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Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)…

WASHINGTON, DC (January 7th, 2026) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced the launch of the BIO Investment Council (BIC). The newly established council aims to serve small and emerging biotech innovators by increasing…

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BIO Statement on Changes Announced to the U.S…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on changes announced to the US childhood vaccine schedule.“American health is as unique as America itself…

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BIO Statement on December 2025 ACIP Meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Phyllis Arthur, Executive Vice President and Head of Health Policy and Programs of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on the December 2025 ACIP meeting.“For decades, the CDC’s Advisory…

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BIO Releases Investment and Deal Making Study Showing Record-Breaking Year for US Venture Capital Funding of Biotech

May 19, 2016

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released a new report - Emerging Therapeutic Company Investment and Deal Trends – highlighting ten years (2006-2015) of biotechnology funding and deal making across five areas: venture…

Top Political Experts to Discuss Presidential Election at 2016 BIO International Convention

May 18, 2016

The Honorable Newt Gingrich, Candy Crowley and Stephanie Cutter to participate on keynote panel Wednesday, June 8.A former Speaker of the House, an award winning journalist and a top political strategist will lead a spirited discussion on the 2016…

BIO Statement on EPA’s Proposed Rule for the 2017 Renewable Fuel Standards

May 18, 2016

The proposed rule for the 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), issued today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), fails to put the program fully back on track and continues to create uncertainty for advanced and cellulosic biofuel…

NAS Report Upholds Safety of GE Crops and Foods

May 17, 2016

There’s no evidence to suggest that foods from genetically engineered (GE) crops are less safe than foods from non-GE crops, according to a new National Academies of Sciences report.

Will Smith to Deliver Keynote at 2016 BIO International Convention

May 13, 2016

Actor, producer, musician and philanthropist recently playedDr. Bennet Omalu in the film, “Concussion”

BIO’s Livestock Biotech Summit Becomes Animal Biotech Summit to Reflect New Theme and Goals

May 12, 2016

“Advancing One Health through Biotechnology”

BIO Applauds Senators Heitkamp, Heller and Peters for Introducing the SEC Small Business Advocate Act

April 29, 2016

Bill would enhance the voice of emerging companies at the SEC

BIO Collaborates with NIH and NSF on Growing “Innovation Zone” at BIO 2016 International Convention

April 29, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced an agreement to feature Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)-funded early-stage biomedical…

BIO Statement on USTR’s 2016 “Special 301 Report”

April 28, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement regarding The Office of the United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) 2016 Special 301 Report:

The 2016 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology Closed with a Record Number of Partnering Meetings

April 25, 2016

This year’s Conference drew around 907 industry leaders from 529 companies, 32 countries and 31 states, as well as the District of Columbia. Organized by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the World Congress on Industrial…

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