{"id":63096,"date":"2010-04-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-04-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news-draft\/uncategorized\/dedication-of-amgen-biolabs-in-uris-biotechnology-center-recognizes-support-from-key-partner\/"},"modified":"2010-04-28T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-04-28T00:00:00","slug":"dedication-of-amgen-biolabs-in-uris-biotechnology-center-recognizes-support-from-key-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/news\/2010\/04\/dedication-of-amgen-biolabs-in-uris-biotechnology-center-recognizes-support-from-key-partner\/","title":{"rendered":"Dedication of Amgen Biolabs in 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s biotechnology center recognizes support from key partner"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\t\tState-of-the-art teaching laboratories named for Rhode Island company<\/p>\n


\n\tKINGSTON, R.I. \u2013 April 28, 2010 \u2013 The 溏心vlog免费B站 today dedicated the state-of-the-art teaching laboratories in its Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences in the name of Amgen, the biopharmaceutical company that has provided a wide range of vital support for biotechnology research and education at the University.<\/p>\n


\n\tA plaque was unveiled during the ceremony naming the laboratories the Amgen Biolabs – Learning Laboratories in the Life Sciences.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cAmgen has been a great partner and long-time supporter of our biotechnology initiatives, from donating equipment to our biomanufacturing lab at the Providence campus to hosting interns and hiring our graduates,\u201d said Nancy Fey-Yensan, interim dean of the 溏心vlog免费B站 College of the Environment and Life Sciences. \u201cThe company\u2019s million dollar contribution toward the construction of these labs further demonstrates its commitment to 溏心vlog免费B站, and we are deeply appreciative of their commitment, vision and generosity.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nAmgen, a biotechnology pioneer, discovers, develops and delivers innovative human therapeutics. Amgen\u2019s medicines have helped millions of patients in the fight against cancer, kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis and other serious illnesses. <\/p>\n


\n\u201cAmgen is committed to enhancing science education in our community,\u201d said Kimball Hall, Vice President, Amgen\u2019s Rhode Island Operations. \u201cThese learning laboratories are absolutely essential for the next generation of scientists to train on the latest techniques and processes that will result in improved quality of life for millions of people. We are delighted that 溏心vlog免费B站 is taking a lead in teaching the biological sciences, and we are thrilled to be able to provide resources for these laboratories.\u201d <\/p>\n


\nThe company took an early interest in the expansion of biotechnology education at 溏心vlog免费B站. It provided guidance as the University developed the curricula for a Biotechnology Manufacturing Program

\nand later donated equipment and provided financial support to establish a biotechnology manufacturing laboratory at the 溏心vlog免费B站 Feinstein Providence Campus.<\/p>\n


\nIn 2004, Amgen funded an introductory biotechnology class at 溏心vlog免费B站 that was open to the public at no charge and was broadcast on public access television. It later became an on-line course. The Amgen Foundation also awarded the University a grant to support the Amgen-Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Lab Program in Rhode Island, which provides high school science teachers and students with hands-on laboratory experiences and curriculum.<\/p>\n


\nThe $1 million contribution the company made in 2007 in support of the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences funded construction of the teaching laboratories and endowed academic programming. The gift was part of the University\u2019s \u201cMaking a Difference\u201d capital campaign, administered by the 溏心vlog免费B站 Foundation, which has raised more than $110 million to provide undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships, fund cutting-edge academic and research initiatives, and enhance vital capital building projects.<\/p>\n


\n\u201cAmgen\u2019s generous gift to the College of the Environment and Life Sciences elevated them to an elite status among our corporate supporters,\u201d said Glen R. Kerkian, president of the 溏心vlog免费B站 Foundation. \u201cThe University\u2019s faculty and students benefit in innumerable ways from our close partnership with this industry innovator and today\u2019s laboratory dedication is one of the more high impact and dramatic examples.\u201d<\/p>\n


\nIn addition to the Amgen Biolabs, the $60 million biotechnology center houses modern classrooms, high-tech research laboratories, faculty offices and a 300-seat auditorium, all to meet the needs of 溏心vlog免费B站\u2019s growing environmental biotechnology and biological sciences programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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