Esser will work with scientists to accelerate the development of new medicines and treatments for illnesses like cancer and Alzheimer's.
Bioscience & Health Care
The University advances innovation in bioscience and health care delivery by supporting research and sustained growth for startups and bioscience initiatives. Partnerships with powerful industry leaders like INOVA create impact throughout the state and beyond.
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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.
UVA Health
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.
UVA Health
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…
The Charlottesville Reg…
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…
The Charlottesville Reg…
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
UVA-affiliated startup BrightSpec launched the world's first commercial Molecular Rotational Resonance (MRR) instruments in 50 years. The team received a PittCon Today Excellence Award in recognition of their innovation and the impact of their new…
BrightSpec
UVA-affiliated startup BrightSpec launched the world's first commercial Molecular Rotational Resonance (MRR) instruments in 50 years. The team received a PittCon Today Excellence Award in recognition of their innovation and the impact of their new…
BrightSpec
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.
UVA Today
Starting from the campus of the University of Virginia, AgroSpheres has created a comprehensive biomodality platform, injecting strong momentum into the sustainable development of global agriculture.
AgNews
A statewide biopharma boom is fueled by talent emerging from Virginia's universities, which provide a steady pipeline of specialized labor.
Virginia Economic Revie…
A statewide biopharma boom is fueled by talent emerging from Virginia's universities, which provide a steady pipeline of specialized labor.
Virginia Economic Revie…