Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania
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Abbreviation | LSGPA |
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Formation | 2001 |
Type | non-profit organization |
Purpose | life sciences biotechnology |
Location |
Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania (LSGPA) is a biotechnology initiative and non-profit organization based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It focuses on in the advancement of life sciences through technology to improve the healthcare and economic opportunities of Pennsylvanians.
Background[]
The initiative began in 2001, funded from the state's settlement with the tobacco industry.[1] Other life sciences greenhouses in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh also received seed money from the settlement.[2] LSGPA partners with a range of institutions, including local research universities, colleges, medical centers, economic development agencies and companies of various sizes to identify needs and opportunities.[1] It then works to help transfer technologies, develop new companies, provide support for existing companies (particularly those seeking to expand or relocate), and ensure that the infrastructure to support a thriving life sciences industry keeps pace with development.[1]
Research areas[]
Central Pennsylvania has three large research universities which contribute to the initiative. Collectively, these three institutions attract more than $600 million in sponsored research funding annually. They are:[3]
- Lehigh University, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Penn State University, located in State College, Pennsylvania
- Penn State Hershey Medical Center, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania
References[]
- ^ a b c Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central PA (2006). "About the LSGPA". lsgpa.com/. Archived from the original on 2007-01-18. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
- ^ Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse (2002). "Governor Schweiker Launches PA's Landmark Life Sciences Greenhouse". pittsburghlifesciences.com/. Archived from the original on 2006-10-17. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
- ^ Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central PA (2006). "Research universities of LSGPA". lsgpa.com/. Retrieved 2007-01-02.
External links[]
- Organizations based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Healthcare in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Lehigh University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Biotechnology organizations
- Life sciences industry
- 2001 establishments in the United States
- 2001 establishments in Pennsylvania
- Organizations established in 2001