BIO.News Newsletter

Today, we look at a historic and important Senate confirmation and how your candy habit can help solve climate change. Plus, wisdom from a biotech industry leader on why relationships matter. (941 words, 4 minutes, 42 seconds) P.S. BioNJ is hosting a virtual conference on diversity, equity, and inclusion—and today, BIO’s Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer Elliott Francis will lead a conversation with BIO leaders Dr. Jeremy Levin of Ovid Therapeutics and Paul Hastings of Nkarta Therapeutics…

We tell you what you need to know about yesterday’s drug pricing legislation and hearing—and why this approach won’t work. We also preview today’s House hearing on SAF and introduce you to the Chinese pharmaceutical chemist who won a Nobel for discovering a treatment for malaria. (1,028 words, 5 minutes, 8 seconds)

It’s National Agriculture Day—so we have a sneak peek at a new report on the economic impact of the food and ag sector. We also report breaking news on a COVID-19 therapeutic as well as what to know about today’s jam-packed schedule in Congress. (1,016 words, 5 minutes)

Starting a new week with a look at the Biden administration’s agriculture policy agenda and the future of mRNA medicine, as well as the woman responsible for the modern face mask. (939 words, 4 minutes, 41 seconds)

Ending the week with Katherine Tai’s historic confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative and what we can expect from the administration’s trade agenda, as well as what policymakers and federal health officials said this week about COVID-19 vaccines. We also meet the Japanese American researcher whose work led to the discovery of the polio vaccine. (975 words, 4 minutes, 52 seconds)

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)