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Bioscience conference begins: Local soybean merchandiser rounds out first day

April 18, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Ellsworth native and senior merchandiser for the Minnesota Soybean Processors, Brian Wiertzema concluded the Bioscience Conference presentations on Thursday. Continue Reading

Conference begins: University of Minnesota speaker presents

April 18, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Snow and high winds may have kept attendance down for the first day of the ninth annual Regional Bioscience Conference in Worthington Thursday, but speakers still drew numerous questions in their field of expertise in topics ranging from research in cancer treatment to livestock genomics. Continue Reading

Bioscience conference set to kick off

April 17, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON The day before the annual Regional Bioscience Conference kicks off, high school students from four area high schools participated in multiple hands-on labs designed to teach them about areas of science they might not be exposed to in the classroom. Continue Reading

Genome mapping: now serving cattle

April 9, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Ongoing research in the beef industry may one day soon make it possible for producers to grow cattle that produce meat containing lean protein and good fats yet still provide the great taste today’s consumers look for at the meat counter. Continue Reading

10 years of bioscience: looking at the BAC

April 7, 2013 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Ten years ago, the city of Worthington had a vision.
Its hope was to improve and grow the biosciences to help create opportunities within the city. Ensuing discussions, in turn, led to the establishment of the Bioscience Park, as well as the Biotechnology Advancement Center (BAC). Continue Reading

Newport Laboratories honored with award from U of M

October 12, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

WORTHINGTON Further verification of Newport Laboratories’ mission, quality and growth arrived Wednesday in the form of a new honor bestowed by the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine Continue Reading

Editorial: Plenty of positives to report

July 25, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

Friday’s Daily Globe will include our annual “Positive Perspective” section, which features no shortage of good news from Worthington. Continue Reading

Bioscience Conference speaker hopes to boost networking

March 9, 2012 in Worthington Daily Globe

Cheryl Matter is senior program director at BioBusiness Alliance of Minnesota Continue Reading

Editorial: Prospects for BAC look good

December 12, 2011 in Worthington Daily Globe

An open house Friday at Worthington’s Biotechnology Advancement Center (BAC) gave visitors and potential tenants the opportunity to check out a first-class facility.
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Worthington’s Biotechnology Advancement Center seeking tenants

November 4, 2011 in Worthington Daily Globe

Research laboratory is next project slated for completion
WORTHINGTON What began as a challenge from the Blandin Foundation nine years ago a challenge for Worthington city leaders to identify an economic development opportunity within the community has now grown to include a bioscience curriculum at Minnesota West Community and Technical College, development of the Biotechnology Advancement Center in the bioscience park, an annual Bioscience Conference and a heightened awareness of research and entrepreneurial opportunities that exist in the growing industry Continue Reading