ideas at BIO’s 8^th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.

BIO Applauds EPA Decision to Defer Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirement for Biomass Energy Facilities

Jan 13 2011

BIO welcomes the decision by EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to defer application of CO2 emission permitting to biomass facilities while further studying the lifecycle emissions profile of biogenic carbon.

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

Jan 12 2011

Experts chosen to speak on these panels represent leading clinical institutions, medical foundations, and public and private biotechnology companies.

BIO Announces Life Sciences Companies Selected to Present at the 8th Annual 2011 BIO Asia International Partnering Conference

Jan 10 2011

Hosted by BIO, the exclusive partnering forum brings together U.S. and European drug development companies with Asian biotech and pharmaceutical companies interested in research collaborations and licensing agreements.

Biotechnology Industry Organization Names Ken Lisaius to Lead Industry Branding Campaign

Jan 7 2011

The campaign’s goal is to help inform the public about how biotechnology is helping heal, fuel, and feed the world while creating high-wage jobs and driving U.S. leadership in innovation.

Challenges in Reimbursement Hamper Development of Novel Diagnostics

Jan 6 2011

BIO releases a report by Health Advances on the limitations of the nation’s reimbursement system for novel diagnostics and the impact of these limitations.

Media Registration for the 2011 BIO International Convention Now Available Online

Jan 3 2011

The 2011 BIO International Convention will highlight the latest trends and the newest opportunities for executives, investors, scientists, policy leaders, and media from around the world.

Legislation Could Ensure National Security By Encouraging Development of Domestic Advanced Biofuels

Dec 20 2010

BIO Mourns Loss of Industry Leader

Dec 17 2010

BIO Statement on USDA Announcement on Alfalfa EIS and Coexistence Issue

Dec 17 2010

BIO Welcomes Recommendations on Synthetic Biology from Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

Dec 16 2010

BIO Congratulates Harry Baumes on Appointment as Director of USDA Office of Energy Policy and New Uses

Dec 14 2010

BIO Announces Initial Selection of Life Sciences Companies to Present at the 13th Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference

Dec 13 2010