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
Bio Industry
Pfizer and BioNTech Choose Lead mRNA Vaccine Candidate Against COVID-19 and Commence Pivotal Phase 2/3 Global Study
Pfizer, a Bio Nebraska member, and BioNTech SE announced this week the start of a global 2/3 safety and efficacy clinical study for a COVID-19 vaccine, with two Nebraska locations included in the research. Read more
BIO’s Dr. McMurry-Heath Warns Executive Order to “Cripple Small, Innovative Companies” Working to Eradicate COVID-19
Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, the president and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released a statement last week warning that an executive order to adopt foreign price controls on certain prescription medicines could “cripple” companies working to eradicate COVID-19 and lead to less patient access to lifesaving treatments. Read more
Japan Trade Mission and Roadshow for U.S. Medical Device Companies
The US–Japan Healthcare Connection, a collaboration between U.S. Japan Medtech Frontiers (USJMF) and The Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC), is proud to announce the 2020 Virtual Japan Trade Mission and Roadshow for Medical Device Companies September 14-17, 2020. Read more
Work begins on Innovation Campus hotel
Lincoln Journal Star’s Matt Olberding features Bio Nebraska members McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and Nebraska Innovation Campus for McCarthy’s work on a new hotel at Innovation Campus. Read more
Webinar: Capturing Carbon in Nebraska
Bio Nebraska members Nebraska Ethanol Board and Nebraska Public Power District are included as co-hosts of a webinar series focused on carbon capture, utilization, and storage opportunities in Nebraska. Read more
Green Plains to further increase FCC, USP grade alcohol capacity
Green Plains, member of Bio Nebraska, announced added capacity for FCC and USP grade alcohol for hand sanitizer production. Read more
PhRMA Highlights Members’ Efforts to Combat COVID-19
PhRMA, Bio Nebraska member, has provided a snapshot of their members’ efforts to support the detection, prevention, and treatment of the coronavirus outbreak. Read more
Editorial: Innovative manufacturing offers great opportunity for Nebraska
Omaha World-Herald editorial staff features Bio Nebraska member Becton Dickinson (BD) and discusses the importance of the biotech industry in Nebraska. Read more
BIO Member Cost Savings Program: BioSpace
Bio Nebraska members can save with BioSpace, a regionally specific recruitment marketing and employer branding solutions company. Read more