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Job Creation to be Discussed at Bio Nebraska Annual Meeting April 16
Todd Johnson, who has worked in job creation activities globally for Gallup Corporation, will be the guest speaker at the Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association annual meeting April 16.
Bio Nebraska, an advocacy and education organization focused on the state’s growing life science industry, will hold its annual meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. April 16 at Gallup’s Omaha campus, 1001 Gallup Drive. Bio Nebraska represents member organizations while promoting academic, industry and government partnerships to foster the growth of life sciences in the state.
Also during the meeting, Gov. Dave Heineman will present the 2013 Governor’s Bioscience Award, which is awarded annually to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the bioscience industry in Nebraska through innovation, public policy, investment, business creation or leadership. GeneSeek founders Abe Oommen and Dr. Daniel Pomp were the recipients of the 2012 award.
The yearly meeting is an opportunity for the life science industry to come together and celebrate accomplishments, discuss issues impacting member organizations and to network. More information about upcoming events and membership can be found at www.bionebraska.org.
About Bio Nebraska
The mission of Bio Nebraska is to be the champion of biotechnology and to advocate for its member organizations promoting academic, industry and government partnerships to foster the growth of life sciences within Nebraska. Nebraska biotechnology researchers expand the boundaries of science to benefit mankind by providing better health care, enhanced agriculture and a cleaner and safer environment, creating opportunities for economic development within the state.
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