Press Releases

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), made the following statement after Dr. Robert Califf was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): “We congratulate Dr…

Current pipeline “insufficient” to meet the threat of AMR, policy reforms critically needed   The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today released a new report examining antibacterial innovation and the current pipeline for new…

The following statement can be attributed to BIO's President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath: “President Biden has long been a champion of research to end cancer. He reaffirmed that commitment today with the relaunch of the "Cancer Moonshot." …

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in partnership with the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), released a new report on bioscience economic development best practices, “Driving the Bioscience Economy Forward During…

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) to…

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act: “The legislation that passed the House today…

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced the launch of Clinical Trials: The Power of Participation (CTPoP), a website that addresses how clinical trials work, how to enroll in a clinical trial, and what to expect as a clinical…

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), made the following statement: "Last week, Democratic leaders announced they had reached a drug pricing “deal.” We wanted to see the details before…

Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Chief Scientific Officer, E. Cartier Esham issued the following statement on the release of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VII performance goals letter:“The Prescription Drug User Fee Act …

President Joe Biden today announced a slew of drug pricing reforms, including changes that would radically alter the widely successful Medicare program for seniors and people with disabilities. Rich Masters, BIO’s Chief Public Affairs and Advocacy…