The rapid spread of the coronavirus out of Wuhan, China has sparked concern across countries as the international community grapples with how best to contain it. The clock is ticking to find a solution. Luckily, innovative biotechnology companies are working tirelessly each today to heal the world…

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), leading scientists, public policy experts, and industry leaders today announced the launch of "Working to Fight AMR," a coalition working to raise public awareness of the growing threat posed by antimicrobial resistance and advocate for policies that…

Every year, mosquitos infect 500 million people with diseases and mosquito-borne illnesses claim nearly a million lives. Mosquito-related diseases—like malaria, West Nile, and Zika—have proven difficult to control in certain parts of the world, like Africa. But controlling diseases is not a long…

In just two years, BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) has made significant progress in responding to the growing cancer crisis in Africa. Through their African Access Initiative (AAI), this nimble, Seattle-based non-profit has established partnerships with industry giants, Pfizer and Takeda…

In a rare show of bipartisan agreement, Congress recently passed and yesterday President Trump signed into law legislation that will ensure the country is ready and able to respond quickly to national health security threats. As an Ebola outbreak rages on in the Democratic Republic of Congo…

The 2019 BIO International Convention took place this month in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and featured an educational program that tackled issues at the forefront of the biotechnology industry today. These issues, ranging from personalized medicine to digital health to artificial intelligence and…