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BIO Statement on Passage of Bipartisan…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement.“The passage of the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act is a bipartisan victory for children and…

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BIO Appoints Joe Franklin, JD, PhD, as Chief…

Washington, D.C. (February 2, 2026) -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today named Joe Franklin, JD, PhD, as its new chief legal and policy officer. Franklin brings deep expertise in the biomedical sector across law, policy, AI, and…

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Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)…

WASHINGTON, DC (January 7th, 2026) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced the launch of the BIO Investment Council (BIC). The newly established council aims to serve small and emerging biotech innovators by increasing…

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BIO Statement of Support for the Introduction of the STRONGER Patents Act of 2017

June 21, 2017

Bill cracks down on false or deceptive patent demand letters, ensures urgently-needed fairness and finality in Patent Office post grant proceedings, eliminates diversion of PTO user fees, and helps American research-intensive companies protect…

New Report: Licensing of Academic Patents Has Contributed Up to $1.3 Trillion to US Economy

June 20, 2017

Tech Transfer Has Supported Up to 4.2 Million Jobs Since 1996

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…

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