With focus on personalized medicine, Wisconsin vying to be one of nation's elite tech hubs

Summary- Wisconsin's biohealth sector is on the rise, with a focus on personalized medicine. Recently recognized as one of the regional tech hubs by the Biden administration, Wisconsin is now competing to become one of the nation's elite tech hubs, with potential funding of up to $75 million.Led by BioForward and a consortium of partners including UW-Madison and key companies like Accuray, Epic Systems, and Exact Sciences, Wisconsin aims to revolutionize healthcare by tailoring treatments to individual patients' genetic makeup and characteristics.The state's bid emphasizes initiatives to expand biotech incubators, develop apprenticeship programs, and drive innovation in medical technologies. With projects ranging from building extensive health databases to cancer screening in underserved communities, Wisconsin is poised to lead the charge in shaping the future of healthcare. Read the full story here if you have a subscription.