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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...

Press Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY - TIRED OF THE SAME OLD EARTH DAY STORIES?
Apr 16 2001
TIRED OF THE SAME OLD EARTH DAY STORIES? To: Environment and Earth Science Reporters Contact: Brent Erickson or Peper Long Biotechnology Industry Organization...
Human Reproductive Cloning v. Cloning of Human Cells
Apr 5 2001
MEMORANDUM April 5, 2001 TO: Editors and reporters covering biotechnology FROM: Dan Eramian, Vice President Communications RE: Cloning The issue of cloning is...
BIO RESPONSE TO ALLEN DRUG PRICING BILL
Apr 4 2001
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 4, 2001) - Carl B. Feldbaum, president of the Biotechnology Industry organization (BIO), today issued the following statement to all...
BIO Opposes Cloning of Humans
Mar 27 2001
Washington, D.C. (March 27, 2001) –The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing on issues raised by the prospect of...
BIO Announces First Annual Biotechnology Conference Showcasing Asia and the Pacific Rim
Mar 23 2001
“BIO AsiaPacific”April 18-19, 2001Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 23, 2001) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today...
HCFA Nominee, "Knowledgeable Health Care Professional"
Mar 23 2001
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) March 23, 2001 -- Carl B. Feldbaum, President of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) issued the following statement on the...
STANDARDS FOR PRIVACY OF INDIVIDUALLY IDENTIFIABLE HEALTH INFORMATION UNDER THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Mar 22 2001
The Biotechnology Industry Organization ("BIO") is pleased to have the opportunity to submit testimony expressing our concerns about the federal...
BIO 2001 “Partnering For Life” Preliminary Program Available
Mar 13 2001
Reporters urged to register now! WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 13, 2001) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced that the preliminary program...
BIO REAFFIRMS SUPPORT OF EPA DECISION TO END “SPLIT” BIOTECH CROP APPROVALS
Mar 7 2001
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 7, 2001) -- The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today issued the following statement following the Environmental Protection...
TAX CUTS WOULD BOOST MEDICAL INNOVATIONS
Mar 6 2001
Washington, D.C. (March 6, 2001) -- The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today issued the following statement following Senate introduction of a bill...


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...