KC Life Sciences Conference Connects Industry, Academia

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Researchers and industry representatives opened a two-day life sciences conference in Kansas City today, and one aim is to expedite development of ideas for improving patient care. The Regional Translational Medicine Meeting is organized by the Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute, and the institute’s chief executive said presentations this morning by University of Missouri-Kansas…

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Look Ma, No Hands!

Bad news, “Back to the Future” fans. Cars of the 21st century will probably not be able to fly. But the vehicles will drive themselves. They will find their own parking. They will let you relax and stream multimedia on your way to and from your destination. And they just might make you money as…

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We are Royal. Bring on the confetti.

Kansas City is ready to party. The Royals are the 2015 World Champions, and it seems like the entire town has shut down to celebrate what might be this generation’s World Series parade. There will be Royals. There will be fans. There will be a 2.3 mile parade route that stretches from the Sprint Center…

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Big Data Summit keynote focuses on healthcare

As Techweek at Union Station in Kansas City, continues, the Big Data Summit began its series of lectures Wednesday morning discussing the next breakthrough in technology: healthcare. “The Big Data Summit is not just about the cool new app, it is not just about a new wearable technology,” said Don Peterson, emcee of the Big…

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