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We'd like to thank all of those who attended and give special thanks to the following people who were instrumental in making this day possible.

(Click here to view video coverage of the ground breaking)

KU (University of Kansas):
Bernadette Gray-Little, Chancellor
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KUEA
(Kansas University Endowment Association):
Dale Seuferling - President
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City Leaders:
Vice-Mayor Mike Amyx
City Commissioner Aron Cromwell
City Commissioner Lance Johnson
City Commissioner Michael Dever
Mayor Robert Chestnut
City Manager Dave Corliss
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County Leaders:
County Commissioner Nancy Thellman
County Commissioner Mike Gaughan
County Commissioner Jim Flory
County Administrator Craig Weinaug
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LDCBA Board members:
Bonnie Lowe, Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Steve Warren, Kansas University Center
      for Research
Jim Flory, Secretary, Douglas County
Michael Dever, Treasurer, City of Lawrence
Valentino J. Stella, PhD, University of Kansas
E. LaVerne Epp,
      President & Chairman of the Board, LDCBA
Tom Kern, Ex Officio,
      Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
G. Craig Weinaug, Ex Officio,Douglas County
David Corliss. Ex Officio,
      Lawrence City Manager
Matthew McClorey, Ex Officio,
      Lawrence Regional Technology Center
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LRTC (Lawrence Regional Technology Center):
Matthew McClorey, President
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce:
Tom Kern, President
Beth Johnson,
     Vice President of Economic Development
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KBA (Kansas Bioscience Authority):
Tom Thornton, President
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KSBio (KansasBio):
Angela Kreps, President
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KTEC (Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation):
Kevin Carr, CEO
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Kansas Board of Regents:
Reggie Robinson
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State Officials:
Troy Findley, Lt. Govenor
Tom Sloan
Tom Holland
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Federal Legislators:
U.S. Representative Dennis Moore
U.S. Representative Lynn Jenkins
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KU Scientists:
Distinguished Professor- Blake Peterson
Distinguished Professor-Valentino Stella
Associate Professor-Cory Berkland
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KUCR (KU Center for Research):
Vice Provost- Steve Warren
Assoc Vice Provost - George Wilson
Director - Carey Novak
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Left to Right: Associate Professor Cory Berkland, Tom Thornton-KBA, Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little, Dale Seuferling-KUEA, LaVerne Epps-LDCBA, Rep. Dennis Moore, Rep. Lynn Jenkins, Lt. Gov. Troy Findley, Mayor Rob Chestnut.
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Lawrence Douglas County Bioscience Authority

Welcome to the Lawrence Douglas County Bioscience Authority (LDCBA) website. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, the LDCBA is leading our community’s efforts to develop a thriving life sciences industry to strengthen and diversify the local economy. In short, the LDCBA wants to make Lawrence a great place for life sciences companies to do business.  In cooperation with its partners (the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, the University of Kansas and the Lawrence Regional Technology Center), the LDCBA offers the following valuable resources and services to life sciences companies that currently operate or desire to locate their businesses in Lawrence:

  • Access to world-class research capabilities at the University of Kansas
  • Early stage commercialization and business development support services
  • Assistance accessing early stage capital
  • Information regarding available labs, offices, buildings, and industrial sites
  • Data regarding the local life sciences industry and companies operating in the region
  • Help understanding and applying to state programs designed to assist life sciences companies

Please browse our website to learn more about how the LDCBA can assist your company.
Call us anytime if you have questions or we can assist you any way.

Authority Partners

  • Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
  • The University of Kansas
  • Lawrence Regional Technology Center
  • City of Lawrence
  • Douglas County