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One-on-One Partnering Opens Today for the 2010 BIO International Convention Business Forum

Mar 2 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, March 02, 2010) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization announces that representatives of biotech and pharmaceutical companies, academic research institutions and...

BIO Welcomes EU Decision on Biotech Crops

Mar 2 2010
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauded today’s announcement by the European Commission to authorize the cultivation of a biotech potato, as well as the commercialization of three varieties of biotech maize for food and feed uses and import and processing.

BIO Announces New Networking and Collaboration Forum at 2010 BIO International Convention

Mar 1 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Monday, March 01, 2010) - The 2010 BIO International Convention will feature the first-ever BIOPark, a hub focused on fostering networking and collaboration among academics,...

BIO Joins NORD in Supporting the Goals of Rare Disease Day

Feb 28 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Friday, February 28, 2010) - Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement today in observance of Rare Disease Day 2010....

BIO Invites Nominations for the 2010 George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial Biotechnology

Feb 23 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, February 23, 2010) - The third annual George Washington Carver Award will recognize significant contributions by an individual to the field of industrial biotechnology,...

Biotech Crops are Top Choice for World’s Farmers

Feb 23 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, February 23, 2010) - Because of its contribution to agricultural productivity and sustainable farming, growers around the world continue to choose genetically engineered ...

BIO Joins Stakeholders in Expressing Concerns with Efforts to Restrict Gene Patenting

Feb 5 2010
BIO was  joined on the letter by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), Genetic Alliance, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), and more than 20 other stakeholders in urging Secretary Sebelius to reject the Committee’s recommendations and to ensure that the fundamentals of the innovation system put in place nearly 30 years ago through the Bayh-Dole Act are preserved.

BIO Proposes Second Wave of Advanced Biofuel Commercialization Policy to Stimulate Job Creation

Feb 4 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Thursday, February 04, 2010) - Additional Congressional action is needed to follow through on the Obama administration’s recently announced initiative to rapidly build an...

BIO Welcomes Obama Proposal to Achieve Advanced Biofuels Targets, Final Rules on Renewable Fuel Standard

Feb 3 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Wednesday, February 03, 2010) - The Obama administration’s new biofuels initiative is a much-needed step in federal coordination that can help pioneer companies secure the...

Twelfth Annual BIO CEO & Investor Conference Highlights Health Policy, M&A, Financing, Product Commercialization, Investment Outlook

Feb 2 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, February 02, 2010) - The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announces plenary sessions and roundtables planned for the Twelfth Annual BIO CEO & Investor...