BCBR: "CID4 seeks bioscience project to fund"

Quoting from today's article by Beth Potter:

"AURORA - A nonprofit bioscience funding group that has given money to two Boulder County companies is looking to give a grant of up to $600,000 to a new project.

Companies should submit requests to the Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development, or CID4, which so far has committed $1.25 million to four projects. The deadline to ask for money is Friday, Aug. 5. For details on the selection process, go to http://cid4.com."

Link to the Boulder County Business Report

Deadline: CID4 Sets Aug 5 Cut-off for Inclusion in Fifth Project Funding Review

Aurora, CO July 22, 2011 – The Colorado Institute for Drug, Device and Diagnostic Development (CID4), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity focused on advancing the Colorado life science ecosystem through company creation and job growth, is seeking its fifth project. A review date of Friday, August 5th has been selected as the cut-off for submitting material to CID4.com for consideration.

Link to the related CID4 blog post

Link to the Pitch Engine posting

Video: Program Overview Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Awards/Boettcher Investigators Program

http://youtu.be/ID2N5hsZqe0

The Webb-Waring Institute was founded in 1924 by Dr. Gerald B. Webb and later directed by Dr. James J. Waring. For over 80 years, the organization contributed to the advancement of biomedical research by engaging in basic and clinical research and training research scientists. In 2008, the Webb-Waring Institute became a part of the University of Colorado and is now known as the Webb-Waring Center. The Boettcher Foundation was entrusted with the stewardship of the Webb-Waring Foundation's assets. Through an innovative agreement between the Boettcher Foundation, the Webb-Waring Foundation and the University of Colorado, a new funding area was established at the Boettcher Foundation that will support the work of early-career investigators in the biomedical sciences in Colorado.

For more information about the Boettcher Foundation, please visit http://www.boettcherfoundation.org/grants/biomedical/index.html

Video - Interview with 2010 Boettcher Investigator Melissa Reynolds, Ph.D.

http://youtu.be/MRxidgH-KwE

Melissa Reynolds, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Colorado State University, Boettcher Investigator (2010 class) in the
Webb-Waring Biomedical Research Program.

For more information, visit http://www.boettcherfoundation.org/grants/biomedical/index.html

CBSA Perspective: "As deficit talks drag on, fears over cuts mount"

Quoting from the article by Ed Sealover in today's Denver Business Journal:

"Key Colorado industries are watching federal debt ceiling negotiations closely, because some of the cutbacks being discussed in Washington could reduce or eliminate programs upon which they rely.

The Colorado Bioscience Association (CBSA), for example, fears long-term repercussions if funding to the Medicare Part D program is slashed. And the Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) is worried that the federal government could dismantle a state program that’s enrolled 36,000 people in Medicaid."

Holli Riebel, Steve Orndorff and Tim Rodell are quoted from the CBSA.

Link to the Denver Business Journal article

Colorado Bioscience July Focus Newsletter: Introduces 2011 Boettcher Investigators + More

Inside this issue:


From President/CEO Holli Riebel - Page 1

Boettcher Investigators Overview - Page 2

CBSA-CCIA Oktoberfest Debut - Page 3

Business Solutions Program - Page 3

Upcoming Colorado BioScience Assn Events - Page 4

Link to the July newsletter

Good Works Column: "Living in the Meow"

Quoting from the July 1 column by Bruce Goldberg:

"LIVING IN THE MEOW: The Cat Care Society raised $30,000 at its June 5 Tails of the Painted Cats Gala, where it celebrated its 30th anniversary of helping homeless, injured and abused cats. Sponsors included Bank of the West, Deer Creek Animal Hospital, Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Wilder Ideas and Absolutely Public Relations."

Link to the column

CCS special thanks to its Tails of the Painted Cats Sponsors!