lifeSci_researchActivity in Washington’s life sciences industry is approaching 3 times the value in transactions as last year.  New products are being licensed and coming to the marketplace, venture capital funding is flowing to fuel research and product development and companies are merging to better utilize resources.

Washington State has over 480 life sciences and global health organizations that are creating hope and finding cures.  A leader in developing life-saving devices, tests and immunotherapies, Washington is home to over 4,500 medical scientists and researchers.

Read more in the Puget Sound Business Journal.

Washington State will be hosting the 17th Annual NIH Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Conference October 27 – 29, 2015 in Seattle. The conference brings small research companies together to learn about NIH funding opportunities and technical assistance.  To read and register.