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BIO Statement on Changes Announced to the U.S…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on changes announced to the US childhood vaccine schedule.“American health is as unique as America itself…

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BIO Statement on December 2025 ACIP Meeting

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Phyllis Arthur, Executive Vice President and Head of Health Policy and Programs of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on the December 2025 ACIP meeting.“For decades, the CDC’s Advisory…

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BIO Statement on the Retirement of Richard Pazdur…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – John F. Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement on reports of the retirement of Richard Pazdur from the US FDA.“Dr. Pazdur has dedicated decades of his career…

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BIO Presents Dr. Ganesh Kishore New Award for Leadership and Legacy in Industrial Biotechnology

April 20, 2016

BIO presented Dr. Ganesh Kishore, CEO, MLSCFI and co-Managing Partner, Spruce Capital Partners, the first annual BIO Leadership and Legacy Award today during BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The new…

Kentucky Governor Bevin Signs Bill Ensuring Patient Access to Interchangeable Biologic Medicines

April 15, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Kentucky Life Science Council (KLSC) commend Governor Matt Bevin for signing critical legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic medicines.

Media Advisory: NexSteppe CEO Anna Rath to Receive BIO Award Honoring an Outstanding Woman in Industrial Biotechnology

April 14, 2016

President and CEO of NexSteppe Anna Rath will deliver remarks and will be presented the Rosalind Franklin Award by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) at the 2016 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology in San Diego on Tuesday April…

Representative Meehan Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

April 14, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Congressman Patrick Meehan (R-PA) as a Legislator of the Year for 2016. Representative Meehan 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.

Senator Donnelly Honored as BIO Legislator of the Year

April 14, 2016

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) as a Legislator of the Year for 2016. Senator Donnelly receives the award in conjunction with today’s BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.

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.

Media Advisory: J. Craig Venter, Ph.D to Receive the 2016 BIO George Washington Carver Award

April 14, 2016

The George Washington Carver Award Will Be Presented at the 13th Annual BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology; Winner to Deliver Remarks

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

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