Kansas, like the rest of the United States, has felt the effects of the economic recession. But thanks in part to the state’s diversified economy, we are emerging from the recession stronger than ever. While many states rely on one or two major industries for economic growth, Kansas is investing in several promising sectors of our economy, including the biosciences.
A recent study, prepared by the Battelle Technology Partnership Practice for Biotechnology Industry Organization, says, “the biosciences are already shaping up to be a key engine of economic growth in the United States.”
Thankfully, for the past few years Kansas has been involved in building our bioscience infrastructure. Working through the Kansas Bioscience Authority, the state has invested millions of dollars in efforts such as the Animal Health Corridor (from Manhattan to Columbia), the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan and artificial joint composite research at Wichita State University. These projects are moving us forward in bioscience research, development, commercialization, education and workforce preparation.
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Author: GOV. MARK PARKINSON
