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BIO Statement Regarding Nomination of Robert F…

BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley released the following statement:“A healthy and prosperous society is vitally important to the American people and to the world. The public health, economic security and our national security are best served…

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BIO Released the Following Statement After…

“The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) applauds today's announcement from the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) expanding the scope of biotechnology exemptions for modified plants under 7 CFR part 340. This…

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BIO Statement on Lawsuit Over 340B Rebates

BIO strongly supports a manufacturer’s ability to use a 340B rebate as an appropriate option to make 340B pricing available to covered entities."Manufacturers should have the choice to effectuate 340B pricing in the manner they deem most efficient…

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Senator Roberts Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

April 14, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) as a 2016 Legislator of the Year. Senator Roberts receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

Congressman Peters Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

April 14, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA) as a Legislator of the Year for 2016. Representative Peters receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

Report Shows Biotech Crops Continue to be Favored Globally by Farmers

April 13, 2016

Millions of farmers around the world have reaped more than US$150 billion in benefits from biotech crops since 1996, according to a new adoption study released today.

Fireside Chats Announced for 2016 BIO International Convention

April 12, 2016

Speakers include FDA Commissioner, Robert Califf and University of California President, Janet Napolitano

BIO Announces Programming for the 2016 BIO World Congress IP Symposium

April 12, 2016

The IP Symposium: “Where IP meets IB” will take place on April 20, 2016 and consist of two panels of experts who will highlight the value of intellectual property in industrial biotechnology.

Digital Health Summer Summit and BIO International Convention to Convene Under One Roof to Ignite the Digital Health Tipping Point

April 11, 2016

Both conferences to be held in San Francisco June 6 - 9, 2016 bringing leaders in biotech, pharma and technology together

BIO Announces GreenTech Investor Sessions for 2016 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

April 7, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has announced the elite group of emerging industrial biotechnology companies that will be presenting at the GreenTech Investor Sessions during BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on…

BIO Praises Advancement of Senate Biomedical Innovation Legislation

April 6, 2016

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement regarding today’s Senate HELP Committee mark-up of legislation as part of the Senate biomedical innovation initiative...

Biofuel Trade Associations Ask Congressional Leaders to Extend Advanced Biofuel Incentives

April 5, 2016

Today, six biofuel trade associations sent a letter to House and Senate leaders asking Congress for a multiyear extension of advanced biofuel tax credits.

BIO Announces IAR – The French Bioeconomy Cluster as a Key Supporting Organization of the 2016 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

April 4, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce that Europe’s largest cluster of bioeconomy companies, IAR, will be a top supporting organization of BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology…

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