Esser will work with scientists to accelerate the development of new medicines and treatments for illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer's.
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One of Esser's responsibilities will be to foster an "ecosystem of innovation" that will attract biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to Central Virginia and the greater Commonwealth, bringing with them hundreds of jobs directly and…
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The Commonwealth BioAccelerator officially opened its doors, transforming 6,500 square feet of cutting-edge lab space into a launchpad for Virginia's most promising biotech ventures.
CvilleBioHub
CvilleBioHub, a regional, industry-led organization, received a $4.3 million GO Virginia award and is partnering with UVA to establish the region's first laboratory accelerator at North Fork, a UVA Discovery Park.
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The UVA Manning Institute of Biotechnology positions UVA at the very forefront of cutting-edge medicine, such as cellular and gene therapies that revolutionize how diseases are treated and cured.
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A strategic expansion of UVA's presence in northern Virginia will increase academic programming and research in this important economic region of the state.
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Explore 2022's first quarter edition of the Virginia Economic Review featuring a story on UVA and its support for the life sciences industry in Charlottesville (p. 32).
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Discover the University's contributions to Virginia through a series of compelling, vignette-style highlights presented in this first edition report. Understand UVA as an engine for inclusive economic growth by exploring the initiatives that…
Discover the University's contributions to Virginia through a series of compelling, vignette-style highlights presented in this first edition report. Understand UVA as an engine for inclusive economic growth by exploring the initiatives that…
The Research Collaboration Corner seeks to integrate research with education and community engagement, bridge industry and academics, and encourage meaningful connections across disciplines.
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Researchers at UVA are bringing industry partners to the table to create cutting-edge technologies that produce tangible value for society.
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Local biotechnology industry leader Nikki Hastings, PhD, has been named the first Executive Director of the CvilleBioHub, a non-profit that connects and supports the Charlottesville-area biotechnology sector.  CvilleBioHub will receive strategic pla
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