life science
noun
: a branch of science (such as biology, medicine, and sometimes anthropology or sociology) that deals with living organisms and life processes
—usually used in plural
life scientist
noun
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Braun supports revising education curricula to guide students toward degrees or technical training that match the demand in Indiana's employment market, from the trades to STEM fields like life sciences.
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Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
The Triangle region has about 4,000 tech and 600 life science companies, and more than 300 companies are headquartered in RTP alone, according to the Research Triangle Regional Partnership and Work In The Triangle.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
Richard Cloutier Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
The office and life sciences markets in the Triangle have both seen their vacancy rates increase, as developers deal with a difficult funding environment for startups as well as a glut of of empty office space exacerbated by remote work.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Sep. 2024
The Triangle region has about 4,000 tech and 600 life science companies, and more than 300 companies are headquartered in RTP alone, according to the Research Triangle Regional Partnership and Work In The Triangle.
—Natalie Rice, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2024
Richard Cloutier Before joining Discover Magazine, Paul spent over 20 years as a science journalist, specializing in U.S. life science policy and global scientific career issues.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
The office and life sciences markets in the Triangle have both seen their vacancy rates increase, as developers deal with a difficult funding environment for startups as well as a glut of of empty office space exacerbated by remote work.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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