BIO Welcomes New Industrial Biotechnology Members as the World Congress Kicks Off in PhiladelphiaMay 15 2014
Philadelphia (May 12, 2014) – The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today announced that nine companies have become new members of its Industrial & Environmental Section since the start of 2014. The announcement came as BIO prepared to kick of its annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, which runs May 12 – 15 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to Deliver Keynote Address at BIO International ConventionMay 14 2014
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver a keynote address at the 2014 BIO International Convention® in San Diego. The Keynote Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, June 25 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm PDT.
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BIO Applauds House Passage of the American Research & Competitiveness ActMay 9 2014
Bill would strengthen, make permanent critical R&D tax credit
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BIO Statement on Vermont GE Food Labeling BillMay 8 2014
Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed into law today, H. 112, the GMO food labeling bill. The Vermont law is due to take effect July 1, 2016.
Cathleen Enright, Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture for the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) issued the following statement in response.
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BIO and ViS Research Expand Research Site Group to Help Streamline Pediatric Clinical TrialsMay 7 2014
Pediatric research is essential to study the effects of new therapeutics in children
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2014 RFS Proposal Is at Odds With White House National Climate Assessment, BIO SaysMay 7 2014
Decreasing use of biofuels will automatically increase use of more carbon intensive petroleum sources. The increased emissions from the transportation sector would come very close to wiping out the reductions of the past four years, according to a BIO study.
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GM Crops Increase Farmer Profits and Environmental SustainabilityMay 6 2014
Farmers around the world who use seeds improved with biotechnology are benefitting economically while improving the environmental sustainability of their farming operations according to a newly released global impacts study.
The economic benefits for farmers who use genetically modified (GM) seeds amounted to an average of more than $117/hectare in 2012, according to the report “GM Crops: Global Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts 1996-2012” released today by PG Economics.
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2014 BIO International Convention Buzz of BIO Winners AnnouncedMay 5 2014
BIO is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 BIO International Convention® Buzz of BIO contest. |
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Consumer Demand for Bioproducts to Be Explored at 2014 World Congress on Industrial BiotechnologyMay 5 2014
Nationwide, consumers are demanding greener household care products, cheaper and cleaner fuels and a greater selection of biobased personal care items. The Plenary Program and select Track Sessions at the BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, will showcase how the industrial biotech industry is meeting this growing demand for a more sustainable, environmentally friendlier lifestyle preferred by consumers. The World Congress will be held May 12-15, 2014, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
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USTR 2014 Special 301 Report Demonstrates Commitment to Policies Necessary to Spur Innovation and Growth in Life SciencesMay 1 2014
Strong IP Policies and Ongoing Focus on Emerging Markets Key to Continued Innovation
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