2016 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology Exhibition Hall to Feature NSF Small Business Innovation Research CompaniesMar 28 2016
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) in partnership with the National Science Foundation (NSF) will feature Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funded early-stage industrial biotech companies at BIO’s 13thAnnual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology.
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BIO Announces Plenary Session Speakers for the 2016 World Congress on Industrial BiotechnologyMar 23 2016
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announces that executives, thought leaders, and government officials will discuss applications in space, biofuels, and the renewable chemical landscape during plenary programs at BIO’s 13th Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology
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BIO Statement on FDA and NIH Workforce Authorities Modernization ActMar 17 2016
Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement regarding the introduction today by Senators Alexander and Murray of the FDA and NIH Workforce Authorities Modernization Act:
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BIO & Kentucky Life Sciences Council Support Bill Ensuring Patient Access to Interchangeable Biologic MedicinesMar 17 2016
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) andKentucky Life Sciences Council (KLSC) today voiced support for Kentucky Senate Bill 134, legislation that properly preserves patient and physician access to accurate prescription information, while promoting a competitive market for complex biologic medicines.
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J. Craig Venter, Ph.D to Receive the 2016 BIO George Washington Carver AwardMar 17 2016
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has officially named Dr. J. Craig Venter as the recipient of its 2016 George Washington Carver Award for innovation in industrial biotechnology.
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BIO Applauds Iowa Senate Passage of Renewable Chemical Tax CreditMar 17 2016
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today applauded Iowa’s Senate for approving a new five-year production tax credit for renewable chemicals and helping to drive innovation in this new sector. Renewable chemicals will be defined in Iowa’s tax code as having at least 50 percent biobased content and not being used as food, feed or fuel. The value of the tax credit is limited to $105 million over five years.
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BIO Statement on Failure to Stop Patchwork of State GMO Labeling LawsMar 16 2016
The U.S. Senate was unable to advance a national solution to GMO food labeling. It is essential for Senate leaders to continue working to reach a much-needed compromise over the coming days, as failure to move forward allows costly and confusing state-based measures such as Vermont’s GMO food labeling law to take effect in July.
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2016 BIO International Convention Super Sessions AnnouncedMar 10 2016
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announces the lineup for Super Sessions at the 2016 BIO International Convention, taking place in San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center from June 6-9. Considered the global event for biotechnology, this year’s program is built around an “Imagine” theme. Six Super Sessions will run during the course of the four day conference with topics on innovation and a look to the future.
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BIO Applauds Advancement of Senate Biomedical Innovation LegislationMar 9 2016
BIO President and CEO Jim Greenwood released the following statement regarding today’s Senate HELP Committee mark-up of legislation as part of the Senate biomedical innovation initiative...
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BIO Statement on Proposed Part B Drug Payment ModelMar 9 2016
BIO Executive Vice President for Health Policy Dan Durham released the following statement regarding yesterday’s proposed Part B Drug Payment Model and ASPE Issue Briefs...
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