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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…
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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…
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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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New Website Will Combat Vaccine Myths, Boost Public Confidence, Increase Acceptance
December 4, 2020
Public opinion polls show there is significant mistrust among the American public in the safety and efficacy of vaccines. So today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced the launch of COVIDVaccineFacts.org. As a subsidiary…
BIO Leads Group Challenging Administration’s “Most Favored Nation” Rule
December 4, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the California Life Sciences Association (CLSA), and BIOCOM California today filed a challenge against the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) attempt, during the final days of the Trump…
BIO's Dr. McMurry-Heath Applauds Nasdaq's Proposal on Mandatory Diversity for Listed Companies
December 2, 2020
Washington, DC (December 2, 2020) - Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), issued the following statement regarding Nasdaq's filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission…
BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Calls Foreign Price Controls a “Fatally Flawed Regulation” That Will “Endanger Our Most Vulnerable Americans”
November 20, 2020
Washington, DC (November 20, 2020) – Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), issued the following statement after the Trump administration moved forward with its threat to impose…
BIO’s Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath Congratulates President-Elect Biden & Other Newly Elected Leaders of Both Parties Who Won
November 7, 2020
"What a historic election for our country! For the first time in 120 years, American voter participation shattered many turnout records.    "At BIO we undertook an effort to mobilize and activate voters in our industry with Biotech Votes…
New Strategic Vision for Biotechnology Innovation Organization
October 27, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced a new, strategic direction that will help guide it to achieving long-term goals while maintaining responsiveness to changing political headwinds. Announcing the new vision, mission and…
BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Applauds FDA Release of Guidance for Covid-19 Vaccines
October 6, 2020
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, the president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), today applauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for publicly releasing new guidance related to the emergency use authorization of future…
BIO Appoints New CFO
October 6, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today the retirement of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Yvette White-Wiggins, after a distinguished 18-year career with the organization. White-Wiggins rose through…
BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Calls on HHS Sec. Azar to Publicly Release FDA Guidance on Emergency Use Authorization for Covid-19 Vaccines
October 2, 2020
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, the president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released a letter today urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to “publicly release all new guidance developed by the Food and…
North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper Named BIO’s Governor of the Year
October 2, 2020
BIO recognizes Governor Cooper’s leadership in biotechnology & innovation Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization awarded Roy Cooper, Governor of North Carolina, with its 2020 Governor of the Year Award. Governor Cooper was presented…
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