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Wisconsin establishes consortium to expand its lead in biohealth

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

MADISON, Wis., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A consortium of 15 public and private partners has been formed to advance an economic development strategy aimed at bolstering Wisconsin's leadership in personalized medicine and biohealth technology.

Key Points: 
  • These efforts are anticipated to enhance the health and economic well-being of Wisconsinites and the global community.
  • Additionally, by keeping sensitive biohealth and genomic data in Wisconsin and within U.S. borders, the creation of a RTH here is expected to increase the strength of the nation's global competitiveness as well as its national security.
  • "Wisconsin is now at the forefront of one of the most dramatic advances we're seeing in medical care – personalized medicine.
  • We owe it to the people of our state – and the world -- to continue to build on that momentum."