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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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There is still time to reserve exhibit space  at early registration discounted pricing rates, and connect with  researchers across campus

University of Illinois, Chicago BioResearch Product FaireTM event: September 11, 2019

 

Get more info about exhibiting  by clicking below:

Learn More About  UIC Event
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