Archive for April, 2011

There was a great article in the Wichita Eagle recently discussing the security of the new NBAF facility. It was part of an ongoing discussion that took place during the Kansas Homeland Security Summit. Here are the highlights: “What if a tornado hit the lab on Kansas State University’s campus? “What if there’s an accidental [...]

Yesterday, the chairman of the Kansas Bioscience Authority, John Carlin, had this to say about the omnibus appropriations bill that passed Congress: “Ensuring a safe and secure food supply remains a national priority, according to an omnibus appropriations bill passed by the US Congress late today. “The FY 2011 appropriations bill contains $40 million to [...]

Recently, president and CEO of the Kansas Bioscience Authority, Tom Thornton, had a great article about the bioscience industry in Kansas, and how the NBAF is a big part. The article provides a good overview of how the NBAF can partner with private industry to protect our nation’s food supply and spur industry and research. [...]


NBAF in Kansas


Kansas State University has been selected as the future home of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) — once again highlighting the state’s deep agricultural heritage, bioscience expertise, research infrastructure, world-class animal health industry, and strong public support.

The $650 million research facility will provide the country with an urgently needed, state-of-the-art lab to protect the food supply and agriculture economy. Kansas is exceptionally well suited to accelerate the achievement of this mission.


 

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