BIO regularly publishes reports that help us assess the health of the biopharmaceutical pipeline across different diseases so that we can identify and remove barriers to providing next generation cures and treatments to patients and their families. I will highlight three such analyses with a focus on neurology clinical development programs (pipeline, investment and clinical trial success rates) with the goal of providing helpful insights to this important conversation. Later I will do a deeper dive into Alzheimer’s Disease as an example of the state of innovation for neurodegenerative diseases.

COVID-19 will not be our last public health emergency.  We face numerous bio-threats from natural and bioterror threats.  Strong support for medical countermeasures R&D is critical to protecting our national security. Today I will share BIO’s thoughts on how to strengthen our national preparedness through coordinated leadership, expanded partnership with industry and better public health infrastructure.

Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, Members of the Committee, my name is Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath. I am the President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). I am honored to testify before you for today’s hearing, Implementation and Enforcement of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement: One Year After Entry into Force and address our industry’s concerns around the implementation of the agricultural biotechnology provisions of the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement or USMCA.