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Biotechnology News


Wisconsin's National Stem Cell Bank Picking Up Momentum
Two years after the National Institutes of Health created the National Stem Cell Bank, managers say the bank is starting to fulfill its mission: gathering the cells in one place, controlling their quality and shipping them to scientists at low cost.  Housed at the WiCell Research Institute, affiliated with UW-Madison, the country's only official repository of the cells expects to receive nearly all of its remaining deposits soon. Click here to read more.

Wisconsin Brews Big Bio Effort
The state of Wisconsin is becoming known in the biotech sector and has put together one of the top biotech recruiting efforts, with combined efforts from the government, universities and private firms to foster start ups. Click here to read more about this article by Site Selection magazine.

BioSpace, Inc. Unveils 2006 BioMidwest(TM) Hotbed Campaign
Sponsored by Bio Nebraska, Forward Wisconsin, Indiana Health Industry Forum, Iowa Department of Economic Development, LifeScience Alley, MichBio and Omeris, BioMidwest is a unique branding and awareness campaign highlighting the organizations that constitute the dynamic bio-pharmaceutical industries of the region.
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Midwest Called Next Biotech Hotbed
The Midwest will become the nation's next "biotech hotbed," the leader of a West Coast venture capital firm said Wednesday, pointing to initiatives in Wisconsin and other states in the region.
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Madison's Biotechnology Community to Greet New Arrival From Chicago
Clonex will get $135,000 from the Department of Commerce Technology Venture Fund and Technology Assistance grant programs to help buy equipment and hire professional technical assistance.
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Bill Clinton Speaks about Benefits of Biotechnology
As a guest speaker at Bio 2006 in Chicago, Mr. Clinton emphasized how important biotechnology will be and how it will affect the way we provide energy, the way we eat and how we handle life threatening diseases.
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