Life Sciences

From medical breakthroughs to cutting-edge technology, the Columbus Region is home to one of the most dynamic life sciences communities in the country.

By the Numbers

The Columbus Region’s life sciences community improves lives around the world.

8,700

LIFE SCIENCES DEGREES GRANTED IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS

Top 10

IN BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL DOCTORATES COMPLETIONS AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

No. 1

LARGEST CONTRACT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD, BATTELLE

Wet Labs

As the Columbus Region emerges as a burgeoning hub for cutting-edge research, particularly in life sciences and manufacturing, a new report underscores the critical need for immediate action to address the acute shortage of wet lab space. 

Healthcare Innovation Starts Here

The Columbus Region’s growing digital health ecosystem is made up of employers, universities, hospital products, and technology providers that collaborate to make each other, and the people they serve, stronger.

Touching All Sides of Life Sciences

The Columbus Region is bursting with life sciences innovation. Within the life sciences industry, we support organizations driving progress in healthcare technology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, genetics and gene therapy, and health and wellness. Spinoffs from four world-renowned healthcare systems — as well as larger companies also driven to generate best-in-class research to improve the future of health and wellness — help to fuel diversity in life sciences.

In the News

Learn more about how people and businesses continue to make an impact in these recent stories from the Columbus Region.

  • December 4, 2023

    Accelerated Growth in Central Ohio’s Life Sciences Industry

    What’s happening in Columbus, Ohio is nothing short of a miracle of life science. Over the past few…

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Top Employers

Operation: Office
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
abbottnutrition.com
Operation: Manufacturing
Location: New Albany, Franklin County;
Hilliard, Franklin County;
Columbus, Franklin County
Company Headquarters: Japan
americanregent.com
Operation: Manufacturing
Location: New Albany, Licking County
amgen.com
Operation: HQ
Location: West Jefferson, Madison County;
New Albany, Franklin County
amplify-bio.com
Operation: HQ
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
andelynbio.com
Operation: HQ
Location: Dublin, Franklin County;
Columbus, Franklin County
cardinalhealth.com
Operation: HQ
Location: Grove City, Franklin County
forgebiologics.com
Operation: HQ
Location: Columbus, Franklin County

covermymeds.com
Operation: Logistics and Distribution
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
Company Headquarters: United Kingdom
hikma.com
Operation: Manufacturing
Location: Johnstown, Licking County
pharmavite.com
Operation: Research and Development
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
sarepta.com
Operation: Manufacturing
Location: Columbus, Franklin County
staqpharma.com

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