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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 Announces 2020 Start-up Stadium Winners
June 26, 2020
Washington, DC – (June 26, 2020) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced winners of the Start-up Stadium competition held during BIO Digital in June. Pre-recorded presentation videos submitted by 30 finalists were…
BIO Supports Growing Climate Solutions Act
June 24, 2020
Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2020)—The Biotechnology Innovation Organization issued the following statement on today’s hearing on the Growing Climate Solutions Act: “The importance of today’s discussion cannot be understated. Climate change is a…
As Companies Work Around the Clock to Address COVID-19, BIO Outlines Key Policy Priorities to Prevent the Next Pandemic
June 23, 2020
BIO Board Member Dr. Gerberding to testify this morning The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, chaired by Senator Lamar Alexander, will hold an important hearing today to examine lessons learned from the current global…
BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Calls Congressional Hearing “Important Step” to Addressing Covid-19 Health Disparities
June 17, 2020
BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath issued the following statement in advance of a congressional subcommittee hearing in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19:   “The…
BIO Elects New Board Directors and Section Governing Board Chairs
June 16, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Committee members for the 2020-2021 term. Additionally, eight new board directors and four new section governing board chairs and vice chairs…
BIO’s Dr. Clint Nesbitt Named to APLU-AAVMC Task Force on Gene Editing in Animal Agriculture
June 11, 2020
Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2020) – Dr. Clint Nesbitt, Senior Director of Science and Regulatory Affairs for Food & Agriculture at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), was named today to a Task Force on Gene Editing in Animal…
New Report Analyzes Bioscience Industry’s Impact on Economy & Global Pandemic
June 8, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released new data on the bioscience industry in the United States. The new report, The Bioscience Economy: Propelling Life-Saving Treatments, Supporting State & Local Communities,…
BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Says Racism a “Chronic Disease” Plaguing Society
June 4, 2020
Will lead discussion on race and equity with industry leaders Drs. Tony Coles, Ted Love, and Jeremy Levin next week In the wake of tragic deaths and civil unrest, BIO’s President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath announced she will lead a panel…
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr.Moncef Slaoui and Top COVID-19 Thought Leaders Take Stage During BIO Digital Week
May 28, 2020
Anthony Fauci, M.D., National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director and Moncef Slaoui, Ph.D., U.S. Operation Warp Speed Chief Advisor will speak on a special plenary session on Tuesday, June 9 during BIO Digital, a virtual conference…
Modernized Biotech Regulation Will Unleash Greater Innovation
May 14, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released today a modernized, science-based regulatory system for plant biotechnology aimed at maintaining oversight while driving innovation. Now government and industry must do more to build an informed and…
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