Engel named next executive director of Nebraska Innovation Campus
Nebraska Innovation Campus, a member of Bio Nebraska, has named Kate Engel its next executive director. Read more
Bio Industry
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen Signs Landmark SAF Legislation into Law
The Nebraska Ethanol Board, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced today that Gov. Jim Pillen signed into law LB937, which includes the establishment of a production tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Nebraska. Read more
Streck launches Protein Plus BCTTM for stabilization of plasma proteins in whole blood
Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that it has launched Protein Plus BCTTM, a direct draw whole blood collection tube intended for the stabilization of draw-time concentrations of plasma proteins during ambient temperature storage. Read more
DoD Releases Biomanufacturing Strategy
The Department of Defense released its Biomanufacturing Strategy, a document that will guide research efforts, industry partnerships, and relationships with allies. Read more
Bio Nebraska featured in PBPC’s Plant Based Leaders Series
Bio Nebraska was recently featured in the Plant Based Products Council’s (PBPC) series Plant Based Leaders. Read more
Virtual Incision Receives FDA Authorization
Virtual Incision, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced the FDA has granted marketing authorization for the MIRA™ Surgical System, the world’s first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery device, for use in adults undergoing colectomy procedures. Read more
University Medical Devices Raises $1.6 Million in Seed Funding for Microwash
Microwash, a member of Bio Nebraska, is a comfortable and high-quality nasal specimen collection device providing a less invasive alternative to nasal swabs for labs, patients and healthcare providers. Read more
Smith, Costa, Johnson, and Panetta Launch Ag Trade Caucus
Congressmen Adrian Smith (R-NE) is part of a bipartisan group of representatives that recently launched the Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus. Read more
Virtual Incision’s Miniaturized Surgical Robot En Route to the International Space Station
Virtual Incision, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that its spaceMIRA is currently in transit to the International Space Station where it will perform simulated surgical tasks. Read more
Novozymes combines with Chr. Hansen to create Novonesis
The proposed combination of the legacy companies Novozymes and Chr. Hansen is successfully completed, establishing the company Novonesis. Read more