Bio Nebraska

Artificial intelligence is here to stay, which is why we were thrilled to partner with our corporate sponsor, @DontPanicLabs, to help equip our members with practical tools and skills to grow in this evolving field during our recent Lunch & Learn. Thank you to all who joined!

Thank you, @RepDonBacon, for backing the bipartisan Fix It Act, a commonsense plan to lower healthcare costs by rooting out waste, fraud, and overbilling. Read the release: urlisolation.com/browser?clickI…

@RepDonBacon - Thank you for backing the bipartisan Fix It Act, a commonsense plan to lower healthcare costs. More: urlisolation.com/browser?clickI…

Policies like the #IRA are putting progress in the life sciences at risk. This #WorldIPDay, it’s time to renew our commitment to passing the #EPICAct & protecting the future of #innovation. Read more from @weworkforhealth Co-Chair, Tom Kowalski: weworkforhealth.org/post/ira-three…

The #IRA has decreased investment in small molecule drugs b/c it limits their exclusivity timeline, as compared to biologics. The #EPICAct would fix this disparity. Congress should act quickly to make it a reality. Learn more from @weworkforhealthhere: weworkforhealth.org/post/we-work-f…

It's critical that the Trump Administration fix past federal policies that hinder biopharmaceutical #innovation. The new administration has many options to to enhance #IPRights and the economy, via@dcexaminer: washingtonexaminer.com/premium/328888…

Shane Farritor, Co-Founder & CTO of Virtual Incision, a member of Bio Nebraska, spoke to Nebraska senators about the company’s surgical robot and opportunities for remote surgery. bionebraska.org/senators-hear-…

Bio Nebraska announced today it will welcome three new Directors to its Board beginning January 1, 2025, and has re-elected three of its current board members to each serve a second term. bionebraska.org/bio-nebraska-w…

A chemist from @UNLincoln was named as a fellow of the @AcadofInventors for his work developing new types of oils that have improved functionalities for food, feed and industrial uses. Learn more about Professor Edgar Cahoon: bionebraska.org/cahoon-named-f…

Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) was featured on 10/11 NOW for fostering collaboration and innovation through cutting-edge research, entrepreneurial support, and educational partnerships. Watch the segment, featuring Kate Engel, NIC Executive Director: bionebraska.org/our-town-linco…

A new economic development report found that the University of Nebraska System, a member of Bio Nebraska, continues to be a vital driver of the state’s economy, with an annual impact of $6.4 billion. Learn more: bionebraska.org/report-nu-driv…

MicroWash, a first-of-its-kind nasal lavage specimen collection device and a member of Bio Nebraska, has been launched by University Medical Devices. Learn more: bionebraska.org/microwash-laun…

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Nebraska Women in STEM Conference, hosted by Bio Nebraska and Nebraska Cures! We are excited to welcome @DrRubidium as our keynote speaker. Register and become a sponsor: nebraskawomeninstem.com/2025-nebraska-…

As we say goodbye to 2024, we take a look back at the organizations featured throughout the past year in our monthly Member Spotlight series. Learn more: bionebraska.org/member-spotlig…

.@IAmBiotech and @StateBios released new data on the bioscience industry in the United States. Learn more, including highlights from Nebraska: bionebraska.org/bio-and-csba-r…

Michael Dixon, Ph.D., President & CEO of @UNeMed Corporation and Bio Nebraska Board Member, was featured in @SiliconPrairie News’ “Prairie Portraits” series. bionebraska.org/michael-dixon-…

Who’s ready to build something? Put AI tools to work to help creatives. Form a team or join one on Sat 11/16 in Omaha. It is free, open to everyone, and the grand finale of the Silicon Prairie Startup Week!  Register: tenhourchallenge.com

For our November Member Spotlight, we talked to Earle Hager, Managing Partner of The Neutrino Donut. Hager is gearing up for a move to Omaha and bringing with him his expertise in science and technology commercialization. Learn more: bionebraska.org/member-spotlig…

We are excited to welcome new Bio Nebraska member, RespirAI Medical, a US-Israeli start-up company which develops an innovative wearable AI based platform that enables people with chronic respiratory diseases to manage their condition at home. Learn more: bionebraska.org/welcome-respir…

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen announced the 2nd Annual Nebraska Governor’s New Venture Competition. The competition celebrates and encourages student-led entrepreneurship and innovation in Nebraska. Learn more: bionebraska.org/governor-jim-p…