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21st Century Jobs Fund Symposium

On November 10, 2009, at the 21st Century Jobs Fund Symposium held in Lansing, Dr. Luderer participated on a panel that discussed the issue of Accessing University Technology.

MichBio Expo

On November 4, 2009, at the MichBio Expo held in Kalamazoo, Dr. Luderer participated on a panel that discussed the issue of Emerging Business:  Strategies for Innovation:  Developing Opportunities, Products and Markets.

Green Chemistry Firm Is First Bioeconomy Institute Tenant In Holland

A Michigan State University technology spinoff company is the first tenant in MSU’s new Bioeconomy Institute, located in a former Pfizer Inc. laboratory in Holland.Click here for full story

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The BRCC is Ideally Positioned

The BRCC, established in 2003 by the Michigan Legislature, is located at Western Michigan University and is perfectly positioned to access the wealth of scientific talent and pharmaceutical commercialization expertise that is part of Kalamazoo’s heritage. Long-time home to such industry giants as the Upjohn Co., Richard-Allan Scientific, Stryker Corp. and Pfizer Inc., Kalamazoo offers a forward-looking, entrepreneurial business climate and a growing reputation among venture capitalists seeking to invest in life sciences discoveries and promising business ventures. Our customers are entrepreneurs, scientists, University Technology Transfer offices and corporatate clients.

Database of Michigan Consultants and Companies that can assist Life-Science Entrepreneurs

The Database of Michigan Consultants and Companies that can assist Life-Science Entrepreneurs is a searchable database of individuals and companies in Michigan that provide services to life-science companies. It is focused on experts in pharmaceutical and medical device development and is provided to facilitate access to these services. All aspects of pharmaceutical development are included (e.g., discovery, pre-clinical development, toxicology, regulatory, clinical, compliance, marketing, sales and other related areas). Individuals or companies wishing to be included in this database should contact Ms. Bernadette Ballard-Reid.

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How the BRCC Operates

The BRCC supports promising new life sciences ventures entering the commercialization phases of development through its: