Partnership creates biodefense lab focused on food security
Announcement published in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Today. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a member of Bio Nebraska. Read more
Recap: Life Sciences on the Links Golf Scramble
Bio Nebraska hosted a record number of golfers for its annual Life Sciences on the Links Golf Scramble. Read more
Member Spotlight: Silicon Prairie Center
Our May Member Spotlight features the Silicon Prairie Center, a unique, collaborative, live-and-work incubator community in Nebraska that empowers entrepreneurs to do more with less and to minimize Founder’s dilution. Read more
Joanne Li Confirmed as UNO Chancellor; Will Assume Role July 1
In a historic appointment, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents unanimously confirmed Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, as the 16th chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Read more
UNO aims to fulfill Nebraska workforce needs through STEM education statewide
The University of Nebraska at Omaha, a Bio Nebraska member, is featured in a special by the Omaha World-Herald that highlights STEM education in the state and the important role this education plays in supporting Nebraska’s workforce needs. Read more
LI-COR founders among Business Hall of Fame honorees
Bill and Elaine Biggs, co-founders of LI-COR Biosciences, a member of Bio Nebraska, are among this year’s Nebraska Business Hall of Fame honorees. Article by Lincoln Journal Star. Read more
Sanofi to help manufacture Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, supporting global supply demands
Sanofi, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced they have entered into an agreement with Moderna, under which Sanofi will help manufacture Moderna´s COVID-19 vaccine, supporting the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine supply needs. Read more
Nebraska Patients Celebrate Step Therapy Reform Legislation with Governor Ricketts During Virtual Bill Singing
LB 337 signed into law by Governor Pete Ricketts enacts guardrails around insurer practice known as “step therapy.” Read more