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Announcement, Biomanufacturing, Biopharmaceutical
Johns Hopkins awarded NIIMBL funding to advance long-read next-generation sequencing for gene therapy manufacturing

The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals ( NIIMBL ) has awarded funding to Johns Hopkins University to assess the capabilities of long-read next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods for characterizing and controlling the quality of adeno-associated viral vectors (AAV vectors). The award stems from NIIMBL’s Viral...

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AFFOA, AIM Photonics, America Makes, ARM, BioFabUSA, BioMADE, CESMII, CyManII, EPIXC, IACMI, LIFT, MxD, NextFlex, NIIMBL, PowerAmerica, RAPID, REMADE, SMART USA
Event, Innovation, Manufacturing, Network
Unleashing Innovation at the 2025 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting

Each year, the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing enjoys the unique privilege of convening the Manufacturing USA network for its annual meeting. The 2025 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting was an energizing gathering of over 80 representatives from the program’s 18 manufacturing innovation institutes and supporting federal agencies. Over a day...

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Biomanufacturing, Biopharmaceutical
NIIMBL bioLOGIC Pitch Competition Showcases Student Innovation and Biopharmaceutical Solutions

More than 75 high school students from Delaware Technical Community College’s Upward Bound Programs showcased their innovative ideas and research in the field of biopharmaceuticals during the NIIMBL bioLOGIC Pitch Competition, held on Wednesday, July 23, at Delaware Tech’s George Campus in Wilmington.

The event marked the culmination of a six-week...

NIIMBL Brigette Romero
UDaily
Biomanufacturing, Biopharmaceutical
Building a Vibrant Life Sciences Ecosystem

Delaware has seen a 65% increase in new biotechnology companies over the past decade, according to a recent report by the Delaware BioScience Association and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. This growth is important to public health — and to Delaware’s economy, accounting for thousands of jobs in a broad range of fields ranging from...

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CESMII, NextFlex, NIIMBL, RAPID
Automation, Biopharmaceutical, Competition Resources, Facilities, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Process, Smart Manufacturing
How Manufacturing USA Institutes Innovate & Reduce IP Risks with Pre-Competitive Collaboration

It’s a challenge for any company to efficiently invest in research and development (R&D) for advanced manufacturing applications. Costs are high and success is not a given. Joining industry peers in R&D to reduce risk also presents a dilemma: How do you help drive your company and the industry forward with technological innovation without...

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AFFOA, AIM Photonics, America Makes, ARM, BioFabUSA, BioMADE, CESMII, CyManII, EPIXC, IACMI, LIFT, MxD, NextFlex, NIIMBL, PowerAmerica, RAPID, REMADE, SMART USA
Education, Manufacturing, Workforce
NSF 24-584: Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions (grades 7-12, IHEs), industry, and economic development agencies to...