Novozymes introduces new yeast innovations
Novozymes, a member of Bio Nebraska, introduced Innova® Apex and Innova® Turbo, new yeasts designed to work in specific fermentation times, enabling ethanol producers to maximize their fermentation process.
Study Validates the First Automated Chest Tube Clearance System for Cardiac Surgery
Centese, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced that the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Open published the first peer-reviewed clinical study on Thoraguard®, Centese’s digital drainage system for cardiac surgery.
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.
Welcome MMC Contractors
We are excited to welcome new Bio Nebraska member, MMC Contractors.
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.
Nebraska Women in STEM Report Interview with NRG Media
NRG Media radio program “Issues and Answers” featured a discussion of the Nebraska Women in STEM: Listen Then Act report.
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.
Welcome Milk Specialties Global
We are excited to welcome new Bio Nebraska member, Milk Specialties Global.