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Globally,
the life sciences sector is in the same position that the information
technology sector was 20 years ago – poised to take off at
a rate that is hard to imagine. Many expect that life sciences will
dominate the world economy by the late 2020s.
The
building blocks of ASRA’s Life Sciences Strategy are the strengths
of three overlapping areas – health
and wellness, agriculture/food/forestry
and environment.
Strategies to develop these areas will focus on:
- Increasing
excellence in life science research and development.
- Increasing
Alberta’s dynamic life sciences workforce to meet demand.
- Developing
an international reputation for responsible and ethical life sciences
accomplishment.
- Growing
Alberta life science business by 20 per cent by 2010.
Considerable
work is already underway in each of these three areas. A strategic
plan for health is already completed, and strategic plans for agriculture
and forestry are being actively developed.
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