BIO.News Newsletter

It’s the last day of August—and we never thought we’d say this, but we’re so ready for summer to be over. Today, BIO’s Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath shares her latest insights on the COVID vaccine race, and we look at the role of biotech in our #quarantinekitchens, in around 650 words, 3 minutes, 20 seconds.

It’s the last Friday in what’s been a busy August. Below, what you need to do if you want to network with biotech innovators or investors, plus some news links for the weekend (including an announcement about funding for the EcoHealth Alliance). Here are about 670 words, or 3 minutes, 20 seconds.

COVID-19 is not the only challenge the world is facing—and it’s not the only thing biotech is working on, either. Today, we look at how biotech is tackling other big problems like climate change and antibiotic resistance, and the need for policy to catch up with the science. Here are 825 words, just over 4 minutes.

Surprise! In the middle of an abnormally busy August recess, Senate Democrats released a new climate plan—and it echoes some of BIO’s policy proposals. We have the details, plus a coronavirus vaccine clock update, in around 800 words, 4 minutes.

ICYMI: Yesterday, we opened nominations for the Buzz of BIO at the BIO Investor Forum Digital, taking place October 13-15, 2020. If your company is seeking the next round of financing or hoping to make a connection to help take your product to the next phase, you’ll want to apply! Learn more. And today, we dig deeper into how COVID-19 is affecting the mental health crisis in America—and how digital technology can help, now and long term—as well as a BIO member cleaning up kitchens and skies…

Another busy August Monday with news on an FDA emergency use authorization and biofuels plus the start of the virtual RNC. As a reminder, today’s also the day that President Trump said he would publish his drug pricing executive order; we’ll be watching this closely. Here are just about 1,000 words, 5 minutes.

It’s another August recess Friday—but there’s a lot going on. We’re diving deeper on the important role of routine vaccinations for National Immunization Awareness Month—plus, what’s happening on the Hill this weekend and recognition for BIO Digital. Here are around 550 words, just under 3 minutes.

Two BIO members are talking about why we need to get serious about antibiotic resistance (especially in a pandemic) and about making our crops more resilient in the face of climate change. Here are 700 words, 3 and a half minutes.

Today, we’re taking a look at what the ag industry (including BIO) said during the DNC yesterday, as well as how the VA is partnering to research COVID-19 and improve veterans’ access to clinical trials. Here are 730 words, 3 minutes, 40 seconds.

We're taking a deep dive into new data on the health impacts of air pollution, and biotech solutions for “the greatest risk to human health.” We’ve also got details on a new COVID-19 product development tool and news from the DNC and Capitol Hill. Here are around 900 words, 4 and a half minutes.  P.S. Today starting at noon ET, BIO’s Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath and BIO members AquaBounty Technologies and Gevo will discuss how to build resiliency in the agriculture value chain during a Leaders…