Press Releases

The 2012 BIO International Convention will feature a program packed with more than 125 breakout sessions.

Fireside Chats to focus on biopharma R&D and corporate strategy.

BIO strongly supports the PDUFA V recommendations as they will enhance the drug development and review process through increased transparency and scientific dialogue, advance regulatory science, and strengthen post-market surveillance. 

Extension of cellulosic biofuel tax credits now and eligibility for algae biofuels are needed to help companies raise financing for first-of-a-kind biorefineries.  

FDA:  GE salmon will not have significant impact on the environment

Washington, D.C. (December 15, 2011) – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s Subcommitteeon Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard held a hearing today to examine the environmental issues around genetically engineered (GE) fish.  

BIO submitted written testimony to the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure. In the testimony, BIO noted that sustained, long-term tax policy is vital to emerging alternative energy technologies.

Washington, DC (December 6, 2011) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announces program topics planned for the BIO CEO & Investor Conference to be held February 13-14, 2012 at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City, NY.

BIO CEO & Investor Conference will be held February 13 – 14 in New York City, NY 

"The most important return on investment from this initiative would be the creation of additional high-skill, high-wage jobs and an opportunity to retain the best and brightest students from Wisconsin's world-class universities," says Bryan Renk, Executive Director of BioForward.

The 2011 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy, to be held Nov. 21-23, 2011, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre with the BioMalaysia 2011 Conference & Exhibition, will present two morning plenary sessions, featuring panels of high-level executives from international biobased product manufacturers.

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) has received a Trade Show News Network Event Excellence Award (T-Award) for best social/media marketing for the BIO International Convention.

The Small Company Capital Formation Act (HR 1070) passed today by a vote of 421-1.