Study shows Nebraska’s ethanol industry continues to expand
The Nebraska Ethanol Board announced that the overall economic impact of Nebraska’s ethanol industry is over $4.5 billion, according to a new study by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Nebraska Ethanol Board and UNL are members of Bio Nebraska.
Six startups receive $100K in accelerator investments – Omaha World-Herald
This week, NMotion, a member of Bio Nebraska, awarded six startups $100,000 each that includes a 12-week program at its new Omaha-based location at Millwork Commons. Bio Nebraska member, Invest Nebraska, is included among the startup’s investors.
Bristol Myers Squibb Launches Disability Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative
Bristol Myers Squibb, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced a collaboration with Disability Solutions to launch the Disability Diversity in Clinical Trials initiative, to make recommendations on how to effectively improve access, engagement, speed of enrollment, and participation of people with disabilities in clinical trials.
Midlands Voices: Taking action to support women in STEM
An op-ed by Amanda McGill Johnson, Executive Director of Nebraska Cures, and Sasha Forsen, Assistant Director of Bio Nebraska, was published in the Omaha World-Herald on July 17, 2022.
Member Spotlight: Bluestem Biosciences
For our July Member Spotlight we talked to Bluestem Biosciences, a Nebraska-based startup company working to enable existing infrastructure in the Midwest for industrialized synthetic biology.
Streck introduces viral extraction kit for clinical samples
Streck, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced the commercialization of the Streck® Viral Extraction Kit with partner Ceres Nanosciences.
Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures Announce Nebraska Women in STEM Study
Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures released a study, conducted by the Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, about the experiences of women in STEM occupations in Nebraska.
DNA Genetics launches new website
DNA Genetics, a member of Bio Nebraska, launched a new website this week that remains focused on the company’s swine genetic advancement program while improving user experience.
UNMC part of almost $450 million nationwide COVID research study in adults, children
The University of Nebraska Medical Center, a member of Bio Nebraska, is part of a four-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to better understand post-COVID symptoms with the goal of improving treatment and health outcomes.
Join New Business Innovation Act Webinar on June 23
UNL Industry Relations and NU Connections are hosting an hour-long programs overview and update of the Nebraska Business Innovation Act (BIA) for FY 2023.