State bioscience sector grown to ‘critical mass,’ observer says

New biotech spinoffs expected at Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park

BY PAULA BURKES | Modified: April 29, 2012 at 1:16 am | Published: April 29, 2012

By the end of June, the remaining scientists of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation working at the Presbyterian Health Foundation Research Park are expected to have vacated their laboratories and offices there. But their departure is a sign of growth in the bioscience sector, observers say.

photo - Michael Carolina is the executive director of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, which funded $4.43 million in statewide projects and attracted $32.5 million outside money last year. PHOTO BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES

Michael Carolina is the executive director of the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology, which funded $4.43 million in statewide projects and attracted $32.5 million outside money last year. PHOTO BY PAUL B. SOUTHERLAND, THE OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES

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About 25 employees four months ago began moving from the park at NE 6 and Lincoln into a new eight-story tower OMRF is building just a few blocks north at its headquarters at NE 13 and Phillips...
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