Why we need the Institute for Translational Medicine. As sophisticated as American health care has become, a gap still exists between discoveries in basic science laboratories and the actual application of effective new diagnostics, treatments and cures. In that gap lies a historic opportunity for Jackson County to enhance the health and lives of local patients, and in the process generate good-paying jobs, innovative new businesses and millions of dollars…
According to Gallup, we need a minimum of 2 million startups per year to keep our economy strong. Unfortunately, we’re currently running at roughly 400,000 a year. One way to encourage a new generation of company founders is to put a stronger emphasis on business and entrepreneurship education in high school. Young people are naturally creative problem-solvers who are inspired by unfettered dreams and imagination. Teaching business and entrepreneurship in…