Talent Development

Esser will work with scientists to accelerate the development of new medicines and treatments for illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer's.

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.

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.

A big, bold vision for a high-impact, future-ready regional economy is in development. The project is supported by a broad coalition of stakeholders, including local government & economic development, higher education & research institutions…

A big, bold vision for a high-impact, future-ready regional economy is in development. The project is supported by a broad coalition of stakeholders, including local government & economic development, higher education & research institutions…

As part of the new institute, UVA's Biocomplexity Institute (BI) is contributing innovative AI research and solutions that will bolster efforts to detect illicit financial activity and address vulnerabilities within global supply chains.

As part of the new institute, UVA's Biocomplexity Institute (BI) is contributing innovative AI research and solutions that will bolster efforts to detect illicit financial activity and address vulnerabilities within global supply chains.

To meet demand, Virginia is scaling up initiatives to develop and expand the workforce, including university-led development programs like the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI).

The plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia, is the result of university-generated knowledge and sustained basic research. UVA faculty are engaged in a Fusion Innovation Hub to build out the ecosystem.

A statewide biopharma boom is fueled by talent emerging from Virginia's universities, which provide a steady pipeline of specialized labor.

A statewide biopharma boom is fueled by talent emerging from Virginia's universities, which provide a steady pipeline of specialized labor.

The new UVA institute brings more attention to the proximity of Charlottesville to DC for federal government support efforts.