southeast regional bioscience and innovation summit prepared by richard seline new economy strategies october 7 2004 objectives for the today s include engage key stakeholders at beginning of roadmap process share phases some early empirical findings thinking receive constructive feedback on data going forward gather input perceived strengths challenges opportunities region state in supporting growing biosciences determine individual contributions to building kansas a successful strategy will depend upon strong broad leadership leveraging synergies this is critical first step gathering information that further refine our research agenda focus underpin map hays nw sw regions manhattan north central wichita south pittsburg lawrence northeast & east kc metro changing nature definition convergence technologies clusters source burrill associates foundations biomaterials bioprocessing