Four distinct research programs that could improve patient health care and reduce health-care costs are the recipients of the 2013 Health Outcomes Research grants, awarded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City. Read More »

Despite economic turmoil the past three years, the hub of life sciences in the Kansas City region continues to grow and reveals a changing landscape. Read More »

The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute today announced the local recipients of three, $50,000 grants that will enable the continuation of critical research in finding cures for children’s diseases. Read More »

The University of Kansas Cancer Center was joined by national, state and local leaders today to celebrate its selection for designation as a National Cancer Institute (NCI) cancer center. Read More »

The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute’s board of directors today announced that it has selected Dr. Wayne Carter as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer, effective June 18. Read More »

Helping the local Latino community better manage diabetes and providing a much-improved procedure to diagnose common upper gastrointestinal disorders are the focal points of the research programs that will receive this year’s Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC) Health Outcomes Research grants. Read More »

The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute is scheduled to hold its annual dinner on April 10, 2012. This year’s event will feature David M. Livingston, M.D., a well-known champion for the importance of translational research and its impact on the future of medicine. Read More »

Dr. Dan Getman, president and CEO of the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI), has informed the board of directors of his plans to retire in late spring. Read More »

The statewide MOSIRA Coalition is disappointed in yesterday’s ruling by Cole County Circuit Judge Dan Green blocking the implementation of the Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act (MOSIRA) as passed during last fall’s special session of the Missouri General Assembly. Read More »

The MOSIRA Coalition is resolved to continue to ask state officials to remove all impediments to implementing, funding and executing the job creation and economic development opportunities available to the state of Missouri through the Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act (MOSIRA). Read More »

The Center for Animal Health Innovation (CAHI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Boily as its CEO, effective September 19, 2011. Read More »

The Bayer USA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bayer Corporation, has awarded a $500,000 grant to SySTEMic Innovations, reaffirming its support of a science education reform program that Bayer spearheaded in 2004 in partnership with the Kansas City Missouri School District. Read More »

The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute today announced it would manage a research grants program for the largest health insurance provider in the Kansas City area. Read More »

The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI) today announced four regional recipients of the 2011 Research Development Grants awarded to research projects that explore the genetic basis of diseases affecting children. Read More »

According to a new study released today at the annual meeting of the Drug Information Association in Chicago, the greater Kansas City region is home to a significant cluster of contract research organizations (CROs) and contract service providers (CSPs), with more than $1 billion in annual revenue. Read More »

The new Center for Animal Health Innovation has opened at the Kansas State University Olathe campus, serving as a kind of “filling station” for companies located within the KC Animal Health Corridor and beyond. Read More »

The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute has named two new members to its board of directors who will provide a powerful combination of business and civic leadership. Read More »