Editorial: Commercialization of NU research is a key economic asset for Omaha
Omaha World-Herald Editorial Staff features University of Nebraska’s important impact on Omaha and Nebraska’s economy. Read more
Member News
Biopharma Leaders Unite to Stand with Science
Nine CEOs, including leadership from Bio Nebraska member companies, sign historic pledge to continue to make the safety and well-being of vaccinated individuals the top priority in development of the first COVID-19 vaccines. Read more
NIH continues to boost national COVID-19 testing capacity
Bio Nebraska member, MatMaCorp, has been awarded a contract with the NIH to increase COVID-19 testing for underserved communities. Read more
Made in Nebraska: Streck partnered with UNL to develop cutting-edge biotech
Streck, member of Bio Nebraska, was featured in an Omaha World-Herald Special by Kevin Warneke discussing their partnership with UNL, another Bio Nebraska member. Read more
Appointment ceremony held for Univ. of NE Pres. Ted Carter
By Matthew Haave, KMTV. On Friday, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts was on hand for the investiture ceremony of the University of Nebraska’s eighth president, Walter “Ted” Carter. Read more
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
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