While the entire global economy has been at a standstill since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020, the OECD predicted growth for the Korean economy. Of the 36 economy leading countries, Korea is the only one to have shown a 2% growth rate. The other major economies have all been negatively impacted. …

One of the most important cities in the world, Washington, DC is officially opening its metaphorical doors on June 11. This time last year, news outlets were still unpacking it all while also trying to historicize the moment. It feels like the official end of the most traumatic year of many of our…

What will it take to end the pandemic? A true return to normalcy includes international travel and the movement of people globally. But how do we do this safely? How do we get vaccines to poorer areas of the world? As BIO CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath says in the latest episode of I am BIO, …

This year BIO Digital is offering a bonus two days for attendees to get a head start on the most invigorating week they will have all year. The brand-new Innovation Stage, June 10 – 11, will feature leading global innovators, regional economic development groups, disruptive biotech start…

You know the aisle—chips in shiny plastic bags, candy in glistening wrappers, drinks in the multicolored bottles just waiting to release pent-up carbonation. Delicious as much of our favorite salty and sweet snacks are, unfortunately, nearly all of them are encased in wrappers or containers that…

COVID-19 has brought to light many failures in our healthcare system – including the long-running issue of the lack of diversity in clinical trials. To understand how therapeutics or vaccines may affect a large population of patients, clinical trials should include a representation of the people…

Today marks the start of National Nurses’ Week. Through May 12, we will celebrate nurses around the US – and worldwide - for the work they do for others and their significant contributions to our health care system. Nursing is the nation's largest healthcare profession, with more than 3.8 million…

Australia, as an island nation, and careful COVID-19 management has resulted in it being amongst the globe’s lesser COVID-19-impacted countries, and provides the opportunity to start, partner and continue clinical trials and medical research throughout and beyond the pandemic. At the time of…

Beauty and fashion have dominated and defined our cultures and traditions. However, the “out with the old, in with the new” practice of producing new styles multiple times year—and with fast fashion nearly every week – has branded the fashion industry with its own label – wasteful. BIO’s CEO…