BIO.News Newsletter

Happy Friday—we’re celebrating the passage of the Growing Climate Solutions Act in the Senate. It was a busy week in Washington, so read to the end for a jam-packed BIO Beltway Report with news on the infrastructure deal and the FDA budget proposal. (887 words, 4 minutes, 26 seconds)

Today, biotech companies of all sizes from around the world have united on an issue that could have a huge impact on the pandemic, patients, and future cures—we have the details. We also preview BIO’s Clinical Trial Diversity Summit and explain why we have to do more than plant trees to save the planet. (1,000 words, 5 minutes)

Break’s over in the Senate, which had a very busy day yesterday talking about everything from drug pricing and vaccine hesitancy, to the environmental benefits of biofuels. (877 words, 4 minutes, 23 seconds)

ICYMI: The PASTEUR Act was reintroduced and the U.S. and U.K. reaffirmed a commitment to cooperate, adding challenges like the climate crisis and biodiversity to the agreement. We cover both, plus what’s happening in D.C. and the outlook for Bernie’s big budget. (826 words, 4 minutes, 7 seconds)

On the heels of Juneteenth—a long-overdue federal holiday—we look at what USDA’s doing to advance racial justice and what sickle cell disease tells us about the importance of DEI in biotechnology. (686 words, 3 minutes, 25 seconds)

We’re wrapping up BIO Digital Week with a look at BIO’s timely new report on diversity, equity, inclusion in our member companies—plus why solving climate change is a public health and social justice issue. (811 words, 4 minutes, 3 seconds)

It’s the fourth and final day of BIO Digital. We tell you what to expect, plus look at what Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, and Nobel Laureate Dr. Jennifer Doudna said yesterday. (732 words, 3 minutes, 39 seconds)

Here’s everything you need to know to start your Wednesday—Day 3 of BIO Digital—including what the WTO Director-General (and many others) said about IP, vaccine legislation, and the outlook for the Growing Climate Solutions Act, among other things. (936 words, 4 minutes, 40 seconds) ICYMI: BIO's new chair Paul Hastings introduced himself and his inspiring journey in biotech—watch!

On Day 1 of BIO Digital, a key theme emerging was lessons learned from COVID-19, and what we can take with us to better respond to inevitable pandemics in the future. We recap the day, plus give you a look ahead at Day 2. (707 words, 3 minutes, 32 seconds)

BIO Digital kicks off today—we tell you how to follow and preview new data on biotech investment. Plus, a deep dive into how the pandemic changed biotech and news from D.C. and the world. (785 words, 3 minutes, 55 seconds)