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With funding from the U.S. Department of War and the U.S. National Science Foundation, these projects will support the production of critically needed goods and materials, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and build a 21st century workforce. MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN/EMERYVILLE, CA, April 29, 2026 – Today, BioMADE announced 14 cutting-edge new projects that will support the growth and development of the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing industry. These projects will support

A new analysis, the Global Biopharma Index , by Cytiva Life Sciences examines global biopharma performance across six indexes. Based on survey responses from over 1200 industry executives in 2025, the index highlights the threat that critical workforce shortages in areas such as cell and gene therapy are having on scientific advancements across the globe. Download the report here .

Several members of the Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) Board were in Washington, D.C. on March 25 to participate in the Biotech Across America State Symposium, hosted by the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology.

The Life Sciences Workforce Collaborative (LSWC) will be represented on the global stage this May at SynBioBeta 2026 Synthetic Biology Summit, one of the premier gatherings at the intersection of biology, technology, and innovation. Maria Thacker Goethe will moderate a featured session, “Bio-Ready America: Advancing Bioliteracy to Power the U.S. Bioeconomy,” highlighting the critical role of workforce development and bioliteracy in maintaining U.S. leadership in biotechnolog

Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed on Oct. 31, 2025, a memorandum of understanding with AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Merck and state entities to establish a training center. Photo by Katherine Schulte/Virginia Business Following the announcement of a combined $120 million investment in workforce training by AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly & Co., and Merck & Co. late last year, Virginia’s biotech ecosystem is rapidly gaining momentum. With an additional $10 million provided by the state, these inve