Press Releases

Washington, D.C.– The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today premieres its new season of the I AM BIO podcast, which tells powerful stories across the biotechnology industry and how it heals, fuels, and feeds our world. The season…

John Murphy, Chief Policy Officer at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement regarding reports of a proposed deal on a Covid-19 vaccine intellectual property rights waiver: “While we have seen the reported…

“Retaliation of this kind will only serve to isolate Russian science and technology from the international mainstream. At the end of the day those who will be most hurt by this decision will not be innovative global companies, but Russian patients,…

The following statement can be attributed to BIO’s President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the organization’s efforts to help in humanitarian relief: “The conflict in Ukraine and violence…

The following statement may be attributed to BIO's Vice President for Agriculture and Environment Sarah Gallo:  “BIO looks forward to working with a proven leader like Dr. Califf as he takes the helm at FDA. Dr. Califf will lead an…

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), made the following statement after Dr. Robert Califf was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “We congratulate Dr…

Current pipeline “insufficient” to meet the threat of AMR, policy reforms critically needed   The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released a new report examining antibacterial innovation and the current pipeline for new…

The following statement can be attributed to BIO's President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath: “President Biden has long been a champion of research to end cancer. He reaffirmed that commitment today with the relaunch of the "Cancer Moonshot." …

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in partnership with the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), released a new report on bioscience economic development best practices, “Driving the Bioscience Economy Forward During…

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) to…