| ”Metro
Orlando provides a strong center of support for research and
advances
in the fields of biotechnology and life science at all levels,
from academic to corporate. Some of the world’s most leading-edge
work is being conducted here in our research centers by an interdisciplinary
community of academics, post-graduates and undergraduates to revolutionize
medicine and greatly improve the human condition.” |
| —
Dr. Pappachan E. Kolattukudy, professor and director,
University of Central Florida Biomolecular Science Center and Chair |
Metro Orlando's
emerging biotechnology and life science sector has sprung from a
renowned
regional healthcare system, comprising some of the top hospitals in the
country. The sector has also spun off from a prominent agricultural
base
and the collaborative efforts of the region’s established photonics
and modeling, simulation and training sectors. Clinical trials of newly-developed
medications are emerging as an important aspect of this sector as well.
The region’s
strength in agriculture, combined with an established high tech base,
have spurred an agritechnology boom that is integrating advanced processes
for use in everything from industrial food ingredients to cosmetics
to
plant reproduction.
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|
Today,
the sector features:
- 150+
biotechnology and life science companies
-
9,248 workers
-
An estimated $2.6 billion in earnings
The
biotechnology and life science sector is augmented by several
prestigious educational and research centers such as:
- Mid-Florida
Research and Education Center
-
University of Central Florida’s Biomolecular Science Center
-
Central Florida Research Park, one of the country’s top
10 research facilities
|
Development
of a second research park, which would be dedicated to biotechnology
study and research, is currently being explored by local governmental
officials.
Metro Orlando’s
teaching hospitals provide valuable medical training in a number of
fields,
which additionally contributes to the knowledge base of the sector. Through
the convergence of thriving high tech industries, agriculture, healthcare
systems and superior public and private supporting resources, Metro Orlando’s
biotechnology and life science sector is poised to continue flourishing.
| For
a printable version of the information and articles related
to this industry sector, click below. |
|
Life
Science & Biotechnology Brief |
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|
"BioIndustry
Orlando - The Right Formula For Growth" Brochure |
 |
bioOrlando
Overview |
|
"Burnham
and Bio Industry History" Presentation |
|
"Medicine
Man" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4 Issue
2 2007 |
|
"Healthy
Living" - Article from Texture magazine,
Vol 4 Issue 2 2007 |
|
"Simplicity
Means Everything - Pockets of Biosciences' Innovations are Booming
Throughout the Country." - Article from Business Expansion
Journal magazine,
April 2007 |
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"Expanding
Biotech Companies Have a Myriad of Choices for Site Location Projects" -
Article from Expansion Management magazine, April 12, 2007 |
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"Science
Not Fiction" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4 Issue 1 2007 |
|
The
Burnham Institute Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 4 Issue 1 2007 |
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"Holding Out Hope...A
drug trial in Orlando looks promising" - Article from Florida
Trend magazine, October 2006 |
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"The
Future Is Here" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 3 Issue 1 2006 |
|
Dot
Richardson Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Vol
2 Issue 2 2005 |
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"A Living Lab" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 2 2005 |
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"State
of Emergency" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 2 2005 |
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"Diversifying
High Tech" - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2 Issue 2 2005 |
|
Celebration
Health Profile - Article from Texture magazine, Vol 2
Issue 1 2005 |
|
Cognoscenti
Health Institute Profile
- Article from Texture magazine, Issue 1 2004 |
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