This year’s Conference drew around 907 industry leaders from 529 companies, 32 countries and 31 states, as well as the District of Columbia. Organized by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology hosted more than 1,961 partnering meetings, nearly a 40% increase from the 2015 BIO World Congress.

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) issued the following statement today regarding the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing’s policy proposals on prescription drug prices:

BIO presented Dr. Ganesh Kishore, CEO, MLSCFI and co-Managing Partner, Spruce Capital Partners, the first annual BIO Leadership and Legacy Award today during BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The new award was created to honor an individual who has shown exemplary leadership and who has dedicated a significant portion of their career to advancing industrial biotechnology and growing the biobased economy.

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Kentucky Life Science Council (KLSC) commend Governor Matt Bevin for signing critical legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic medicines.

President and CEO of NexSteppe Anna Rath will deliver remarks and will be presented the Rosalind Franklin Award by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) at the 2016 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in San Diego on Tuesday April 19.

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA) as a Legislator of the Year for 2016. Representative Meehan receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) as a Legislator of the Year for 2016. Representative Peters receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) as a Legislator of the Year for 2016. Senator Donnelly receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) as a 2016 Legislator of the Year. Senator Roberts receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

The George Washington Carver Award Will Be Presented at the 13th Annual BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology; Winner to Deliver Remarks