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BIO Welcomes Collaboration With New HHS, USTR…

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) welcomes the confirmations this week of Katherine Tai to the position of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The United…

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New Mexico's Clean Fuel Standard Will Ignite…

Albuquerque, NM (March 11, 2021) — Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement applauding the passage of a clean fuel standard in New Mexico: “The passage of a clean fuel standard in New Mexico…

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BIO responds to Congress' Covid-19 relief package

Today, Congress passed the “American Rescue Plan” – a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package aimed at alleviating some of the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon passage of the bill, Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president…

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BIO Welcomes Collaboration With New HHS, USTR Leaders

March 18, 2021

New Mexico's Clean Fuel Standard Will Ignite State's Green Economy

March 11, 2021

BIO responds to Congress' Covid-19 relief package

March 10, 2021

Letter to President Biden Discusses Collaboration To Boost Access to COVID-19 Treatments

March 8, 2021

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), sent a letter to President Biden outlining ways the public and private sectors can best work with global partners to ensure that patients around the…

National and Local Companies Form New Mexico Clean Fuels Coalition to Support Diversification of State's Economy

March 5, 2021

Albuquerque, NM (March 5, 2021) – In response to New Mexico’s proposed Clean Fuel Standard legislation, 21 national and New Mexico-based companies and organizations formed the New Mexico Clean Fuel Coalition to support the state’s efforts to…

Fresh Perspective for BIO Operations, Sustainability

February 16, 2021

Washington, D.C. – As the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) continues to restructure for a stronger and reinvigorated future, the organization announced new leadership for operations and sustainability. Shaye Mandle was named Chief…

Supercharging Marketing—the Mission for New Chief Marketing Officer at BIO

January 28, 2021

Washington, DC – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has appointed Melissa von Stauffenberg as Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 1, 2021. The newly created position emerged from a recent reorganization aimed at driving a…

New “100 Days of Innovation” Blueprint Outlines Priorities To End the Pandemic, Build American Resiliency

January 27, 2021

As Congress and the new President lay out their aggressive “100 Day Plans,” The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released a new blueprint highlighting goals to strengthen America’s innovation ecosystem, end the COVID-19 pandemic,…

New Criteria Set for Political Contributions from BIO

January 27, 2021

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization announced today that it will resume political giving under new criteria for political leaders seeking campaign assistance. Shortly after the violent demonstration three weeks ago at the US Capitol BIO…

BIO Welcomes U.S. Involvement in COVAX, ACT Accelerator Programs

January 21, 2021

The Biden administration just announced its intent for the United States to join the COVAX vaccine facility, which aims to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to poor and under-developed countries. Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the…

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