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BIO International Convention Returns to San Diego…
20,000+ biotech leaders gather with a shared mission: to improve lives  SAN DIEGO (June 22, 2026) - The BIO International Convention (BIO 2026), the world’s largest and most comprehensive event for the biotechnology industry, begins today…
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BIO Statement on Veto of Prescription Drug…
Patrick J. Plues, Senior Vice President of State Government Affairs & Affiliate Relations at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on the veto of Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDAB)…
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BIO Statement on Resignation of FDA Commissioner…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement on the resignation of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.“Dr. Makary inherited an FDA in crisis after the DOGE…
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BIO Cheers Biden Announcement to Share 20 Million Doses of Vaccines with Developing Nations
May 18, 2021
"The White House’s decision to send Covid-19 vaccines to countries in need is an important step to ensuring people around the globe have access to lifesaving shots and ending this global pandemic. “As part of BIO’s recently-proposed Global “SHARE”…
BIO Extends Agreement with Avantor
May 10, 2021
Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced an extension through June 2029 to its established agreement with Avantor. Through this agreement, members across North America have access to a broad…
Support of "TRIPS" Waiver Sets Dangerous Precedent
May 5, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement in response to the White House's support of waiving critical intellectual property rights for COVID-19…
Global “SHARE” Program for COVID could provide global protection against pandemic and create American jobs
May 4, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), sent a letter to President Joe Biden yesterday suggesting the establishment of a COVID Global Strategy for Harnessing Access Reaching Everyone (SHARE)…
BIO DIGITAL 2021 TO FEATURE WHO’s WHO IN PUBLIC HEALTH
May 3, 2021
Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin welcomes an all-star lineup including Albert Bourla, Francis Collins, Jennifer Doudna, Anthony Fauci, Sanjay Gupta, Richard Haass, Janet Woodcock, and a host of industry leaders
BIO's Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath Comments on Passage of Washington State's Clean Fuel Standard
April 26, 2021
BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath issued the following statement following the passage of a clean fuel standard bill (HB 1091) in Washington state. "With the passage of HB 1091, Washington state is showing once again that climate…
H.R. 3 To Handicap Future Medical Innovation, Destroy Hope for Vulnerable Patients
April 22, 2021
Following the re-introduction of the H.R. 3 drug pricing legislation, Rich Masters -- Chief Public Affairs and Advocacy Officer of  the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) -- made the following remarks: "On behalf of BIO’s…
Proposed “TRIPS” Waiver Is the WRONG Way To Attack Global Access for Vaccines to Developing Countries
April 20, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), yesterday sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai sharing BIO perspectives regarding the proposed WTO “TRIPS waiver”…
BIO Welcomes Collaboration With New HHS, USTR Leaders
March 18, 2021
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…
New Mexico's Clean Fuel Standard Will Ignite State's Green Economy
March 11, 2021
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…