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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Named BIO’s Governor…
WASHINGTON, DC (August 31, 2026) – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) awarded Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo with its 2026 Governor of the Year Award, recognizing his leadership in growing the life sciences in Nevada and commitment…
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BIO Supports PDUFA VIII Commitment Letter and…
Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Senior Vice President of Science & Regulatory Affairs Annetta Beauregard issued the following statement on the release of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VIII commitment letter:“For more…
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BIO Statement on Senate Reintroduction of the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement on the reintroduction of the bipartisan Pioneering Antimicrobial Subscriptions to End Upsurging Resistance …
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Proposed “TRIPS” Waiver Is the WRONG Way To Attack Global Access for Vaccines to Developing Countries
April 20, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), yesterday sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai sharing BIO perspectives regarding the proposed WTO “TRIPS waiver”…
BIO Welcomes Collaboration With New HHS, USTR Leaders
March 18, 2021
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) welcomes the confirmations this week of Katherine Tai to the position of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  The United…
New Mexico's Clean Fuel Standard Will Ignite State's Green Economy
March 11, 2021
Albuquerque, NM (March 11, 2021) — Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement applauding the passage of a clean fuel standard in New Mexico: “The passage of a clean fuel standard in New Mexico…
BIO responds to Congress' Covid-19 relief package
March 10, 2021
Today, Congress passed the “American Rescue Plan” – a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package aimed at alleviating some of the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon passage of the bill, Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president…
Letter to President Biden Discusses Collaboration To Boost Access to COVID-19 Treatments
March 8, 2021
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), sent a letter to President Biden outlining ways the public and private sectors can best work with global partners to ensure that patients around the…
National and Local Companies Form New Mexico Clean Fuels Coalition to Support Diversification of State's Economy
March 5, 2021
Albuquerque, NM (March 5, 2021) – In response to New Mexico’s proposed Clean Fuel Standard legislation, 21 national and New Mexico-based companies and organizations formed the New Mexico Clean Fuel Coalition to support the state’s efforts to…
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…