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As part of its mission to lead in the life and health sciences, UMKC's life science research programs are growing rapidly. The University is focused on implementing its 10-year research plan calling for accelerated growth in life and health sciences. Early success of this plan is illustrated by the recent growth of extramural research funding: life sciences research awards have seen a 100 percent increase in a three-year period.
The research undertaken by scientists at UMKC is part of the Kansas City Life Sciences Institute's collaborative research efforts that may lead to new discoveries to more effectively treat a wide range of diseases, develop new drugs and medical devices, and guide best practices.
The UMKC Life Sciences Taskforce, chaired by Dr. William Danforth, released a report in 2003 detailing its recommendations for UMKC to fully reach its potential in the life sciences. The recommendations include:
Adding 40 to 50 new researchers over the next 5 to 10 years, each directing 5-10 member teams;
Expanding and strengthening research opportunities for graduate and postdoctoral students and the recruiting of additional graduate and postdoctoral students;
Completing the construction of a major new Health Science Building on Hospital Hill to house the Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy and adding the Center for Health Sciences Research to accommodate 40-50 research teams.
UMKC's other research and technology goals for 2006 include the approval of a new master of science degree in bioinformatics and the creation of a Center for Proteomics/Biocomputing.
Learn more:
The Danforth Report
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