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Could Human Genome Sciences have become Standard Oil?
No full textHuman Genome Sciences (HGS) was not a company with normal ambitions. At its inception, HGS aspired to dominate not only the field of genomic science, but also emerging markets for regenerative medicines designed to meet the needs of ageing populations. Fred Ledley asks whether HGS could have become the Standard Oil of our generation
Statement Before the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce
No full textStatement of Fred David Ledley, M.D.Director, Center for Integration of Science and IndustryProfessor, Natural and Applied Sciences and ManagementBentley University, Waltham, MA
Before the House of RepresentativesSubcommittee on Health of the Committee on Energy and Commerce
Hearing: 21st Century Cures: Examining the Role of Incentives in Advancing Treatments and Cures for Patients
June 11, 201
Why does society support science? And how to meet the expectations?
No full textPublic support for science is related less to the wonder of scientific discovery than the expectation that scientific and technological advances will lead to new product, jobs, and economic growth. Recent evidence suggests that these outcomes are not certain. Fred Ledley argues that the public is often promised the benefits of scientific discoveries without adequate consideration of the business challenges inherent in translating science for public benefit
Response to proposed rulemaking on Bayh Dole
No full textComment on: Doc # 2020-27581
Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 1 / Monday, January 4, 2021 / Proposed Rules
Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Commerce
Docket identification: 201207-0327
Notice of proposed rulemaking: Rights to Federally Funded Inventions and Licensing of Government Owned Inventions, 37 CFR 401 and 404
Respondent: Fred D. Ledley, M.D. Director, Center for Integration of Science and Industry; Professor, Departments of Natural & Applied Science, Management; Bentley University, Waltham, MA, 02452. Email: [email protected], Website: www.bentley.edu/sciindustr
Fred Krebs as L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz
No full textFred Krebs performs an historical impersonation of L. Frank Braun (1856-1919), author of the book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This event was sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council
Letter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, 1942
No full textLetter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, written from Tanforan Assembly Center, asking about the status of his case, which he has not heard news about. Stamped "confidential."The ACLU-Northern California case file records contain legal documents and correspondence pertaining to the case argued before the Supreme Court in Korematsu v. United States (1944), challenging the constitutionality of Executive Order 9066
Letter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, 1942
No full textLetter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, written from Tanforan Assembly Center. Korematsu writes he received Besig's letter and copy of the case. He asks Besig to bring Ida to visit. Stamped "confidential."The ACLU-Northern California case file records contain legal documents and correspondence pertaining to the case argued before the Supreme Court in Korematsu v. United States (1944), challenging the constitutionality of Executive Order 9066
Letter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, 1942
No full textLetter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig: "Thanks kindly for which you have done for me. You tell me you are going on a vacation. I hope you best of luck, and a enjoyable time. Watch out for bugs, because there sure are pests. Good luck again."The ACLU-Northern California case file records contain legal documents and correspondence pertaining to the case argued before the Supreme Court in Korematsu v. United States (1944), challenging the constitutionality of Executive Order 9066
Letter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, 1942
No full textLetter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, in which Korematsu writes he is outside of camp on a temporary release, working at an iron works as a laborer. He says he has noticed "that government defense factories will not hire Japanese."The ACLU-Northern California case file records contain legal documents and correspondence pertaining to the case argued before the Supreme Court in Korematsu v. United States (1944), challenging the constitutionality of Executive Order 9066
Letter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, 1942
No full textLetter from Fred Korematsu to Ernest Besig, written from Topaz incarceration camp. Korematsu writes he is working for a well company, and may take a job outside of camp on a sugar beet farm for a few months. He mentions that it snowed and is very cold.The ACLU-Northern California case file records contain legal documents and correspondence pertaining to the case argued before the Supreme Court in Korematsu v. United States (1944), challenging the constitutionality of Executive Order 9066
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