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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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BIO: FDA Oversight of Animal Biotechnology Must Be Changed
August 19, 2020
America’s position as an innovation leader is at stake  Washington, D.C. (August 19, 2020) – The U.S. government’s system for regulating animal biotechnology – currently under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – is broken and is…
Ensuring Scientific Justice by Building Bridges to Minority Communities is Centerpiece of BIOEquality Agenda
August 6, 2020
New focus on justice through equity in diverse clinical trials, STEM education and expanding entrepreneurship to undeserved communities will drive nation’s largest life science advocacy organization The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)…
American Producers’ Access to Biotech Innovation Critical to Strengthening Economy and Addressing Climate Change
July 31, 2020
Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) submitted its comments in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (UDSA) Solicitation of Input from Stakeholders on Agricultural Innovations, part of the Department’s Agriculture…
BIO Announces New Leadership for Food and Agriculture Section Governing Board
July 29, 2020
Washington, D.C. (July 29, 2020) – The Food and Agriculture Section of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce the election of its new Board leadership. Sylvia Wulf, CEO of AquaBounty Technologies, Inc., and Brian…
BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Warns Executive Order to “Cripple Small, Innovative Companies” Working to Eradicate COVID-19
July 24, 2020
Says biopharma researchers and scientists stand ready to support real solutions that will address patient drug costs, continue lifesaving science Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, the president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO),…
BIO CEO Defends Dr. Fauci, Says Criticisms “Undermine Our Response to this Pandemic”
July 16, 2020
In response to attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s credibility and character, BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath issued the following statement: “As this global pandemic continues to wreak havoc, we must stand behind the scientists and…
Biopharmaceutical Leaders Announce New Effort to Tackle Superbugs, Spur Development of New Antibiotics
July 9, 2020
Today more than 20 leading biopharmaceutical companies announced the creation of an estimated $1 billion fund to help support the pipeline for new antibiotic treatments. The AMR Action Fund was launched as the threat of antimicrobial resistance, or…
BIO Impact Goes Fully Digital for 2020
July 8, 2020
Washington, D.C. (July 8, 2020)—The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today it will be moving the 2020 BIO IMPACT Ag & Environment Conference scheduled for September 21-22 to an online platform, instead of convening an in…
Biotech Innovation Will Play Key Role in Solving the Climate Crisis
June 30, 2020
Congressional Action Plan Released Today Incorporates Key BIO Recommendations Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2020) – Cleaner air, healthier soils, and improved human health – goals of a Congressional climate crisis action plan released today – are just…
In the Midst of a Pandemic, Why is the House of Representatives Trying to Undermine Biopharmaceutical Innovation?
June 29, 2020
Tom DiLenge, President, Advocacy, Law and Public Policy, of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement regarding the prescription drug provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act …
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