Report: University of Nebraska is engine of growth for state
A recent economic impact report reveals that the University of Nebraska, a member of Bio Nebraska, generates $6.4 billion annually and supports one in every 20 jobs in the state. Read more
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Statement from Bio Nebraska on NIH Guidance to Reduce Funding for Medical and Life Sciences Research
Bio Nebraska expresses deep concern over the recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidance to limit funding for medical and life sciences research at universities Read more
Member Spotlight: Nebraska Department of Economic Development
For our February Member Spotlight, we talked to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development about their Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act. Read more
Bio Nebraska Foundation Announces Scholarships for 2025-2026 Academic Year
Applications for the Marylinn Munson & Bio Nebraska STEM Scholarship and the Women in Bioscience Scholarship will open on February 1, 2025. Read more
BD Boosts U.S. Manufacturing of Critical Medical Devices
BD, a member of Bio Nebraska, has announced plans to enhance U.S. manufacturing of critical medical devices, with Nebraska playing a key role in this effort. Read more
Member Spotlight: Holland Basham Architects
For our January Member Spotlight, we talked to Holland Basham Architects, an Omaha-based architecture firm that includes bioscience industry companies among its many clients. Read more
Bio Nebraska is Celebrating 20 Years of Driving Bioscience Innovation in Nebraska
As we step into 2025, we are proud to celebrate Bio Nebraska’s 20th anniversary. Read more
Senators hear ideas on bringing new medical care to rural Nebraska
Shane Farritor, Co-Founder & CTO of Virtual Incision, a member of Bio Nebraska, spoke to Nebraska senators about the company’s surgical robot and opportunities for remote surgery. Read more
Bio Nebraska Welcomes New Board Members Starting in 2025
Bio Nebraska announced today it will welcome three new Directors to its Board beginning January 1, 2025, and has re-elected three of its current board members to each serve a second term. Read more
Microwash Launched by University Medical Devices
Microwash, a first-of-its-kind nasal lavage specimen collection device and a member of Bio Nebraska, has been launched by University Medical Devices. Read more