biotechnology

Biotech association leader: Industry is seeing tremendous growth

With 60 members and growing, South Dakota Biotech helps foster collaboration and common goals among the state’s diverse biotech industry. At the center of it is executive director Joni Johnson, who shared with us what’s new in her world.

6 years ago

Professor: Augustana could be one of the nation’s best undergraduate research opportunities

Augusta University’s Mark Larson exemplifies the kind of biotech talent that is finding success in South Dakota. And he said students there have some of the best research opportunities anywhere.

6 years ago

Biotech community to host networking mixer

South Dakota Biotech will hold a networking event April 30 at the Zeal Center for Entrepreneurship, aimed at industry members and anyone wanting to connect with the biotech community.

6 years ago

Biotech company to build $60M production facility

Prairie AquaTech, which makes a protein-rich ingredient used in fish feed, is going to build a state-of-the-art production facility in Volga.

6 years ago

One Health: Biotechnology sector ready to act

The emerging concept of “One Health” uses the interconnectedness of all living things to address disease outbreaks. Sioux Falls CEO Eddie Sullivan weighs in on why his sector — and company — are positioned to help.

6 years ago

Engineering and construction firm specializing in biotech experiences rapid growth

This Sioux Falls engineering firm specializes in biotech projects and is growing fast.

6 years ago

International animal genetics leader opens its largest lab in Sioux Falls

The operation started with little fanfare last fall, but what’s happening inside its lab could bring dozens of biotech jobs to Sioux Falls and improve animal genetics for farmers worldwide.

6 years ago

South Dakota Legislature passes significant bioscience bill

With a unanimous vote in the House and Senate, South Dakota became the latest state to endorse a biologics substitution law.

6 years ago

Swiss company acquires S.D. biotech firm

One of the world’s largest inspection, verification, testing and certification companies has acquired a thriving South Dakota-based bioscience company.

6 years ago

S.D. draws interest at major health care conference

This exclusive event is a “who’s who” of the medical research world — and South Dakota took advantage of a chance to promote its bioscience industry there.

6 years ago

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