ADS Biotec was recognized by Governor Pillen on October 2 at Bio Nebraska’s Annual Event.
Omaha, Neb. – Bio Nebraska announced that ADS Biotec has been named the 2025 recipient of the Governor’s Bioscience Award, presented by Gov. Jim Pillen. The award, which recognizes individuals and companies making significant contributions to the Nebraska bioscience industry, was given during an award presentation ceremony at Bio Nebraska’s Annual Event on Oct. 2 in Omaha, Nebraska.
“Supporting Nebraska’s bioscience industry is key to our state’s future – it drives innovation, creates high-quality jobs, and strengthens our economy,” said Gov. Pillen. “Companies like ADS Biotec exemplify how we’re building world-class, cutting-edge industries right here at home, and I’m proud to honor its contributions during Bioscience Month.”
Headquartered in Omaha, ADS Biotec is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of automated instruments and bio-consumables. ADS Biotec serves professionals and laboratories performing diagnostic analysis in the areas of Cytogenetics, pathology, and molecular genetic analysis.
ADS Biotec has established a global presence with development, sales, and support operations across three continents and users in more than 30 countries. Its team, with more than 20 years of industry experience, is recognized by customers worldwide for advanced instrumentation, superior customer service, scientific application support, and a highly knowledgeable team.
“We feel deeply honored to have been selected by BioNebraska to receive the 2025 Governor’s Bioscience Award; and we are deeply grateful to our dedicated team who have helped grow the company to this stage,” said Vijay Dube, CEO at ADS Biotec. “Our company has been established in Omaha, Nebraska for over twenty years. In that time, the company has grown to be a world leader in cytogenetic automation systems which are relied upon by major hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs worldwide. Additionally, we have built a world-class manufacturing facility in Omaha to produce custom reagents, mRNA purification columns and buffers for use in the development and manufacture of next generation drugs and vaccines. We are committed to further growth in Nebraska with investments in new product and process developments.”
The Governor’s Bioscience Award is presented annually to an individual or company that has made significant contributions to Nebraska’s bioscience industry. The selection criteria range from conducting innovative research, to product development, to investments that grow the bioscience community in Nebraska. The recipient is selected based on input from the Bio Nebraska Board of Directors, as well as conversations with state and industry leaders. The award was presented during Nebraska’s Bioscience Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Pillen.
“ADS Biotec is the ideal company to recognize during this year’s Bioscience Month,” said Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska. “Their global reach and long history in Nebraska show how our state can support world-class bioscience companies that create impact far beyond our borders. Their economic impact, creation of jobs, and outstanding reputation in the field is an example to hold up of the importance of growing and attracting bioscience companies to our state.”
For more information about Bio Nebraska and the Governor’s Bioscience Award, visit bionebraska.org.