Gov. Moore announced yesterday that Korean life sciences company Nature Cell plans to build a 100,000-square-foot stem cell manufacturing facility at Gaslight Square in South Baltimore.
The move follows years of Maryland investment in stem cell research and commercialization, with the company citing the state’s long-term support and strong talent pipeline from local universities as key reasons for choosing the region.
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Nature Cell’s planned facility in South Baltimore will focus on stem cell research and development for knee osteoarthritis and Alzheimer’s Disease.
The governor’s office estimates the project will bring in 500 jobs to the region.
“Adding Nature Cell to Baltimore’s growing economy will bring hundreds of new opportunities to local STEM graduates as well as our existing talented biopharma workforce,” Maryland Commerce deputy secretary Ricardo Benn told me. Continue reading...
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Imagine if gamers were treated like star athletes while exploring careers in tech.
Elite Gaming Live is doing just that. The Baltimore-based company’s platform lets student competitors play popular titles like Super Smash Bros to earn points and qualify for league championships. Plus, they can also rack up credits by completing modules about the tech careers behind the games.
“We use gaming as a tool to really engage the kids,” Sabol said. “We want them to see that there [are] opportunities out there that expand on their interest.” Continue reading...
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