BioNexus KC In the News Archives

BioNexus KC In the News

All the latest news and information about BioNexus KC.

BioNexus KC Announces Dennis Ridenour as Next CEO
January 24, 2019
Kansas City, MO – BioNexus KC is pleased to announce the selection of Dennis Ridenour as its next President and CEO. A large number of candidates from across the nation com…

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KC Region Increases Life Sciences Employment by 22 Percent in Three Years
January 22, 2019
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Recently released 2018 Life Science Industry Census shows increase in number of companies, employees

KANSAS CITY, MO – The 2018 Life Scienc…

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Local Scientists Awarded $200K for Research at the Nexus of Animal and Human Health
November 13, 2018
KANSAS CITY, MO. – BioNexus KC and the Hall Family Foundation have awarded the 2018 Nexus of Human and Animal Health Research Grants. Four local researchers were selected t…

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Kansas City One Health Day: Outsmarting Antibiotic Resistance
October 10, 2018
In November, groups from around the world are celebrating a collaborative approach to human, animal and environmental health called One Health. On November 1, Kansas City w…

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Wayne Carter to Step Down as President and CEO of BioNexus KC
September 17, 2018
BioNexus KC announced today that after six years of service to the organization, Dr. Wayne Carter, President and CEO, will step down from his position later this year. Dr. …

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KC Scientists Awarded $150,000 to Further Research on Childhood Diseases

August 6, 2018

KANSAS CITY, MO – BioNexus KC awarded $50,000 each to three area researchers to support research focused on genetic diseases affecting children such as autism, jaundice, an…

BioNexus KC Awards $150,000 in Grants from Blue KC To Propel Healthcare Improvements for the KC Region

June 11, 2018

KANSAS CITY, MO. – June 11, 2018 – This is the seventh year that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) and BioNexus KC (formerly known as Kansas City Area Lif…

KCALSI and Hall Family Foundation Award $250,000 for Strategic Grant Program in KC

November 30, 2017

For Release: November 30, 2017

KANSAS CITY, MO. – Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI) and the Hall Family Foundation have partnered to award the 2017 Nexus o…