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Innovation Showcase Pitch Challenge at Oregon Bio 2025 Spotlights Research Projects and Startups
Oregon Life Sciences highlights the Innovation Showcase from its September annual conference, Oregon Bio 2025: Innovation and Workforce in Focus, featuring emerging companies and researchers advancing Oregon’s life sciences sector.
4 hours ago1 min read
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South Carolina’s Upstate: Where Life + Science Thrive
South Carolina’s life sciences industry is booming. From advanced manufacturing to academic talent pipelines, SCbio’s new campaign spotlights why the state’s Upstate region has become a hub for biotech growth and innovation.
Nov 32 min read
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AdvaMed Concludes Largest U.S. MedTech Conference Ever
Marking its 50th anniversary, AdvaMed’s 2025 MedTech Conference drew record attendance and global collaboration—highlighting the technologies, partnerships, and innovations redefining the future of health care.
Nov 31 min read
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Georgia Life Sciences Launches New Podcast Series, Vitals, in Partnership with Cloudcast Media
Georgia Life Sciences debuts Vitals, a podcast hosted by CEO Maria Thacker Goethe that dives into the people, ideas, and breakthroughs driving Georgia’s rapidly growing life sciences ecosystem.
Nov 32 min read
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JobsOhio Announces Biomanufacturing Workforce Initiative
JobsOhio, Ohio’s business development engine, is partnering with the Ohio Life Sciences Association (OLS) to train Ohioans for in-demand...
Sep 103 min read
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Biotech workforce development programs push forward amid industry slump
by Avery Bleichfeld, The Bay State Banner President and CEO Kendalle Burlin O’Connell addresses attendees at group’s annual conference in...
Sep 42 min read
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Washington’s Life Sciences Scene Moves Beyond Research Roots
by  Angela Gabriel , BioSpace Stock Image Washington has had notable life sciences job growth over the past 10 years, according to a...
Aug 211 min read
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Exploring the Life Science Industry: A Guide for Scientists Seeking New Directions
By: Mary Canady, Marketing & Communications Leader | Biotech Community Builder | Diversity & Inclusion Advocate | Speaker Published Jul...
Aug 12 min read
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Amidst Industry Challenges, 85% of Pharmas Increase Investment in AI
A new report found that 85% of pharma respondents are increasing their artificial intelligence investments, and 70% see AI as an...
Aug 11 min read
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BioConnect DE Program Celebrates First Grad Class, Signals Workforce Shift in State Life Sciences
Jarek Rutz | July 29, 2025 A groundbreaking workforce development initiative marked a major milestone Monday as 24 participants became the first graduates of the BioConnect DE Biomanufacturing Training Program, an intensive, tuition-free course aimed at preparing Delawareans for careers in the state’s rapidly expanding life sciences sector. The graduation ceremony, held Monday at EastSide Charter School ’s Chemours STEM Hub, celebrated the achievements of the program’s inaug
Jul 302 min read
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New Report: No Country for Young Grads – The Workforce Crisis Threatening America’s Bioeconomy
7/30/2025 | A new report from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute and TEConomy Partners uncovers a troubling trend: young STEM...
Jul 301 min read
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NIIMBL Joins as Co-Production Partner for 2027 Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report
July 29, 2025 | The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) is proud to announce that the National Institute for Innovation in...
Jul 293 min read
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Life sciences job report shows growth slowing, but firms still invest in talent
As the United States has long been a life sciences leader, the health of the life sciences sector is a pretty good indicator of overall prosperity and innovation. The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative, in conjunction with Teconomy Partners LLC, created the seventh Life Sciences Workforce Trends Report.
Jul 184 min read
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US Departments of Labor, Education implement workforce development partnership
Today, the U.S. departments of Labor and Education announced the implementation of a workforce development partnership to create an integrated federal education and workforce system. The Labor Department will take on a greater role in administering the adult education and family literacy programs funded under Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and career and technical education programs funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act.
Jul 153 min read
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New BIOTech Congressional Caucus Marks a Milestone for U.S. Biotechnology Leadership—and Workforce Development
This week, a bipartisan group of U.S. Representatives announced the formation of the BIOTech Congressional Caucus , a focused, committed,...
Jun 261 min read
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Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative Releases 2025 National Workforce Trends Report Amid Industry Crossroads
Boston, MA, June 24, 2025  – The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC), formerly the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes...
Jun 244 min read
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Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) Officially Launches to Strengthen Talent Pipelines Across the U.S.
Formerly the Coalition of State Bioscience Institutes (CSBI), LSWC to drive national coordination and visibility for life sciences...
Jun 163 min read
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Developing the Life Science Workforce in 1,000 Classrooms
Arizona is home to one of the nation’s fastest-growing life science sectors in the United States and it needs more and more talent each year to keep on growing. Educators, Industry, and Philanthropy come together to inspire students and support life science educators. Exploring Pathways to Bioscience and Healthcare Careers  is an initiative for 6th-12th grades dedicated to Bioscience and Healthcare Career Awareness, made possible with funding from the Flinn Foundation . The
Jun 23 min read
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The Student Discovery Zone Connects Life Science Students With Industry
Now in its 15th year, the Student Discovery Zone has provided over 1,500 students with the opportunity to showcase their science and connect with industry leaders as they compete for scholarship prizes. Students from across Arizona come together each fall to showcase their science findings and make connections in the Student Discovery Zone. (Image Courtesy of Mark Goldstein, International Research Center.) Students gain valuable insights and make industry connections in the
Jun 23 min read
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Building Ohio’s Life Sciences Workforce: Inspiring the Future, Connecting Talent, and Fueling Innovation
At Ohio Life Sciences (OLS), we believe that talent is the foundation of a thriving life sciences ecosystem. Our commitment to workforce...
Jun 23 min read
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