Connecticut offers pony up $ 291 million to help open a new branch of The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), an institute more known genetic research as the primary mouse breeder to scientific research. Today, Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy announced collaboration, which aims to Farmington a hub of personalized genetic "personalized medicine".
JAX an independent non-profit headquartered in Bar Harbor, Maine, had hoped that Florida would provide funds for start -up such a facility there. But he fell in June this offer as a result of Florida's budget problems. The following month, the Connecticut came calling, whether JAX would be interested in the creation of the new research center as part of the Bioscience Connecticut Malloy initiative, which calls for spending $ 850 million to build the biomedical industry of State. State lawmakers approved the initiative earlier this year to create jobs and attract new investment.
"The state has a compelling argument," said Edison Liu, JAX President and CEO. He calls the site within a short drive of the centers of biological sciences at Boston, New York City, and New Haven- "ideal".
the agreement calls for the construction of 16,000 square meters of new lab space for 30 top scientists on the University campus Connecticut, Farmington, just outside of Hartford. Planners forecast that the research center, which will be called the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, employ a total of 300 people during the first 10 years and 0 employees in 20 years through an additional 7,000 square meters of laboratory space. in addition to research, it is planned for the center to dedicate space and staff to translating discoveries into commercial products and services, with the hope that it will also spin off companies that create more jobs.
Before ground can be broken, however, the Connecticut legislature to sign bonds to float the project, a review should begin next month. Overall, the state promises to contribute $ 291 million to support over 10 years for construction, equipment and operations. JAX estimates it will add another $ 809 million of federal research grants, philanthropic donations and income from the sale of other products and mouse to operate the facility over the next 20 years.
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