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BIO Applauds Administration’s Progress in Brazilian Cotton Dispute

Apr 6 2010
The Obama Administration has made substantial progress to avoid retaliatory measures in a long-running “cotton dispute” brought by Brazil against the United States.

BIO Asks Congress to Fully Fund Reverse Auction for Cellulosic Biofuel

Apr 5 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, April 05, 2010) - Funding the existing cellulosic biofuel reverse auction program is a targeted, affordable way to assist pioneer cellulosic biofuel producers in the...

2010 BIO International Convention to Address Global Environmental and Energy Issues

Mar 31 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, March 31, 2010) - The 2010 BIO International Convention will feature a series of high level panels examining...

Biomarkers, Vaccines and Personalized Medicine Hot Topics at 2010 BIO International Convention

Mar 30 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, March 30, 2010) - The 2010 BIO...

BIO Statement on Initial Decision in Myriad Genetics Lawsuit

Mar 30 2010
BIO is pleased that the Court dismissed the far-reaching claims regarding the constitutionality of patenting gene-based inventions. Disputed allegations that patents supposedly stifle research or impede patient access were explicitly excluded from consideration.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture Director to Speak at Climate Change Leadership Summit at 2010 BIO International Convention

Mar 29 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, March 29, 2010) - Roger Beachy, Chief Scientist for the US Department of Agriculture...

BIO Supports Extension of Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Tax Credit, Requests Parity for Algae and Biobased Products

Mar 26 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Friday, March 26, 2010) - Consistent, sustained and diverse federal support is the key to rapid growth of a sustainable advanced biofuel industry. The Biotechnology Industry...

2010 BIO International Convention to Feature Full Lineup of International Programming

Mar 25 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, March 25, 2010) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announces that Wednesday, May 5th has been named International Day, and will include a...

Fareed Zakaria to Chair Panel On Global Biotech Innovation During 2010 BIO International Convention

Mar 23 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, March 23, 2010) - Fareed Zakaria, author, journalist and host of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, will moderate a discussion among industry leaders on the state of biotech hubs...

BIO Statement on Health Care Reform

Mar 22 2010
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement after passage of “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009."