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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey Named BIO’s…

Annual award honors governors for their leadership and commitment to strengthening biotechnology in their state BOSTON (June 17, 2025) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) named Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey…

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BIO Elects Genentech’s Fritz Bittenbender as New…

Industry veteran takes the helm as Dr. Ted Love concludes two-year term marked by strategic growth and transition BOSTON (June 16, 2025) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced that Fritz Bittenbender,…

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BIO International Convention Opens in Boston,…

The world’s largest biotech gathering unites 20,000+ leaders to accelerate breakthroughs that heal, protect, and nourish humanityBOSTON (June 16, 2025) The BIO International Convention, the world’s largest and most comprehensive event for…

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BIO Releases Bioscience Economic Development Guide

June 20, 2017

At the 2017 BIO International Convention, cabinet-level appointees representing Texas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico participated in the report's release by discussing bioscience industry economic development and state policies that…

America Must Strengthen Bioscience Innovation Leadership

June 20, 2017

Regulatory Systems Must Be Consistent across Agencies and Based on Actual Risk Washington, D.C. (June 20, 2017) – In comments submitted to the U.S. Depart of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Biotechnology…

BIO Adopts Principles on Workplace Development, Diversity, and Inclusion; Launches Board WDDI Committee

June 19, 2017

Washington, DC (June 19, 2017) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released a set of principles on workforce development, diversity, and inclusion (WDDI) for the biotechnology industry. Concurrent with the adoption of…

BIO Elects John Maraganore, Ph.D., as New Chair

June 19, 2017

A new slate of officers and Board members were elected during the 2017 BIO International Convention.

Media Advisory: Bioscience Job Creation Through Smart State Policies

June 16, 2017

Release of report detailing state legislative best practices in support of bioscience jobs, investments and innovation.

Media Advisory: University Research is Key Driver of National Economy

June 16, 2017

New report demonstrates the enormous financial and jobs impact from patent licensing of university research, known as tech transfer. Real-world examples of success from the University of California System and Stanford University will be shared.

Vonnie Estes to Receive 2017 Rosalind Franklin Award

June 14, 2017

BIO announced that biotech industry veteran Vonnie Estes will receive the 4th annual Rosalind Franklin Award for Leadership in Industrial Biotechnology on Tuesday July 25, 2017, during a lunch plenary session of the 2017 BIO World Congress on…

BIO Congratulates Members for Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards

June 12, 2017

Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2017) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today congratulated member companies Merck & Co., Inc., Amgen Inc., and Dow Chemical Company for receiving 2017 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The…

BIO World Congress Announces 2017 GreenTech Investor Sessions

June 8, 2017

BIO today announced that eleven emerging companies will make formal presentations to investors during GreenTech Investor Sessions at the 2017 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology.

Convention to Feature Modern Ag Innovation Programming

June 6, 2017

Washington, D.C. (June 6, 2017) – Today, BIO announced programming and speakers for its Modern Ag Innovation Day, which will take place on Tuesday, June 20th at BIO’s 2017 International Convention (June 19-22 in San Diego). Programming will feature…

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