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.

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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

FOR BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE DEGREE COMPLETIONS AT THE OHIO STATE UNIVERITY

22K

PEOPLE WORKING IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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.

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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.

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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