The Kansas City region is a global leader at the nexus of human and animal health benefiting all our citizens and the economy.
BioNexus KC believes that together, we can do more to care for people and animals. We inspire thinkers from different disciplines to combine their efforts and bring emerging technologies from conception to reality.
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22%
The 2018 Life Science Industry Census shows an impressive 22% increase in employment in the life sciences industry in our region since 2015.
For every $1 invested through our research grants, $11.10 is generated in follow-on federal and private funding and returned to the region.
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26%
STEM students graduating high school entering life science careers earn 26% more than other industry sectors.
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Research grants are awarded to encourage regional collaboration and to stimulate the development and submission of major multidisciplinary proposals from life sciences researchers to government or private funding agencies.
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Dr. Tom Curran and his team at @ResearchCM @ChildrensMercy strives to build the kind of institution that attracts young scientists who are also determined to help kids. https://vimeo.com/306011163
"This virus is highly contagious & because people don't show symptoms for up to two weeks, anyone could be spreading it without realizing. When we all wear masks today, we see fewer new cases tomorrow. This protects those who are most at risk & allows us to safely reopen. #COVID https://twitter.com/mayorlucaskc/status/1278484004019351552
“My hope is that one day this approach can be used to treat bone cancer in children,” Jeffrey Bryan, @MUCVM @Mizzou @MizzouResearch said. “My overall goal is to be part of discoveries that not only benefit dogs but humans as well.” #OneHealth https://news.missouri.edu/2020/mu-advances-chemotherapy-free-treatment-for-cancer-in-animals-and-humans/
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