BioNotes is a Quarterly Newsletter from the Memphis Bioworks Foundation. Our goal is to inform you of programs or initiatives at Memphis Bioworks that are making a difference in our community, and other items dealing with how bioscience is making Memphis a better place to live, build a career and make a positive contribution to the world around us. We hope you enjoy BioNotes. Please pass it on to others. If this has been forwarded to you by a friend or associate and you would like to begin receiving your own BioNotes, click here to sign up.

Welcome to BioNotes At Memphis Bioworks Foundation, we have considered launching a newsletter for quite some time. There is more going on in the biosciences in Memphis today than there ever has been in the past, and this newsletter will serve as a regular vehicle to keep our donors, partners and the Memphis community up-to-date.  more »

Leading Memphis' Transition to a 21st Century Economy The Memphis Bioworks Foundation is a result of collaboration and a shared vision among public, private, academic and government entities dedicated to changing the Memphis bioscience landscape — creating business opportunities and jobs. Established in 2001 as a nonprofit 501(c)(3), the Foundation is leading initiatives to expand the community’s current bioscience niches and demonstrated areas of excellence.  more »

Infrastructure is a Key to Job Growth and Entrepreneurial Opportunity The construction of incubator, laboratory and office space is critical to the success of the bioscience initiative. The UT-Baptist Research Park, under development by Memphis Bioworks Foundation, will provide 1.2 million square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory and office space. Baptist Memorial Health Care donated the land for the Research Park. This park, in the heart of the Memphis Medical Center District and adjacent to the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, is a critical catalyst to workforce development in all areas of bioscience.  more »

The Cycle of Entrepreneurship A key area of focus at Memphis Bioworks is entrepreneurship. Much of what we do as an organization from an infrastructure, education, investment and business standpoint eventually goes back to establishing the right environment for successful bioscience and technology entrepreneurship. This year, milestones were reached in filling some important holes in the Cycle of Entrepreneurship for the community — the launch of TECworks and the dedication of our new dedicated lab and office space at 20 South Dudley.  more »

MASE Graduates Focus on the Future When Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE) opened its doors in the fall of 2003, few could have predicted the impact this Charter School would have on the lives of so many kids. Now, with the first Senior Class on track to graduate in May, one can’t help but be impressed by the students’ accomplishments.  more »

Memphis Bioworks Business Association Hosts three successful Events Since its launch in late 2008, the Memphis Bioworks Business Association has hosted three successful luncheons that showcased the education and networking components of the association. The association aims to strategically advance the bioscience industry in Memphis and create programs that address the issues and needs of the industry in the region. The goal is to strengthen the area’s bioscience businesses through three core areas: education, professional networking and advocacy.  more »

AgBioworks Planting Seeds for the Future Throughout West Tennessee this spring, farmers are planting a variety of alternative crops, thanks to a program coordinated by Memphis Bioworks Foundation and funded through a grant provided by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. This program, called the 25Farmer Network, is the first step towards creating a new supply chain for locally produced crops that can be made into a variety of products. The Foundation has recognized the fact that farmers must be at the foundation of building a viable AgBio industry in the region and are actively engaging them in the process.   more »

Meet Brandon Wellford Brandon Wellford is the Chief Financial Officer of the Memphis Bioworks Foundation and is responsible for the financial and real estate functions for the Foundation and its various projects and initiatives. Prior to joining Memphis Bioworks, he worked 15 years for a real estate development firm in the Washington, D.C. area.  more »

We Welcome Your Support The Memphis Bioworks Foundation’s vision for our community is ambitious — a vision that encompasses economic growth, revitalized neighborhoods, and an enhanced quality of life for everyone. This vision can only be realized with the commitment, support, and leadership of everyone in the community — businesses, corporations, foundations, and individuals. Without your financial support, hundreds of new scientific ideas will never be tested and proven and thousands of people will miss out on the exciting jobs that can be created. To donate to Memphis Bioworks Foundation go to www.memphisbioworks.org and click on Support Us. Thank you.

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