BIO.News Newsletter

A busy Thursday with a look at U.S. R&D policy, U.K. gene editing policy, and confirmations and hearings to watch in Congress. (1,000 words, 5 minutes)

Another St. Patrick’s Day at home—thank biotech for beer! Today, we have news from CMS that’s a win for the most vulnerable patients, as well as a look at how biotech can help solve growing food insecurity.  (780 words, 3 minutes, 54 seconds)

USDA is seeking input on “climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy”—and BIO’s on it. We also have positive headlines from BIO members working on COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics as well as news from the Capitol. (859 words, 4 minutes, 17 seconds) P.S. BIO Digital registration opens today! There are big savings if you register by April 11. Get the details.

Today, we examine the stimulus provisions for community health centers and why they matter, plus how biotechnology can improve soil health and rural economies. Have a great week! (790 words, 3 minutes, 57 seconds)

Closing a long week with good news: COVID-19 relief is coming, New Mexico’s Senate passed a clean fuel standard, and we might be able to plan July 4th barbecues. In the meantime, continue following the CDC’s guidelines, get your vaccine when you’re eligible, and enjoy the weekend. (787 words, 3 minutes, 56 seconds)

Today is the official one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, so we have a special issue taking a look back at key activities from BIO and the industry over the past year—and what we have to do next. (986 words, 4 minutes, 55 seconds)

Could New Mexico be the next state to implement a clean fuels standard? Maybe—with your help. We explain more, plus have news from the Capitol on the COVID-19 response and the patent gap. (1,050 words, 5 minutes, 15 seconds)

BIO’s Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath explains how we can boost access to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments—around the world and right here at home. And since everyone’s talking about tackling climate change and building resiliency, we explain how biotech can help. (819 words, 4 minutes, 5 seconds)

ICYMI: The Senate passed the COVID-19 relief package, which heads back to the House for a final vote this week. We tell you a few provisions you need to know. We also celebrate International Women’s Day with pioneering Chinese-American nuclear physicist Chien-Shiung Wu and a few modern day biotech “sheroes.” (1,000 words, 5 minutes)

While we’re waiting for news from the Senate on the COVID-19 relief package, we caught up with Patrick Plues, BIO’s VP of State Government Affairs, to get an update on the state legislatures and some of the 600+ bills BIO’s tracking and engaging on covering health care, agriculture, and economic development. (1205 words, 6 minutes)