IANR to host virtual screening of “Picture a Scientist”
On Feb. 23-25, 2021, the University of Nebraska’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resource will host a free, virtual screening of the documentary film “Picture a Scientist.” Read more
Bio Industry
Lincoln biotech company gets $750,000 investment
Thyreos announced a $750,000 investment from Invest Nebraska and other investors. Thyreos and Invest Nebraska are both members of Bio Nebraska. Story by Matt Olberding, Lincoln Journal Star. Read more
Member Spotlight: Kennebec Analytical Services
Bio Nebraska talked to Kennebec Analytical Services for February’s Member Spotlight. Read more
BD in Holdrege hiring to supply global vaccination effort
BD, a member of Bio Nebraska, plans to add new jobs in Nebraska to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Article by the Kearney Hub. Read more
Phibro Animal Health invests in animal nutrition with renovated facility in Omaha
Phibro Animal Health, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced the opening of its newly renovated plant in Omaha, Nebraska. Story published by National Hog Farmer. Read more
Report Shows Growth of State’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem under Nebraska Business Innovation Act
The 2020 Economic Impact of Businesses Supported by Nebraska Business Innovation Act Programs report examined outcomes related to one of the state’s main grant opportunities for early-stage businesses, the Nebraska Business Innovation Act. Read more
Nebraska Lawmaker Introduces Legislation to Improve Patient Access to Critical Prescription Medications
LB 337, supported by Bio Nebraska, will reform the insurance industry practice of ‘step therapy’ to give patients and doctors the power to determine the best treatment plan. Read more
Lincoln company aims to develop “second generation” of COVID-19 vaccines
Adjuvance Technologies, a member of Bio Nebraska, aims to be a part of the second generation of COVID-19 vaccines. Reported by Lincoln’s KLKN-TV. Read more
Bio Nebraska Members Included in Collaboration to Evaluate Cancer Early Detection Technology
Bio Nebraska members Grail, Amgen, and Bristol Myers Squibb are included in a collaboration to evaluate cancer early detection technology for minimal residual disease. Read more