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The Biotechnology Innovation Organization today announced the opening of nominations for two awards to honor significant leaders driving cutting-edge, sustainable breakthroughs in the fields of agriculture and the environment. BIO will accept…
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president & CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement in response to a decision by the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC12) to endorse a COVID-19…
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Committee directors for the 2022-2023 term.
BIO’s Board elections took place Monday, June 13 during the 2022 BIO International Convention…
The House Energy & Commerce Committee today unveiled a new package for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA). After the release, BIO’s Chief Science Officer, Cartier Esham, made the following remarks:
"For more than thirty years, the…
USTR this week released its 2022 Special 301 Report. BIO, after reviewing the report, released the following statement:
We welcome USTR’s efforts to address IP-related concerns for U.S.-based biotech enterprises in China, especially…
In an effort to secure medical supply chains and invest in the cures and treatment of the future, members of the House Ways and Means committee this week reintroduced major legislation that "ensures a healthier future for all Americans."
BIO…
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’s) National Coverage Determination (NCD) to…
Washington, D.C.– The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today premieres its new season of the I AM BIO podcast, which tells powerful stories across the biotechnology industry and how it heals, fuels, and feeds our world.
The season…
John Murphy, Chief Policy Officer at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement regarding reports of a proposed deal on a Covid-19 vaccine intellectual property rights waiver:
“While we have seen the reported…
“Retaliation of this kind will only serve to isolate Russian science and technology from the international mainstream. At the end of the day those who will be most hurt by this decision will not be innovative global companies, but Russian patients,…
The following statement can be attributed to BIO’s President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the organization’s efforts to help in humanitarian relief:
“The conflict in Ukraine and violence…
The following statement may be attributed to BIO's Vice President for Agriculture and Environment Sarah Gallo:
“BIO looks forward to working with a proven leader like Dr. Califf as he takes the helm at FDA. Dr. Califf will lead an…
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), made the following statement after Dr. Robert Califf was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
“We congratulate Dr…