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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 Opens Nominations for the Third Annual Rosalind Franklin Award

February 10, 2016

The Rosalind Franklin Award is given annually to an outstanding woman in the industrial biotechnology sector who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the biobased economy and biotech innovation. The Biotechnology Innovation…

BIO Applauds Advancement of Senate Innovation Initiative Legislation

February 10, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) applauds the passage yesterday by the Senate Health Committee of legislative components of the bipartisan Innovation Initiative to accelerate the pace of medical advancement.

President’s Proposed 2017 Budget Poses Threat to Medical Innovation

February 9, 2016

Elements of the President’s budget proposal for 2017 directly threaten his Administration’s goal of curing cancer through advances in precision medicine

BIO Premieres New Ad Highlighting the Value of Biomedical Innovation

February 8, 2016

Ad Launches Campaign Spotlighting Benefits and Value of Medical Breakthroughs

BIO Releases First-Ever Industry Principles on Value of Biopharmaceuticals

February 3, 2016

Innovative biopharmaceutical industry focused on value, advocating for needed reforms

BIO Applauds House for Passing Legislation to Enhance Small Businesses’ Voice at the SEC

February 2, 2016

BIO applauds the House of Representatives for approving the SEC Small Business Advocate Act (H.R. 3784) and the Small Business Capital Formation Enhancement Act (H.R. 4168). These bills would enhance the role that small businesses play in the…

Nominations Now Open for the BIO George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology

February 1, 2016

The ninth annual George Washington Carver Award will recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to building the biobased economy by applying industrial biotechnology to create sustainable and environmentally…

BIO Opens Registration for the 13th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in San Diego

January 26, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) opened registration today for the 2016 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The conference will be held April 17-20, 2016 in San Diego, California.

BIO Applauds Declaration on Combating Antimicrobial Resistance

January 21, 2016

Washington, D.C. (January 21, 2016) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) applauds the Industry Declaration on Combating Antimicrobial Resistance, signed by 85 biopharmaceutical and diagnostic companies and released today at the World…

BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood to Chair BIO Ventures for Global Health Board of Directors

January 21, 2016

BVGH engages leading biopharmaceutical companies in partnerships and programs to address challenging global health issues

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