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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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BIO President: Executive Order on Agricultural Biotechnology Is ‘Important Step Forward’

June 11, 2019

Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today expressed support for President Donald J. Trump’s executive order, titled “Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Products.” The…

BIO 2019 Wraps Up Week of Biotechnology Progress

June 6, 2019

Philadelphia, PA – (June 6, 2019) – The 2019 BIO International Convention, the world’s premier life sciences event, today wrapped up four days of meetings, presentations and discussions designed to advance biotechnology innovation and solutions to…

BIO Applauds House Passage of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act

June 5, 2019

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) applauds members of the House of Representatives for passing the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAI) of 2019.

United’s ‘Flight for the Planet’ Utilizing Biotechnology for Most Eco-Friendly Commercial Flight of its Kind

June 5, 2019

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement today on the departure of United Airlines’ “Flight for the Planet.” The flight, which is traveling on World Environment Day from Chicago O…

BIO Statement on USDA Proposed Rule for Biotechnology Regulations

June 5, 2019

Washington, D.C. (June 5, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of proposed revisions to its biotechnology regulations, referred to by the…

BIO Elects Dr. Jeremy Levin as New Board Chair

June 4, 2019

A new slate of officers and Board members were elected during the 2019 BIO International Convention

BIO Releases Bioscience Economic Development Guide

June 4, 2019

Philadelphia, PA (June 4, 2019) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released “Transforming Ideas into Advances: Best Practices in State and Regional Bioscience Economic Development Initiatives” today at the 2019 BIO International…

Time for Congress to Bring Certainty to Biofuels Industry

June 3, 2019

New Direction for Communications and Public Affairs for BIO

June 3, 2019

BIO announces the hiring of Rich Masters as BIO's new Executive Vice President (EVP) for Public Affairs. Rich officially will join BIO on June 17th.

Year-Round Use of 15 Percent Biofuels in Gasoline Will Reduce Pollution and Save Americans Billions of Dollars

May 31, 2019

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its rule allowing for the year-round use E15 gasoline.

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