K-State receives $7 million to impact the biomanufacturing industry
It’s no secret that K-State enjoys leading the pack in research. As the university transitions into a next-generation land-grant institution, campus leaders have zeroed in on the next big area for research growth: biomanufacturing and biosecurity.
With a $7 million federal investment as support, the university unveiled its plan to implement the Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative, a program that will position the state as a national leader in biomanufacturing.
K-State President Richard Linton said the program will attract high-skill jobs and top-tier industry partners to the state.
“With this federal funding, K-State is positioned to have a lasting impact on both the health of Kansans and the health of the economy,” he said.
Aiming to create a collaborative space for academia, industry and research, the initiative will include the construction of four state-of-the-art facilities to expand knowledge in animal health, food security and public safety.
At the facilities hub will be the Biomanufacturing Core and Training Facility, a space designed to advance safe vaccine production and produce critical biologics to fight zoonic diseases and other health threats.
“Our work in biomanufacturing not only addresses current health challenges but also will pave the way for future innovation as the next-generation land-grant university,” Linton said.
As K-State pushes forward, its commitment to biomanufacturing excellence is the next step in creating a lasting legacy of cutting-edge research, workforce development and technological innovation.
To learn more about K-State’s work in biomanufacturing, visit https://www.k-state.edu/biomanufacturing/
Written By: Abbigail Marshall
Curated from: https://www.k-state.edu/biomanufacturing/
