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BIO Statement on the Section 232 Pharmaceutical…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement on Section 232 Pharmaceutical Proclamation.“A thriving American biotechnology ecosystem is essential to…
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BIO Statement on Passage of Legislation…
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Brad Zakes, senior vice president for emerging companies and economic affairs at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement on passage of legislation reauthorizing the SBIR/STTR program:"The…
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Announcing Investor Connect Plus: A LaunchBio x…
Accelerating Growth Through ConnectionsLaunchBio and the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced the launch of Investor Connect Plus, an exclusive, BIO member-only investor access program designed for established, capital-ready…
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Dispute Panel 'Important Next Step' to Return to Science-Based Trade with Mexico
August 17, 2023
The following statement may be attributed to Nancy Travis, vice president of international affairs, BIO. “The Biotechnology Innovation Organization supports today’s action by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to request formation of a…
How BIO Used New Social Sharing Technology to Drive High Engagement Leading Up to the 2023 BIO International Convention
August 9, 2023
Using organic social sharing techniques and tools, BIO’s social media team was able to drive record levels of engagement for their premier event. For social media managers, successfully reaching an organization’s member companies, partners, and…
Majority of U.S. Voters Support Streamlined Biotech Regulations
August 3, 2023
New BIO/Morning Consult survey shows strong support for biotech innovation and its role in addressing critical global challenges.The majority of U.S. voters (62%) hold a favorable opinion of biotechnology and view its benefits as important,…
Now is the Time to Seize Bioeconomy Opportunities in Farm Bill
July 26, 2023
The next farm bill offers opportunities to invest in long-term food security, climate resiliency and growing the nation’s burgeoning bioeconomy, according to the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, which has submitted recommendations to the House…
PAHPA committee votes "important step forward" in public health preparedness
July 20, 2023
Two Congressional committees this week pushed through legislation to reauthorize the Pandemic All Hazards and Preparedness Act (PAHPA). Following the votes, Phyllis Arthur -- Senior Vice President, Infectious Diseases & Emerging Science…
Reasonable Pricing Clause in PAHPA Undermines Ability To Protect Country And Prepare for Future Pandemics
July 3, 2023
The Senate HELP Committee today released a discussion draft of legislation to reauthorize the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA). BIO represents many small- and mid-size companies that are at the heart of the type of public-private…
New CMS guidance a "missed opportunity" for future medical innovation, patients
June 30, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released its guidance for the Drug Price Negotiation Program (Negotiation Program) under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). John Murphy, BIO’s Chief Policy Officer, made the…
BIO: Delay of R&D Tax Burden is Positive Step, Permanent Repeal Still Needed
June 15, 2023
The House Ways & Means Committee has approved a bill that includes language to delay retroactively through 2025 the mandatory capitalization of research and development expenses, which took effect in tax year 2022. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of…
The Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI) Releases the 2023 Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report at BIO International Convention
June 7, 2023
"The intense competition for talent in 2021, 2022 and into early 2023 extended to the life sciences as the nation’s overall unemployment rate reached                            …
Massachusetts Speaker of the House Ron Mariano Honored as BIO Legislative Champion
June 6, 2023
Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) presented Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ronald J. Mariano with BIO’s Legislative Champion Award. Speaker Mariano received the award in conjunction with the BIO…