BIO.News Newsletter

COP26 begins this weekend, and we’re wrapping up the Patient and Health Advocacy Summit with World Psoriasis Day and why patient stories matter. And, yeah, we buried the lede—there’s news on drug price controls at the end. (836 words, 4 minutes, 10 seconds)Also, this isn't a Halloween costume, it's our new look which officially rolls out Monday!

We recap the Patient and Health Advocacy Digital Summit Day 1 with lessons learned about patient data, COVID-19, and STEM education. Plus, Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) writes about the importance of climate-smart forestry and ag. (682 words, 3 minutes, 24 seconds)P.S. With BIO's new branding unveiled earlier this year at BIO Digital, we felt it was time for a little revamping around here, too. Tomorrow, we'll have a sneak peek at GoodDay's BIO's new look, hitting inboxes Monday, November 1!

BIO’s Patient and Health Advocacy Digital Summit begins at 12 PM ET—we tell you how to follow along. In the news, we have a recap of yesterday’s House Agriculture hearing on biotechnology as well as a look at two proposed bills that could incentivize antibiotic R&D and boost pandemic preparedness. (898 words, 4 minutes, 29 seconds)

Ahead of BIO’s Patient Health & Advocacy Digital Summit, the I am BIO Podcast features two powerful patient stories—with advice for patients and policymakers. And it’s almost Halloween—but we explain why you don’t need to be afraid of GMOs and gene editing. (754 words, 3 minutes, 46 seconds)

A new week…and we’re still talking about infrastructure. Get ready for the week with a look at a new study on the health consequences of climate change and why eczema is not a trivial skin rash, plus what’s happening in D.C. (704 words, 3 minutes, 31 seconds)

Ending the week with alarming reports from the intelligence community about the impact of climate change on global security—and the role for biotechnology. Sunday’s World Polio Day, so we also look at the history of the vaccine and the latest news from Afghanistan. (735 words, 3 minutes, 40 seconds)

COVID changed everything—including how we value health and wellbeing. A new blog post from a patient advocate explains what this means for value assessments and policy. Plus, a new ad campaign speaks directly to rural America about the importance of COVID vaccines—you have to watch it. (887 words, 4 minutes, 26 seconds)

Global vaccine manufacturers say they’ll have enough vaccines for the entire world soon—we explain how to get them where they need to go. Plus, it’s World CRISPR Day, so we take a look at exciting applications for people and the planet. (776 words, 3 minutes, 52 seconds)

A bunch of new studies you need to read—with insights on the real cost of pharmaceuticals and patients’ health care costs, as well as the greenhouse gas emissions of food (and how biotech can reduce them). And don’t miss what BIO’s Dr. Michelle said about Gen. Colin Powell on CNN. (829 words, 4 minutes, 8 seconds)

Congress is back—and we’re watching to see what happens with drug price controls. We have more on the importance of investment in R&D for future cures—and why price controls would harm this—as well as airlines taking SAF to new heights.  (927 words, 4 minutes, 38 seconds)But before we dive in, BIO would like to pay tribute to Gen. Colin Powell who passed away this morning from COVID-19 complications. The former Secretary of State’s death illustrates that the pandemic is still not over for many…