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BIO Statement on Reintroduction of the PASTEUR Act

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 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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Proposed Prescription Drug User Fee Act VII Performance Goals Letter Earns BIO Support

August 24, 2021

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Chief Scientific Officer, E. Cartier Esham issued the following statement on the release of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII performance goals letter:“The Prescription Drug User Fee Act …

Biden Drug Plan Adds Barriers to Seniors Accessing Lifesaving Medicines

August 12, 2021

President Joe Biden today announced a slew of drug pricing reforms, including changes that would radically alter the widely successful Medicare program for seniors and people with disabilities. Rich Masters, BIO’s Chief Public Affairs and Advocacy…

BIO Announces 2021 Start-up Stadium Winner: Kayothera Inc.

July 27, 2021

Annual competition takes place during BIO’s International Convention

BIO Promotes Sarah Gallo to Vice President, Agriculture and Environment

July 22, 2021

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce today the promotion of Sarah Gallo to Vice President, Agriculture and Environment. In her new role, Sarah will lead the policy and market access strategies for BIO’s Agriculture…

BIO Cheers Senate Passage of Growing Climate Solutions Act

June 24, 2021

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement after the Senate passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act: “This bill is at the heart of everything we fight…

BIO Releases Second Annual DEI Report

June 17, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a Priority in Majority of Biotech Organizations

BIO Welcomes Bipartisan Measure Making Juneteenth a National Holiday

June 16, 2021

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement after Congress passed legislation to make Juneteenth a national holiday: “I applaud lawmakers on Capitol Hill for…

In a new digital film series, ICBA uncovers the stories of innovation using nature’s building blocks to change the world every day through biotechnology.

June 16, 2021

Produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, this exploratory online video series uncovers the powerful stories of innovation in biotechnology across food, fuel, and health.

PASTEUR Act is Promising Bipartisan Reform, Will Strengthen Antimicrobial Development

June 16, 2021

Today, Congress introduced the Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance (PASTEUR) Act, which proposes a new approach to drive increased private sector investment & improve financial stability in the market for…

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Named BIO’s Governor of the Year

June 15, 2021

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) presented Maryland Governor Larry Hogan with its 2021 Governor of the Year Award. Governor Hogan received the award virtually at BIO Digital 2021. With the annual award, BIO honors governors…

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