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Metro Orlando is poised to become one of the most advanced
industry clusters in the world for life science. In fact, the
region is one of only two locations worldwide that is currently
constructing an all-new 'medical city', a move serving to
differentiate Central Florida as an industry and research
leader.
Anchored by the University of Central Florida's College of
Medicine and the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute – a
premier, non-profit medical research facility focused on advances
in combating diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease –
Orlando's 'medical city' will also consist of:
- University of Central Florida's Burnett School of Biomedical
Sciences;
- Cancer Research Institute of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Orlando (CRI)
- Nemours Children’s Hospital;
- Orlando VA Medical Center;
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Simulation Center
for Excellence; and
- University of Florida Research Center.
This region's emerging biotechnology and life science sector has
sprung from a renowned regional healthcare system, comprising some
of the top hospital systems in the country – including Florida
Hospital and Orlando Health. The sector has also spun off from a
prominent agricultural base and the collaborative efforts of the
region's established photonics and modeling & simulation
sectors. Clinical trials of newly-developed medications are
emerging as an important aspect of this sector as well.
Today, this Central Florida sector features:
- 150+ biotechnology and life science companies;
- 9,248 workers; and
- an estimated $2.6 billion in earnings.
The biotechnology and life science sector is further augmented
by several prestigious educational and research centers such
as:
- University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural
Sciences (IFAS) and
- Central Florida Research Park, one of the country’s top 10
research facilities.
Today, there is no limit to what we imagine possible. Wellness
and personalized medicine are areas in which Metro Orlando is
working to not only excel, but to differentiate this region as a
leader – from the lab to the bedside.
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