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Forward BIOLABS, located at URP, is thrilled to announce the launch of Forward Memberships, a new initiative made possible by a grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Forward Memberships will enable promising #biohealth entrepreneurs, including those from underrepresented groups, to advance their #research and bring their innovations to fruition. Press Release: 'Forward BIOLABS introduces Forward Memberships to support biohealth entrepreneurs' https://lnkd.in/gBRy6h9w #Wisconsin #biotech #entrepreneur #startup #innovation

A state #biohealth #workforce project aims to drive interest in the field, provide specialized #training, fill job openings with skilled workers and more. The ABC (Actualizing Biohealth Careers) Pathways effort is getting $12.5 million in federal dollars and $1.5 million in state matching funds, and aims to train and place 2,000 workers in biohealth jobs within five years. Project partners include the Madison Area Technical College, the Milwaukee Area Technical College, the Universities of Wisconsin, the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin and Employ Milwaukee . Article: 'Biohealth workforce project aims to drive interest in the field' https://lnkd.in/g84pfehN via WisBusiness.com #Wisconsin #biotech #careers

Exact Sciences recently announced that it awarded a total of $1.5 million to 28 organizations through its #Funding Opportunities for CRC Screening Uptake Strategies (FOCUS) Program. Grant recipients are committed to improving colorectal #cancer (CRC) screening rates and making #healthcare more accessible, with a focus on medically underserved populations. Press Release: 'Exact Sciences awards grants to 28 organizations focused on increasing colorectal cancer screening' https://lnkd.in/grUuS5wA #Wisconsin #prevention #innovation #healthequity

[The] University of Wisconsin-Madison is set to receive more than $56 million in new #funding for #research initiatives after the passage of two federal appropriations packages. The set of bipartisan bills, signed into law by President Joseph Biden in March, will fund the federal government through September 30. Both pieces of #legislation included funding for research projects specific to the UW. The bills’ passage allows campus to continue research in several high-demand areas, including next-generation #energy development and the social and economic vitality of #rural communities. Funded initiatives include $28.75 million for the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC); $10 million for PANTHER, a #biomedical research program addressing traumatic brain injuries; $5 million for the Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems; and $2 million to establish a regional center to combat the fentanyl crisis. The funded initiatives reflect UW–Madison’s diverse research portfolio — one of the nation’s largest. Last year, the university topped $1.5 billion in research expenditures, ranking eighth among all public and private universities. Article: 'A federal boost for UW research' https://lnkd.in/gXisXNPs via On Wisconsin Magazine

The latest episode of “WisBusiness.com: the #Podcast” features Peggy Williams-Smith, president and CEO of Visit Milwaukee. She discusses the impact of the Republican National Convention, delegate parties, #business meetings, protests and more. https://lnkd.in/g68-5Xdb #Milwaukee #Wisconsin #leadership

University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin has unveiled a set of new initiatives designed to address global challenges, including artificial intelligence (#AI) and environmental #sustainability. The Wisconsin Research, Innovation, and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative will facilitate transformative discoveries and translate them into real-world impact. Over the next three to five years, UW–Madison expects to add between 120 and 150 faculty through RISE in addition to regular hiring, reflecting about a 40 percent increase in faculty hiring. “We’re going to look at the grand challenges facing our state and the world and grow the faculty in a targeted way that builds on our existing strengths in places where, with strategy and investment, we can accelerate discovery and world-changing #research and #education,” Mnookin says. The first area of focus under RISE will be artificial intelligence. UW–Madison researchers have already employed AI to improve the diagnosis of genetic disorders and help farmers detect disease in their crops before it spreads. It can accelerate the pace of discovery, but it also requires thoughtful attention to #ethics and #security. RISE will increase UW–Madison’s network of AI innovators, adding up to 50 faculty positions across campus to complement regular hiring already planned in AI and AI-adjacent areas. The UW is also launching a cross-campus initiative focused on environmental sustainability, including a new interdisciplinary research hub. The initiative represents the most comprehensive environmental sustainability effort in the university’s history and will make campus a living laboratory for sustainable practices. Article: 'Initiatives for the public good: Chancellor Mnookin announces plans for world-changing innovations. https://lnkd.in/grCkuizT via On Wisconsin Magazine #university #leadership #OnWisconsin

The FREE 'Opera in the Park' returns to #Madison's Garner Park on 7/20! For over 20 years, Opera in the Park has been the epitome of Madison Opera’s place in our #community. Garner Park comes alive with #music and light sticks, as soloists share their favorite #opera and musical theater numbers, along with the Madison Opera Chorus and Madison Symphony Orchestra. Celebrate the power of connection through beautiful performances, beautiful music, and a beautiful night at Opera in the Park! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g7E8G4fn

Check out the latest 'WisBusiness.com: the #Podcast' with Ryan Keepman of Evans Transportation Services. He discusses the company’s recent expansion into Mexico and growth over the past several years, with revenues rising from $80 million to $400 million since 2018. The Delafield-based #transportation and #logistics firm projects 24% growth this year alone, and Keepman attributes that to both the company’s evolving culture and bringing in new technologies.  https://lnkd.in/gU5h3pHP #Wisconsin #business #leadership #technology

Seven organizations supporting #Wisconsin entrepreneurs with technical and financial assistance have received nearly $850,000 in the latest round of Entrepreneurship Partner Grants from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). “Our support of Wisconsin #entrepreneurship sparks #innovation, advances #technology, creates #jobs, and improves our quality of life,” said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s leading economic development organization. “These grants will help people from all backgrounds achieve success and bring their ideas to life through #education, advice, and financial support.” As part of WEDC’s commitment to the state’s Regional Technology Hub designation, which is providing $49 million in federal funds to expand Wisconsin’s #leadership in #biohealth technology and #personalizedmedicine, a pair of grants totaling almost $400,000 were awarded to Forward BIOLABS and Bridges to Cures Inc. Forward BIOLABS, located in URP, helps launch biohealth startups by providing equipped laboratories, entrepreneurial support, mentoring and guidance. Grant funding will provide 35 individuals with technical assistance support and 10 with financial assistance with scholarships. Article: 'WEDC provides seven Wisconsin entrepreneurship organizations with nearly $850,000' https://lnkd.in/gkVbqUer #biotech #startup

#Wisconsin is already a hub for the growing field of #personalizedmedicine, where scientists tailor treatments to a person’s genes. But a range of challenges is holding the #industry back. Advocates say it’s hard for researchers to find the workers and #data they need, and that the existing #health data exacerbates inequalities because it doesn’t include enough people from racial and ethnic minorities. Now, a coalition of #biohealth businesses, colleges and economic development agencies is getting $49 million in federal funds to solve those problems and more. The funds, announced [last week] by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, will create a new shared health database, send a fleet of #cancer screening vans to underserved neighborhoods, provide lab space for science startups and help biohealth businesses develop apprenticeship programs. Article: 'Wisconsin got $49M to invest in personalized medicine. What does that mean?' https://lnkd.in/genpiGC5 via The Capital Times #biotech #leadership