BIO.News Newsletter

We have COVID-19 vaccines—but we’re not done yet. We also need to tackle vaccine hesitancy, health equity, and pandemic preparedness. Read to the end for insights for biotech investors and an introduction to a young Black chemist who achieved a number of firsts in her short life. (825 words, 4 minutes, 7 seconds)

It’s Day 2 of the BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference. We catch you up on yesterday’s conversation with Nasdaq President and CEO Adena T. Friedman, plus preview a new report on what’s driving clinical success rates. Read to the end for news, including a California bill that would incentivize biotech investment. (889 words, 4 minutes, 26 seconds)

It’s Day 1 of the BIO CEO & Investor Digital Conference—follow our writers for all the news from the event. We also look at how biotech is marking Black History Month—and why understanding our past is so important to ensuring equitable access to science in the future. As usual, you’ll find news links and the BIO Beltway Report at the end. (777 words, 3 minutes, 53 seconds)

To close out the week, we explain the Biden administration’s new climate working group and how to protect America’s innovation ecosystem. And because it’s almost Valentine’s Day, we recognize the Black inventor who has saved hundreds of thousands of hearts. (892 words, 4 minutes, 27 seconds) Good Day BIO is taking a break on Monday, February 15, for Presidents Day. We will resume normal publication on Tuesday, February 16.

It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, so we have a special tribute to some inspiring women and girls in biotechnology—as well as a Black scientist who realized her dream of going into space. We also help you plan the perfect Valentine’s Day menu. (783 words, 3 minutes, 54 seconds)

A new report tells us how increases in cost-sharing can lead to an increase in mortality—another reminder of why we need real Medicare Part D reform. And following yesterday's House hearing on climate policy, we look at BIO’s recommendations for how to tackle climate change and build resilience. (950 words, 9 minutes, 45 seconds)

For your Tuesday, we have an update on efforts to enact policies to expand sustainable fuels in key states. BIO’s Dr. Michelle explains how COVID-19 vaccines were developed so quickly. And, meet the Nigerian agricultural economist who has helped millions of farmers across Africa. (790 words, 3 minutes, 57 seconds)

We start the week with an exclusive look at vaccine manufacturing, as well as news on legislation that would advance biofuels. Also, meet the Black surgeon and scientist who developed the blood bank and fought racial discrimination. (1000 words, 5 minutes)

Super Bowl Sunday is upon us—but today, we’re cheering for biotechnology breakthroughs that are ensuring the resiliency of our food supply and changing the course of the pandemic (plus a Black scientist who helped make it happen). Read to the end for details on “vote-a-rama” in the Senate. (1000 words, 5 minutes, 37 seconds)

We have a special World Cancer Day edition, telling you how you can join our advocacy efforts today—and honoring a Black woman who (unknowingly) made an incredible contribution to cancer research and many scientific breakthroughs. We also recap what Biden’s EPA nominee Michael Regan said yesterday during his confirmation hearing. (1050 words, 5 minutes, 15 seconds)