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BIO: Senator Carper’s COMPETE Act Would Encourage Investment in Needed Medical and Biotech Research

Jul 31 2014
Washington, D.C. (July 31, 2014) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today encourages support for the Competitiveness and Opportunity by Modernizing and Permanently Extending the Tax Credit for Experimentation (COMPETE) Act, introduced today by Senator Tom Carper (D-DE). 

Report Shows Biotech Crop Varieties Continue to be Preferred by U.S. Farmers

Jul 17 2014
Because of the environmental, economical and societal benefits they provide, genetically engineered (GE) varieties of soybeans, cotton and corn are the preferred choice of U.S. farmers, according to newly released data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

BIO Highlights the Importance of Care and Use of Animals at 2014 Livestock Biotech Summit

Jul 17 2014
 Scientists and researchers are actively engaged in finding ways to improve the care and use of animals in biomedical applications and food production.  Programming at this year’s Livestock Biotech Summit will address new methods for ensuring optimal care and use of agricultural animals for a range of applications.  The 2014 Summit will be held September 16-19, 2014, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.   

Biopharmaceutical Research and Manufacturing Sector on U.S. Court of Appeals Oral Arguments Against Alameda Ordinance

Jul 11 2014
Today's oral arguments offered an important opportunity to educate stakeholders within Alameda County and all of California about the unnecessary and burdensome impacts that will result if this proposed take back program is allowed to stand.

New Council of International Biotech Associations Formed

Jul 10 2014
The International Council of Biotechnology Associations has been established with the expressed purpose of advocating for public policies that support the growth of the innovative biotechnology industry worldwide.

Biotechnology Industry Organization Launches Innovative Tool for Researching & Managing Contract Service Providers

Jul 7 2014
BIO BizLink streamlines CROs, CMOs and regulatory consultant search and evaluation

Biotechnology Industry Organization Launches Innovative Tool for Researching & Managing Contract Service Providers

Jul 7 2014
BIO BizLink streamlines CROs, CMOs and regulatory consultant search and evaluation

The 2014 BIO International Convention Closes in San Diego

Jun 26 2014
The 2014 BIO International Convention, where the global biotech community meets, connecting the people, companies and innovations that help to fulfill the promise of biotechnology through healing, fueling, and feeding the world, concluded today at the San Diego Convention Center with a record number of partnering meetings.

Massachusetts Governor Patrick Signs Bill Granting Patient Access to Interchangeable Biologic Medicines

Jun 25 2014
Transparent Communication Important for Patients and Physicians

National Bioscience Report Shows Industry Robust with Strong Prospects for Growth

Jun 24 2014
Bioscience industry a bright spot among the technology sector