Wichita Biomedical Campus construction advances, fostering collaboration

From creating local jobs and startups to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs, University of Pennsylvania research fuels an innovation economy that directly benefits our communities, hospitals, and neighbors across the city. Discover the full impact of Penn's research from a recent interview with Senior Vice Provost for Research Dawn Bonnell from Penn Today: https://heyor.ca/fNMZHm #UPenn #PennAndPhilly #Penn

Cleveland Clinic has reached a major milestone in its $400M research expansion. 🏗️✨ A ceremonial beam-lifting marked the final steel beams placed in the skyway bridge that will connect two new research buildings in the Cleveland Innovation District. Together, these state-of-the-art facilities will add 300,000 sq. ft. of lab space, classrooms, offices, and green space—advancing discoveries and training the next generation of medical leaders. 🔗 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/esvxqh35 #GreaterCLE #AllIn Cleveland Clinic JobsOhio University Circle Inc. State of Ohio

On Thursday, Governor Maura Healey introduced Discovery, Research & Innovation for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) initiative, a $400 million strategy to grow the commonwealth’s research and innovation economy and create thousands of new jobs in the face of federal funding cuts. The proposed legislation will have a direct impact on the availability of funds for future research programs at UMass Chan Medical School: https://lnkd.in/eTQwwUE7

🩺 Wichita State University, WSU Tech and the The University of Kansas have broken ground on the Wichita Biomedical Campus, an approximately 471,000‑square‑foot, $300 million health sciences facility located in the heart of downtown Wichita. The first phase will open for classes in spring of 2027. Read all about it: https://lnkd.in/gBJMMeKP

Arizona is set to have another major medical school next year as Arizona State University prepares its expansion. ASU’s School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering is slated to open in 2026 as part of the state’s mission to bolster its health care offerings. The medical school will be just one part of the overarching ASU Health ecosystem, which aims to combine health, technology and the humanities. #highered

To safeguard the future of academic medicine, academic medical centers (AMCs) must rethink what success looks like — and how it is supported ­— across the three core missions of clinical care, research, and education. By taking a disciplined approach to clarifying success, assessing financial capacity, and making bold, strategic choices, AMCs can position themselves for long-term sustainability in a rapidly evolving landscape. Discover the steps to building resilience at: https://bit.ly/47LSXo0 #HigherEd #HigherEducation #OperationalResilience #FinancialStrategy #Disruption #HealthcareStrategy

#AlbanyState is featured in the latest Georgia Trend article spotlighting the city of Albany — and President Dr. Robert Scott shared his vision for the university’s future. From preserving traditions like Homecoming to expanding healthcare education, launching student entrepreneurs, and aligning academic programs with workforce needs, ASU continues to play a vital role in the region’s economic and cultural landscape. “We’re creating confident, competent healthcare professionals... the return on this investment can be measured in lives saved, families supported, and healthcare systems strengthened,” says President Scott. Read more about how ASU is shaping the future of Southwest Georgia: https://lnkd.in/e6egY58P

The Biosymmetrix project at UCONN Health has helped over 30 breast cancer survivors of CT with their customized, non-implantable breast prosthetic needs. The project is important and requires more philanthropic funding to support it since private insurance agencies and Medicare typically deny coverage for customized prosthetics that restore symmetry and self-confidence. Fortunately, women covered by Medicaid in Connecticut can receive customized prosthetics without the hurdle of the medically-necessary clause that currently prevents most women from getting them. CT legislators recognized the transformative effects of customized prosthetics on breast cancer survivors and the cost-savings of customized bra inserts relative to surgically-placed implants. Thank you CT and thank you Anne Hughes, State Representative who pushed forward legislature this year in support of coverage for customized prosthetics. In response to the legislation that was passed in June 2025, the CT Dept of Social Services are now promoting their full coverage of this equally-superior way of restoring a symmetrical appearance of breasts, that doesn't require surgery. Thank you CT Breast Health Initiative and the Beekley Family Foundation for their generous support that brought the project to where it is today.

As part of the Drexel-Salus merger, the College of Medicine is excited to welcome the Master of Science (MS) and Certificate programs in Low Vision Rehabilitations (LVR). These programs prepare students to work in clinical rehabilitation and educational settings, conduct functional visional assessments, and provide instruction on daily use of optical devices and assistive technology. 🔗 Learn more: http://bit.ly/41rH4Q8 #SalusAtDrexel, #DrexelUniversity #SalusUniversity