Iowa Biotechnology Association

"Waddell stressed the importance of "heard immunity," a concept that higher community vaccination levels can help protect those who are not able to be vaccinated due to age or health conditions." Read more: ow.ly/yEF650YxyHT #IowaBio #Biotech #Vaccines

Congratulations to SABER Chemical, winner of the #IBSC2026 pitch competition! 🎉 $10,000 prize, IowaBio membership, and potential $25,000 investment from @AgStartupEngine. Thanks to judges and sponsor @Corteva! Read more: ow.ly/AwK050YsV6Y #IowaBio #Biotech

Great time yesterday at the @IowaBio #IBSC2026. Highlights included ASE portfolio company @PyroneInc founder Brent Shanks being named 2026 Biotech Leader of the Year, @JoelTHarris Mc’ing the startup showcase and selecting Saber Chemical as the Ag Startup Engine award recipient. Great to see the continued momentum in Iowa’s biotech ecosystem!

IowaBio and @CultivationCorr are honored to recognize Dr. Brent Shanks, Anson Marston Distinguished Professor in Engineering at @IowaStateU, as the 2026 Biotech Leader of the Year! Read more: members.iowabio.org/news/Details/b… #IowaBio #BiotechLeadership #IBSC2026

#IBSC2026 panelists this morning discussed the evolving role of AI in the industry, innovation, and STEM education. Thank you to our insightful speakers and to this year's STEM sponsor, CJ Bio America, for supporting this year's conference and the future biotech leaders!

At ⁦@IowaBio⁩ of course all about AI! Dr. Chowdhury ⁦@IowaStateU⁩, Matt Smalley ⁦@corteva⁩ and ⁦@erinrollenhagen⁩ discussing AI use in R&D for gene editing, accelerating discovery from years to months,and elegantly improving responses to aid caregivers.

Thank you to MTI Biotech for sponsoring this morning's networking coffee! #IBSC2026 #IowaBio

#IBSC2026 off to a great start! Thanks to @MikeNaigIA, Emily Piper, Logan Shine, Kristin Murphy (@IAmBiotech), and Katie Hall (@IowaSoybeans) for presenting today's legislative update. And @Regeneron for sponsoring! #IBSC2026 #IowaBiotech #IowaLegis #BIO

Thank you to @followDiamondV and @Cargill for sponsoring the #IBSC2026 reception, helping foster new collaborations and discussions among attendees! #IBSC2026 #Biotech #Networking #Iowa

A huge thank you to CJ Bio, this year's #IBSC2026 STEM Sponsor! Your support is helping us lift up the next generation of biotech leaders and drive innovation forward. #IBSC2026 #STEM #Biotech

BioConcrete is advancing sustainable construction with a biochar-based material for better stability. Register now to see their pitch at #IBSC2026: ow.ly/OhQr50Y4wST #BiotechShowcase #SustainableMaterials #IowaBio

Sauvera Health introduces a smart commode for skilled nursing communities – improving patient care & tracking. Catch their pitch at #IBSC2026! Register today at ow.ly/9Vaq50Y4wNI #HealthTech #Innovation

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, @idtdna for supporting #IBSC2026. Your leadership helps strengthen Iowa’s biotech ecosystem!

Have you registered for @IowaBio biggest event of the year? #IBSC2026 is March 3 & 4th, and you don't want to miss it! Register today! We're excited to see you there! members.iowabio.org/eventcalendar/…

Thank you to KENT Worldwide for sponsoring the VIP Dinner Cocktail Hour at #IBSC2026! Your support helps create space for meaningful conversations and connections among Iowa’s biotech leaders, innovators, and partners!

The countdown is on! Just 7 days until Iowa’s premier biotech event brings together innovators, startups, investors, and industry leaders. Register now for #IBSC2026: ow.ly/pkOU50Y4wzR #IowaBio #Biotech

We’re grateful to our Silver Sponsors supporting #IBSC2026, including @AzentaSciences, @Cargill, Crawford Biotech, CRB Group, @BusinessIOWA, @IowaFuel, Fredrikson, SciSure, @Principal, @TotalWaterInc, and @VentureNetIowa. #IowaBio #Biotech

Element 20 is innovating oral health with science-driven products for consumers & practitioners. Don’t miss their pitch at #IBSC2026! Register today at ow.ly/KH1950Y4vLn #OralHealth #BiotechInnovation

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, @bmsnews for supporting #IBSC2026. Your leadership helps strengthen Iowa’s biotech ecosystem!

Thank you to Iowa State University Research Foundation for sponsoring a breakout session at #IBSC2026. Your support helps deliver high‑value content to attendees.