Ohio’s Bioscience and Bioproducts industry centers on research, development and marketing of pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, bioinformatics, bioproduct materials, manufacturing, medical devices, medical equipment, services based on biotechnology, computer systems and software for managing healthcare and other health-related products
Don Brown, CEO of Arteriocyte in Cleveland, Ohio has worked in the health care industry for more than 26 years. He understands the challenges and rewards that come with bringing a product to market and recognizes the extensive support a company in the bioscience industry needs to be successful.
Don credits Ohio Third Frontier with enabling Arteriocyte to grow from a start up to a commercial stage research and development organization. He spoke with me about the importance of having this type of state program; one that focuses on the three critical aspects of building a successful life science company: investing in research, growing talent and providing investment capital.
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Ohio is quickly becoming a leader in new economy industries, and there's no better example than what's happening in the bioscience industry. Ohio has emerged as best in the Midwest and No. 4 in the nation according to Business Facilities Magazine for its strengths in the bioscience industry, with more than 1,141 bio-related entities operating in the state in 2008. Each year, an average of 60 to 70 new firms pop up here, drawn by the state's business climate, entrepreneurial resources and strength in the bioscience industry.
According to BioOhio, a non-profit organization that helps develop and promote the industry, the overall bioscience community now accounts for nearly 1.4 million jobs in Ohio - about one in every four. hiVelocityMedia.com recently spoke with Tony Dennis, BioOhio's president and chief executive officer, to find out what's behind the growth in the bioscience industry.
Click here to read hiVelocityMedia.com’s interview with Tony Dennis about Ohio’s leadership in the bioscience industry.
Ohio is leading the pack yet again. This time we are talking about stem cell research. One Northeast Ohio center is working to apply its stem cell research findings to develop new technology. Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Debra Grega, Ph.D., executive director at The Center for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (CSCRM) in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Grega told me that CSCRM is a component of the Ohio-based National Center for Regenerative Medicine, which is the 4th largest stem cell research organization in the U.S. Through industry and education partnerships, CSCRM provides comprehensive stem cell research with the ultimate goal of applying findings to develop new technology for treating various human diseases.
The revolutionary advancements coming out of CSCRM are a result of the educational partnerships and investment it fostered with the support of the Ohio Third Frontier. By cultivating academic-business partnerships, the Ohio Third Frontier has spurred development of commercially relevant research in key industry sectors, including stem cells.
With efforts focused on regenerative medicine, including first-in-the-nation stem cell clinical trials and innovative tissue engineering programs, CSCRM is currently exploring issues such as heart disease, cancer, genetic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis. As executive director at CSCRM, Dr. Grega coordinates interdisciplinary research groups, biotechnology business and new technology development.
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While other states jockeyed for position on Business Facilities Magazine’s second-annual Biotechnology Strength Report, Ohio defended its ranking as best in the Midwest and No. 4 in the nation for its strengths in the bioscience industry.
Ohio’s exceptional bioscience ranking is in part due to updated estimates of overall biotechnologies economic impact, incentives, academic research expansion, major new initiatives, growth potential and employment numbers. Business Facilities Magazine’s report further validates Ohio’s standing as a national leader in the bioscience industry.
Ohio’s strength across all biotechnologies sectors – represented by the Red (health), Green (agriculture) and White (industrial) color model established by European biotechnologies leaders – is a leading reason behind its national performance in the bioscience industry.
Learn more how business leaders are realizing Ohio’s strength in the bioscience industry and other industries. Ohio offers the perfect balance to successfully growing a business and still enjoying life.
I recently spoke with Barbara Kunz, president ofBattelle’s Health and Life Sciences Global Business, about her thoughts on work-life balance in Ohio.
Battelle’s Health and Life Sciences Global Business delivers comprehensive R&D services – solving complex challenges in the biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical and public health sectors. Their location in Ohio proves that scientific discovery thrives in the heart of the Midwest, where practical innovation is hard at work. Ohio offers Battelle renowned hospitals, research centers and manufacturing facilities working together to develop new advances in bioscience.
Barbara believes you can achieve professional success within the context of a fulfilling life in Ohio. The state offers excellent career opportunities, while allowing people the time to become involved in various outside activities. For Barbara, she’s able to work with others to grow her business and still has time for personal activities such as gardening. Ohio provides her with the perfect work-life balance.
Ohio is quickly becoming a leader in new economy industries, and there's no better example than what's happening in the 
Ohio’s strength across all biotechnologies sectors – represented by the Red (health), Green (agriculture) and White (industrial) color model established by European biotechnologies leaders – is a leading reason behind its national performance in the