Jane Fetterly at the
Palm Beach Daily News (aka the
Shiny Sheet) has
this business item:
Scripps Florida is strengthening ties to the island with the announcement it will be the corporate sponsor for the Palm Beach Civic Association.
Steve Kay, president-elect of The Scripps Research Institute, said the organization wants “to solidify bonds between our scientists and the physicians, patients and public who will benefit from our biomedical research.” [emphasis added]
The Jupiter facility, which employs 600 people, focuses on new approaches to diseases such as diabetes and addiction.
Learn more about
Scripps' community outreach programs in Florida:
The mission of The Scripps Research Institute's education outreach programs on the Jupiter campus is to advance bioscience education and awareness throughout the state of Florida. Scripps faculty, graduate students, and staff are committed to working for the betterment of local and regional communities.