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BIO Reveals Program for 2013 BIO Convention in China

Oct 31 2013
3rd Annual BIO China Will Provide Global Look at Innovation and Investment Opportunities in China

Statement Concerning Senate Letter to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg

Oct 28 2013
BIO responds to a Senators letter to FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, regarding naming standards for biosimilars - drugs that are similar to, but not the same as the innovator drugs they seek to replicate.

Renewable Chemicals and Biobased Consumer Products Featured at BIO’s 2013 Pacific Rim Summit in San Diego

Oct 28 2013
Use of renewable chemicals to replace petroleum chemicals is growing rapidly due to consumer demand. The Biotechnology Industry Organization’s (BIO) 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will feature presentations on cutting edge platforms used to create better and more efficient renewable chemicals for broader applications.  The Pacific Rim Summit will be co-organized by BIOCOM and held in San Diego, December 8-11, 2013 at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter.

BIO Announces U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke as Keynote Speaker for the BIO Convention in China

Oct 24 2013
Ambassador Locke Will Share Insights on Collaboration between U.S. and China Biotech Sectors

Campaign and Senate Veteran Jeff Sadosky Joins BIO Communications Team

Oct 23 2013
Jeff Sadosky has joined BIO as Managing Director of Communications and deputy to Senior Vice President of Communications, Ken Lisaius

BIO Commends Congressional Members for the Re-launch of the Congressional Algae Caucus

Oct 23 2013
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) applauds key Members of the House of Representatives for holding today the first meeting of the newly revived Congressional Algae Caucus.  BIO especially recognizes caucus co-chairs Scott Peters (D-CA-52) and Matt Salmon (R-AZ-5) for their leadership in this important and emerging area of industrial biotechnology.

National Biotechnology Industry Advocate Testifies in Support of Biosimilars Legislation that Includes Patient and Physician Transparency

Oct 22 2013
Pending Legislation will Protect Indiana Citizens Utilizing Biologic Medications to Manage Chronic Diseases and other Unmet Medical Needs

BIO International Convention Plans 2016 Return to San Francisco - The Birth Place of

Oct 21 2013
The Global Event for Biotechnology was last held in San Francisco in 2004

BIO Condemns Oil Industry’s Latest Threat to Sue EPA

Oct 18 2013
In response to an oil industry trade group's notice of intent to sue EPA for missing deadlines in issuing Renewable Fuel Standard rules, BIO argues that the oil industry is a key cause of the delays.

BIO Announces Plenary Sessions for the 8th Annual Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy

Oct 18 2013
Biotechnology innovations and commercialization of renewable chemicals will be featured topics of plenary sessions at the 2013 Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. This is the original conference dedicated to partnering and growth of the industrial biotechnology and bioenergy sectors in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. BIOCOM is the co-organizer to this year's event, which will be held in San Diego, California from December 8 -11, 2013 at the Westin Gaslamp Quarter.