UNMC called nation’s top biocontainment resource
During a visit this month at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Lieutenant General Robert Miller, MD, the surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, called UNMC the country’s premiere biocontainment resource.
Streck Announces Series B Investment in Ceres Nanosciences
Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced today a Series B investment in Ceres Nanosciences to be used to accelerate the development and commercialization of both diagnostic and research use products utilizing the Ceres Nanotrap® technology platform.
President Biden to Launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
The White House announced that President Biden has signed an Executive Order to launch a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative that will ensure United States-based inventions can be made in the United States.
Invest Nebraska-led coalition to receive $25 million to accelerate Nebraska’s agricultural innovation
The Heartland Robotics Cluster, led by Invest Nebraska, will be awarded $25 million in grants from the Build Back Better Regional Challenge to accelerate Nebraska’s leadership in the agricultural industry through robotic technologies and advanced manufacturing automation.
Innovation Week 2022
Every fall, UNeMed sponsors Innovation Week, a popular series of events intended to celebrate and promote innovation and research at UNMC and UNO.
Silva Raker to speak at 2022 Celebrating Women in STEM Luncheon
Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures are excited to announce that Silva Raker, the inaugural CEO of the Kiewit Luminarium, will be the keynote speaker at Celebrating Women in STEM.
Innovate Nebraska event explores medtech innovations
Innovate Nebraska offers an afternoon of panels and keynote talks on the state’s ecosystem of medtech innovation. Hosted by Bio Nebraska, the Greater Omaha Chamber, UNeMed, and OPPD.
Investment from Nebraska Corn Board helps to grow California’s E85 market
The Nebraska Corn Board, a member of Bio Nebraska, in partnership with the Kansas Corn Commission and the Missouri Corn Growers Association, have invested more than $1 million to help retailers supply E85. Story by Brownfield Ag News.
BIO Cancels 2022 BIO Impact Ag & Environment Conference
BIO Impact was set to take place in Omaha, Nebraska, September 19-21, 2022.
Over 350 state leaders gather for Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts’ development summit
KLKN-TV’s Mackenzie Grell, reported that over 350 state leaders gathered in Kearney for Gov. Pete Ricketts’ 2022 Ag and Economic Development Summit, co-hosted by by the Nebraska Department of Agriculture and the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, a member of Bio Nebraska.