BIO.News Newsletter

Before we begin a busy Monday, we’re remembering Frederick Frank, a “founding father” of biotech investment, who passed away Saturday. Ahead of the UN General Assembly, we also look at an unprecedented editorial on the health impact of climate change as well as NIH programs to advance innovation and diversity. (850 words, 4 minutes, 15 seconds)

A busy end to the week as a group of small biotech leaders and investors explain why H.R. 3 would halt investment in R&D—and offer alternative strategies to help patients get the drugs they need. Plus, the White House announced an administration-wide initiative to increase the production of sustainable aviation fuels. (686 words, 3 minutes, 25 seconds)

A busy day with alarming new COVID data and how we can avoid a “twindemic” during flu season, plus what needs to happen at the UN Food Systems Summit. We have details on both, plus what’s happening in Washington and a lot of news links. (827 words, 4 minutes, 8 seconds)

Everyone’s back to work in D.C.—including Congress. We caught up with BIO’s Federal Government Relations team to find out what they’re monitoring as we head into fall. (1164 words, 5 minutes, 49 seconds)

It’s the Friday before Labor Day—but we have an important exclusive on human capital mobility during COVID-19 and the detrimental impact on the U.S. biotech sector. Also, don’t miss our webinar (on September 14) on how we can improve diversity in biotech by leveraging NIH’s SBIR and STTR programs. (687 words, 3 minutes, 26 seconds)  Good Day BIO is taking a break for Labor Day on Monday, September 6. We will resume publication on Tuesday, September 7. Enjoy the long weekend.

The WTO returns to work in Geneva on Monday—listen to our new bonus podcast episode for insight into how the next few weeks and months might go. We also explain why plant pandemics have met their match, thanks to CRISPR. (590 words, 2 minutes, 57 seconds)

We’re starting a new month with the announcement of a new office at HHS that will address climate change and equity. Plus, September is Cholesterol Education Month, so we have tools from The FH Foundation about genetic conditions that cause high cholesterol and how you can help raise awareness. (727 words, 3 minutes, 38 seconds)

What do sick pigs and melting glaciers have in common? We tell you below. Plus, biotech leaders from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania explain the impact drug price controls would have on jobs and innovation in their states. (771 words, 3 minutes, 51 seconds)

What August break? We’re starting the last week of the month with CBO’s latest analysis of H.R. 3 and USDA’s proposed guidance on genetically engineered plants. (595 words, 2 minutes, 58 seconds)

Closing the last full week in August with plant-based cheese that looks and tastes like the real thing, a look ahead to Sepsis Awareness Month, and more news from an unexpectedly busy week in D.C. (743 words, 3 minutes, 42 seconds)