BIO Unveils Strategic Initiative to Grow Bio-Economy

The BIO released a summary of legislative proposals to reform the investment and regulatory environment for biotech innovation.

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) released yesterday a summary of legislative proposals to reform the investment and regulatory environment for biotech innovation.

These proposals are designed to unleash the innovation required to cure disease and make the U.S. healthcare system more affordable, efficient, and of higher quality, as well as to foster the development of breakthrough technologies to provide alternative energy sources, combat hunger and protect against bio-terrorism.

The policy proposals, released at a press briefing at the 2011 BIO International Convention held this week, will serve as the organization's targeted advocacy plan in these two areas.