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It's hard to believe BioversityMA has been up and running for six plus months. I'm proud of what we've achieved and excited about what's ahead of us. Check out my new blog post on massbio.org to learn more about Bioversity's impact so far and the journey that got us here.

Earlier this week, I submitted my department's top three accomplishments for fiscal year 2023-24 to the City's Communications Office. Our amazing team put forward some solid nominations ensuring I'd have some hard decisions to make. That's not a complaint. The amazing work being done at Virginia Western Community College via its Biotechnology Career Studies Certificate Program was among our final considerations. However, that work, which is being led by Amy White, Heather Lindberg and Kristylea Ojeda, is simply too impactful and too important to distill into a single bullet point, so I’m highlighting it here. In early 2023, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development approved the release of $15.9 million appropriated the state legislature for the Roanoke Biotech Project. These funds are being used to redevelop a surplus building owned by Carilion Clinic for wet and dry labs, and space for companies. The City provided a $1.9 million match to assist with various programmatic efforts that will bolster our ecosystem. Verge (Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance) and Virginia Western are spearheading these efforts, including creation of an innovation studio and expanded services to be offered by RAMP - Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program. When then-City Manager Bob Cowell approved this match, he challenged our team to create pathways to help folks from underserved areas in our city to access this ecosystem. The Biotechnology Studies Career Certificate directly meets that challenge. No ecosystem can thrive without talent, and while economic developers spend a great deal of time and effort attracting it to our regions, developing a homegrown pipeline is even more valuable, not just for job creation, but for community pride and buy-in. That buy in is evident in the quote provided by Dr. White that wraps up the article: “We are thrilled to bring this type of real-world experience to our students and our College community,” said Amy White, Dean of STEM and Workforce Solutions at Virginia Western. “We are also so happy to be part of this collaborative and forward-thinking ecosystem, which includes partners such as the City of Roanoke, VERGE, the VT Corporate Research Center, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and Carilion. The impact on our students is meaningful and may affect their long-term trajectory.” Happy Fourth of July, everyone! https://lnkd.in/ej6p44ks #roanokeva #biotech #biotechnology #virginiawestern #economicdevelopment #verge #talentpipeline

Gratitude to the generous organizations and individuals who have donated to support our mission of enhancing #Bioscience #Education and workforce development! For those yet to contribute to #BioscienceEducation and #WorkforceDevelopment and curious about the compelling business reasons to do so, here are just a few, sourced from various websites. 💡 #HealthcareStaffingCrisis (Source: Bing, bio.org) The healthcare industry, including biosciences, faces a severe shortage of workers at all levels. The American Hospital Association predicts a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2033, with an annual need for at least 200,000 nurses. 💡#WorkforceShaping & #DrivingEconomicGrowth (Source: Bing, whitehouse.gov) ➡ #Biomanufacturing & Industry A skilled workforce is crucial for the efficient and safe production of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and other biological products. ➡ #EnvironmentalStewardship Bioscience education fosters awareness of sustainable practices, conservation efforts, and addressing climate change. ➡ #WorkforceDiversity Promoting bioscience education across various communities contributes to a more inclusive workforce, reflecting diverse backgrounds and experiences. Black and Hispanic workers are underrepresented making up 9% and 8% respectively of the STEM workforce in 2021 (Source: Pewresearch.org). ➡ #CareerOpportunities Bioscience education opens doors to diverse career paths, from laboratory research to regulatory affairs, quality control, and science communication. ➡ #EconomicGrowth A robust bioscience workforce attracts investment, drives economic growth, and creates jobs, particularly in fields like clinical research, drug discovery, and manufacturing (Source: rsmus.com). ➡ #Innovation & #ScientificProgress Engaging in cutting-edge research and innovation contributes to advancements in medicine, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. ➡ #ImproveHealthOutcomes, Healthcare & Medicine  A well-trained bioscience workforce is essential for healthcare systems, enabling the development of new drugs, diagnostic tools, and therapies. https://lnkd.in/gv-2SZsY

Life Science Update - read our latest edition below about the upcoming Danish life science strategy and latest status on the EU pharmaceutical law reform (newsletter in English). Happy holidays from Kromann Reumert's Life Science team! #lifesciences

LIFE SCIENCE UPDATE - DECEMBER 2023 Read our latest edition below where we highlight two significant legal developments of the year that will have a bearing on the life science industry in Denmark and the EU. Happy holidays from Kromann Reumert's Life Science team!

There are still spaces available for our Life Sciences summit on 21st March 2024. We have gathered a fantastic panel, who will speak about innovation and how we can encourage and improve the conditions for innovation in the Life Sciences sector. #lifesciences #lifescience #lifesciencejobs #lifesciencesindustry #lifesciencesrecruitment #biotech #biotechnews #biotechinnovation #biotechnologyindustry #medicaldevice #medicaldevicemanufacturing #medicaldeviceindustry #medicaldevicesales #medicaldeviceregulation #healthcare #healthtechinnovation #healthtechrevolution #healthtech

For 20 years, BioCrossroads has worked to catalyze innovation and collaboration in Indiana’s life sciences sector. Learn more about how they’re driving growth in our state in this short video: https://loom.ly/IawbPQM.

MassBioEd Foundation, sister organization of MassBio, released the 2024 Massachusetts Life Sciences Employment Outlook at the 9th annual Life Sciences Workforce Conference earlier this month, a report showing that the #lifesciences workforce in Massachusetts remains strong and growing, albeit at a slower pace in 2023. In his guest blog, John Brothers writes that the Outlook "reinforces the imperative to act on many fronts to preserve and build a vital workforce." Read his takeaways: https://lnkd.in/eCGs9uCY.

We continue to be impressed by the work at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC). The first annual State of the PBC brought much-deserved attention to the innovators from Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, the University of Arizona, the Arizona Board of Regents, and the City of Phoenix at the PBC.   These collaborations have continued to bring world-renowned success focused on community investment, generating breakthrough research in Alzheimer’s, autism, and cancers. Additionally, Phoenix is dominating with a focus on the convergence of life sciences with our booming semiconductor industry.   Companies such as TGen and IGC have spun out more than 26 additional companies, affirming the City’s positive investment in growing the bioscience sector. The PBC has nearly 2 million square feet of medical research and education buildings on the campus, with a projection for 6 million square feet at build-out. It’s no wonder the "trajectory of success" continues to skyrocket. The future is Phoenix. #InvestInPhoenix #PHXIsBio #TheFutureIsPHX City of Phoenix

🚨 2025 Research Grants Now Open! 🚨 We’re excited to share that thanks to the incredible support of our donors, the Foundation is granting over $600,000 in 2025 to advance local health and medical research in Tasmania. This includes funding for chronic diseases, maternal and infant health, aged care, and the social determinants of health. 💡 Incubator Grants: Up to $10,000 each for one-year investigations to develop new ideas, pilot studies, or gather preliminary evidence. 🔬 Project Grants: Up to $25,000 each for one-year investigations, ideal for projects needing higher investment. 🏆 Major Project Grant: A single grant of up to $450,000 over three years for a focused research program with interdisciplinary collaboration. 💥 Special Focus Areas: 🧠 Targeted Incubator grant funding for research on primary brain cancer. 👶 Targeted Project grant funding up to $30,000 for research into life-threatening medical conditions of infancy. 📅 Applications close Friday, 12 July 2024. 🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference. Apply now 👉 bit.ly/2025grants