Biosciences, Biotechnology and Biopharmaceutical Companies in South Dakota, US

Alltech, Brookings, SD:Mission is to improve animal health and performance by adding nutritional value to animal feed, enhancing the performance of the animal and increasing animal production.

Avera Helath, Sioux Falls, SD:  the health ministry of the Benedictine and Presentation Sisters, is a regional partnership of health professionals who share support services to maintain excellent care at more than 229 locations in eastern South Dakota and surrounding states. 

Biodak, Kimball, SD:Delivers innovative services that improves the health of animals and people, enhances the breeding of livestock and uses biotechnology to create value added agricultural products for use in cell culture, bio-pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

Biogenetics services Inc., Brookings, SD:Specializes in providing comprehensive protein and DNA analyses including: Isozyme purity tests and DNA genotypic profiling of plant and/or animal individuals, inbred lines, hybrids and breeding populations, and ELISA protein and PCR based GMO / GEP or transgenic (event) assays for seed companies, elevators, seed growers, and other private individuals, plant and animal breeders and producers, ingredient suppliers, food companies, hatcheries, educational institutions, state and federal facilities, insurance companies, legal firms and other associated industries.

Hematech, Sioux Falls, SD:A division of Kirin Pharmaceutical, is developing treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections and producing new drugs to help defend against bio-terrorism. The company is currently developing cows that can efficiently produce human antibodies. The genetically altered cows, will be used for the production of large quantities of polyclonal antibodies, which are expected to help in the treatments of viral or bacterial infections, autoimmune disorders and other medical conditions occurring in humans.

POET, LLC., Sioux Falls, SD: the largest dry mill ethanol producer in the United States, is an established leader in the bio-refining industry through project development, design and construction, research and development, plant management, and marketing. Formerly known as Broin, the 20-year old company currently operates 19 production facilities in the United States while marketing more than one billion gallons of ethanol annually.

Rural Technologies, Brookings, SD:A premier contract research organization that provides a wide range of services to the animal health industry.

Centers, Institutes, Foundations Related to Biosciences and Biotechnology in South Dakota, US

North Central Agricultural Research Laboratory, Brookings, SD: The mission of the NCARL is to develop, evaluate, and transfer sustainable production and bioprocessing systems that enhance environmental quality and provide profitability for agriculture with emphasis on integrated pest and crop management and agricultural product development.

Sioux Falls Development Foundation, Sioux Falls, SD: provides information and services for growing and relocating businesses and coordinates economic development strategies for a strong future for the Sioux Falls area.

South Dakota  Biotech Association, Sioux Falls, SD:An alliance dedicated to the development of biotechnology industries through expansion of bio-based research, investment, education and promotion.

South Dakota Corn Council, Sioux Falls, SD: SDCUC is an active commodity organization, serving the interests of all South Dakota corn producers. The organization is a board of 15 farmers from across the state who are elected by their fellow corn producers. This producer board has the mission of increasing the profitability of corn production. They do this by developing and maintaining new and existing markets for corn and corn products.

Colleges and Universities Related to Biosciences and Biotechnology in South Dakota.

South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD: SDAES has a mission to conduct research to enhance quality of life in South Dakota through the beneficial use and development of human, economic, and natural resources. Using practical research, the agency's current research priorities are based on biostress, agricultural production, natural resources and their conservation, biotechnology, and bio-based energy and industry.

University of South Dakota, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Vermillion, SD: The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs assist in the location of funding sources and proposal preparation, and other services related to intellectual property and technology transfer at USD.