Duke University is ranked 8th in research and development expenditures, with more than $1.1 billion in funding. A majority of that funding, specifically $950 million of it, goes directly to Life Science research. This is an exciting campus to spend the day networking with researchers, PIs and purchasing decision makers. There is always a good turnout at this show- last year we had 275 attendees!
Key Funding Facts:
− Total R & D Expenditures: $1,126,924,000
− Rank in Total R & D Expenditures: 8th
− 2017 Life Science R & D Expenditures: $950,245,000
− 2018 NIH Funding: $475,338,515
Duke also recently received a $28 Million grant from the NIH for immunologic research directed at tackling major scientific problems that hinder the development of an effective HIV-1 vaccine. To read more about this, check out our science update blog:
Researchers Find How Natural Killer Cells Regulate Protective HIV Antibodies
On Friday, May 17th 2019, Biotechnology Calendar, Inc. will host the annual BioResearch Product Faire™ Event at Duke University. Area professionals from the life sciences are invited to attend the event for free. Come learn about the latest innovations in laboratory equipment, supplies and services as well as see demonstrations of how these new tools and techniques can assist with your research.
If you are a laboratory equipment supplier, this is an excellent opportunity to meet face to face with life science researchers. Educate researchers about your lab or chemical supply products and make future contacts at this valuable networking event. Call us today at (530) 272-6675 and take the next step towards supplying Duke’s researchers with the tools they need to succeed.
“I’m absolutely thrilled with these events! They really give you a chance to make connections with real decision makers on campus and the environment is very easy to conduct business in.”
