Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania

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Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania
AbbreviationLSGPA
Formation2001
Typenon-profit organization
Purposelife 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]

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central PA (2006). "Research universities of LSGPA". lsgpa.com/. Retrieved 2007-01-02.

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