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BIO Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan…

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…

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BIO International Convention Celebrates Another…

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…

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BIO Recognizes Industry Leaders for…

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…

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The 2017 BIO World Congress Comes to a Close in Montreal

July 26, 2017

The 14th annual BIO World Congress drew 954 attendees. The world’s largest industrial biotechnology event hosted more than 227 speakers in seven education tracks and five plenaries and set a new conference record for partnering meetings.

Democrats' Plan on Drug Costs a “Bad Deal for Patients and the Future of American Innovation”

July 24, 2017

Plan will restrict seniors’ access to prescription drugs and undermine quest for biopharmaceutical innovations and curesWashington, DC (July 24, 2017) – Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Director of Communications Brian Newell…

Gord Surgeoner to Receive 2017 BIO Leadership and Legacy Award

July 18, 2017

Dr. Gord Surgeoner, OOnt, former president of Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT), will receive the 2nd annual BIO Leadership and Legacy Award on Wednesday July 26, 2017, during a lunch plenary session of the 2017 BIO World Congress on Industrial…

BIO Statement on the Status of the U.S.-China 100-Day Plan

July 17, 2017

Washington, D.C. (July 17, 2017) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today issued the following statement on the status of the U.S.-China 100-day plan:

Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo Presented 2017 BIO Governor of the Year Award

July 14, 2017

BIO today presented Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo with its 2017 Governor of the Year award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to strengthening the bioscience industry within Rhode Island. Governor Raimondo received the award…

BIO Applauds House Passage of Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act (FDARA)

July 12, 2017

Urges swift Senate vote to ensure continuity of critical FDA functions Washington, DC (July 12, 2017) – Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO James C. Greenwood issued the following statement today regarding passage…

BIO Statement on EPA’s Proposed 2018 Renewable Fuel Standards

July 5, 2017

Washington, D.C. (July 5, 2017) – The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Renewable Fuel Standards for 2018 and biomass-based diesel volume for 2019 must be improved to support investment and capacity building for advanced and cellulosic…

BIO Applauds Bipartisan Introduction of Renewable Chemicals Tax Credit

June 30, 2017

BIO and its members thank Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and Reps. Ryan Costello (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA) for introducing the Renewable Chemicals Act of 2017.

The BIO International Convention Closes after Four “Breakthrough” Days in San Diego

June 22, 2017

The 2017 BIO International Convention (BIO 2017), hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organizatio (BIO), closed today after four days of immersive, compelling programming united under the theme of “Breakthrough.” BIO…

BIO Expands Cooperation with China-Based Pharma Group

June 22, 2017

Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation continues the longstanding relationship between BIO and RDPAC and deepens our cooperative efforts.

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