Good Day BIO Newsletter

BIO’s David Thomas spoke at BIO-Europe Spring in Barcelona last week and gave us five reasons why investors are optimistic. Plus, on International Day of Zero Waste, we look at how biotech is making an impact. (620 words, 3 minutes, 6 seconds)

A new study finds that hospitals serving some of the most vulnerable patients earn more in 340B profit than they spend on charity care—another sign of the need for 340B reform. Plus—get ready for extra-nutritious purple tomatoes. (582 words, 2 minutes, 54 seconds)

Moderna announced exciting updates in its vaccine pipeline, and a recent USDA report explains how biomass can help us build a stronger bioeconomy. (616 words, 3 minutes, 4 seconds)

Today’s new episode of the I am BIO Podcast explores how we’re unleashing biotech to support our furry friends—and The Autoimmune Association shares five things you should know about autoimmune disease. (516 words, 2 minutes, 34 seconds)

BIO explains why the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) price controls will lead to fewer cardiovascular treatments, and how we can achieve the government’s “Bold Goals” for the bioeconomy. (482 words, 2 minutes, 24 seconds)

We recap yesterday’s hearing on the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (and BIO’s take on reform). Plus, it’s World Water Day—and we look at how biotech can address contamination and demand. (553 words, 2 minutes, 45 seconds)

Lawmakers and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra call for action on AMR—and BIO President and CEO John F. Crowley calls for a focus on building America’s biomanufacturing sector. (647 words, 3 minutes, 14 seconds)

We take a deep dive into what’s happening with Colorado’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) and explain why the early cherry blossoms are nothing to cheer (and what biotech could do about it). (501 words, 2 minutes, 30 seconds)

We have details on Biden’s EO to boost women’s health research, and BIO’s comments on Mexico’s biotech corn ban. (665 words, 3 minutes, 19 seconds)

Saturday was the anniversary of a milestone in the COVID-19 timeline—and a reminder of how the vaccines are a win for health and science. Plus, BIO’s calling for legislation that would boost domestic biomanufacturing. (605 words, 3 minutes, 1 second)