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BIO Announces New Award to Honor Women in the Field Of Industrial Biotechnology

Sep 24 2014
BIO is pleased to announce the creation of the BIO Rosalind Franklin Award for Leadership in Industrial Biotechnology to be presented 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 inaugural award will be presented at this year’s Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotech & Bioenergy, to be held December 7-9, 2014 in San Diego, California.  

New Study: EPA Inaction on the RFS Rule Is Causing an Increase in GHG Emissions

Sep 23 2014
In a new white paper issued today, BIO updates the results of a study of the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from EPA's proposal to reduce biofuel use in 2014, using new data on transportation fuel demand for 2013 and 2014.  

BIO Joins AdvaMed, PhRMA in Letter Expressing Concerns With Sunshine Act Implementation

Sep 22 2014
Washington, D.C. (September 22, 2014) – BIO President and CEO James Greenwood joined AdvaMed President and CEO Stephen Ubl and PhRMA President and CEO John Castellani in a letter to CMS Administrator Marilyn Tavenner highlighting ongoing concerns about a potential lack of necessary context around the Sunshine data release.  

2014 BIO Livestock Biotech Summit Concludes with a Glance into the Future of Animal Biotechnology

Sep 19 2014
2014 Livestock Biotech Summit three day programming touched on issues such as engaging consumers, animal welfare, the promise of the technology.

BIO Announces Breakout Program Speakers for Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology

Sep 19 2014
Commercialization of cleaner, safer consumer products through innovative industrial biotechnology processes will be the focus of breakout sessions at the ninth annual Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy.

BIO Praises House of Representatives for Passing the Promoting Job Creation and Reducing Small Business Burdens Act

Sep 17 2014
Legislation aimed at enhancing capital access and creating jobs

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard Presented 2014 BIO Food & Agriculture Governor of the Year Award

Sep 17 2014
Support Of Industry Underscores Pro-Business Commitment

BIO Announces Plenary Sessions and Participants for the 2014 BIO Investor Forum

Sep 11 2014
Sessions to focus on the FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation Process, IPO Market, and BioCentury’s Back to School issue

BIO Highlights the Value of Intellectual Property for Animal Biotechnology at the 2014 Livestock Biotech Summit

Sep 10 2014
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced that it will showcase a series of unique sessions at this year’s Livestock Biotech Summit, including a panel highlighting the value of intellectual property in animal biotechnology.  Polsinelli PC will sponsor two sessions, one on the importance of protecting patent rights to helped spur innovation and the second on utilizing biotechnology to better human and animal health.  BIO’s Livestock Biotech Summit will be held September 16-18, 2014, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls, SD.

BIO Issues Call for Sessions for 2015 BIO International Convention

Sep 4 2014
Washington, D.C. (September 4, 2014) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) invites biotechnology, pharmaceutical, business development, life sciences and policy experts to submit novel and cutting-edge topic proposals for sessions at the 2015 BIO International Convention. Regularly attracting over 15,000 high-level professionals and highlighting the latest advancements in biotechnology, BIO 2015 will be held June 15 – 18 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA.