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Greetings!
On behalf of The Board of Commissioners, staff and volunteers, we publish our biweekly newsletter about the plans, opportunities, events and activities of the BioDistrict. Through this newsletter we hope to help the community understand the vast potential of our organized and sustained efforts to build the district, and the plans it holds for our local economy.
The past two weeks we have really ramped up the interaction with HIMSS as they prepared to come to New Orleans. HIMSS sent representatives in advance of the convention to host a training sessions for New Orleanians. This was well received by 86 people and 4 have found new jobs since then! Additionally, they opened the Career Services Institute to locals. It is sold out with over 400 people accepting this offer! During the convention, I will use this opportunity to promote our assets, highlight our workforce and promote our tax credits. This week is about proving that New Orleans is a great place to do business, to live and to work!
The BioDistrict provides strategic programming critical to the preparation and later expansion of the range of opportunities for all New Orleanians; which we can see from the massive public-private investments being made.
Be an eyewitness to $2 Billion of construction. Nearly 7,700 construction workers will be on site for two more years!
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We ask for your continued support as we work to attract thousands of new high paying sustainable jobs, better healthcare outcomes, new capital investments and new educational opportunities -- all within a sustainably built environment. Building the ecosystem necessary to support this industry is difficult but critical work and will be the reason we succeed as a community.
Please share this newsletter with a friend, colleague or loved one looking for positive news about the future of New Orleans as the center of Southeast Louisiana's Super-Region and the emergence of a fourth pillar to our economy.
Sincerely, BioDistrict New Orleans
 James P. McNamara President & CEO |
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Home to BioDistrict New Orleans, Louisiana Public Health Institute, ExcelHealth, Michael Eckstein Law Firm, the Posse Foundation, the Chamber New Orleans, the Business Council, Tulane School of Medicine and the Veterans Affairs Administrative offices...
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The HIMSS International Convention is in New Orleans March 4 - 7, 2013 with 30,000+ HealthIT Industry professionals convening to learn, network, inspire and plan for the future.
HIMSS has been a great friend to New Orleans, providing workforce training, executive networking, and over 2,000,000 positive media impressions. Thank you!
400 New Orleanians are registered to attend the one-day Career Services Institute, that's a HIMSS record! 375 people registered for training which was nearly 10X their last convention.
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BioDistrict New Orleans website is now in 55 languages.
Check it out for more news and resources about the District.
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Raising the Bar: Innovative Healthcare Program Fosters Collaboration, Education
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BioDistrict launches new webcast series bringing international exposure to the strengths of BioDistrict based research at our member institutions and partners with the goal of attracting new sources of funding and collaboration.
First up was Dr. Anjum Khurshid, Director of the Greater New Orleans Health Information Exchange (GNOHIE) the nation's first HIE. Dr. Khurshid provided an overview and explanation of the Crescent City Beacon Council (CCBC). The series is designed to bring international exposure to the strengths of BioDistrict based research at our member institutions.
Improving patient care remains a top priority for America's healthcare organizations, but for one New Orleans institution, that bar wasn't high enough. Last year, the Louisiana Public Health Institute embarked on a comprehensive program, called the Crescent City Beacon Community (CCBC), to improve the overall health of the greater New Orleans community. Still in the early stages, the project has already received national recognition for excellence, and is being considered as a model for other major urban centers throughout the country.
LPHI's director, Dr. Anjum Khurshid explained the component parts of CCBC which is the Greater New Orleans Health Information Exchange (GNOHIE). Inspired by the Affordable Care Act, HIE'S
are intended to foster collaboration among and between various health care institutions by providing access to electronic medical records. HIE's can greatly improve patient care, while also lowering costs, in part by reducing preventable emergency room visits.
Sponsored by the BioDistrict New Orleans, this webcast is the first in a series designed to showcase the exemplary projects taking place within the district. It is part of our goal to reach an international audience of investors, researchers, biopharmaceutical executives on the exciting work in New Orleans. This webcast is archived and can be accessed by the links below.
Host: Mr. Eric Kavanagh, CEO, The Bloor Group
Special Guests: Dr. Anjum Khurshid, Director of Health Systems, Louisiana Public Health Institute and James P. McNamara, President & CEO BioDistrict New Orleans
LINKS TO THE WEBCAST:
WebEx Archive
Download the mp4
SlideShare
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If you have a scientific concept, technology, or business you would like to promote, contact the BioDistrict Office to establish a one on one interview.
Sponsorships opportunities are available
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Pamlab Announces Agreement for Sale of Business to Nestl� Health Science
Acquisition Adds Value to Patients and Healthcare Providers in Brain and Metabolic Health.
Nestle' Health Science will be the largest biopharmaceutical company to operate in New Orleans market
 Covington, LA - February 26, 2013- Pamlab, a specialty biomedical company taking a personalized nutritional approach with prescription medical foods for brain health and metabolic health markets, today announced that it has signed an agreement to sell its business to Nestl� Health Science for an undisclosed amount. Nestl� Health Science aims to develop science-based nutritional solutions to deliver improved personalized healthcare for people with chronic medical conditions. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Pamlab's innovative products, including Metanx�, CerefolinNAC�, and Deplin�, have helped address the nutritional management of metabolic issues associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, mild cognitive impairment, clinical depression respectively, and other diseases and conditions. "We are excited to join forces with Nestl� Health Science, and we share their commitment to personalized nutrition," said Eric Wingerter, Pamlab President and Chief Executive Officer. "With their support, we will accelerate the development and deployment of our innovative nutritional solutions for people with chronic metabolic and neurologic conditions. We are united by a common purpose, and a common culture, founded on our passion for patients to make a difference in people's lives." "The acquisition of the Pamlab business is aligned with our strategic ambition to provide science-based nutritional solutions for people with chronic medical conditions. Pamlab will particularly strengthen our brain health platform and provide us an additional foothold in metabolic health in the U.S.," said Luis Cantarell, Nestl� Health Science President and Chief Executive Officer. "By leveraging our nutrition heritage and U.S. operations with Pamlab's proven expertise in medical foods and strong sales force capabilities, together we can play a key role in helping to manage certain chronic diseases and improve the quality of patients' lives," he added. "The announcement today that Nestle' Health Science agreed to acquire PamLab is another sign that the Greater New Orleans is becoming a destination of choice for innovation in the biosciences." said James P. McNamara President and CEO of BioDsitrict New Orleans the state enabled agency responsible for the development of the bioscience industry throughout Louisiana. "We believe the effort placed on the development of trained workforce, building new specialized facilities and attracting new researchers to the area played a role in Nestle's decision to invest and continue to operate in the region." Read More...
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Check out the new listings
- New Orleans Entrepreneur Week
- Water Challenge 13
- Cordina Challenge
- Xavier Science Challenge
- Soul Revival
- BioInnovation Center events
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BioDistrict New Orleans: In the News
Leading Louisiana's Growth of the Bioscience Industry
Fox8 News - BioDistrict New Orleans focuses on training, new funding source
Updated: Mar 04, 2013 6:16 PM CST
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Whole Foods chooses North Broad Street location for new store cites BioDistrict
employment growth as major factor
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Delgado Community College plans $81 Expansion. Significant decision includes added space for Allied Health Campus in BioDistrict
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Congratulations to BioInnovation Ctr based startups ICONIC and Clinicate, for being named finalists in the upcoming Cordina New Orleans Cocktails Challenge that is in part sponsored by the BioDistrict!
It's great to see the growth of the entrepreneurial spirit flourishing throughout the region!
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DID YOU KNOW?
Bio New Orleans is growing and adding to our network and new facilities.
Once a dream, today the BioDistrict "is" attracting new investment into the emerging biosciences industry and in New Orleans Super - Region.
BioDistrict New Orleans created a special group on LinkedIn called Bio New Orleans where professionals and employers can post job opportunities, discuss research findings or industry trends and network with other professionals in the biosciences industry. The aim is to create a bioscience/healthcare community for job opportunities, discussions and networking.
More than 620 multi-disciplined professionals have already joined. Some are locals, some ex-pats and some have never been to New Orleans and are sharing in our growth and want to stay in touch. This is how industry hubs are formed, thrive and take on a life of their own. Are YOU in the game or on the sideline? |
For more information, please visit www.BioDistrictNewOrleans.org
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Vision and Value Proposition for New Orleans: |
A STRONG FOCUSED SCIENCE BASE THAT IS GROWING + Positive Business Environment
Top Rankings
Just Released:
New Orleans receives high marks
for the third straight quarter, the Brookings Institution named New Orleans the top-rated metro area in recovering from the recession, according to a report released by the Brookings Institution in December.
16 Years and Counting: #1 - Xavier University graduates more pre-med students that actually attend medical school than any other university in the country ------ |
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District Demographics
Transparency and predictability are critical issues for individuals and businesses thinking about investing in a community. We are making available data about the District and the area around us. We invite you to follow the link and customize your query.
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Louisiana Cancer Research Center 1700 Tulane Ave.
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Delgado Community College
Allied School of Health |
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University Medical Center Canal Street
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Project Legacy
Veterans Affairs
Hospital Complex
Canal Street
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Ernest N. Morial
Convention Center
Convention Center Blvd.
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Quality of Life
Housing, Cafe's and Theaters
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Blue Plate Artist Lofts
Gert Town
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UR Way Yogurt and Cafe
3100 Tulane Ave |
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PJ's on Poydras
1515 Poydras Street
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Joy Theater
1200 Canal Street
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Partners
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The Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 that serves as a partner and convener to improve population-level health outcomes.
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The BioDistrist is a founding member of the Workforce Collaborative
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World Trade Center
New Orleans |
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NEWCITY Neighborhood Partnership is a coalition of more than 50 stakeholders in the Treme/Lafitte and Tulane/Gravier neighborhoods of New Orleans
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