Erickson selected as 2023 Opportunity Corps fellow
The Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently shared that Anjeza Erickson, Biological Systems Engineering Research Lab Manager, was selected to the 2023 Opportunity Corps: Women in STEAM program, hosted by Bio Nebraska and the UNeTech Institute.
Dr. Eileen Hebets and AIM Institute winners of inaugural Nebraska Women in STEM Awards
Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures announced today that the inaugural Nebraska Women in STEM Awards were presented to Dr. Eileen Hebets for Outstanding Woman in STEM and the AIM Institute for Outstanding Organization in STEM.
Streck acquired by Madison Industries
The Omaha World-Herald reported that Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, has been acquired by Madison Industries.
UNeMed Featured in Omaha Magazine
Michael Dixon, president and CEO of UNeMed and Bio Nebraska board member, talked to Omaha Magazine about working with inventors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Nebraska Medicine to help guide the process from idea to commercialization.
Bio Nebraska signs letter to Biden Administration
Letter to President Biden thanks his administration for announcing consultations with Mexico on agricultural biotechnology products.
Bio Nebraska testifies in support of LB784
Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska, testified in support of funding for wet lab space and development of biosciences companies.
Welcome Dryland Genetics
We are excited to welcome new Bio Nebraska member, Dryland Genetics.
Member Spotlight: Baird Holm
For this month’s Member Spotlight, we talked to Baird Holm, an Omaha-based law firm representing nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, public and private companies, individuals, private funds and other investors, and financial institutions.
Lincoln Journal Star recaps 2022 startup funding
Matt Olberding, Lincoln Journal Star, highlights last year’s venture capital funding in Lincoln, including mentions of Bio Nebraska members.
Bio Nebraska testifies in support of LB491
Rob Owen, Executive Director of Bio Nebraska, testified in support of renewing the Nebraska Advantage Research and Development Act.