Press Releases

Leadership Summit to Highlight the Commercial Potential of Emerging Agricultural and Industrial Biotechnologies at the 2012 BIO International Convention

The 2012 BIO International Convention looks to give a global perspective on regulatory and acceptance issues within the food and agriculture and industrial and environmental sectors of the industry through the Leadership Summit.

Agriculture and Science Groups Back Modern Technology to Meet Rapidly Growing Food Needs

A host of agricultural and scientific organizations have praised President Obama for his “aggressive support” for innovation in agriculture, including biotechnology.

Scientific American to Host BIO International Convention Super Session to Release 4th Annual Worldview Report and Scorecard Highlighting Emerging Markets

The report will be released at a Super Session, titled "International Leaders Share Their Worldview: Scientific American's Regional Bio-Innovation Scorecard."

Boston Biotech Industry Takes Center Stage at the 2012 BIO International Convention

The 2012 BIO International Convention will return to Boston, Mass. for the global event for biotechnology, which will take place June 18-21, 2012 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

2012 BIO International Convention Buzz of BIO Winner Announced

BIO is pleased to announce the Pipelines of Promise Buzz of BIO winner for the 2012 BIO International Convention is Deuteria Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a virtual biotechnology company based in Boston, Mass. and founded in 2010.

Academic and Tech Transfer Community to be Spotlighted at the 2012 BIO International Convention

BIO Academic Park and Translational Research Forum to be featured at the global event for biotechnology

Groups Ask Senate to Reconsider NDAA Amendments Blocking Military Use of Alternative Energy

BIO and a number of other organizations expressed disappointment that the Senate Armed Services Committee adopted amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act blocking the Department of Defense’s (DoD) use of domestically produced alternative energy.

BIO Lauds Senate Passage of User Fee Package

BIO commends the bipartisan Senate approval of FDASIA, which includes a reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA).

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

BIO applauds Senator Robert Menendez for introducing the “The Extension of the Therapeutic Discovery Project Tax Credit.”

Farmers See Economic and Environmental Benefits from Biotech Crops

Seed technology is vital for developing country farmers.

Former Secretaries of the Treasury to Deliver Keynote at the 2012 BIO International Convention

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood will deliver state of the industry remarks.

BIO Testifies to House Agriculture Subcommittee That Farm Bill Energy Programs Are Working

“Farm Bill energy programs are working and BIO member companies are beginning to put steel in the ground,” BIO President & CEO Jim Greenwood said today in testimony to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.

Panel of Top Industry Executives to Discuss Biotech and Big Pharma – What’s Next? – 2012 BIO International Convention Keynote

BIO announced today that a panel of top industry executives will discuss where biotech will be in the next ten years and how the pharmaceutical industry landscape is changing.

IFIC Survey: Consumers Support Current Food Labeling Policies

“Education is important to continue raising awareness, but simply labeling a food ‘Genetically Engineered’ or ‘GE’ doesn’t provide any meaningful information to consumers,” said Dr. Cathleen Enright, Executive Vice President, Food and Agriculture for BIO.

2012 BIO International Convention to Highlight the FDA and Regulatory Environment

Global event for biotechnology to be held June 18-21, 2012 in Boston.

Consumer Acceptance, Genetically Engineered Agriculture Products and Biotech Crop Development to be the Focus at the 2012 BIO International Convention

Global event for biotechnology to be held June 18-21, 2012 in Boston.

BIO Thanks Reps. Pascrell, Bilbray for Policy that Levels the Playing Field for Renewable Chemicals

BIO thanks Reps. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) and Brian Bilbray (R-Calif.) for introducing legislation that reduces taxes for U.S. producers of renewable chemicals and clears the path for commercialization of homegrown renewable chemical technology.

Groups Ask Senators to Authorize DOE Funding for Interagency Project on Military Biofuel

BIO and some of its partners wrote leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee asking them to include authorization for the U.S. Department of Energy to transfer funds necessary to DOE’s support of an interagency Defense Production Act project to ramp up production of military aviation and diesel fuels.

BIO Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee for Passing Bipartisan Farm Bill

Programs reauthorized and funded in the Senate Agriculture Committee's version of the Farm Bill are valuable to the biotechnology industry.

BIO Asks House Committee on Ways and Means to Extend Critical Tax Provisions

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today submitted a statement for the record to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures for a hearing on “Certain Expiring Tax Provisions”.

New National Bioeconomy Blueprint Can Help Unleash the Promise of Biotech to Drive American Innovation, Promote Job Growth and Continue U.S. Competitiveness

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement regarding the Obama Administration's new National Bioeconomy Blueprint issued today.

BIO Thanks Senators Lugar, Conrad for Supporting Farm Energy

BIO today thanked Sens. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), and nine others for offering an amendment to improve the 2012 Farm Bill by providing mandatory funding for energy title programs that are helping revitalize rural America and build new agricultural markets

Senator Enzi Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Michael Enzi (R-WY) as a Legislator of the Year for 2011-2012.

Representative Schwartz Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Representative Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) as Legislator of the Year for 2011-2012.

Senator Hagan Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Kay Hagan (D-NC) as Legislator of the Year for 2011-2012.