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BIO Reiterates Lack of Basis for Mexico’s Ban on…
Seed technology companies comply with Mexico’s biosafety regulations, and Mexico should do the same, BIO said today in its response to the panel set up to determine if Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified corn violate its commitments…
Biotechnology is a national security Imperative,…
BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley announced today that BIO would take several important steps to reaffirm the organization’s position with regards to national security and the role that the industry plays as a vital strategic asset: “As a…
WTO 13th Ministerial Conference outcome "positive…
Following the conclusion of the WTO 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, John Murphy -- BIO's Chief Policy Officer -- made the following statement: “We are encouraged that WTO Members did not agree to extend an intellectual property…
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December 13, 2023
Today, the Supreme Court announced it will soon weigh in on a case that challenges how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates mifepristone, a drug it approved almost 25 years ago. BIO interim president and CEO, Rachel King, made the…
December 8, 2023
Most Americans Recognize that Biotech Is ‘Climate Tech’ A new poll from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) shows that majorities of Americans agree that biotech plays an important role in addressing climate change and federal…
December 7, 2023
Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization released a poll that shows voters overwhelmingly support the ORPHAN Cures Act, a recently introduced bill that would incentivize rare disease drug development.   The…
December 7, 2023
The White House just announced plans to use Bayh-Dole “march-in rights” to step in and license patent rights of drugs “developed with federal funding” to other manufacturers when the price of the drug is deemed too high. BIO's Chief Advocacy Officer…
December 5, 2023
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is proud to announce that industry leader and military veteran John F. Crowley will be its new President and CEO, effective March 4. He will replace Rachel King, a longtime BIO board member and…
November 21, 2023
The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service recently announced exemptions from regulations under the Plant Protection Act for several categories of plants with genetic modification that could be achieved through…
October 24, 2023
After the release of the World Health Organization Pandemic Accord negotiating draft, BIO's Senior Vice President of Infectious Disease & Emerging Science Policy, Phyllis Arthur, made the following remarks: “The Biotechnology Innovation…
October 17, 2023
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) today released its “COVID-19 Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Supply, Demand, and TRIPS Agreement Flexibilities” report. The report aims to analyze various issues and information gaps concerning…
October 16, 2023
Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) awarded Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb with its 2023 Governor of the Year Award. Throughout his tenure, Governor Holcomb has worked to support the promise of future bioscientific innovation and…
September 27, 2023
Updated regulatory working groups announced today by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) reflect the rapidly increasing diversity and impact of BIO’s Agriculture & Environment membership and ensure that all member companies’…
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