A lively debate underway in Wisconsin and across the nation questions the value of public research universities to the state taxpayers who help support them. This debate indicates that many do not understand the role these universities play in driving innovation and keeping the state...
The pending sale of Madison's Cellular Dynamics International Inc. should end the company's nagging financial struggles and could prove to be the moment that stem cell technology came of age....
A group of "hackers" are worked hard for 24 hours straight in Madison at University Research Park, during the MadHacks Hackathon, to come up with new technology innovations....
Eight teams of entrepreneurs — including one trio from as far as Brazil — wrapped up a 10-week program with the Madworks Accelerator, presenting their companies and celebrating afterward at the Madworks Coworking space at University Research Park....
Jennifer Cheatham, Madison Metropolitan School District superintendant and Aaron Olver, Managing Director of University Research Park recently sat down to discuss the need for a "multi-faceted, long-term view of arts in local education." Equity an issue in arts education By Lindsay Christians, The Capital Times When it comes...
Madison has been selected as a featured site in the Third Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE), a tour designed to showcase advanced technology centers, innovation hubs, public-private partnerships, exports, and foreign direct investments in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois....
The University of Wisconsin-Madison continues to be one of the state of Wisconsin’s greatest economic engines, accounting for $15 billion in economic impact statewide according to a new report....
Twenty-four entries, representing a variety of sectors, are competing in the finalist round of the 12th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest....
BIOforward, Inc., the member driven, Wisconsin affiliate of the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), and Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) announced Lisa Johnson as its new CEO....
Fujifilm Holdings Corporation and Cellular Dynamics International, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of fully functioning human cells in industrial quantities to precise specifications, announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Fujifilm will acquire CDI....
Madison Vaccines is moving forward in its fight against prostate cancer with more investments and federal authorization....
Human skin tissue made by Stratatech Corp. healed the wounds of nearly 30 patients with deep burns at least as well as their own skin did, even when the therapeutic tissue had been stored for months...