Matthew Henderson

2 weeks ago | udel.edu | Beth Miller |Karen Roberts |Matthew Henderson |Tracey Bryant

Sometimes a text message, an email or a quick phone call will do. But there are definitely times when it’s important to be on location to meet in 3D. That’s why University of Delaware leaders have made “UD Day in D.C.” a priority. Every other year, several dozen UD researchers and students make the trip to the nation’s capital to explain the impact of federally funded research and highlight its role in driving innovation, economic growth and scientific discovery.

3 weeks ago | udel.edu | Karen Roberts |Matthew Henderson |Tracey Bryant |Beth Miller

Delaware has seen a 65% increase in new biotechnology companies over the past decade, according to a recent report by the Delaware BioScience Association and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership. This growth is important to public health — and to Delaware’s economy, accounting for thousands of jobs in a broad range of fields ranging from biopharmaceutical research and testing to medical device and equipment innovation.