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June 19, 2012
Battelle/BIO State Bioscience Industry Development

At a time when the global economy struggles to recover from a severe recession and uncertainty remains regarding future economic growth, bioscience industry development is generating significant attention both globally and at home.

June 19, 2012
The Economic Contribution of University/Nonprofit Inventions in the United States: 1996-2010

Using an input output “I-O” approach to estimating the economic impact of academic licensing, and summing over the 15 years of available data for academic U.S. AUTM Survey respondents, the total contribution of these academic licensors to gross industry output ranges from $199B to $836B, in 2005 $US Dollars; contributions to GDP range from $86B to $388B, in 2005 $US Dollars.

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June 18, 2012
Taking Stock: How Global Biotechnology Benefits from Intellectual Property Rights

This report examines the role played by IPRs in both upstream and downstream phases of the research, development and commercialization of biotechnology products and provides a review and analysis of the existing body of knowledge concerning the role of IPRs.

Executive Summary

1) This report was commissioned by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).

2) This report examines the role played by IPRs in both upstream and downstream phases of the research, development and commercialization of biotechnology products and inventions in developed, emerging and developing economies.

3) The report provides a review and analysis of the existing body of knowledge concerning the role of IPRs more generally as well as specifically in biopharmaceutical and biotechnological innovation.

May 21, 2012
IFIC Survey Finds Consumers Support Current Food Labeling Policies

The International Food Information Council (IFIC) survey, “Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology & Sustainability”, shows U.S. consumers overwhelmingly support current federal rules for labeling foods. 

SUMMARY
The International Food Information Council (IFIC) survey, “Consumer Perceptions of Food Technology & Sustainability”, shows U.S. consumers overwhelmingly support current federal rules for labeling foods. Of the small percentage of consumers who want more detail on their labels, only 3 percent (or 1 percent of the total sample) cited biotechnology as an information need on the label.
 
May 18, 2012
Biotechnology’s Impact on Food Ingredients

Natural biological processes have been employed for food production for more than 8,000 years. Bread, cheese, yogurt, beer and wine, vinegar, and many other foods are produced through microbial fermentation or enzymatic activity.

Biotechnology’s Impact on Food Ingredients

January 15, 2012
About BIO's Industrial & Environmental Section

Industrial & Environmental — Develops biotechnology industry policy on environmental and industrial biotechnology issues, promotes the use of industrial enzymes, conversion of biomass to energy and chemicals, and innovative clean up technologies.

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December 31, 2011
Timeline: 8,000 Years of Mankind

Harnessing microbes to change the world, one process at a time.

6000 B.C. — Ancient writings from around 6000 B.C. indicate the Sumerians and Babylonians knew how to use microbial yeasts to make beer.

4000 B.C. — The Egyptians make leavened bread using yeast.

500 B.C. — The Chinese use filamentous fungi (mold) as an antibiotic to treat boils.

mid-1800’s — Louis Pasteur proposes that fermentation is a result of microbial activity.

December 13, 2011
BIO One-on-One Partnering

The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries are continuously trying to improve efficiency in access to industry knowledge, innovation, and therapies.

The biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries are continuously trying to improve efficiency in access to industry knowledge, innovation, and therapies.  Partnering is the technological solution to this problem.  In a resource constrained environment, BIO One-on-One Partnering exists to ensure that companies of all shapes and sizes are able to have better and more meaningful access to potential partners from all over the globe.  This leads to a more productive conference experience, and BIO is proud to be a leader in the partnering field.

September 25, 2011
Online Membership Application

July 29, 2011
BIO Members & Web Site Links

The contents of the member listings on the BIO Web site may not be reproduced or used in any form without prior written permission from BIO. For more information about members, please refer to the organization's Web site. Web site links are provided below.

July 29, 2011
Emerging Companies

The Emerging Companies Section serves the needs of small to medium size BIO member companies most of whom do not yet have major products approved and on the market. This section has its own governing body and fills one-third of the seats on the board of directors. This section operates to bring their opinion to bear on major issues affecting smaller companies, and to construct programs to enhance their development.
Staff Contact: Alan Eisenberg

July 29, 2011
Welcome to the new bio.org

We hope you will take some time to explore the new site and see all the exciting changes for yourself!

BIO is pleased to announce the launch of the new and improved BIO.org. The newly revamped site fully integrates all BIO's web content - our events, congressional and agency testimony, multimedia, publications, speeches, press releases, letters, statements, amicus briefs, fact sheets, reports, backgrounders and more –in one place with a unified look and feel. The site also includes full social media tools enabling users to tweet, recommend on Facebook and share on LinkedIn or via email directly from BIO.org pages.

July 25, 2011
Advertising and Marketing Opportunities

Advertising opportunities with BIO.

July 23, 2011
Dues Schedule & Fees

BIO represents more than 1,200 companies and organizations in Washington, DC, state capitals and international fora.

BIO membership is company based;  BIO does not offer individual memberships.

Online Membership Application Form

Membership Application Form to Print & Fax (116 KB PDF)

2012 Dues Calculation (287 KB PDF)

July 8, 2011
Emerging Companies 1
July 8, 2011
Emerging Companies 2
June 21, 2011
2011 BIO International Convention Preview
May 22, 2011
BioEquity Europe 2011
April 26, 2011
Getting Ready for the BIO International Convention? Advice from Convention Veterans

Earlier this month, we asked the 2011 BIO International Convention Linkedin group if any of our veterans could provide some tips for navigating the event. The discussion was too good not to share, so we collected the best insights right here for you.

Earlier this month, we asked the 2011 BIO International Convention Linkedin group if any of our veterans could provide some tips for navigating the event. The discussion was too good not to share, so we collected the best insights right here for you.

January 1, 2011
Vaccines

 

 

Vaccines

In the U.S., the recommended immunization series prevents approximately 33,000 deaths each year. Advancements in biotechnology have made it possible to produce vaccines that cannot transmit a virus or bacterium. This method has helped create more than 20 new vaccines against infectious agents, improved existing vaccines, and increased the amount of vaccine that can be produced.

Protecting the Most Vulnerable

August 2, 2010
Bayh-Dole: Technology Transfer Survey Summary Conclusions

The purpose of this survey was to examine technology transfer and licensing practices by biotechnology companies and determine its importance to the industry.

The purpose of this survey was to examine technology transfer and licensing practices by biotechnology companies and determine its importance to the industry.

Read the summary conclusions of the survey

August 2, 2010
SBIR Backgrounder: Strengthen the SBIR Program

This backgrounder emphasizes the importance of strengthening the SBIR program to support bringing scientific innovation to the public.

This backgrounder emphasizes the importance of strengthening the SBIR program to support bringing scientific innovation to the public.

Download the backgrounder

June 12, 2010
The Potential for an Algae-Based Biorefinery

Learn about the potential for using algae in a biorefinery to produce biofuels, renewable chemicals, and food ingredients.

Learn about the potential for using algae in a biorefinery to produce biofuels, renewable chemicals, and food ingredients.

Read the fact sheet (PDF)

April 15, 2010
Bioethics: Early Access to Experimental Products Programs: Points to Consider

Patient requests for access to drugs and biologics prior to their approval has long created a dilemma for biotechnology companies. This document provides "Points to Consider" for biotechnology companies confronting these issues.

Patient requests for access to drugs and biologics prior to their approval has long created a dilemma for biotechnology companies. This document provides "Points to Consider" for biotechnology companies confronting these issues.

Read the document (183 KB PDF)

November 12, 2009
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