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In the U.S., the recommended immunization series prevents approximately 33,000 deaths each year. Advancements in biotechnology have made it possible to produce vaccines that cannot transmit a virus or bacterium. This method has helped create more than 20 new vaccines against infectious agents, improved existing vaccines, and increased the amount of vaccine that can be produced.

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Biotech Response to COVID-19

As the threat of the novel coronavirus continues to grow globally, innovative biopharmaceutical companies are ramping up efforts to study the virus and develop vaccines and cures to protect individuals from contracting the virus.

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Coordinating Care for People Living and Aging with HIV
September 29, 2020
  Today, more than 50% of all people living with HIV in the United States are over the age of 50. Ten years from now that percentage is estimated to go up to 70% and more than four in five people…
Patient & Health Advocacy Summit Digital
A Unique Conference for a Unique Year
September 23, 2020
This year has feels like an unfair pile on. One crisis follows another while the first never gets resolved. From the pandemic to global recession to civil unrest to raging fires to hurricanes, the relentless onslaught…
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New Drug Pricing Executive Order is “Reckless” And “Dumbfounding”
September 16, 2020
In case you missed it, the Trump administration is moving forward with a plan to import into the United States dangerous government price setting for innovative cures and treatments. In a nutshell, the move will harm…
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Gov. Hogan, Novavax’ Erck, & BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Toured Novavax Labs and Discussed Progress on COVID-19 Vaccine
September 24, 2020
Event Highlighted Leadership in Vaccine Development and Regional Growth in Biotechnology Innovation Gaithersburg, MD (September 24, 2020) – Today, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, President & CEO of Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), joined Novavax…
BIO Elects New Board Directors and Section Governing Board Chairs
June 16, 2020
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) is pleased to announce the election of its new Executive Committee members for the 2020-2021 term. Additionally, eight new board directors and four new section governing board chairs and vice chairs were elected. BIO’s Board elections took place…
Dr. Moncef Slaoui “Excellent Choice” to Lead Operation Warp Speed
May 13, 2020
Following the announcement that Dr. Moncef Slaoui will lead the Trump Administration's "Operation Warp Speed" initiative, BIO’s President and CEO, Jim Greenwood, issued the following statement:  “Dr. Moncef Slaoui is an excellent choice to lead the President’s Operation Warp Speed…
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Right to Try: BIO Comments on Annual Summary Reporting Requirements Under the Right to Try Act, Proposed Rule
September 28, 2020
September 22, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA-2019-N-5553: Annual Summary Reporting Requirements Under the Right to Try Act, Proposed Rule Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) for the opportunity to submit comments…
Pediatrics: BIO Comments on FDA Draft Guidance Pregnancy, Lactation, and Reproductive Potential: Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products – Content and Format
September 28, 2020
September 27, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA-2014-D-1551:  FDA Draft Guidance, Pregnancy, Lactation, and Reproductive Potential:  Labeling for Human Prescription Drug and Biological Products – Content and Format. Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food…
Rare Diseases: BIO Comments on Rare Disease Clinical Trial Network Request for Information
July 31, 2020
July 31, 2020 Re: Docket No. FDA–2020-N-0837: Raare Disease Clinical Trial Network; Request for Information. Dear Sir/Madam: The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) thanks the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) for the opportunity to submit comments on the Request for…
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