About CBLS

The Center for BioMedical and Life Sciences (CBLS) at Missouri State University is committed to the development and support of advanced biotechnology industries in Missouri. Target areas of interest include: medical instruments and materials, bio-processing techniques and equipment, agribusiness research and development, and, chem/bio sensors and systems. To help fulfill this mission CBLS provides: engineering and technical support, “high risk” research and development, a host materials testing services, and, unique educational opportunities for current and perspective employees. Recognizing the increased importance of Homeland Security, CBLS works closely with government and industrial partners to identify opportunities for enhancing technologies and processes that can impact public safety and security.

Objectives

• CBLS will provide resources, including education, facilities, and equipment, to help Missouri-based industry develop biotechnology products.
• CBLS, in working with the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, will provide advanced biotechnologies to support existing industries located in Southwest Missouri, and, help attract new industries to the area.
• CBLS will conduct industry-oriented 'high-risk' research and technology development to help reduce the industry assumed risk in taking a concept to a product.
• CBLS will promote the commercialization of university-generated technology to ensure a more rapid transition to competitive global markets in a way that does not emphasize the benefit to the university, but, also considers the interests and risks assumed by industry.
• CBLS will provide analytical and testing capabilities to industrial firms on a state-wide basis.
• CBLS will increase the visibility of efforts in Southwest Missouri to develop and support advanced biotechnology companies to benefit of our local economy and biotechnology infrastructure.

Campus and Community Partnership

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Labs to Jobs Program

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Model for Technology and Development

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