Phil Kozera

Materials & Machines Corp. of America, also known as MatmaCorp, provides molecular testing solutions that are rapid, portable, and easy to use. The company is based in Lincoln, NE. The company's PRRS test kit offers accurate on-site pen-side population detection in 2 hours or less from serum, processing fluid, and chew ropes. The MatmaCorp MagicTip family allows for the isolation of DNA or RNA in a lab or even a field environment in 5 to 15 minutes. The company was founded in 2014 by Abe Oommen. The CEO is Phil Kozera.

Bio Nebraska Life Sciences Association is a non profit organization dedicated to the development and growth of Nebraska’s bioscience industry. It supports basic research in the life sciences; aides in the development of a highly educated work force; and provides a welcoming environment for attracting new and expanding businesses. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.