KBio
Biotechnology ResearchKentucky, United States11-50 Employees
KBio is a biotechnology research company focused on developing a new generation of biologics using a plant-based production platform. Its work centers on creating antibody therapies for areas with high unmet medical need and on pandemic preparedness and response, aiming to shorten timelines for producing antibodies and vaccines compared with conventional methods. The company emphasizes faster development and lower production costs as its core value proposition for advancing biologic candidates. Based in Owensboro, Kentucky, KBio was formed in 2021 as a subsidiary of BAT, with operations in the UK and the U.S. The organization has pursued leadership in plant-based biologics and has recently announced consolidations affecting its Owensboro facility, including a permanent closure that impacts a number of local roles. KBio’s blend of clinical focus areas places it within the broader biotechnology research sector, aiming to deliver novel antibody therapies and rapid-response capabilities in its niche.