The KC 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.
$11.10
26%
STEM students graduating high school entering life science careers earn 26% more than other industry sectors.
Grant Information
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.
A Look Ahead
Kansas City has powerful organizations embedded within an engaged life sciences and healthcare community. With an effective and responsive ecosystem, the KC region will leverage its expertise, assets and determination in fields such as rare disease, informatics and health equity.
A Look Back
We are kicking off our 20th year celebration by highlighting several key life sciences accomplishments in the region. We are proud to bring life sciences organizations together through collaboration and innovation and we look forward to the next 20 years and beyond.
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“These companies illustrate the vision and brilliance of entrepreneurs and innovators in KC. We’re grateful to continue to fill an early-stage funding gap and help innovators build viable solutions that will get our region’s economy back on track.”
https://www.startlandnews.com/2021/10/digital-sandbox-kc-fall/
Many scientists who have given the world a great discovery, started their journey as a child inspired by exploration. Dr. Hillary Wood, @MRIGlobal_News, believes an early curiosity in #STEM is essential for the next generation of scientists. https://bionexuskc.org/mriglobal-expert-says-impact-of-covid-19-will-inspire-next-generation-of-scientists/
.@Mizzou partners w/ @SiemensHealth to develop online clinical engineering program.
Clinical engineering is a critical element of health care tech management and is responsible for the implementation and servicing of medical tech to optimize delivery.
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