Life Science Company and Industry News Briefs

University of Illinois Cancer Center is pursuing designation from the National Cancer Institute

Posted by BCI Staff on Thu, Jun 27, 2019

The University of Illinois Cancer Center is pursuing designation from the National Cancer Institute, a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The prestigious designation would mean increased financial support from the NIH, resulting in more opportunities for researchers as well as an economic benefit for the entire community. If the University of Illinois  succeeds it  become the third cancer center to reach this status in the state of Illinois.

Key stats:

Total R&D Expenditures for 2017: $372,619,000
2017 Life Science R&D Expenditures: $277,145,000
Rank in Total Life Science R&D Expenditures: 52nd
2018 NIH Funding: $122,974,818

If your laboratory supply company has an interest in increasing your midwest sales, consider networking with life science researchers at the upcoming 20th annual BioResearch Product FaireTM event at the University of Illinois on September 11, 2019.

This event connects laboratory suppliers with hundreds of Chicago area researchers, PIs, grad students, lab managers, professors, and purchasing agents interested in learning about and obtaining the best and most innovative equipment as well as technologies to foster research.

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Tags: University of Illinois at Chicago, UChicago

Chicago Science Research Event Coming Soon

Posted by BCI Staff on Tue, Jul 25, 2017

Researchers at the University of Illinois, Chicago spent over $350M last year.  The university is recognized as one of the nation s top federally funded research institutions. There are seven health science colleges on campus where these researchers work tirelessly toward contributing to the advances in diagnosis and treatment of disease.

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The University of Chicago's $390M Market for Life Science Research

Posted by BCI Staff on Fri, Aug 12, 2016

The University of Chicago is a nationally recognized leader in innovation and research with over 140 institutes and centers, and is ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation for life science expenditures. The life science research market opportunity was estimated at over $390M in 2016 and is growing rapidly.

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Tags: vendor, Biotech Event, Chicago, Research, IL, scientific sales, UChicago, 2016

Chicago: Lab Construction & Upcoming Event

Posted by BCI Staff on Mon, Jul 25, 2016

Would your laboratory supply company like to meet with well funded researchers at the University of Chicago? Do you have products that can help these researchers make gains in their research programs?

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Tags: Midwest, University of Chicago, Midwest life science marketing events, Illinois, Chicago, Midwest Region, U Chicago, Illiniois, UChicago, 2016

UChicago Research Centers backed by Over $400M in Annual Funding

Posted by Robert Larkin on Fri, Jan 29, 2016

The University of Chicago conducts research backed by over $400 million in annual funding, and $200 million in annual R&D expenditures. 

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Tags: Medical Research, University of Chicago, Biotech Event, Illinois, BioResearch Product Faire Front Line Event, Chicago, Research Funding, IL, Life Science Event, Midwest Region, Lab Supply, UChicago, 2016, best lab supply tradeshows, best science tradeshows

Illinois Researchers: Discover New Lab Supplies On-Campus in October

Posted by Laura Braden on Mon, Oct 05, 2015

Lab managers, PI's, researchers, professors, purchasing agents, grad students, post-docs, and everyone else involved in a lab in Illinois are invited to the upcoming BioResearch Product Faire™ Events at the University of Chicago, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Illinois, Chicago in October.

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Tags: Midwest, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, 2015, IL, researchers invited, UIUC, UIChgo, UChicago, find new lab supplies, BioResearch Product Faire

Increase Brand Exposure in the Illinois Academic Marketplace

Posted by Laura Braden on Fri, Sep 18, 2015

In today's world, it can be hard for companies to stand out and promote their brand. For laboratory suppliers, breaking into a new academic marketplace can be a challenge due to campus security and labs being unwelcome to solicitors. Attending an on-campus trade show event provides lab suppliers with the opportunity to display supplies on-campus, to interested and well-funded researchers from campus research laboratories. 

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Tags: Midwest, best attended events, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, 2015, UIUrbana, BioResearch Product Faire Event, Chicago, IL, UIChgo, UChicago, best lab supply tradeshows

Join a New Science Marketplace at 2015 UChicago BioResearch Product Faire™

Posted by Robert Larkin on Wed, Jul 15, 2015

Are you a biotech or lab supply vendor interested in increasing sales in the Chicago area life science marketplace? If so, you have a great opportunity at Biotechnology Calendar, Inc.’s 1st Annual Chicago BioResearch Product Faire™ Event.

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Tags: best attended events, University of Chicago, Illinois, life sciece markets, 2015, BioResearch Product Faire Front Line Event, Chicago, IL, laboratory sales, Midwest Region, UChicago, best lab supply tradeshows, best science tradeshows

Early Registration for BioResearch Product Faire™ Events

Posted by Robert Larkin on Tue, Jun 02, 2015


Saving money is at the forefront of everyone’s minds these days. Biotech and lab supply vendors can save time and money by Biotechnology Calendar, Inc. events. By registering for the following events 3 months in advance, you will save money and ensure that you are included in our all of marketing efforts for each event you purchase.

These BioResearch Product Faire™ Events are still in early registration pricing for a limited time:

Expiring (tomorrow) 6/3/2015:
University of Oregon, Eugene Event – 9/1/2015
Oregon State University, Corvallis Event – 9/2/2015
Oregon Health and Science University Event – 9/3/2015

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Tags: UUtah, best attended events, UOr, WSU, 2015, Columbia, RockU, UIUrbana, BioResearch Product Faire Event, OHSU, OSU, UIChgo, ORSTU, SunySB, UChicago, UIdaho, best lab supply tradeshows, best science tradeshows

Chicago Researchers Find Molecule from Tree Bark Prevents Heart Problems

Posted by Laura Braden on Fri, May 15, 2015

A team of researchers from the University of Chicago School of Medicine recently found that an ancient herbal therapy commonly used in Asia is effective in preventing certain heart diseases. (Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

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Tags: Midwest, University of Chicago, 2015, BioResearch Product Faire Front Line Event, Chicago, IL, UChicago, SIRT3, Magnolia Tree Bark, Honokiol

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