UNMC creates new Center for Drug Design and Innovation
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), a member of Bio Nebraska, will create a Center for Drug Design and Innovation within the UNMC College of Pharmacy. Read more
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Nebraska Faces Losses to Drug Development, Jobs and Patient Health According to New Study
A new study estimates that proposed Federal Government-mandated drug pricing policies will amount to 237 fewer FDA approvals and up to 4,000 lost jobs for Nebraska workers over the next 10 years. Read more
New Report Explores Latest Best Practices in State Bioscience Economic Development Initiatives
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in partnership with the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), released “The U.S. Biosciences Industry in the States: Best Practices in Innovation, Partnerships, and Job Creation” report. Read more
Nebraska Cattlemen and Merck Animal Health partner to launch Cartridges for Cash program
Cartridges for Cash is a program that will provide financial support for Nebraska Cattlemen’s Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) program and to the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Foundation to fund two scholarships. Read more
Neogen® Launches DNA Test for Beef-on-Dairy Cattle
Negoen, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that it has launched Igenity® BeefXDairy, a new and novel leading genomic test for beef-on-dairy calves. Read more
Member Spotlight: Reddi Inc.
For our June Member Spotlight, we talked to Vish Reddi about his company, Reddi Inc. Reddi is a small Engineering Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) company that focuses on design function and compliance to support the growth of Bio-Pharma companies. Read more
Evonik launches updated Biolys® product for animal feeds
Evonik, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced on May 25, 2023, that it will launch an updated version of Biolys®, a lysine source for livestock feeds. The company’s Blair, Neb. facility will be one of the two Evonik facilities producing the product. Read more
Engel named NIC’s interim executive director
Kate Engel has been named interim executive director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus, a member of Bio Nebraska. Engel joined the NIC team in 2011 prior to its 2012 groundbreaking. Read more
The MIRA Surgical System Proceeds to FDA Substantive Review for Market Authorization Under the De Novo Classification Pathway
Virtual Incision, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that its MIRA Surgical System is under substantive review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in bowel resection procedures. Read more
Applications open for 2023 Tech Transfer Boot Camp
UNeMed, a member of Bio Nebraska, will again host its Technology Transfer Boot Camp, August 7-11, 2023. Applications are open through July 1, 2023. Read more