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BIO Statement on National Security Commission on…

WASHINGTON, DC, April 8, 2025 – Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB), a bipartisan legislative commission established by Congress, issued its much-anticipated report detailing how the United States risks…

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BIO Statement on Resignation of Peter Marks from…

John Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement regarding the resignation of Peter Marks from the FDA: “Under the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA…

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New survey: U.S. biotechs warn tariffs could…

WASHINGTON (March 26, 2025) -- Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released results from a membership survey that underscores the significant, global integration of the biomedical supply chain. According to the findings, nearly 90…

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Named BIO’s Governor of the Year

June 15, 2021

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) presented Maryland Governor Larry Hogan with its 2021 Governor of the Year Award. Governor Hogan received the award virtually at BIO Digital 2021. With the annual award, BIO honors governors…

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to Discuss Access and Equality at BIO Digital

June 13, 2021

With only one day until BIO Digital, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) continues to add to its impressive line-up of featured speakers. Today, BIO announced that U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will join BIO President and CEO Dr…

BIO Elects Paul Hastings as New Board Chair

June 11, 2021

New Officers Join BIO’s Governing Boards

BIO Takes on Health Equity in Clinical Trials

June 10, 2021

First-ever BIO Clinical Trial Diversity Summit will engage stakeholders to build a sustainable and equitable clinical development ecosystem

BIO Cheers Biden Announcement to Share 20 Million Doses of Vaccines with Developing Nations

May 18, 2021

"The White House’s decision to send Covid-19 vaccines to countries in need is an important step to ensuring people around the globe have access to lifesaving shots and ending this global pandemic. “As part of BIO’s recently-proposed Global “SHARE”…

BIO Extends Agreement with Avantor

May 10, 2021

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced an extension through June 2029 to its established agreement with Avantor. Through this agreement, members across North America have access to a broad…

Support of "TRIPS" Waiver Sets Dangerous Precedent

May 5, 2021

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement in response to the White House's support of waiving critical intellectual property rights for COVID-19…

Global “SHARE” Program for COVID could provide global protection against pandemic and create American jobs

May 4, 2021

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), sent a letter to President Joe Biden yesterday suggesting the establishment of a COVID Global Strategy for Harnessing Access Reaching Everyone (SHARE)…

BIO DIGITAL 2021 TO FEATURE WHO’s WHO IN PUBLIC HEALTH

May 3, 2021

Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin welcomes an all-star lineup including Albert Bourla, Francis Collins, Jennifer Doudna, Anthony Fauci, Sanjay Gupta, Richard Haass, Janet Woodcock, and a host of industry leaders

BIO's Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath Comments on Passage of Washington State's Clean Fuel Standard

April 26, 2021

BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath issued the following statement following the passage of a clean fuel standard bill (HB 1091) in Washington state. "With the passage of HB 1091, Washington state is showing once again that climate…

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