Press Releases

Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) announced an extension through June 2029 to its established agreement with Avantor. Through this agreement, members across North America have access to a broad…

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement in response to the White House's support of waiving critical intellectual property rights for COVID-19…

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), sent a letter to President Joe Biden yesterday suggesting the establishment of a COVID Global Strategy for Harnessing Access Reaching Everyone (SHARE)…

Former CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin welcomes an all-star lineup including Albert Bourla, Francis Collins, Jennifer Doudna, Anthony Fauci, Sanjay Gupta, Richard Haass, Janet Woodcock, and a host of industry leaders

BIO President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath issued the following statement following the passage of a clean fuel standard bill (HB 1091) in Washington state. "With the passage of HB 1091, Washington state is showing once again that climate…

Following the re-introduction of the H.R. 3 drug pricing legislation, Rich Masters -- Chief Public Affairs and Advocacy Officer of  the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) -- made the following remarks: "On behalf of BIO’s…

Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), yesterday sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Katherine Tai sharing BIO perspectives regarding the proposed WTO “TRIPS waiver”…

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) welcomes the confirmations this week of Katherine Tai to the position of U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and Xavier Becerra to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).  The United…

Albuquerque, NM (March 11, 2021) — Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released the following statement applauding the passage of a clean fuel standard in New Mexico: “The passage of a clean fuel standard in New Mexico…

Today, Congress passed the “American Rescue Plan” – a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package aimed at alleviating some of the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Upon passage of the bill, Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, president…