Uncertainty reigns as Sanford Burnham talks drag on
Sanford Burnham's fate in Orlando could be in limbo for several months, as talks drag on between the state and the research institute, which is hoping to transfer its assets to...
Scripps Florida lays off workers, officials remain ‘committed’
Scripps Florida has laid off 14 employees, but said in a statement to The Palm Beach Post it remains committed to the Jupiter campus.
The acknowledgement of recent job losses marks the...
How skepticism creates innovation challenges for local firms
It's not easy being the pioneer for a new product or service — just ask the many tech startups that are working to build up their innovative businesses in Orlando.
Nearly a...
UF needs state money for Sanford Burnham transfer, report says
The University of Florida will need $3.7 million each year from the state to take over Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute in Lake Nona, a report says.
UF's business model calls for no state money...
Jeb Bush’s biotech foresignt a catalyst to grow Florida’s economy
A catalyst is an agent that spurs a reaction. Much like air conditioning and the automobile were catalysts for Florida's post-war growth, the state's investment in life-science research institutes was and...
Sanford Burnham major loss, but future has promise
Losing Sanford Burnham Prebys from the Medical City is major for our region.
As the former economic-development director and chief of staff for Orange Countygovernment during the negotiations with Burnham to move...
Sanford Burnham faculty expresses discontent during meeting with CEO
The Sanford Burnham faculty met with their CEO Dr. Perry Nisen and president Dr. Kristiina Vuori on Friday, expressing their lack of confidence in Nisen's leadership and the direction of the institute....
UF offers more details on plan to take over Sanford Burnham
he University of Florida on Thursday released more details as it moves forward with its plan to take over Sanford Burnham Prebys.
“We remain very optimistic that we'll be able to negotiate...
Fort Lauderdale biotech company launches oral cancer test
Vigilant Biosciences is making its oral rinse test available to dentists in the United States, the Fort Lauderdale startup company said Tuesday. The laboratory test is designed to measure a biomarker...
UF, Sanford Burnham say transfer is only option
The state may have no other option but to accept the transfer of Sanford Burnham Prebys’ biomedical research facilities to the University of Florida, according to two letters sent to Gov....
