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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Named BIO’s Governor…

WASHINGTON, DC (August 31, 2026) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) awarded Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo with its 2026 Governor of the Year Award, recognizing his leadership in growing the life sciences in Nevada and commitment…

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BIO Supports PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter and…

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Senior Vice President of Science & Regulatory Affairs Annetta Beauregard issued the following statement on the release of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VIII commitment letter:“For more…

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BIO Statement on Senate Reintroduction of the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement on the reintroduction of the bipartisan Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance …

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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…

GM Crops Increase Environmental Sustainability and Farmer Incomes

June 5, 2017

Washington, D.C. (June 5, 2017) – Over the last twenty years, biotech crops have increased agriculture’s environmental sustainability, while providing significant economic benefits, according to a newly released global impacts study.

BIO Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Impression Products v. Lexmark International

May 30, 2017

Washington, DC (May 30, 2017) – Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in Impression Products v. Lexmark International.

POET Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeff Broin to Receive 2017 BIO George Washington Carver Award

May 25, 2017

BIO today announced that POET Founder, Chairman and CEO Jeff Broin will receive the 10th annual George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology. The award will be presented on Monday July 24, 2017, during a morning plenary…

BIO Applauds Creation of FDA Opioid Policy Steering Committee

May 24, 2017

Washington, DC (May 24, 2017) – Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement regarding the announced creation of an Opioid Policy Steering Committee at the Food and Drug…

Astellas Expands Advocacy Engagement with Focused Outreach

May 23, 2017

Astellas recognizes the crucial role that patient groups play in enhancing and extending the lives of patients. Sponsoring events such as the BIO Patient and Health Advocacy Summit to be held on November 3-4 is a way the Astellas…

BIO Statement on President’s Proposed 2018 Budget

May 23, 2017

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s FY 2018 budget proposal.

Biotech Industry Continues Strong Growth in 2016; San Diego Setting Pace for State, Nation

May 17, 2017

Mayor Faulconer, Industry Leaders Reveal Latest Data, Including Major Economic Benefits of June BIO 2017 Convention