Life Science & Biotechnology Overview
Recognized by FierceBiotech as "one of the top regions in the world targeting biotech", Orlando is home to two of the nation's largest hospital systems; more than 150 established life science companies, including the east coast research hub of the prestigious Burnham Institute for Medical Research; an all new College of Medicine at University of Central Florida, the nation's 3rd largest university; and a burgeoning "Medical City" that is fast earning our region's reputation as a thriving location for medical research and biotechnology.