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Representative Rogers Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Representative Mike Rogers (R-MI) as Legislator of the Year for 2011-2012.

Senator Bob Menendez Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) as Legislator of the Year for 2011-2012.

Representative Kingston Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA) as Legislator of the Year for 2011-2012.

Coca Cola and Dow Chemical Among Companies to Bring Consumer Focus to 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

Representatives from the Dow Chemical Company, Coca Cola, the National Defense Center for Energy and Environment and more will discuss the innovative use of industrial biotech in consumer products. 

BIO Announces Governor Jon Huntsman as Keynote Speaker for the BIO Convention in China

BIO China event will be held October 24-25 in Shanghai

Biotechnology Patenting and Intellectual Property to be Highlighted at 2012 BIO International Convention

This global event for biotechnology will be held June 18-21, 2012 in Boston.

Leaders in Science, Advocacy to Judge 2012 Biotech Humanitarian Award

Nominations for the award close on April 20.

BIO Submits Comments on FDA Draft Guidances on Biosimilars

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) submitted comments yesterday to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on three draft guidance documents on biosimilar products.

Innovative Industrial Biotechnology Companies to Present to Investors, Discuss Investment Trends in Clean Tech at 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

(BIO) announced the industrial biotechnology companies selected to present their technology development and business models to investors and analysts at BIO’s 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.

BIO Lauds Signing of JOBS Act into Law

The Biotechnology Industry Organization expressed strong support for the signing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act into law today.

Farm Bill Energy Title Reauthorization Critical for Energy Independence and Continued U.S. Innovation, BIO Says

BIO joined 100 renewable energy, energy efficiency, farm, ranch, commodity, environmental, and other groups in a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees asking for reauthorization and funding of Farm Bill energy title programs.

Execs From Coca Cola, United Airlines, Goodyear and Chrysler Among Speakers at 2012 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

Executives from brand-name consumer product companies will discuss the strategies for adoption of industrial biotech innovations in plenary and breakout sessions at BIO’s 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing.

Orphan Diseases and the Future of BioPharma, the Focus of the 2012 Orphan Disease Forum

Centric Health Resources and the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD), Co-organizersAlnylam Pharmaceuticals, Genzyme, a Sanofi Company and Millennium: The Takeda Oncology Company, Co-sponsors

The Military’s Commitment to Biofuels Is a National Security Imperative, BIO Says

Domestic biofuel production is necessary for energy and national security, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) emphasized today in a letter to the leaders of the House Armed Services Committee and its Subcommittee on Readiness. 

BIO Testifies on Importance of Timely Passage of BsUFA and PDUFA

Sara Radcliffe, Executive Vice President of Health at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), testified today on biosimilar user fees (BsUFA) and the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

BIO Supports Permanent Reauthorization of Programs to Encourage Development of Lifesaving Medications for Children

H.R. 4274 will encourage continued investment in pediatric research.

BIO Announces Novozymes CEO and President Steen Riisgaard as its 2012 George Washington Carver Award Recipient

BIO has named Steen Riisgaard as the recipient of its 2012 George Washington Carver Award for innovation in industrial biotechnology.

BIO Opens Nominations for 2012 Biotech Humanitarian Award

Annual Award to Recognize Innovator Who Is Transforming Society byHelping to Heal, Feed or Fuel the World 

BIO Applauds Congress for Passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act

The JOBS Act will incentivize and encourage capital formation for growing companies, and spur job growth in the U.S.  

2012 BIO International Convention Business Forum Looks to Host Record Breaking Number of Partnering Meetings

BIO Business Forum One-on-One Partnering to Open April 2012

Biofuels Are the Long-Term Solution to Gas Prices; the Renewable Fuel Standard Is Key, BIO Says

Today, a group of biofuel and renewable energy organizations released a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to continue to fully support the Renewable Fuel Standard.  

BIO Praises Senate Passage of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauds the Senate on the passage of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act.

2012 BIO International Convention Opens Voting April 2nd for the Buzz of BIO

Buzz of BIO voting available online.

Registration Open for BIO Livestock Biotech Summit

“With continuous advances in both biomedical and food applications, we look forward to again bringing together the world’s leading industry, academic and government leaders in the fields of science and animal agriculture.”  

BIO’s 9th Annual World Congress Shows Strength of Industrial Biotech and Biofuels in Southeast United States

We are excited to bring this conference to Orlando to highlight the industry's growth, particularly in the Southeast region.