Last week BIO hosted embassy representatives from over 25 countries to debut a new report that highlights strategies, policies and best practices that have been successful in creating an environment in which biotechnology innovation can flourish around the world. The 5th edition of the Building…

As the new federal guidlines for disclosure of bioengineered foods (in the form of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law) are expected to be announced soon, let's take a look at what you really need to know about genetically modified organisms, genetically modified crops, and genetically…

The biotech industry recently realized its 300th IPO since the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act was enacted in 2012. This marks an important milestone for our young and quickly growing industry, culminating in $25 billion raised by promising companies developing potentially life-saving…

After more than a year of high-stakes drama, the U.S. has inked an updated trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, otherwise known as the USMCA, has achieved an important step in bringing our neighboring countries closer to high U.S. intellectual property…

BIO's member companies in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, chemicals, and biotechnology sectors routinely and strategically outsource their research needs, driven by a demand to stay competitive, cut costs, increase innovation, and have access to specialized knowledge. Identifying a contract…

As we move into the final quarter of 2018, we reflect on a year with a strong IPO market that has created a hefty appetite for alliances, a bevy of notable M&A deals, a corporate tax reform package that has encouraged deal-making, and a biotech patent cliff that is driving even more companies…

Next week the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will convene in New York City. Among the many high-level meetings taking place, the UN will be evaluating progress of sustainable development goal (UN SDG) #3, “Ensuring Access to Healthcare,” with a specific focus on…

Food waste and food loss is a hot topic right now and rightly so.  The United Nations has set a target of halving food loss and waste by 2030. But a new consulting group has found that if current trends continue, food waste will continue to rise, both in terms of volume and in terms of money lost. …

Last week, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously reported the bipartisan SUCCESS Act. Co-sponsored by Representatives Adams, Chabot, Comstock, Goodlatte, Handel, Jeffries, Johnson, Nadler, Velazquez and Wagner, the bill brings together important legislative efforts long supported by BIO. First…

Venture capital investment in US biotech companies has skyrocketed as Chinese investors continue to fuel the US pharmaceutical startup sector. With over $1.4 billion invested by Chinese VC funds into private US biotechnology firms in Q1 2018 alone, the Chinese investment community represents a…