Good Day BIO Newsletter

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved the first cell-based gene therapies for sickle cell disease (SCD), including the first treatment to utilize CRISPR. Plus, catch up on COP28 and the weekend’s focus on food. (566 words, 2 minutes, 49 seconds)

A new poll finds voters overwhelmingly support the ORPHAN Cures Act to amend the Inflation Reduction Act’s price controls. Plus, Bayer’s CEO explains why we need to get over fears about gene editing plants if we want to tackle climate change. (687 words, 3 minutes, 26 seconds)

The White House made a surprise announcement today about using Bayh-Dole march-in rights. A House committee advanced additional PBM reform bills, and a new poll shows that Americans support advancing biotech to address climate change. (526 words, 2 minutes, 37 seconds)

It’s not too early to start thinking about your 2024 networking and business development opportunities—learn more about BIO’s JPM Events Guide app and an opportunity for early-stage startups to get support. Plus, BIO recently urged the President’s Export Council (PEC) to take action on agricultural exports. (544 words, 2 minutes, 43 seconds)

BIO names John F. Crowley as the new CEO—Bio.News spoke with him about why biotech innovation is personal and what he hopes to achieve in his new mission. Also, BIO has a message for COP28 delegates: biotech is climate tech. (623 words, 3 minutes, 6 seconds)

COP28 continues with a major methane announcement from the White House, just one week ahead of BIO’s panel on methane. Last week, a BIO member company told House New Democrats why IP protections are vital to innovation. (593 words, 2 minutes, 57 seconds)

Happy December. We recap yesterday’s House hearing with CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen, and look at a new study on who funds new approved drugs. (473 words, 2 minutes, 21 seconds)

COP28, the U.N.'s climate conference, kicks off today, and BIO and several members will be in Dubai to discuss the importance of biotech solutions for food security and climate change mitigation. Meanwhile, House members heard about opportunities and threats when it comes to AI in health care and drug development. (590 words, 2 minutes, 57 seconds)

Virgin Atlantic flew the first commercial aircraft over the Atlantic powered 100% by SAF (with help from a BIO member). Meanwhile, Members of Congress recently told the Congressional Budget Office that they underestimated the real impact of price controls—their letter explains why. (477 words, 2 minutes, 23 seconds)

Worldwide, 60 million children have received zero doses of vaccines—and many are dying from preventable diseases. Also, Thanksgiving week leads to an increase in food waste—something gene editing can help solve. (585 words, 2 minutes, 55 seconds)