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BIO Statement on Passage of Legislation…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Brad Zakes, senior vice president for emerging companies and economic affairs at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement on passage of legislation reauthorizing the SBIR/STTR program:"The…
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Announcing Investor Connect Plus: A LaunchBio x…
Accelerating Growth Through ConnectionsLaunchBio and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced the launch of Investor Connect Plus, an exclusive, BIO member-only investor access program designed for established, capital-ready…
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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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White House Deals Blow to Seniors, Withdraws Plan to Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs
July 11, 2019
BIO’s President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement after it was reported that the Trump administration is withdrawing its proposed rebate rule that would have required savings from drugmakers' rebates be passed along to…
Bipartisan Bill Will Strengthen Patent Rights and Protect U.S. Leadership in Biotechnology Innovation
July 10, 2019
Strong patent rights are essential to finance the revolution in biotechnology discoveries from the lab to the patient, farmer, and consumer
2020 Renewable Fuel Increase Could Be Welcome News for Advanced Biofuels
July 8, 2019
Washington, D.C. (July 5, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2020. “EPA’s proposal to…
BIO Names Stephanie Batchelor Vice President for Industrial & Environmental Section
July 2, 2019
Washington, D.C. (July 2, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today that Stephanie Batchelor has been named BIO’s vice president for its industrial & environmental (I&E) section.
BIO Announces 2019 Start-up Stadium Winners
July 1, 2019
Washington, DC – (July 1, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced winners of the Start-up Stadium competition held last month at the BIO International Convention in Philadelphia. During five sessions over three days,…
EWIB Partners with BIO to Promote Gender Diversity on Corporate Boards
June 27, 2019
NEW YORK – June 25, 2019 – Executive Women in Bio (EWIB), a committee comprised of senior leaders in the life sciences and biopharma operating within the national non-profit organization, Women In Bio (WIB), is pleased to announce a new partnership…
Financing Our Energy Future Act Will Foster Innovative, Bio-Based Projects
June 13, 2019
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today thanked Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) and Ron Estes (R-Kan.) for introducing the Financing Our Energy Future Act.
BIO President: Executive Order on Agricultural Biotechnology Is ‘Important Step Forward’
June 11, 2019
Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today expressed support for President Donald J. Trump’s executive order, titled “Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Products.” The…
Ending Unjustified RFS Waivers Will Put America on a More Sustainable Path
June 11, 2019
Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today expressed support for a U.S. Senate letter, authored by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), requesting U.S. Environmental Protection…
BIO 2019 Wraps Up Week of Biotechnology Progress
June 6, 2019
Philadelphia, PA – (June 6, 2019) – The 2019 BIO International Convention, the world’s premier life sciences event, today wrapped up four days of meetings, presentations and discussions designed to advance biotechnology innovation and solutions to…