Jason Gertzen

Jason Gertzen's Bio Biz columns appear on Tuesday. To reach him, write in care of the business desk at 1729 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108, call (816) 234-4899 or send e-mail to jgertzen@kcstar.com.

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Two-level $4 million investment for KC region

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A local medical device startup has lined up $4 million in investment backing, marking progress both for the company and the region.
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‘New innovators’ put money worries aside as they make discoveries

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Scientists don’t suddenly have a eureka moment just because a deadline is closing in or a budget is tight.
Drug research faces long odds

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One in 10,000. That is the average for how many chemical compounds ultimately make the arduous journey from new discovery to new drug.