Archive for the ‘Federal Research Lab’ Category

The federal government is taking decisive action to modernize the nation’s animal disease research infrastructure, with the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility set to bring our efforts to protect the food supply and agriculture economy into the 21st century. This is a very important development for American science — and one that some experts say [...]

Yesteday was Bioscience day in Topeka, and Governor Sam Brownback addressed the group and his goals for the NBAF as construction progresses. “Governor Sam Brownback spoke before an audience Monday night, gathered for Bioscience Day at the Capitol. Brownback praised the efforts of the Kansas Bioscience Agency for bringing new opportunities to the state. He [...]

When the state-of-the-art NBAF is built in Manhattan, its research will protect the American food supply and agriculture economy, and the safety of the site and surrounding community will be paramount. With security built into every part of this world-class science facility, the NBAF will contain a BSL-4 lab, which will be self-contained and isolated [...]

A recent Associated Press story out of Washington today once again highlights the urgent need to address biological threats — some of the very threats the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility will combat with its research to protect the American food supply and agriculture economy. The basis of the article is a new report, “The [...]

This is a great story that recently ran on KSAL News about the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility moving to Manhattan. KSAL News reports: “When it comes to animal disease outbreaks, Steve Henry, a practicing veterinarian from Abilene, knows from long experience that speed and accuracy in diagnosis, testing and treatment are essential in stopping [...]

Over the weekend, the Wichita Eagle ran a great editorial emphazing why Manhattan remains the best place for the NBAF. Check it out: By definition, the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan will be handling hazardous materials, which is why its work will be so vital to the protection of the nation and its [...]

Last week, Cattle Network ran a great editoral about the recent report regarding safety features at the NBAF. The editorial agrees that America needs a safe, secure site that that will protect our nation’s food supply and agricultural economy. Here are the highlights: “… It’s particularly discouraging that this much-needed research facility is in danger [...]

Over the last week, several Kansas newspapers have run some great editorals in support of the NBAF. Here are the excerpts: Topeka Capital-Journal: “There’s no reason a biodefense laboratory with all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of humans and livestock can’t be built in Manhattan … The key is to make the facility [...]

What did Dr. Oz do on TV today? He visited a BSL-4 research lab in Maryland! Dr. Oz got a “sneak peek” of the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center lab, and he told the Frederick News-Post, “By informing people, you eliminate fear, which is what we try to do with all the topics on [...]

Earlier today, the Heartland BioAgro Consortium sent out an update about the progress of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility and a recent report released by the National Research Council. Here are the key points: In recent months, we’ve seen significant progress on the NBAF in Kansas. Representatives from the White House Office of Science [...]


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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