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Children’s Mercy Director Fostering Regional Resources to Diagnose, Treat Rare Pediatric Diseases
Medicine is often referred to as an “art” rather than a science. Art by its nature is creative, reactive, and emotive. With more genetic research…
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WISER KC Platform Encourages Women to Elevate Each Other, Be Catalysts for Change
Kansas City Women in Science, Entrepreneurship, and Research (WISER) united virtually on June 24th. This event provided a unique opportunity for women to learn, share…
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Children’s Mercy Director Rallies Collaboration for Autism Research
An exceptional researcher must have fundamental skills of documentation and exploration, all while keeping an eye on the horizon for the unknown. That trailblazing spirit…
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BioNexus KC Awards Grants Impacting Pediatric Disease Research
For Immediate Release: July 21, 2020 KANSAS CITY, MO – BioNexus KC has awarded three $50,000 grants to area scientists to support research focused on…
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Black Lives Matter: A Message From BioNexus KC
This current moment in time, when so many of us are coming together to speak out against the injustices that have resulted in the deaths…
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BioNexus KC Announces Collaborate2Cure Program Focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder
For immediate release: May 15, 2020 KANSAS CITY, MO – BioNexus KC is pleased to announce our 2020 Collaborate2Cure series on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).…
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@ a Glance Monthly
Monthly overview of life sciences news including updates from stakeholders and regional companies.
Quick Tips to Stay Safe on Hot Summer Days
Simple reminders on how to beat the heat and enjoy the outdoors during the hottest days of the summer.
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National Cancer Survivor's Month
According to the National Cancer Institute, an individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis until the end of life. In addition, because a cancer diagnosis also affects family members, friends, and caregivers, they too are considered cancer survivors.
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May 2020
KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center Focuses on Protecting Research Volunteers and Clinical Trials During Pandemic
BioNexus KC Announces Collaborate2Cure Program Focused on Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Expert Exchange: UMKC Humanitarian Changes the World of HIV Research
Making the world a better place requires compassion, the ability to react to unique and challenging situations, and the courage to face what others fear.…
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‘It Matters’: TMC Nurse Asks to Work 60-Hour Weeks to Help COVID-19 Patients
The middle-aged man lay dying of COVID-19 in the intensive care unit, only moments from his last, shallow breath. The ventilator was removed. His brain…
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KU, KDHE Partner to Trace COVID-19 in Wastewater Treatment Plants
The University of Kansas School of Engineering and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment are teaming up on an experiment to determine if the…
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Children’s Mercy Conducts Year Round Viral Disease Surveillance and Vaccine Studies in Children to Promote Public Health
Children’s Mercy Kansas City (CM-KC) has been a member of the CDC-sponsored multicenter New Vaccine Surveillance Network (KC-NVSN) since 2009 with Rangaraj Selvarangan (Director of…
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Join @KCQVIC on tomorrow at 3pm to learn about Health Technology Innovations in Kansas City from @KUMedCenter, @saintlukeskc, @Cerner, @BlueKC, @KCCAREHealth, and @UMKC.
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MU's College of Engineering has been producing face shields for professors to wear on campus this fall, which are required by instructors for in-person classes via @KOMUnews.
#MizzouResearch #MondayMotivation #ShowMeRenewal @Mizzou @mizzouengineer
https://www.komu.com/news/mu-engineering-school-to-complete-4-500-face-shields-for-professors/
Dr. Russell Waitman will join @UMKC on Oct. 1 as the director of the @chiumkc at the @UMKCmedschool as well as help lead @umsystem's precision health effort. https://www.umkc.edu/news/posts/2020/august/director-hired-for-umkc-center-for-health-insights.html