Colorado Biosciences Get Boost, Advancing Major Economic Development Program
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To date, the program has provided funding for 27 projects at institutions across the state, including CU, CSU, UNC, National Jewish Medical & Research Center and the University of Denver.This truly is economic development at its finest.” Research from the program has led to potential new treatments for schizophrenia, HIV, cancer, lung disease, and technologies that can be applied to environmental pollution, gait problems from chronic illness, optical microscopy and several other diagnostic tools and medical devices.It will also make up to $250,000 available to early stage, Colorado-based companies.The grant program is one of seven elements of Governor Ritter’s comprehensive economic development package announced last fall.To date, the program has provided funding for 27 projects at institutions across the state, including CU, CSU, UNC, National Jewish Medical & Research Center and the University of Denver.Rep.This truly is economic development at its finest.”Research from the program has led to potential new treatments for schizophrenia, HIV, cancer, lung disease, and technologies that can be applied to environmental pollution, gait problems from chronic illness, optical microscopy and several other diagnostic tools and medical devices.The bill awaits final approval by the House before moving to the Senate for further debate.###About Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA)CBSA is a not-for-profit corporation providing services and support for Colorados growing biosciences industry.