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BIO Statement on the USMCA Biotech Corn Dispute…
Today the dispute settlement panel formed under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) issued a final ruling related to Mexico's restrictions on the importation of genetically modified (GM) corn. In response, John Crowley, President…
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BIO Applauds the Inclusion of Important Health…
John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), today released the following statement ahead of an expected vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on a year-end government funding bill that includes many…
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BIO Appoints Veteran Communications Leader Sarah…
Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) named Sarah Alspach as its new executive vice president and chief communications officer. Alspach, a communications veteran, will join BIO’s senior leadership team. Her first day will be…
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CMS Decision is an Enormous Setback for Alzheimer's Patients and a Dangerous Infringement on FDA's Scientific Autonomy
April 7, 2022
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’s) National Coverage Determination (NCD) to…
New Season of Biotech Podcast Builds Trust in Science
March 22, 2022
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…
BIO Statement on Reports of a Proposed Deal on COVID-19 Vaccine IP Rights Waiver
March 15, 2022
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…
BIO Statement on Russia's Decision To Legalize Patent Theft
March 11, 2022
“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,…
BIO Joins Efforts to Aid in Humanitarian Relief in Ukraine
March 2, 2022
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…
BIO Encourages Science-based Oversight for Animal and Plant Biotech as Dr. Califf Takes Helm at FDA
February 15, 2022
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…
BIO Statement on Confirmation of Dr. Califf to Lead FDA
February 15, 2022
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…
New BIO Report Examines the State of Antibacterial Innovation
February 14, 2022
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…
BIO Stands United with the President's Goal of Ending Cancer
February 2, 2022
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." …
New Report Outlines Best Practices in Bioscience Economic Development Initiatives
January 20, 2022
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…
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