Kansas City, MO
An initiative of the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute that has brought unprecedented research and commercialization opportunities to the Kansas City area.
The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute (KCALSI) is a non-profit organization that oversees all of the region’s life sciences research, working to actualize the great prospects of Kansas City’s Life Science Institute, as this institute represents a significant part of Kansas City’s future.
Nuts and Bolts:
- KCALSI is made up of a board of directors, president, executive assistant, the Focus Area Advisory Committee, the Scientific Advisory Committee and the eight key stakeholder institutions.
- This group is responsible for the life sciences initiatives. These initiatives and the national attention the life sciences center has attracted have served, among other things, to strengthen the economy and improve healthcare for the residents of Kansas City.
- KCALSI and the Stowers Institute for Medical Research is funded by an investment by James and Virginia Stowers and its $1 billion endowment.
- Work being done through the life sciences initiative has made Kansas City a leader in life science research, specifically focusing on research in these five areas:cancer, human development and aging, cardiovascular diseases, infectious diseases, and neurological diseases.
Successes:
- According to both the Milken Institute and the American Electronics Association, Kansas City has become a leader in the field of life sciences.
- The coordination that life sciences initiatives requires has sparked interest in business, education, finance, commercial, and residential sectors of the City. Kansas City is receiving overwhelming outside attention from business people, educators, students, and many others who are attracted to the prospect of scientific developments, technology, and the expected revenue.
- Beyond scientific research, educational opportunities in the field of science are increasingly available through KCALSI's life sciences program, leading to the production of more technologically advanced students. These students, once they graduate, are predicted to stay in Kansas City where research and access to technology is strong, reinforcing Kansas City’s technologically savvy workforce.
For more information on this program: Kansas City Life Sciences, Think Kansas City