Education
One of the goals of the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences (CoE) is to provide educational programs that assist in the development of a cadre of scientists and technical personnel who will work in all areas of life sciences research and industry. In order to accomplish this goal, the CoE supports initiatives involving academic programs at the K-12, undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond training in traditional and new interdisciplinary scientific areas, local academic institutions have expanded their management programs to develop entrepreneurial and business talent to assist in the commercialization of life sciences technologies. Further, the CoE contributes to workforce development programming to promote the talent needed in both private and public sectors.
UB CAT/CoE Workforce Development
High-Tech Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership (High-Tech CEL)
New High-Tech Entrepreneurship Program Launched for Life Sciences
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and UB’s New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences have launched a new workforce development program, the High-Tech Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. [Read On]
- The High-Tech Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership offers leaders of early-stage life sciences companies the opportunity to learn from established life sciences entrepreneurs as well as from others who are important to long-term success, such as venture capitalists.
- Sponsored by the NYS Dept. of Labor in collaboration with UB SOM Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, UB CAT and NYS Center of Excellence
- Launched in the Fall 2009-December 2009 with 12 total high-tech companies (3 companies entering directly after June 2009 Pre-Seed Workshop)
- 27 total executive level speakers
- Three networking dinners hosted and coordinated by UB CAT
- High-Tech CEL I and II classes now offered in Fall 2010
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Millard Fillmore College: Becoming A Leader in the Life Sciences
Life Sciences Certificate Program for Professionals Offered
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Professionals who are currently employed by the life sciences industry in Western New York, or who would like to be, are invited to register for "Becoming a Leader in the Life Sciences," a certification program offered by the University at Buffalo's Division of Continuing and Professional Studies -- Millard Fillmore College. [Read On]
- Sponsored by the NYS Dept. of Labor in collaboration with UB's Millard Fillmore College and NYS Center of Excellence
- Successful Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 launches with over 100 participants involved in mid-level program for life sciences industry introduction
- For more information please CONTACT US
Education Highlight
UB Launches Life Sciences Academy at West Seneca Central School District
4/21/2011 - BUFFALO, N.Y. - "The iSciWNY workforce development program is collaborating with the West Seneca Central School District to create a first-of-its-kind academy that links high school students with potential employers in Western New York's growing life sciences industry.
The first group of students will enter the Academy of Life Sciences in the fall at West Seneca's two high schools.
The new academy will help fill a regional gap in pre-college preparation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Through classroom-based activities and internships, it aims to provide high school students with the practical skills they need to pursue careers in the life sciences industry, and create an educated workforce for area employers.
"It is actually a national problem that K-12 curricula often do not align with the needs of employers in the life sciences," says Marnie B. LaVigne, PhD, director of business development at the Center for Excellence. "We need to make this vital connection and prepare our workforce for the future..."[Read On...]
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Sherryl D. Weems, Ph.D. Director University at Buffalo Educational Opportunity Center
Dr. Sherryl D. Weems has been the Director of the University at Buffalo, Educational Opportunity Center
for over ten years. She came to Buffalo from New York City and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Spanish from SUNY College at Fredonia. Dr. Weems received both a Master's degree and Doctorate in Education from the University at Buffalo. She also is a graduate of the Management Development Program at Harvard University.
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"Ideas into Revenue: Why Starting a Company Makes Sense" featuring Dr. Thenkurussi Kesavadas, UB faculty and founder of Simulated Surgical Systems. Click here to register.
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News
UB's New Medical Research Building Will Benefit Patients and the Region
2/2/2012 - BUFFALO, NY - "The stage is set for some important medical advances at the University at Buffalo's Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)..." [Read On...]
Donation in Name of Holm Could Net UB $2M
1/23/2012 -
BUFFALO, NY - "An anonymous donation from a University at Buffalo faculty member, which could eventually total as much as $1 million, is intended to establish a research fund in honor of the late UB faculty member Bruce Holm..." [Read On...] Buffalo News article.Tech Transfer Tactics article. UB News article.
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