15 News & Press Releases found
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) News
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Ensuring Scientific Justice by Building Bridges to Minority Communities is Centerpiece of BIOEquality Agenda
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced BIOEquality Agenda which aims to attack the systemic inequality, injustice and unfair treatment of women and communities of color through the positive force of ...
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BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Warns Executive Order to “Cripple Small, Innovative Companies” Working to Eradicate COVID-19
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, the president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released a statement today warning that an executive order to adopt foreign price controls on certain prescription medicines could ...
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BIO CEO Defends Dr. Fauci, Says Criticisms `Undermine Our Response to this Pandemic`
In response to attacks on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s credibility and character, BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath issued the following statement: “As this global pandemic continues to wreak havoc, we must stand behind ...
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Biopharmaceutical Leaders Announce New Effort to Tackle Superbugs, Spur Development of New Antibiotics
Today more than 20 leading biopharmaceutical companies announced the creation of an estimated $1 billion fund to help support the pipeline for new antibiotic treatments. The AMR Action Fund was launched as the threat of antimicrobial ...
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BIO Impact Goes Fully Digital for 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today it will be moving the 2020 BIO IMPACT Ag & Environment Conference scheduled for September 21-22 to an online platform, instead of convening an in-person event. `Today out of an ...
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In the Midst of a Pandemic, Why is the House of Representatives Trying to Undermine Biopharmaceutical Innovation?
Tom DiLenge, President, Advocacy, Law and Public Policy, of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement regarding the prescription drug provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act ...
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As Companies Work Around the Clock to Address COVID-19, BIO Outlines Key Policy Priorities to Prevent the Next Pandemic
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, chaired by Senator Lamar Alexander, will hold an important hearing today to examine lessons learned from the current global health crisis to help make sure we are better ...
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BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Calls Congressional Hearing `Important Step` to Addressing Covid-19 Health Disparities
BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath issued the following statement in advance of a congressional subcommittee hearing in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19: “The ...
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BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Says Racism a `Chronic Disease` Plaguing Society
In the wake of tragic deaths and civil unrest, BIO’s President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath announced she will lead a panel discussion next week at BIO Digital with industry leaders on the state of race and equity within the ...
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BIO Joins Coalition of Small Business Innovators
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today it has joined the Coalition of Small Business Innovators (CSBI). CSBI is a national, non-partisan coalition of organizations dedicated to stimulating sustained, private investment in ...
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BIO Welcomes New Member Companies to Industrial & Environmental Section
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today welcomed new members Calysta Energy, American Science and Technology Corporation, LanzaTech, The Coca-Cola Company, Lignol Energy Corporation, Neol Biosolutions, and Plum Creek. Additionally, BIO ...
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Four Mintz Levin Members to Speak at 2012 BIO International Convention
Members of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.’s Life Sciences Practice and Energy and Clean Technology Practice will be spearheading four panel discussions at the June 2012 Biotechnology Industry ...
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BIO Applauds the Intent to Create a National Bioeconomy Blueprint
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement on the Obama Administration`s intent to create a National Bioeconomy Blueprint: “BIO is extremely pleased that President ...
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BIO Welcomes Mississippi Biotechnology Association to Industry Council
Today the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced that a newly-formed bioscience organization in Mississippi has joined the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), an autonomous group of state ...
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BIO Issues Call for Sessions for 2012 BIO International Convention
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) invites biotechnology industry experts, policy leaders, analysts, academics and other thought leaders to submit proposals for breakout sessions at the 2012 BIO International ...