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

The Region’s growing digital health ecosystem—made up of employers, universities, hospitals, products and technologies—is making collaboration and the sharing of information easier than ever before.

The Abigail Wexner Research Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) is a global leader in gene therapy. Innovation coming out of NCH has resulted in Sarepta, a leader in precision genetic medicine, to build a research center in Columbus. Andelyn Biosciences will manufacture gene therapy products in Columbus.

In the last five years the Columbus Region has granted over 8,700 degrees in biology, biomedical science, chemistry, and pharmacy, and The Ohio State University ranks in the top 10 nationally in Biological and Biomedical Science PhD completions – all contributing to a highly-educated and prepared talent pool.

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