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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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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.

Senator Roberts Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

April 14, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) as a 2016 Legislator of the Year. Senator Roberts receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

Congressman Peters Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

April 14, 2016

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

Report Shows Biotech Crops Continue to be Favored Globally by Farmers

April 13, 2016

Millions of farmers around the world have reaped more than US$150 billion in benefits from biotech crops since 1996, according to a new adoption study released today.

Fireside Chats Announced for 2016 BIO International Convention

April 12, 2016

Speakers include FDA Commissioner, Robert Califf and University of California President, Janet Napolitano

BIO Announces Programming for the 2016 BIO World Congress IP Symposium

April 12, 2016

The IP Symposium: “Where IP meets IB” will take place on April 20, 2016 and consist of two panels of experts who will highlight the value of intellectual property in industrial biotechnology.

Digital Health Summer Summit and BIO International Convention to Convene Under One Roof to Ignite the Digital Health Tipping Point

April 11, 2016

Both conferences to be held in San Francisco June 6 - 9, 2016 bringing leaders in biotech, pharma and technology together

BIO Announces GreenTech Investor Sessions for 2016 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

April 7, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has announced the elite group of emerging industrial biotechnology companies that will be presenting at the GreenTech Investor Sessions during BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on…

BIO Praises Advancement of Senate Biomedical Innovation Legislation

April 6, 2016

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement regarding today’s Senate HELP Committee mark-up of legislation as part of the Senate biomedical innovation initiative...

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