New Report Explores Latest Best Practices in State Bioscience Economic Development Initiatives
The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in partnership with the Council of State Bioscience Associations (CSBA), released “The U.S. Biosciences Industry in the States: Best Practices in Innovation, Partnerships, and Job Creation” report.
Nebraska Cattlemen and Merck Animal Health partner to launch Cartridges for Cash program
Cartridges for Cash is a program that will provide financial support for Nebraska Cattlemen’s Young Cattlemen’s Connections (YCC) program and to the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Foundation to fund two scholarships.
Neogen® Launches DNA Test for Beef-on-Dairy Cattle
Negoen, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that it has launched Igenity® BeefXDairy, a new and novel leading genomic test for beef-on-dairy calves.
Member Spotlight: Reddi Inc.
For our June Member Spotlight, we talked to Vish Reddi about his company, Reddi Inc. Reddi is a small Engineering Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) company that focuses on design function and compliance to support the growth of Bio-Pharma companies.
Governor Pillen Announces New DED Director
Governor Jim Pillen has announced that K.C. Belitz will be the next director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development starting on July 5.
Aksarben Foundation Partners with Department of Economic Development on Internship Initiative to Grow Nebraska’s Workforce
Governor Jim Pillen announced recently that the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, a member of Bio Nebraska, will partner with the Aksarben Foundation to create and lead a new internship program to strengthen Nebraska’s Workforce.
Evonik launches updated Biolys® product for animal feeds
Evonik, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced on May 25, 2023, that it will launch an updated version of Biolys®, a lysine source for livestock feeds. The company’s Blair, Neb. facility will be one of the two Evonik facilities producing the product.
Engel named NIC’s interim executive director
Kate Engel has been named interim executive director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus, a member of Bio Nebraska. Engel joined the NIC team in 2011 prior to its 2012 groundbreaking.
The MIRA Surgical System Proceeds to FDA Substantive Review for Market Authorization Under the De Novo Classification Pathway
Virtual Incision, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that its MIRA Surgical System is under substantive review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in bowel resection procedures.
U.S. News again ranks UNMC’s primary care medical program in nation’s top 10
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, a member of Bio Nebraska, remains among the top 10 in the country, according to the 2023-24 ranking of the nation’s top graduate schools by U.S News & World Report.