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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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BIO Applauds Advancement of Senate Biomedical Innovation Legislation

March 9, 2016

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...

BIO Statement on Proposed Part B Drug Payment Model

March 9, 2016

BIO Executive Vice President for Health Policy Dan Durham released the following statement regarding yesterday’s proposed Part B Drug Payment Model and ASPE Issue Briefs...

Dennis McGinn, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, to Deliver Remarks at the 2016 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

March 6, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce that the Honorable Dennis McGinn, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Energy, Installations & Environment, will address biofuel and biorefining technology developers. McGinn…

BIO Brings UniFirst Uniform Services to BIO Members

March 2, 2016

Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2016) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has announced a new partnership with UniFirst Corporation (NYSE: UNF), an industry leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and facility…

BIO Applauds Advancement of GMO Labeling Bill

March 1, 2016

Legislation enhances transparency, protects farmersBIO applauds bipartisan action today by the Senate Agriculture Committee to advance a biotech food labeling solution as an alternative to a costly and confusing patchwork of state laws.

BIO Applauds Advancement of Precision Medicine Initiative

February 26, 2016

Washington, D.C. (February 26, 2016) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Executive Vice President for Health Policy Dan Durham released the following statement regarding yesterday’s White House announcement of actions to…

BIO Congratulates Dr. Robert Califf on Confirmation as FDA Commissioner

February 24, 2016

“BIO extends our congratulations to Dr. Califf on his confirmation as Commissioner of the FDA, a job that carries tremendous responsibility in protecting public health and advancing biotechnology innovation.

BIO Previews “Must Attend” Breakout Sessions at 13th Annual BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology

February 24, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announces the “must attend” Breakout Sessions for BIO’s 2016 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The 2016 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology program will feature…

BIO Applauds Senate GMO Labeling Bill

February 19, 2016

Legislation eliminates confusion, enhances transparency

BIO President & CEO Jim Greenwood to Testify at Congressional Hearing on Combatting Biological Threats

February 11, 2016

Former HHS Secretary Donna Shalala will also testify

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