Category Economic Development
The Top 10 Biopharma Clusters – 2016
We concentrate investing in communities that demonstrate collaboration, an established ecosupport system and solid science. Most who made this list have these traits in common and gained to the Top 10 listed cluster by Gen News. Most saw significant increases in NIH funding (thanks in part to the $2 billion Congressional boost in research funding, […]
Global Policymakers Urged to Accelerate Cancer Reseach through Academic-Industry Collabrations
the lack of collaboration at the academic research level is astonishing and needs to change. Universities should cultivate a culture of open innovation and shared responsibility as part of the paradigm shift into the innovation economy.
NIH Agrees to $1.4 million in Funding for 23andMe
NIH Agrees to $1.4 million in Funding for 23andMe.
NIH Agrees to $1.4 million in Funding for 23andMe
Less than a year since the US Food and Drug Administration ordered 23andMe, the leading personalized genetic testing company to cease and desist in DNA testing without the proper medical protocols, the National Institute of Health (“NIH”) has awarded the company a $1,367,504 for a two-year project to support the further development of 23andMe’s web-based […]
US Senator Tom Harkin (D – Iowa) plans to introduce the Accelerating Biomedical Research Act to restore lost NIH funding
New York: According to Genomeweb Daily News, US Senator Tom Harkin (D – Iowa) plans to introduce new legislation later this month called the Accelerating Biomedical Research Act in an effort to let NIH restore some of the funding it has lost in recent years due to flat budgets and sequestration, Jennifer Zeitzer, director of […]
Workplace Design Outlook: The Evolving Workspace – Urban Land Magazine
I wanted to share two links that discuss the design principles and practices for healthy “cool” residential and work environments, which are influenced by the expectations of Boomers and Millennium’s for collaboration, flexibility, fitness, and efficiency. Buildings that incorporate these features will become more valuable as companies respond to the future demands of tomorrow’s workforce […]
Should you apply to an accelerator?
Originally posted on orionstartups:
By Luis Almanza “A startup accelerator is built to foster rapid growth of its portfolio companies. It’s a man-made perfect storm of mentorship, access to technology, office spaceand an innovative community, packed into a short time frame.” Dani Fhankhauser In the last months, the goal of been accepted in an accelerator…
Eurovision Song Contest: sustainability a ‘focal point’ for host Copenhagen
Building the sustainable urban environment will not happen by accident. Global leaders are gathering in Copenhagen to discuss strategies for continued expansion and acceleration of the effort. Learn More: Eurovision Song Contest: sustainability a ‘focal point’ for host Copenhagen.
National Health Coordinator Dr. Karen DeSalvo says DX and Health IT industry need to ‘get real for people’
Denver: I agree with National Health Coordinator Dr. DeSalvo that people need to understand the importance of electronic health records and medical data. The US medical community need to get over their fears of using HealthIT or that insurance companies will tell them how to practice medicine — as if the insurance doesn’t already. In the […]
NIH is awarding some mhealth grants: Here’s what they’re looking for
The inevitable use of smartphones and mobile devices are making their way into our every day lives and are helping people manage their health outcomes. The National Institutes of Health has started a new mhealth grants program offering awards of up to $500,000. The NIH is a accepting applications today through May. Technologies that address self management of […]
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