Ricketts recognizes NPPD in proclamation for company’s 50 years of service
Joe Harris, for News Channel Nebraska, reports on Nebraska Public Power District, a member of Bio Nebraska, and the company’s 50 years of service. Read more
Member News
UNMC to start third phase of federal COVID-19 drug trial
Omaha World-Herald’s Julie Anderson reports that a new phase of testing COVID-19 drugs is expected to begin this week at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Read more
Member Spotlight: DNA Genetics
Tom Rathje, Ph.D., MBA, DNA Genetics’ Chief Technical Officer, talks to us about America’s pork industry, the outlook for the company, serving customers during COVID-19, and more. Read more
Paper highlights COVID-19 disparities
A recent study published by a team at UNMC finds that systemic social inequality contributes to COVID-19 disparities. Read more
UNMC secures $174.2 million in outside funding, some for COVID-19 research and clinical trials
Omaha World-Herald’s Julie Anderson reports that University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska at Omaha have both secured funding from outside sources in 2020. Read more
Allies for Nebraska agriculture
Midwest Messenger’s Jon Burleson explores Bio Nebraska member Nebraska Public Power District’s work to recruit and retain businesses in the state. Read more
Pfizer and BioNTech Choose Lead mRNA Vaccine Candidate Against COVID-19 and Commence Pivotal Phase 2/3 Global Study
Pfizer, a Bio Nebraska member, and BioNTech SE announced this week the start of a global 2/3 safety and efficacy clinical study for a COVID-19 vaccine, with two Nebraska locations included in the research. Read more
Work begins on Innovation Campus hotel
Lincoln Journal Star’s Matt Olberding features Bio Nebraska members McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and Nebraska Innovation Campus for McCarthy’s work on a new hotel at Innovation Campus. Read more
Webinar: Capturing Carbon in Nebraska
Bio Nebraska members Nebraska Ethanol Board and Nebraska Public Power District are included as co-hosts of a webinar series focused on carbon capture, utilization, and storage opportunities in Nebraska. Read more
