BIO.News Newsletter

A busy week on Capitol Hill brought BIO Board member testimony and developments on issues where BIO’s advocacy remains hyper-focused, including PPRV, ORPHAN Cures, and vaccination. Plus, ACIP stirs concerns, and the BIOTech Caucus launches. (855 words, 4 minutes, 16 seconds)We'll take a break next Monday for the holiday weekend. We'll be back Monday July 14.

Today we look at why the Pediatric Priority Review Voucher needs to be reauthorized, and how global collaboration can lead us to the "biological century." (640 words, 3 minutes, 12 seconds)

That's a wrap. As we travel home from Boston, we take a look at why we do what we do – and hear from patient advocates who inspire us. Keep an eye on Bio.News for continued coverage all summer long, and catch up on the conversation on LinkedIn or your favorite social media platform with #BIO2025. (607 words, 3 minutes, 2 seconds)

It's Day 4. We recap a few impactful sessions exploring why patients – including rare disease patients and women – can't wait. Today, we close out with a look at how we can ensure the virtuous cycle of innovation continues. (786 words, 3 minutes, 55 seconds)

Day 2 brought current and former lawmakers at the federal and state levels to discuss how policy can advance progress. On Day 3, it's all about the patients. (804 words, 4 minutes, 1 seconds)

Day 1 of BIO 2025 was all about collaboration: how industry can collaborate with the U.S. government to advance biodefense, how collaboration is key to advancing AI, how the new BIO Partnering system is setting records. On Day 2, speakers including FDA Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary, M.D., Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, and international health and science ministers will discuss how policy can support biotech innovation. (873 words, 4 minutes, 21 seconds)

The 2025 BIO International Convention kicks off today in Boston—and the Bio.News team is on the ground, bringing you all the news and highlights. Here’s what we’re watching and how to follow. (966 words, 4 minutes, 49 seconds)

Measles vaccination and screening newborns for treatable diseases are preventive measures that can save lives and health care costs, as we explain in today’s edition. Also, officials share encouraging views during an FDA roundtable on CGT. (707 words, 3 minutes, 32 seconds)

As June begins, a lot of news: COVID-19 vaccine guidance continues to change, and BIO is dedicating its focus entirely to human health. (929 words, 4 minutes, 38 seconds)

We hope you had a restful Memorial Day weekend. Today, we recap last week’s big vaccine news, what RFK Jr. said on Capitol Hill, and the release of the MAHA report. (776 words, 3 minutes, 52 seconds)