The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is partnering with the Nebraska ethanol industry to produce hand sanitizer for use by hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices and other health care providers in Nebraska and nearby areas. Read more
For 2020, the BIO International Convention (June 8-12) will transition to a new, virtual event format, BIO Digital. Read more
We talked to Hudl about their company-wide commitment to women in STEM, as well as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Read more
In this month’s member spotlight, Streck responds to local and global needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Alex Gorsky, chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, one of several companies that’s developed a potential coronavirus vaccine, tells TODAY that his company has a candidate “that has a high degree of probability of being successful.” He anticipates starting tests in humans in September …
CRB – As SARS-CoV-2 moves fast through our global population, the pharmaceutical industry faces tremendous pressure to move even faster. Read more
ADS Biotec, a member of Bio Nebraska, announced they have launched new SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Detection Kits (IgM / IgG) using an immunochromatographic method, providing an easy-to-use test for indications of COVID-19 within 15 minutes. ADS Biotec is offering these test kits for the North American and European markets. Read more
To ensure the safety of our participants and guests, we will be postponing our Annual Meeting at UNMC’s Davis Global Center, originally scheduled for April 28, for a later date. Please continue to check our website for updated information.
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MatMaCorp announced that they have completed a successful evaluation of a field-deployable genetic test to detect African Swine Fever virus in infected pigs and pork products. Read more
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Green Plains announced that they have donated industrial ethanol from their York, Neb. location to the Nebraska Department of Correctional services for the production of hand sanitizer. Read more