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BIO 2024: Amgen CEO Robert A. Bradway on the impact of policy on the innovation ecosystem
Founded 44 years ago, Amgen was “created at the dawn of the biotechnology revolution,” said Robert A. Bradway, CEO of Amgen, “when faculty at […]
Federal Policy
Biotech needs to polish its message as elections approach, experts say
The pollster pulled no punches: The biopharma industry has a poor public image, and politicians in both parties are ready to back drug price
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BIO 2024: U.S. officials describe national security partnership with biotech
To ensure national security in the face of potential biological threats, the U.S. government relies on a partnership with biotech firms, federal officials explained
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Senators launch bills to enhance national security through ag biotech
Biotech’s contribution to food security as a national security issue is recognized under a package of bills introduced May 23 by Sens. Todd Young
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House Agriculture Committee approves draft of Farm Bill
The House Agriculture Committee forwarded a draft of a five-year Farm Bill with numerous measures supporting biotech by a 33-21 bipartisan vote early on
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BIO asks Supreme Court to review a case threatening patents
A lawsuit from a lawyer who is claiming whistleblower status while actually revealing well-known public information threatens to rattle the patent system, endangering drug
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Anonymous screenings show depth of the challenges
Anonymous screening of 6.5 million people worldwide released on May 1 confirms the depth of the mental health challenges we face. Among the more
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Women’s Health Week: the evolution of women’s health screening
History shows that women’s healthcare has often taken a back seat. Dating back centuries—to the early days of documentation—women have been left out of
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EPA, FDA, and USDA release plan to improve biotech regulation
Several federal agencies on May 8 announced a plan to coordinate and streamline regulation of plants, animals, and microorganisms modified through biotechnology. The plan
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Sutro Biopharma CEO testifies on importance of access to capital, strong IP protection
Emerging biotechs working on future cures need modernized regulation, policy to preserve and incentivize investment, and strong intellectual property protection, a biopharma CEO told
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