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BIO Statement on Reintroduction of the PASTEUR Act

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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BIO Statement on Passage of Bipartisan…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement.“The passage of the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act is a bipartisan victory for children and…

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BIO Appoints Joe Franklin, JD, PhD, as Chief…

Washington, D.C. (February 2, 2026) -- The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today named Joe Franklin, JD, PhD, as its new chief legal and policy officer. Franklin brings deep expertise in the biomedical sector across law, policy, AI, and…

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BIO Commends FDA Plan to Establish a Rare Disease Innovation Hub to advance rare disease collaboration, treatments

July 17, 2024

July 17, 2024 – BIO President and CEO John F. Crowley today released the following statement after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced a plan to establish a Rare Disease Innovation Hub that will utilize new and collaborative…

BIO Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Reauthorize Program That Encourages Rare Pediatric Disease Research

June 20, 2024

BIO President and CEO John F. Crowley today released the following statement after a bipartisan group of Senators, Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), introduced the Creating…

BIO International Convention Celebrates Another Successful Year as Biotech Industry’s Largest and Most Influential Event

June 10, 2024

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is proud to conclude the 2024 BIO International Convention in San Diego, held last week June 3-6, 2024. 1,400 exhibitors and more than 19,500 attendees from 70 countries came together for four full days of…

BIO Recognizes Industry Leaders for Groundbreaking Work in Agricultural, Environmental Biotech

June 5, 2024

WASHINGTON - June 5, 2024 – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced the winners of the organization’s 2024 Leadership in Agri-Biotechnology Awards — honoring Dr. Annette Kleiser, CEO of Dalan Animal Health, as the recipient…

More than 8 in 10 Biotech Companies Rate DEI as Important Area of Strategic Focus, according to New Report from BIO and Korn Ferry

June 4, 2024

WASHINGTON - June 4, 2024 – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in partnership with Korn Ferry, today released a new survey assessing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the biotechnology industry. The report, “Charting a Path to…

Viola Davis, Acclaimed Actress and Producer with Award-winning Journalist Brooke Baldwin Take Center Stage at BIO International Convention

May 23, 2024

WASHINGTON - (May 23, 2024) – Viola Davis, award-winning actress and producer, will discuss “The Convergence of Entrepreneurship and Innovation” with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Brooke Baldwin at the 2024 BIO International…

New BIOSECURE bill "reinforces the national security imperative of the biotechnology industry"

May 9, 2024

House lawmakers today unveiled a new draft of the BIOSECURE Act. Shortly after, BIO President and CEO, John F. Crowley, made the following statement: "The BIOSECURE bill released in the House today reinforces the national security imperative of the…

BIO Statement on EPA/FDA/USDA Release of Plans for Reforming Regulation of Animal, Microbial and Plant Biotechnology

May 8, 2024

“BIO is pleased to see today’s report released by EPA, FDA and USDA outlining the joint plan for regulatory reform under the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology to support and sustain biotech innovation and continue growing the U.S…

BIO Applauds Farm Bill Progress, Calls for 'Innovation-Centric' Bill

May 2, 2024

BIO commends the leaders and members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on their persistence and dedication toward passing a new farm bill this year. The farm bill is vital policy that benefits all Americans, including nutrition programs…

BIO Statement Re Updated GREET Model to Measure Lifecycle Emissions from Sustainable Aviation Fuels

April 30, 2024

The following statement may be attributed to Beth Ellikidis, BIO's Vice President for Agriculture & Environment: “Today’s release of an updated methodology to qualify crop-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for federal tax credits is a…

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