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I Am Biotech is where biotech professionals and enthusiasts can come together and discuss the promise of biotech innovation. #Biotech
Washington, DC
Joined January 2009
#TheNextFrontier, produced by @BBCStoryWorks for BIO, shares BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley’s personal journey and how it fuels BIO’s mission to strengthen #biotech’s innovation leadership and spark hope for millions of patients.
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The FDA has accelerated the approval of a new targeted glioma treatment, marking a milestone for Jazz Pharmaceuticals - and for U.S. biotech competitiveness. It’s a massive breakthrough for families facing this rare, aggressive brain cancer and underscores the power of innovation.
Today, the FDA approved a new treatment for recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse midline #glioma. This milestone is a meaningful advancement in the treatment of this rare brain tumor, which primarily affects children and young adults. Learn more:
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Kristin's story underscores why Congress must reauthorize the Rare Pediatric #PRVprogram - an essential driver of critical treatments for kids with rare diseases.
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Kicking off Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, spoke with mother, award winning author, and Co-founder and CEO of @KristinSmedley about her mission to cure CRB1. Read more:
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BIO’s advocacy on the Hill welcomed special guests last week. Members of BIO’s Executive Committee met with congressional leaders on critical #biotech issues - from immediate reauthorization of the PPRV program to increasing supply chain resilience and the implications of
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#BIOontheAmericanRoad's recent stop in Virginia fostered—and captured—inspiring conversation between our incredible state partners, including John Newby, CEO of @vabio; Chris Rogers, Chief Commercial Officer of @PhlowUSA; and Amy Yarcich, Executive Director of @RxPartnershipVA.
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Yesterday, EC members took to Capitol Hill to meet w/ congressional leaders on key #biotech policy priorities - from strengthening #IP protections and #supplychain resilience to immediate reauthorization of the PRV program and the implications of tariffs on #biotech innovation.
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.@Alnylam CEO @ygreenst underscores the urgency for congressional action on the #MINIAct to support small #biotech companies advancing #GeneticallyTargetedTechnologies. Fixing the #IRA’s treatment of GTT is key to protecting future breakthroughs:
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Some genetically targeted therapies are classified in the IRA as small-molecule drugs, limiting the incentive for biotech companies to pursue them, writes Alnylam CEO.
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Last week, BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley visited Virginia as part of #BIOontheAmericanRoad, highlighting the state’s booming #biotech ecosystem. Since 2022, Virginia has invested $1B+ in R&D, creating 400+ new patents and driving innovation forward.
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Fully vaccinating individuals saves an estimated $4,637 in medical costs per person. Learn more about the critical role immunization plays in protecting our communities and economy: #WhyWeVaccinate
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#BIOontheAmericanRoad is in Virginia! BIO President and CEO John F. Crowley, alongside @vabio, toured @PhlowUSA's state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Petersburg, focused on improving the resiliency of American pharmaceutical supply chains + development.
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