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Connecting the bioscience community in Kansas, we educate, advocate, and connect! BioKansas is a unified voice representing the biosciences in Kansas.

Across the human, plant, animal and industrial biosciences, BioKansas is focused on enhancing the business and research climate and working with leaders across the state to attract and retain bioscience talent, companies and funding.

01/21/2026

2026 Is a Pivotal Year for the Midwest Life Sciences Ecosystem and AdAstra BIO is building the rooms where the right people will be making real decisions.

Our 2026 lineup brings together founders, CROs/CDMOs, manufacturers, investors, and ecosystem leaders through intentionally curated, high-impact programs:

🔹 Founder’s Forum
🔹 AdAstra Pulse Webinars
🔹 CRO Showcase & Partnering Event
🔹 Kansas Pavilion at BIO International Convention
🔹 Pitch & Putt Life Sciences Golf Scramble & Startup Pitch Competition
🔹 Midwest Bio Research & Industry Conference – Kansas (BRICK)

We’re being deliberate about who we partner with. These sponsorships aren’t about filling space; they’re about building influence, credibility, and early positioning in the Midwest’s fastest-growing life sciences and biomanufacturing ecosystem.

If your organization wants a seat at the table, and a hand in shaping what’s next, we should chat.

📩 Interested in sponsorship or partnership opportunities?
Comment below or message me directly.

This is a moment to help build something, not catch up to it later.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor, respect, and cherish the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.. His words and leadership continue to remind us that integrity, courage, and doing what is right always matter.

01/13/2026

🚨⛳ Save the Date ⛳🚨

The 2026 Pitch & Putt – Kansas Life Sciences Golf Scramble & Startup Pitch Competition is coming to Ironhorse Golf Club on May 27 and this year is going to be BIG!

🏌️‍♀️Live startup pitches on select holes.
🏌️‍♀️Industry leaders on the course.
🏌️‍♀️Curated connections across biotech, MedTech, CROs and manufacturing.

You can sign your team up, sponsor a hole, and for the first time ever, purchase your mulligans when you register.

Plus… the raffle prizes are amazing this year 👀

Scan the QR code on the flyer for all the details!

01/08/2026

📍 Kansas manufacturers & industry partners, this one’s worth your time!

We’re excited to help spread the word about the CESMII Smart Manufacturing Roadshow, a one-day, in-person event hosted in partnership with Kansas Manufacturing Solutions.

Designed for manufacturers at any stage of their digital journey, this roadshow dives into how data, connectivity, and digital tools can support better decision-making on the shop floor and across the organization.

Why attend:
• Learn what smart manufacturing really means in practice
• Hear real-world examples and lessons learned
• Understand where to start — and how to build momentum
• Connect with peers, technology providers, and industry partners

📅 January 13, 2026 | 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Kansas City Kansas Community College – Technical Education Center
🎟️ Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/vbQz50XTsIZ

Hosted by CESMII, the U.S. government-funded Smart Manufacturing Institute, alongside regional partners committed to making innovation accessible for manufacturers of all sizes.

01/05/2026

Got questions about AdAstra BIO?
Want updates on advocacy, events, or what’s coming next?

👋 Join us for AdAstra Pulse. Our monthly live virtual check-in with the life sciences community.

✔️ Ask questions in real time
✔️ Hear ecosystem and policy updates
✔️ Stay ahead of what’s coming next

🗓 Every second Tuesday
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM CT
💻 Virtual

🔗 Register at https://ow.ly/C7Xw50XSbhc

Let’s keep the conversation going.

12/10/2025

📢Kansas Leaders 📢 this is YOUR pavilion!
We’re inviting companies across the state to join us in sponsoring the Kansas Pavilion at BIO US 2026.
When you sponsor the pavilion, you’re not just supporting a booth…
👉 You’re helping showcase the entire Kansas ecosystem.
👉 You’re aligning your brand with the statewide push for biomanufacturing leadership.
👉 You’re putting Kansas innovation in front of 20,000+ industry leaders.
If you want Kansas to show up strong on the global stage, this is your opportunity to be part of it.
Scan the QR code in the flyer to become a sponsor.
Let’s show the world what Kansas is building!

12/02/2025

Join us!
As we wrap up an incredible year for Kansas and Missouri’s life sciences community, AdAstra BIO and Husch Blackwell are excited to invite you to a special End-of-Year Insight & Connection Event.

This gathering brings together leaders in biotech, biomanufacturing, animal health, and advanced production for an evening of learning, conversation, and celebration. We’ll kick off with a focused discussion on the evolving landscape of intellectual property in the life sciences. We will be covering trends in patenting, portfolio strategy, and navigating complexity in today’s innovation-driven environment.

After the program, we’ll transition into a relaxed networking reception with great company, refreshments, and time to connect with peers across the ecosystem.

We hope to celebrate with you!
📅 December 18 | 5:00 p.m.
📍Husch Blackwell offices - Kansas City, MO
RSVP -->https://ow.ly/zIr050XB0Np

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, the AdAstra BIO team is filled with gratitude for the innovators, leaders, and partners who power Kansas’s bioscience ecosystem.
Thank you to our members! From groundbreaking startups to world-class research institutions; for your relentless pursuit of new therapies, diagnostics, and technologies that improve lives.
Thank you to our advocates, sponsors, and collaborators who amplify Kansas’s voice on the national stage.
And thank you to our dedicated board and staff who work tirelessly to connect, protect, and grow this incredible community.
Because of all of you, Kansas bioscience continues to reach for the stars.
Wishing you and your families a happy, healthy, and restful Thanksgiving! 🦃🌾✨
Gratefully,
The AdAstra BIO Team

11/12/2025

*Transparency, Policy, and Patient Impact*

At AdAstra BIO, we’re dedicated to ensuring that life science innovation and policy work hand in hand to strengthen patient access and ecosystem sustainability.

This week, patient advocates and policy leaders at the BIO Patient Advocacy Changemaker Event (PACE) called for greater transparency in the Drug Pricing Program emphasizing that its original intent was to help patients in need, not expand provider profits.

“The intention was really for the savings to help safety net hospitals bolster access and further serve vulnerable patients,” shared Anna Hyde of the Arthritis Foundation.

“Transparency seems to be where the oxygen is right now,” added Brian Connell of Blood Cancer United.

As BIO noted:

“Regulators and policymakers must reassess whether the program is meeting not just its original intent, but the broader needs of Americans.”

At AdAstra BIO, we believe that advocacy begins with accountability and that programs like 340B must evolve with clarity, data, and community collaboration to truly serve patients.

📰 Read the full article on https://ow.ly/uTiV50XqAFT: https://ow.ly/TauX50XqAFU

Photo from https://www.mhalink.org/340b/

11/06/2025

Together, BioKansas and AdAstra BIO are working to build the next generation of biotech talent and advocacy leadership that will make the nation look to and ask:
👉 “What are they doing to create this incredible boom in biomanufacturing and innovation?”

Yesterday’s joint BioKansas + AdAstra BIO Board Retreat was an incredible success!

We came together to strengthen our shared vision for Kansas as a national hub for biomanufacturing and biotechnology talent and the conversations were powerful.

🔹 We discussed how critical it is to ensure our future workforce is job-ready, trained, and certified right out of school.
🔹 AdAstra BIO will soon launch a new online policy forum. A dedicated space for our members to discuss current bills, regulations, and federal updates impacting our industry.
🔹 Through this forum, members will receive weekly policy insights, discuss strategy, and collaborate on how we can best educate legislators about how key policies affect our employers, economy, and growth potential here in Kansas.

We also explored the development of Heartland Bio Innovation, an exciting initiative that will connect with students even before high school to show them the real-world impact and career opportunities within biotechnology.

10/21/2025

Join us and our partners at ISPE Midwest and BioKansas for a career development event built for young professionals in pharma and life sciences.

Expect expert insights, open networking, and a little Kansas flair — Jack Stack BBQ, local drinks, and great company.

Let’s keep growing the ’s biotech and pharma talent pipeline, one connection at a time.

📅 Oct 23 | 5–8 PM | K-State Olathe
🎟️https://bit.ly/ISPECareerPanel_October2025

10/11/2025

💚 🧠💚We join millions around the world in recognizing World Mental Health Day.

As a team that supports innovators, scientists, and entrepreneurs, we know that high-pressure environments can take a toll.

Mental health fuels creativity, focus, and resilience, The very things that drive discovery. Let’s continue to foster workplaces that make mental well-being a priority, not an afterthought.

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11005 W 60th Street, Suite 310
Shawnee, KS
66203

Telephone

+19134289699

Website

http://www.biokansas.org/

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