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Follow on Google News | The Institute for Life Sciences Collaboration Assumes Management of the Small World InitiativeAs of July 1st, the Institute for Life Sciences Collaboration (ILSC) will manage and further develop the Small World Initiative (SWI).
“ILSC's proven ability to design, structure, and implement programs on a worldwide basis made it the right choice to take over SWI’s leadership,” ILSC aims to expand SWI thereby inspiring more students to be future leaders in science and helping to pave the path to antibiotic discovery. Additionally, ILSC is developing a relational database of chemical compounds to support SWI. ILSC has also begun early discussions with an active STEM program in Europe to exchange best practices on an international scale. About the Small World Initiative Research shows that when students participate in research early in college, they are more likely to persist in science majors. SWI engages students in active laboratory and field research that entails isolating new bacteria from soil collected from their local environment from which they hope to discover novel antibiotics. This unique class approach harnesses the power of active learning and achieves both educational and scientific goals. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, and the Davis Educational Foundation have generously funded development of the college course. Professor Jo Handelsman, who pioneered this course along with her colleagues at Yale, is a strong voice for STEM programs as well as the antibiotic crisis and the need for strategies to combat resistance. About the Institute for Life Sciences Collaboration At ILSC, we believe that collaboration and innovation are the best ways to tackle the world’s most pressing health challenges. We strive to encourage and enhance the development of innovative initiatives and collaborative approaches. We have formed strong partnerships with leading experts, academic institutions, organizations, and key stakeholders, including Yale University, IBM, the United Nations Association of the USA, the Center for Integration of Medicine and Innovative Technology, and the Climate Remediation Foundation. Through our partnerships and collaborations, including the Small World Initiative, we make meaningful and measurable improvements in the global healthcare landscape. Contact To learn more about SWI and ILSC, please visit www.ilscollaboration.org and www.smallworldinitiative.org or contact: Rick Flath, President at rcflath@ilscollaboration.org (203-605-9503) End
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