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BIO Applauds Farm Bill Progress, Calls for …

BIO commends the leaders and members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on their persistence and dedication toward passing a new farm bill this year. The farm bill is vital policy that benefits all Americans, including nutrition programs…

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BIO Statement Re Updated GREET Model to Measure…

The following statement may be attributed to Beth Ellikidis, BIO's Vice President for Agriculture & Environment: “Today’s release of an updated methodology to qualify crop-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for federal tax credits is a…

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Admiral William McRaven to Keynote 2024 BIO…

Retired U.S. Navy (SEAL) Four-Star Admiral and the Former Chancellor of The University of Texas System, William McRaven, to Discuss Leadership, Global Events, and the National Security Importance of Biotechnology with BIO CEO, John Crowley …

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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…

CSRxP Plan Fails to Tackle Real Drivers of Consumer Out of Pocket Costs

April 25, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) issued the following statement today regarding the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing’s policy proposals on prescription drug prices:

BIO Presents Dr. Ganesh Kishore New Award for Leadership and Legacy in Industrial Biotechnology

April 20, 2016

BIO presented Dr. Ganesh Kishore, CEO, MLSCFI and co-Managing Partner, Spruce Capital Partners, the first annual BIO Leadership and Legacy Award today during BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The new…

Kentucky Governor Bevin Signs Bill Ensuring Patient Access to Interchangeable Biologic Medicines

April 15, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Kentucky Life Science Council (KLSC) commend Governor Matt Bevin for signing critical legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic medicines.

Media Advisory: J. Craig Venter, Ph.D to Receive the 2016 BIO George Washington Carver Award

April 14, 2016

The George Washington Carver Award Will Be Presented at the 13th Annual BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology; Winner to Deliver Remarks

Representative Meehan Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

April 14, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA) as a Legislator of the Year for 2016. Representative Meehan receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

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