Press Releases

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…

New Season of I am BIO Podcast to Showcase  Life-Changing Biotech Breakthroughs Launching February 27, spring 2024 season explores a new CRISPR therapy, advances in microbiome research, biotech for pets and more  WASHINGTON – (Feb. 23,…

The Creating Hope Reauthorization Act of 2024 was introduced in the House of Representatives this week. BIO CEO and President, Rachel King, made the following statement following the bill's introduction: "BIO strongly supports the House…

Legislation to restore immediate R&D expensing passed the House by 357-70 yesterday. Following the vote, BIO's Chief Advocacy Officer, Nick Shipley, made the following statement:  "The bipartisan legislation passed by the U.S. House…

Yesterday, Reps. Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), Don Davis (D-NC) and Brett Guthrie introduced the Ensuring Pathways to Innovative Cures (EPIC Act), legislation to fix the “pill penalty.” BIO President and CEO, Rachel King, made the following statement: …

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released a new report, "The State of Innovation in Vaccines and Prophylactic Antibodies for Infectious Diseases," examining the latest scientific and investment trends in vaccine development…

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released an updated report produced in partnership with the International Council of Biotechnology Associations (ICBA) that highlights biotechnology’s role in meeting the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable…

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today welcomed the United Nations (U.N.) Food and Agriculture Organization’s announcement of a new roadmap outlining how the world can attain global food security by 2050 without breaching the global…

Today, the Supreme Court announced it will soon weigh in on a case that challenges how the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates mifepristone, a drug it approved almost 25 years ago. BIO interim president and CEO, Rachel King, made the…

Most Americans Recognize that Biotech Is ‘Climate Tech’ A new poll from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) shows that majorities of Americans agree that biotech plays an important role in addressing climate change and federal…