Ricketts recognizes NPPD in proclamation for company’s 50 years of service
Joe Harris, for News Channel Nebraska, reports on Nebraska Public Power District, a member of Bio Nebraska, and the company’s 50 years of service. Read more
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Bio Nebraska Applauds Nebraska Legislature for Passing LB 1107
Bio Nebraska congratulates the Nebraska Legislature for its approval of Legislative Bill LB 1107. Read more
America’s Bio and Pharma Manufacturing Renaissance: Where Do We Go From Here?
Join a discussion of best bio and pharma manufacturing practices, public policies and programs to help the US respond to the Covid-19 Pandemic and create a more resilient manufacturing infrastructure. Read more
UNMC to start third phase of federal COVID-19 drug trial
Omaha World-Herald’s Julie Anderson reports that a new phase of testing COVID-19 drugs is expected to begin this week at University of Nebraska Medical Center. Read more
BIO Announces BIOEquality Agenda
The BIOEquality Agenda is a national effort in collaboration with BIO’s partners and member organizations in the biotechnology sector that aims to counteract the systemic inequality, injustice, and unfair treatment of underserved communities. Read more
IowaBio and Bio Nebraska Announce Secretary Naig and Director Wellman to Present at Animal Health in the Heartland Symposium
IowaBio and Bio Nebraska announced today that Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, and Steve Wellman, Director of the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, will present at the Animal Health in the Heartland virtual symposium. Read more
Member Spotlight: DNA Genetics
Tom Rathje, Ph.D., MBA, DNA Genetics’ Chief Technical Officer, talks to us about America’s pork industry, the outlook for the company, serving customers during COVID-19, and more. Read more
Paper highlights COVID-19 disparities
A recent study published by a team at UNMC finds that systemic social inequality contributes to COVID-19 disparities. Read more
UNMC secures $174.2 million in outside funding, some for COVID-19 research and clinical trials
Omaha World-Herald’s Julie Anderson reports that University of Nebraska Medical Center and University of Nebraska at Omaha have both secured funding from outside sources in 2020. Read more
Allies for Nebraska agriculture
Midwest Messenger’s Jon Burleson explores Bio Nebraska member Nebraska Public Power District’s work to recruit and retain businesses in the state. Read more