Edward Bilsky speaks at Tradeline’s College and University Science Facilities Conference

Edward Bilsky, Ph.D., associate provost for research and scholarship, professor of biomedical sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, and director of the Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences, travelled to San Diego, Calif. to speak at Tradeline’s College and University Science Facilities Conference. 

Dr. Bilsky discussed phased growth models for biomedical research facilities. With recent concerns about finances, Dr. Bilsky addressed new priorities, capital budget trends, equipment investment strategies, and project delivery models. Among these models, Dr. Bilsky discussed 91AV’s ‘plan-A’ infrastructure while allowing for ‘plan-B’ adaptability. Dr. Bilsky also weighed pros and cons of phased construction with the current economic climate in mind.

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