Ronawk Announces Plan to Build S.T.E.M. Training Facility

Olathe, KS – Ronawk, a biomanufacturing startup specializing in 3D bioprinting and personalized medicine, is proud to announce plans to build a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (S.T.E.M.) training facility to support and retain the bioscience talent in the Greater Kansas City Area.

“We are excited to offer new bioscience certifications in the areas of 3D Printing, Bioprinting, Cell Culture, Analytical Imaging, Biological Sample Prep and Staining, Gene Expression Analysis, and Data Analysis, which are not traditionally offered by universities and technical programs. Typically, students must acquire these types of skills through multiple internships or pursuing an MS or PhD degree in a bioscience or bioengineering discipline,” said Ronawk CEO and Co-Founder, Dr. A.J. Mellott. “This training center provides dual benefits for communities: creating high paying career opportunities for residents, while allowing companies to accelerate their growth with this homegrown talent,” said Julie Sailors, Director of Operations at the Venture Accelerator At Kansas Bioscience Park.

Ronawk was founded in 2019, to grow patient cells in 3D for developing personalized therapies and diagnostics. Ronawk is aiming to create 150 full-time positions over the next seven years that heavily rely on individuals with talent and proficiency in a S.T.E.M. discipline that have a high school diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree. Furthermore, Ronawk’s founders believe strongly in contributing to the growing biotech ecosystem in Kansas City, which is why Ronawk wants to do its part to help nurture and supply talent for the many other biotech companies on the rise. "Ronawk is an incredible asset to the region. Not only are they developing cutting edge technologies that could have significant impacts on personalized medicines, their management team is committed to the Kansas City region, making investments in both the talent pipeline and physical infrastructure," said Dennis Ridenour, President and CEO of BioNexus KC. As Ronawk continues to grow, it is looking for partners, contributors, and collaborators to make personalized medicine a reality while supporting the next generation of talent.

Ronawk Media Contact
info@ronawk.com
316.477.3055

About Ronawk

Ronawk is a biomanufacturing company based out of Olathe, KS that produces 3D bioprinted consumables to accelerate the translation of Life Sciences research into ground-breaking diagnostics and therapeutics, while reducing the need for animal testing. http://www.ronawk.com