Texas thinks big as it provides $81mn to cancer research, drug development and venture support
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Executive Summary
The state of Texas recently served up $81 million to support cancer research, drug discovery and business development, including $20 million - the largest grant - to fund the translation of academic research into biopharmaceutical startup companies.
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