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Health Equity Lagging in US, Path Outlined to Improve Outcomes
The issue of health equity is not new, but the work to correct it is still very much in front of most hospitals in the…
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MU Professor Leads Largest University Research Reactor in US
When thinking about the effects of radioactive exposure, most people’s minds may wander to nuclear power plant meltdowns or spider bites, but for Dr. David…
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Looking Back & Ahead: BioNexus KC Presidents Weigh in on 20-Year Impact
BioNexus KC, a catalyst for innovation in human and animal health, has brought together the region’s best and brightest since 2001. Throughout the past 20…
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Keith Gary Steps Down as Vice President of BioNexus KC
For Immediate Release: August 18, 2021 KANSAS CITY, MO – Dr. Keith Gary, Vice President at BioNexus KC, will resign from his position on September…
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BioNexus KC Awards KC Researchers $150k to Explore Pediatric Disease Research
KANSAS CITY, MO – BioNexus KC has awarded three $50,000 grants to regional scientists to support research focused on pediatric genetic diseases. The partnership with…
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BioNexus KC Celebrates 20th Year Advancing Regional Life Sciences
For Immediate Release: March 1, 2021 KANSAS CITY, MO – BioNexus KC, a catalyst for innovation in animal and human health, kicks off a year-long…
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November Glance
‘Real Big Deal for Kansas City’: Sneak Peek Inside Children’s Mercy Research Tower Children’s Mercy’s gleaming new Research Institute on Hospital Hill won’t open until…
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October Glance
The Future of Health
KU Cancer Center’s Countdown to NCI Comprehensive Application Kicks Into High Gea
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September Glance
Learn. Adapt. Thrive. 10.22.2020
EDA Awards BioNexus KC $300k Build to Scale Grant to Advance Human and Animal Health Innovation
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The Future of Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: KU Cancer Center Oncologist Says It’s Personal
A decade ago, the survival rate for pancreatic cancer hovered around five percent. Today, the five-year survival rate is 10 percent. “We’ve moved into the…
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KC Stem Cell Startup Delivers Gift of Time to Industry
In baseball, preparing for the first pitch requires a great deal of practice and builds on a spectacular amount of behind-the-scenes effort. Being a scientist…
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Saint Luke’s Clinical Trial Shows Improvements in Patients with Common Genetic Heart Condition
Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute announced the results of a clinical trial that will impact patient care and improve quality of life for patients suffering…
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Industry News
A new @Mizzou study found the quick shift to #Telehealth during the #COVID19 pandemic allowed pediatric physical therapists to continue providing essential care and services to support their young patients’ development.
@MizzouResearch
https://showme.missouri.edu/2021/telehealth-services-provide-quality-pediatric-care-mu-survey-finds/