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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There are a number of ways to accomplish this goal:
Eliminate the burden of facilities and administrative costs by petitioning the federal government and the life sciences industry to include the total costs of research in grant systems.
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Ravi Thadhani, STAT, 26 Apr. 2024
The institute, which is funded by federal and state governments, is dedicated to furthering research in the natural sciences, life sciences, and humanities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
Other professional service industries, such as life science and tech, contributed about 900 jobs to the monthly total.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Besides automotive, conference pavilions will include healthcare and life sciences, inception sciences, XR zone, industrial digitalization, metropolis and robotics.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
If Hilco is focusing on life sciences and innovation, Neises said the jobs will likely end up with people who are highly educated in those sectors.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company identified four industries most likely to see early economic impact from quantum computing: automotive, chemicals, financial services and life sciences, according to a report last year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The same pattern is appearing in the life sciences.
—James C. Robinson, STAT, 29 Mar. 2024
But there’s another option that benefits both employees and businesses, says Alicia Garcia, the chief culture officer of life sciences software company MasterControl.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
Ravi Thadhani, STAT, 26 Apr. 2024
The institute, which is funded by federal and state governments, is dedicated to furthering research in the natural sciences, life sciences, and humanities.
—IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2024
Other professional service industries, such as life science and tech, contributed about 900 jobs to the monthly total.
—Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Besides automotive, conference pavilions will include healthcare and life sciences, inception sciences, XR zone, industrial digitalization, metropolis and robotics.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
If Hilco is focusing on life sciences and innovation, Neises said the jobs will likely end up with people who are highly educated in those sectors.
—Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company identified four industries most likely to see early economic impact from quantum computing: automotive, chemicals, financial services and life sciences, according to a report last year.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The same pattern is appearing in the life sciences.
—James C. Robinson, STAT, 29 Mar. 2024
But there’s another option that benefits both employees and businesses, says Alicia Garcia, the chief culture officer of life sciences software company MasterControl.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Life science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life%20science. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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