Bioscience Association of North Dakota

06/03/2022

Congratulations!

03/16/2022

Join us March 23 with the Greater North Dakota Chamber at the CEO Roundtable discussing Bioscience! See details below!

Prior to the pandemic, CEO Roundtables were in-person events that were a staple for GNDC members to connect and share insights. We are excited to begin to re-introduce these educational networking opportunities. Please register in advance to reserve space as well as confirm your lunch. COVID19 preca...

03/12/2022

Congratulations to one of our phenomenal board members, Nancy Johnson!

01/12/2022

Yesterday was another great day for the State of North Dakota! Our CEO, Richard Glynn worked tirelessly to recruit CorVent Medical leadership team on why move they should move their headquarters from California to North Dakota! Yesterday, we were able to celebrate with them and make it official!

Corvent Medical Inc. offers sophisticated ventilation support, this ICU-standard platform ensures patients receive the care they need.

BioND is dedicated to expanding the boundaries of bio-science to commercialize, grow and sustain globally competitive bio-science, companies, creating careers and economic opportunities in North Dakota.

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – North Dakota’s science and innovation board has attracted another company with a $117,000 grant as Corvent Medical has set up shop on the North Dakota State University campus. “Fargo, North Dakota is where we wanted to pitch our tent. This is the beginning of something spe...

09/28/2021

Congratulations to Researchers Dr. Combs and Dr. Bradley , at the University of North Dakota Center of Biomedical Research Excellence on continuing to receive federal funding from National Institutes of Health - totaling more than $10.7 million!

UND biomedical researchers researchers get $10.7 million grant

09/08/2021

$4.9 MILLION AWARDED IN BIOSCIENCE INNOVATION GRANTS

Friday, August 27, 2021

BISMARCK – Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring announced that nine grants have been awarded totaling $4.9 million to foster the growth of the bioscience industry in North Dakota.

“Advances in bioscience have already transformed many sectors including agriculture and medicine,” Goehring said. “These grants will help North Dakota stay on the forefront of bioscience innovation.”

Organizations receiving grants are:

Genovac Antibody Discovery, LLC – $1.45 million to support the commercial development and production of multiple therapeutic, diagnostic and research antibody products. Contact Bree Vculek at 701-551-2771.

SafetySpect Inc. - $1 million for several hardware and software improvements to the CSI-D platform to enable it to be used commercially. Contact Kenneth Barton at 310-864-2130.

Agathos Biologics - $900,000 to create new materials and methods for research and biomanufacturing and use them for drug development to address unmet medical needs and increase the availability of genetic medicines to more patients. Contact James Brown at 701-415-3395.

Lincoln Therapeutics, LLC - $712,000 to develop intranasal ketamine as a safer, fast-acting, non-addicting analgesic to improve battlefield pain management. Contact Ben Boedeker at 307-421-1499.

Checkable Medical - $300,000 to run a clinical study to support the first over-the-counter test for Strep A. Contact Patty Post at 952-242-4654.

Krampade - $200,000 to manufacture a high protein, high potassium powdered drink mix; a high protein, high fiber powdered drink mix and a high potassium bar. Contact Eric J. Murphy at 701-772-3430.

National Agriculture Genotyping Center - $125,000 to upgrade the current biotechnology used for variety identification and certification of spring wheat and barley. Contact Zachary Bateson at 701-239-1451.

CorVent Medical, Inc. - $113,000 to enhance an existing ventilator product, demonstrate feasibility and building prototypes for testing and validation. Contact Travis Murphy at 833-770-8368.

WoundExam Corp - $100,000 to develop WoundAssure, a multi-mode imaging technology that will monitor changes in wounds in patients at high risk of complications from diabetic ulcers. Contact Kouhyar Tavakolian at 701-335-9680.

Grant applications were reviewed and scored by a committee made up of Goehring, a representative from the Bioscience Association of North Dakota, and a representative from the North Dakota Department of Commerce.

07/26/2021

https://www.bloomberg.com/press-releases/2021-07-21/aavantibio-and-aldevron-announce-strategic-partnership-to-develop-next-generation-gene-therapies-for-rare-genetic-diseases

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12/10/2020

How does the Bioscience Industry FEED North Dakota and Impact YOU!

10/13/2020

Bioscience innovations from North Dakota are helping to heal the world. Developments in plasmid DNA manufacturing, vaccine research and sanitization tools have regional ties with potential global impact.

07/16/2020

Today we had the opportunity to give SafetySpect a few introductions to UND Leaders, City of Grand Forks Leaders and tomorrow they will go tour ComDel Innovation to explore prototyping and manufacturing!

SafetySpect is a bioscience company based out of LA that has offices in Grand Forks and plans to manufacture in North Dakota!

07/13/2020

How does the Bioscience Industry in North Dakota impact YOU!

05/29/2020

FARGO — Aldevron is supplying plasmid DNA to a research team that is on the cutting edge of developing a coronavirus vaccine.