EPA’s new methodology for setting annual RFS volumes continues to chill investment in advanced biofuels, according to a new analysis released today. Investment patterns clearly demonstrate that EPA is sending a sustained market signal that disincentivizes advanced biofuels, causing a $22.4 billion shortfall in necessary investment.

Regrettably, today the Supreme Court missed an opportunity in the case of Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC v. Lee to reign in the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board‘s invalidation of many patents under looser standards than would apply in federal court.

35,700 Partnering Meetings Held During the Convention15,937 Industry Leaders Attended World's Largest Biotech Gathering

BIO and Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO) commend Governor Jay Nixon for signing critical legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic medicines. 

BIO today presented Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe with its 2016 Governor of the Year award in recognition of his leadership and commitment to strengthening the biosciences industry within Virginia. Governor McAuliffe received the award at the 2016 BIO International Convention.

 San Francisco, CA (June 8, 2016) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) released a new report, “Key Considerations for Developing and Integrating Patient Perspectives in Drug Development: Examination of the Duchenne Case Study.” 

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) released a new report, “Key Considerations for Developing and Integrating Patient Perspectives in Drug Development: Examination of the Duchenne Case Study.” 

Bioscience industry contributing to U.S. economic growth and improving quality of life for patients

BIO today announced six companies have joined the Industrial & Environmental Section in the past year. The announcement was made following BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section member meeting and election of governing board officers at the 2016 BIO International Convention in San Francisco. 

BIO is pleased to announce the election of two new Board Officers, several new Section Governing Board Chairs, and 21 new members of its Board of Directors, all voted upon at this year’s 2016 BIO International Convention.