BIO is Now Accepting Nominations for its Second Annual Rosalind Franklin AwardFeb 25 2015
BIO began accepting nominations for its second annual Rosalind Franklin Award for Leadership in Industrial Biotechnology. Each year, this award is given to an outstanding woman in the industrial biotechnology sector who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the biobased economy and biotech innovation. The 2015 BIO Rosalind Franklin Award will be presented at the 2015 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology to be held July 19-22, 2015 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montréal, Canada.
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BIO 2015 Everyday Superhero ContestFeb 19 2015
Winners of new contest to be announced at 2015 BIO International Convention in Philadelphia
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BIO Urges California to Readopt the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, With ChangesFeb 19 2015
BIO generally supports California's plan to readopt the state Low Carbon Fuel Standard, but is also concerned that certain aspects of the program are burdensome to small and new advanced biofuel producers.
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BIO Opens Nominations for George Washington Carver Award for Innovation in Industrial BiotechnologyFeb 12 2015
The eighth annual George Washington Carver Award will recognize an individual who has made a significant contribution to building the biobased economy by applying industrial biotechnology to create sustainable and environmentally friendlier products. BIO will begin accepting nominations for the Award today, February 12, 2015. The 2015 George Washington Carver Award will be presented at the 2015 World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology to be held July 19-22, 2015 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal in Montréal, Canada.
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Bio Statement Following Kyle Bass' IPR PetitionFeb 11 2015
Hedge fund manager Kyle Bass has opened a new door to abuse of the US patent system, exploiting the USPTO' s patent challenge proceeding as part of his cynical short-selling strategy.
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BIO Releases First-of-its-Kind Study on Venture Funding for Therapeutic InnovationFeb 9 2015
Report shows increase in funding for rare diseases and decrease in funding for chronic diseases
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BIO Statement Regarding the Reintroduction of the Innovation ActFeb 6 2015
BIO is concerned that the Innovation Act as re-introduced today fails to meet that test, by undermining the ability of legitimate patent owners to commercialize their inventions and enforce their patent rights against infringers.
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BIO Praises Vaccine Access, Certainty, and Innovation Act of 2015Feb 6 2015
Bill would encourage vaccine research and benefit public health
Washington, D.C. (February 6, 2015) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauds the introduction of the Vaccine Access, Certainty, and Innovation Act of 2015. Sponsored by Representatives Renee Ellmers (R-NC) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), the Act is expected to be an important part of the Energy & Commerce Committee’s 21st Century Cures Initiative and would modernize the discovery, development, and delivery of vaccines.
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BIO Thanks Retiring FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg for Her Years of Commendable ServiceFeb 5 2015
Washington, D.C. (February 5, 2015) – Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement today regarding the announced retirement of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg:
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BIO Lauds Sens. Toomey and Menendez for Introducing the Start-up Jobs and Innovation ActFeb 4 2015
Bill would encourage investment in early-stage companies to help accelerate the development of treatments and cures
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