Posted on June 23, 2008 by cartier@bio
Families USA released its June 2008 study of NIH grants awarded by state. They conclude that
If the sum of all NIH awards to the states were to increase by 6.6 percent, the national economic benefit would add up to $3.1 billion worth of new business activity, 9,185 additional jobs, and $1.1 billion in new wages
We [...]
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Posted on May 2, 2008 by cartier@bio
My name is Mark Leahey, and I am the Executive Director of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA). MDMA is a national trade association representing innovative, entrepreneurial medical technology companies across the country. Our mission is to ensure that patients have timely access to the latest advancements in medical technology, most of which are developed [...]
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Posted on April 21, 2008 by cartier@bio
We chatted with Virginia Ladd, President and Executive Director of the American Autoimmune Related Disease Association.
What is the scope of your work?
There are over 100 types of autoimmune related diseases, including lupus, type I diabetes, scleroderma, celiac, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, autoimmune hepatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Graves’ disease, and Sjogren’s syndrome. The NIH estimates that 23.5 [...]
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Posted on April 2, 2008 by cartier@bio
What is State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI)?
It is a national nonprofit organization based outside of Columbus, OH, that is dedicated to leading, supporting, and strengthening public-private efforts to improve regional economies through science, technology and innovation. Part of SSTI’s mission is to serve as a neutral convener for discussion and advancement of key issues [...]
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