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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

2013 BIO International Convention to Host Alzheimer’s Forum
Apr 11 2013
Washington, DC (April 11, 2013) –According to the Alzheimer’s Association, in 2013, the disease will cost the nation $203 billion and this number...
Administration’s Budget Proposal Undercuts Development of Cures and Breakthroughs, and Hurts Job Growth
Apr 11 2013
Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2013) Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2013) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today lauds Congressmen Robert...
BIO Comments on EPA’s 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Rules
Apr 10 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) recently submitted comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the proposed Regulation of Fuels...
BIO’s 10th Annual World Congress Showcases Strength of Industrial Biotech in Canada
Apr 9 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) 10th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology will feature industry leaders, government officials,...
Indian Supreme Court Ruling Negatively Affects Innovation
Apr 8 2013
Washington, D.C. (April 8, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) issued the following statement following a recent ruling by the...
Thousands Registered for Partnering and Presenting Companies Announced for the 2013 BIO International Convention
Apr 5 2013
CHICAGO, IL (April 5, 2013) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced the companies confirmed to present at the 2013 BIO...
Biosimilars Bill Seeks To Notify Patients & Doctors of Changes to Prescriptions
Apr 3 2013
Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2013) –  The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and BioFlorida commend the Florida Senate Committee on Health...
Robust Food & Ag Discussions Planned at the 2013 BIO International Convention
Mar 25 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 25, 2013) — With three days of interactive panel discussions on issues making headlines, educational track sessions, and...
Governor McDonnell Signs First in Nation Biosimilars Bill; Patients To Be Notified If Doctor's Prescription Changed
Mar 21 2013
Washington, D.C. (March 21, 2013) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) commends Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell for signing legislation...
Both Private and Public Sectors along with Academia Come Together at the 2013 BIO International Convention
Mar 14 2013
Washington, DC (March 14, 2013) –Universities have historically been on the front lines of translating innovative research into novel medicines and...


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...