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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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Supercharging Marketing—the Mission for New Chief Marketing Officer at BIO

January 28, 2021

Washington, DC – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has appointed Melissa von Stauffenberg as Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 1, 2021. The newly created position emerged from a recent reorganization aimed at driving a…

New “100 Days of Innovation” Blueprint Outlines Priorities To End the Pandemic, Build American Resiliency

January 27, 2021

As Congress and the new President lay out their aggressive “100 Day Plans,” The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released a new blueprint highlighting goals to strengthen America’s innovation ecosystem, end the COVID-19 pandemic,…

New Criteria Set for Political Contributions from BIO

January 26, 2021

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization announced today that it will resume political giving under new criteria for political leaders seeking campaign assistance. Shortly after the violent demonstration three weeks ago at the US Capitol BIO…

BIO Welcomes U.S. Involvement in COVAX, ACT Accelerator Programs

January 21, 2021

The Biden administration just announced its intent for the United States to join the COVAX vaccine facility, which aims to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to poor and under-developed countries. Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the…

BIO and LCFC Support New Mexico Governor's Vision to Address Climate Change Through Clean Fuel Standard

January 20, 2021

Washington, D.C. (January 20, 2021) — The BiotechnologyInnovation Organization (BIO) and the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition (LCFC) today released the following statement in support of New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s inclusion of a…

BIO Condemns Trump Administration's Last-ditch Effort To Strip Critical Medicare Part D Protections

January 20, 2021

In his last day in office, former President Donald Trump proposed a sweeping change to Medicare’s “Part D” drug benefit. Billed as a demonstration project through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), this new policy would allow…

BIO Congratulates President Biden and Vice President Harris on "Historic Inauguration"

January 20, 2021

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) made the following remarks after President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office: “On behalf of the Biotechnology…

Biotechnology’s Leading Trade Group Restructures for the Future

January 19, 2021

Washington, DC – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), which announced its transition to a new CEO in June to Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, is announcing a new leadership team and organizational structure that promises to provide long…

BIO Applauds Incoming Administration's Decision Elevating Key White House Science Post to Cabinet-level Agency

January 16, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden announced on Friday a plan to make the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy a Cabinet-level agency. Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), made the…

Trump Administration Move to Issue RFS Waivers "Beyond Egregious"

January 12, 2021

Stephanie Batchelor, vice president of BIO's Industrial and Environmental Section, released the following statement in reaction to the Trump administration's move to issue Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) waivers for the 2019 compliance year. “This…

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