Kansas State University and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran announced a $7 million federal investment to advance the university’s Biomanufacturing Training and Education Initiative. The funding will support the construction of a new Biomanufacturing Core and Training Facility, enhancing K-State’s role in biomanufacturing research and workforce development. The initiative aims to position Kansas as a leader in biomanufacturing and biosecurity, fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and research to improve animal health, food security, and public safety.
The Biomanufacturing Core and Training Facility is a key component of the initiative, advancing vaccine production and adhering to top safety standards. It will produce biologics to address zoonotic diseases and health threats, while offering hands-on training for future biosecurity researchers. This facility supports Kansas State University’s leadership in biomanufacturing and bolsters the state’s economy by attracting jobs and industry partners.
In addition to the Biomanufacturing Core and Training Facility, the initiative includes four advanced facilities to address public health issues at K-State:
- Biomanufacturing Core and Training Facility: Aims to enhance vaccine production and biosecurity.
- Biosecurity Research Institute Biologics Development Module: Develops diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics for zoonotic and foreign animal diseases.
- College of Veterinary Medicine Biologics Development Module: Focuses on large-scale biologics production and advanced protein purification.
- Biomanufacturing Training and Education Center: Provides hands-on training for students to support Kansas’s biomanufacturing sector.
