Streck introduces viral extraction kit for clinical samples
Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced the commercialization of the Streck® Viral Extraction Kit with partner Ceres Nanosciences. Read more
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Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures Announce Nebraska Women in STEM Study
Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures released a study, conducted by the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, about the experiences of women in STEM occupations in Nebraska. Read more
DNA Genetics launches new website
DNA Genetics, a member of Bio Nebraska, launched a new website this week that remains focused on the company’s swine genetic advancement program while improving user experience. Read more
UNMC part of almost $450 million nationwide COVID research study in adults, children
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, a member of Bio Nebraska, is part of a four-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to better understand post-COVID symptoms with the goal of improving treatment and health outcomes. Read more
Join New Business Innovation Act Webinar on June 23
UNL Industry Relations and NU Connections are hosting an hour-long programs overview and update of the Nebraska Business Innovation Act (BIA) for FY 2023. Read more
Bio Nebraska signs letter urging R&D amortization provision repeal
Bio Nebraska, as well as other biotech-related organizations, joined BIO in signing a letter to congressional leadership urging them to repeal the harmful R&D amortization provision that went into effect earlier this year. Read more
Pandemic forced Nebraskans to innovate
Bio Nebraska members were included in a recent Omaha World-Herald article by Julie Anderson that highlights the innovations that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Member Spotlight: Ensign Pharmaceutical
For our June Member Spotlight we talked to Ensign Pharmaceutical, a Nebraska-based startup company on a mission to develop and market novel pharmaceutical products for the treatment of osteoarthritis and related musculoskeletal disorders. Read more
Temporary Work Opportunity with Streck
Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, is currently offering temporary employment opportunities to inspect goods/commodities on a short-term basis at their Omaha-based warehouse facility. Read more
ADM corn processing plant in Nebraska to send CO2 to Wyoming Sequestration Hub
ADM, a member of Bio Nebraska, has entered into an agreement to have CO2 captured from its Columbus, Neb. corn-processing complex by Tallgrass, an energy infrastructure company. Read more