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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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Arizona Governor Ducey Signs Bill Ensuring Patient Access to Interchangeable Biologic Medicines

May 23, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Arizona BioIndustry Association (AZBio) commend Governor Doug Ducey for signing critical legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic medicines.

BIO Disappointed in Approps Action to Label GE Salmon

May 19, 2016

Senate Ag Committee Efforts Will Better Address Transparency Washington, D.C. (May 19, 2016) – During markup of the FY17 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved today by voice vote an amendment to mandate the…

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 played Dr. 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…

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