"The state's investment in this research facility is, first and foremost, aninvestment in saving lives.," says State Rep. Sam Smith (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Jefferson Counties). "Through the collaboration of forward-thinking researchers and entrepreneurs from this country and around the world, life-saving treatments for cancer and heart disease will evolve, along with the creation of high-tech, high-wage jobs. I salute Dr. Giordano and his team for the pivotal role they are playing in the development of one of ourstate's premier industries."

"Supporting advanced medical research not only presents opportunitiesfor Pennsylvania to attract new and high paying jobs, but it also drawsgreater attention to the state as a hub for treating some of today'smost debilitating and life-threatening diseases," says State Rep. Mario J. Civera, Jr. (R-Delaware County). "This facility and the people responsible for conducting the research that will take place here should be applauded for their efforts and their unwavering commitment to saving lives - not only here in Pennsylvania, but around the world."

"The expansion of SHRO reflects the importance of the bioscience industry to the commonwealth and the region," says Dr. Giordano. "It is keeping with the 'new economy' described by the recent Milken Institute study which ranked the Philadelphia region as the #2 bioscience cluster in the United States."

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