Good Day BIO Newsletter

BIO names John F. Crowley as the new CEO—Bio.News spoke with him about why biotech innovation is personal and what he hopes to achieve in his new mission. Also, BIO has a message for COP28 delegates: biotech is climate tech. (623 words, 3 minutes, 6 seconds)

COP28 continues with a major methane announcement from the White House, just one week ahead of BIO’s panel on methane. Last week, a BIO member company told House New Democrats why IP protections are vital to innovation. (593 words, 2 minutes, 57 seconds)

Happy December. We recap yesterday’s House hearing with CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen, and look at a new study on who funds new approved drugs. (473 words, 2 minutes, 21 seconds)

COP28, the U.N.'s climate conference, kicks off today, and BIO and several members will be in Dubai to discuss the importance of biotech solutions for food security and climate change mitigation. Meanwhile, House members heard about opportunities and threats when it comes to AI in health care and drug development. (590 words, 2 minutes, 57 seconds)

Virgin Atlantic flew the first commercial aircraft over the Atlantic powered 100% by SAF (with help from a BIO member). Meanwhile, Members of Congress recently told the Congressional Budget Office that they underestimated the real impact of price controls—their letter explains why. (477 words, 2 minutes, 23 seconds)

Worldwide, 60 million children have received zero doses of vaccines—and many are dying from preventable diseases. Also, Thanksgiving week leads to an increase in food waste—something gene editing can help solve. (585 words, 2 minutes, 55 seconds)

As Alzheimer's Awareness Month comes to a close, we look back at progress in treatments and policy over the past year—and the work still needed. Also, an invasive new tick is spreading in the U.S., a reminder of the need to advance biotech solutions like gene editing. (651 words, 3 minutes, 15 seconds)

Here’s your long-weekend reading—including how genetic engineering can ensure the longevity of the Thanksgiving feast, and enough food to feed 10 billion by 2050. (525 words, 2 minutes, 37 seconds) Happy Thanksgiving! Good Day BIO will take a break until Monday, November 27. In the meantime, keep an eye on Bio.News for breaking news and weekend reads. 

We spoke to a BIO expert about how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is creating uncertainty around biotech patents. Plus, meat and dairy emissions are on the rise—but biotech has a few solutions to combat methane and create lower-carbon alternatives. (602 words, 3 minutes)  

With the passing of Rosalynn Carter, BIO recognizes her lifesaving work to increase school vaccinations and federal support for vaccine programs, founding Every Child By Two, now Vaccinate Your Family, an important partner in expanding access to vaccines and combating misinformation. Today, we also look at World AMR Awareness Week and recent ag biotech policy developments. (583 words, 2 minutes, 54 seconds)