Member Spotlight: Ward Laboratories
This month, Bio Nebraska recognizes Kearney-based Ward Laboratories for its Member Spotlight. 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
Nebraska launches new agriculture company branding campaign
Nebraska is launching a new campaign to promote local agricultural companies to foreign countries, many of whom are the state’s biggest customers, Gov. Pete Ricketts announced. Published by the Omaha World-Herald. 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
Bio Nebraska Applauds Nebraska Legislature for Passing LB 1107
Bio Nebraska congratulates the Nebraska Legislature for its approval of Legislative Bill LB 1107. Read more
America’s Bio and Pharma Manufacturing Renaissance: Where Do We Go From Here?
Join a discussion of best bio and pharma manufacturing practices, public policies and programs to help the US respond to the Covid-19 Pandemic and create a more resilient manufacturing infrastructure. 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
BIO Announces BIOEquality Agenda
The BIOEquality Agenda is a national effort in collaboration with BIO’s partners and member organizations in the biotechnology sector that aims to counteract the systemic inequality, injustice, and unfair treatment of underserved communities. Read more