THIS IS NO FAIRY TALE In 2006, a Milken ACCELERATING GROWTH
Institute Study estimated bio Imagine ... a place where people come not only Central Florida is poised to become one that the UCF College of to visit the theme parks, but to be cured of deadly of the most advanced industry clusters in bio diseases; where medical miracles are performed Medicine, along with a the world. At the center of this exciting everyday; where doctors from around the world life sciences cluster, could growth is bioORLANDO. are trained; and where scientists discover the create over 25,000 jobs
secrets to longer, healthier lives. ORLANDO In addition to advising public policy and $6.4 billion dollars makers on life science, health care Imagine ... a place known worldwide in economic impact and economic development issues, as a leader in medical excellence. bioORLANDO works to accelerate within 10 years. the growth of this industry in Central Imagine ... Orlando. A place where all this, Florida by creating an environment for and more, is happening today as we build knowledge-bridging, business-building one of the world’s only, all new, “medical cities.” and identifying potential collaborations. 30,000 jobs ORLANDO Mission Examine Metro Orlando’s To serve as a catalyst for stimulating In 2008, a new study Life Science Industry the life science and biotechnology industry from Arduin, Laffer in Central Florida. Metro Orlando's emerging and Moore Econometrics biotechnology and life Vision determined that the science sector has sprung To build Central Florida's prominence from a renowned regional Cluster, in just 2 years, as a preferred destination for healthcare, healthcare system, comprised had already reached 80% life science, biotechnology and of some of the top hospitals pharmaceutical companies, as well of the Milken numbers in the country. The sector as their supporting industries. also draws strength from (based on commitments) our prominent agricultural and released updated Leadership base and collaborative bioORLANDO operates as a council projections of 30,000 efforts with the region’s established optics/photonics of the Metro Orlando Economic and modeling, simulation and training sectors. Clinical jobs and $7.6 billion Development Commission and serves as trials of newly-developed medications are emerging dollars in economic the Central Florida Chapter of BioFlorida. as an important aspect of this sector as well. impact within 10 years. There are few areas of science and technology
that hold greater promise for the 21st century than ORLANDO life science. In Metro Orlando, we understand the $7.6 billion importance of this industry cluster and are working THE to accelerate its growth. TODAY’S INDUSTRY 301 East Pine Street RIGHT IN METRO ORLANDO Suite 900 150+ biotech/life Orlando, FL 32801 FORMULA P. 407.422.7159 science companies F. 407.425.6428 FOR 9,248 workers E. [email protected] $2.6 billion in OrlandoEDC.com GROWTH
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ORLANDO’S MEDICAL CITY LEADING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Metro Orlando is one of only two communities in the world currently Contributing to the strength of the biotechnology Central Florida building a “medical city.” Now located, under construction or planned and life science sector is an established healthcare Research Park for the 600+ acres at Lake Nona Science & Technology Park are: system anchored by several of the nation’s largest The hub for the and most renowned medical region’s extensive University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine facilities, including: technology sector Part of the nation’s 3rd largest university, the UCF medical campus is Central Florida will include the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, a medical library Orlando Health Research Park — WHAT’S and other UCF health sciences programs. The college has enrolled This 780-bed system one of the top 10 GROWING 40 students in its inaugural class, each of whom received a full four-year is one of Florida's most parks of its kind in the world. Located adjacent to the HERE? scholarship from nearly $7 million in community donations. comprehensive, private, University of Central Florida (UCF), the facility brings (Lake Nona campus to open in 2010) not-for-profit healthcare academia, industry and government together to pursue networks. Hospital facilities, collaborative research and technology commercialization. Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences advanced medical treatments and procedures, and UCF’s esteemed research, graduate bio-med and highly qualified staff distinguish Orlando Health as a UCF Technology Incubator undergraduate program will help the College of Medicine build a research-intensive medical school healthcare leader for nearly two million Central Florida One of eight incubators in the UCF Business Incubator where cutting-edge medical research spans the entire spectrum, from the laboratory bench to patient residents and 4,500 international visitors annually. network, provides early-stage tech companies with the bedsides. This facility was the first to open on UCF’s Lake Nona Health Sciences Campus in 2009. tools, training and infrastructure to create financially Florida Hospital stable, high-growth companies. Since opening in Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona BURNETT SCHOOL Orlando 1999, the Incubator has grown to accommodate OF BIOMEDICAL A premier non-profit medical research facility focused on diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, SCIENCES Recognized by U.S. News 55 emerging technology companies. cancer and drug discovery, the Institute is on course to create over 300 research jobs at its & World Report as one East Coast operation in Orlando. of "America's Best Hospitals", Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) Florida Hospital is comprised In a strategic approach to high tech economic M.D. Anderson - Orlando’s Cancer Research Institute of eight Metro Orlando development, FHTCC was established to attract, Researchers at M.D. Anderson Orlando’s Cancer Research Institute (CRI), which is headquartered at Lake Nona, campuses which provide retain and grow high tech industry, along with conduct basic laboratory research to further the scope of knowledge of processes that spark cell transformation a wide range of health services, including nationally the workforce to support this industry, into malignant forms and perpetuate cancer growth. Researchers partner with the UCF College of Medicine and internationally recognized programs in cardiology, in the 23-county service areas of the on research projects, and many serve as faculty members. The CRI is an affiliate of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center cancer, women's medicine, neurology, diabetes University of Central Florida, University in Houston and a division of Orlando Health. and rehabilitation. of Florida and University of South Florida. Through this unique partnership, Nemours Children’s Hospital Florida’s Blood Centers the universities provide matching grants, Nemours’ specialized hospital for children will be the central hub of a 60-acre pediatric health campus featuring Headquartered in Orlando, FBC is the sole supplier workforce development, cultivation of technology, a children's clinic, emergency department, diagnostic and ambulatory programs, education centers and research programs. of blood and blood products to more than 70 hospitals and a marketing program leveraging governmental, (Scheduled to open in 2012) and healthcare facilities throughout Florida -- making economic development organization and corporate it the largest independent blood center in the state budgets on a regional basis. Orlando VA Medical Center and fourth-largest in the nation. FBC supports This brand new, $600 million, state-of-the-art facility will increase accessibility to healthcare for approximately 400,000 collaborative medical research in human disease. Central Florida veterans and will be the first VA hospital built in the United States since 1995. In addition, the Center will be the nationwide training and planning home for the VA’s new medical simulation system – Simulated Learning Enhancement and Advanced Research Network (SimLEARN). A 35,000-square-foot facility, to be called the SimLEARN National Center, will bring physicians and other medical professionals from throughout the country to train in the latest “If I were in medical simulation technology, including surgical robotics. (Scheduled to open in 2012) economic development in San Diego, University of Florida Research Center I’d be concerned about Orlando.” This 100,000 sq. ft. research facility will be shared with the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Patrick Kelley, Biotechnology Industry Organization enabling the state‘s flagship research university to have direct collaborations with Burnham’s top scientists. (Scheduled to open in 2012) UCF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE THIS IS NO FAIRY TALE In 2006, a Milken ACCELERATING GROWTH
Institute Study estimated bio Imagine ... a place where people come not only Central Florida is poised to become one that the UCF College of to visit the theme parks, but to be cured of deadly of the most advanced industry clusters in bio diseases; where medical miracles are performed Medicine, along with a the world. At the center of this exciting everyday; where doctors from around the world life sciences cluster, could growth is bioORLANDO. are trained; and where scientists discover the create over 25,000 jobs
secrets to longer, healthier lives. ORLANDO In addition to advising public policy and $6.4 billion dollars makers on life science, health care Imagine ... a place known worldwide in economic impact and economic development issues, as a leader in medical excellence. bioORLANDO works to accelerate within 10 years. the growth of this industry in Central Imagine ... Orlando. A place where all this, Florida by creating an environment for and more, is happening today as we build knowledge-bridging, business-building one of the world’s only, all new, “medical cities.” and identifying potential collaborations. 30,000 jobs ORLANDO Mission Examine Metro Orlando’s To serve as a catalyst for stimulating In 2008, a new study Life Science Industry the life science and biotechnology industry from Arduin, Laffer in Central Florida. Metro Orlando's emerging and Moore Econometrics biotechnology and life Vision determined that the science sector has sprung To build Central Florida's prominence from a renowned regional Cluster, in just 2 years, as a preferred destination for healthcare, healthcare system, comprised had already reached 80% life science, biotechnology and of some of the top hospitals pharmaceutical companies, as well of the Milken numbers in the country. The sector as their supporting industries. also draws strength from (based on commitments) our prominent agricultural and released updated Leadership base and collaborative bioORLANDO operates as a council projections of 30,000 efforts with the region’s established optics/photonics of the Metro Orlando Economic and modeling, simulation and training sectors. Clinical jobs and $7.6 billion Development Commission and serves as trials of newly-developed medications are emerging dollars in economic the Central Florida Chapter of BioFlorida. as an important aspect of this sector as well. impact within 10 years. There are few areas of science and technology
that hold greater promise for the 21st century than ORLANDO life science. In Metro Orlando, we understand the $7.6 billion importance of this industry cluster and are working THE to accelerate its growth. TODAY’S INDUSTRY 301 East Pine Street RIGHT IN METRO ORLANDO Suite 900 150+ biotech/life Orlando, FL 32801 FORMULA P. 407.422.7159 science companies F. 407.425.6428 FOR 9,248 workers E. [email protected] $2.6 billion in OrlandoEDC.com GROWTH
bio estimated earnings bioOrlando.com
ORLANDO’S MEDICAL CITY LEADING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Metro Orlando is one of only two communities in the world currently Contributing to the strength of the biotechnology Central Florida building a “medical city.” Now located, under construction or planned and life science sector is an established healthcare Research Park for the 600+ acres at Lake Nona Science & Technology Park are: system anchored by several of the nation’s largest The hub for the and most renowned medical region’s extensive University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Medicine facilities, including: technology sector Part of the nation’s 3rd largest university, the UCF medical campus is Central Florida will include the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences, a medical library Orlando Health Research Park — WHAT’S and other UCF health sciences programs. The college has enrolled This 780-bed system one of the top 10 GROWING 40 students in its inaugural class, each of whom received a full four-year is one of Florida's most parks of its kind in the world. Located adjacent to the HERE? scholarship from nearly $7 million in community donations. comprehensive, private, University of Central Florida (UCF), the facility brings (Lake Nona campus to open in 2010) not-for-profit healthcare academia, industry and government together to pursue networks. Hospital facilities, collaborative research and technology commercialization. Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences advanced medical treatments and procedures, and UCF’s esteemed research, graduate bio-med and highly qualified staff distinguish Orlando Health as a UCF Technology Incubator undergraduate program will help the College of Medicine build a research-intensive medical school healthcare leader for nearly two million Central Florida One of eight incubators in the UCF Business Incubator where cutting-edge medical research spans the entire spectrum, from the laboratory bench to patient residents and 4,500 international visitors annually. network, provides early-stage tech companies with the bedsides. This facility was the first to open on UCF’s Lake Nona Health Sciences Campus in 2009. tools, training and infrastructure to create financially Florida Hospital stable, high-growth companies. Since opening in Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona BURNETT SCHOOL Orlando 1999, the Incubator has grown to accommodate OF BIOMEDICAL A premier non-profit medical research facility focused on diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, SCIENCES Recognized by U.S. News 55 emerging technology companies. cancer and drug discovery, the Institute is on course to create over 300 research jobs at its & World Report as one East Coast operation in Orlando. of "America's Best Hospitals", Florida High Tech Corridor Council (FHTCC) Florida Hospital is comprised In a strategic approach to high tech economic M.D. Anderson - Orlando’s Cancer Research Institute of eight Metro Orlando development, FHTCC was established to attract, Researchers at M.D. Anderson Orlando’s Cancer Research Institute (CRI), which is headquartered at Lake Nona, campuses which provide retain and grow high tech industry, along with conduct basic laboratory research to further the scope of knowledge of processes that spark cell transformation a wide range of health services, including nationally the workforce to support this industry, into malignant forms and perpetuate cancer growth. Researchers partner with the UCF College of Medicine and internationally recognized programs in cardiology, in the 23-county service areas of the on research projects, and many serve as faculty members. The CRI is an affiliate of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center cancer, women's medicine, neurology, diabetes University of Central Florida, University in Houston and a division of Orlando Health. and rehabilitation. of Florida and University of South Florida. Through this unique partnership, Nemours Children’s Hospital Florida’s Blood Centers the universities provide matching grants, Nemours’ specialized hospital for children will be the central hub of a 60-acre pediatric health campus featuring Headquartered in Orlando, FBC is the sole supplier workforce development, cultivation of technology, a children's clinic, emergency department, diagnostic and ambulatory programs, education centers and research programs. of blood and blood products to more than 70 hospitals and a marketing program leveraging governmental, (Scheduled to open in 2012) and healthcare facilities throughout Florida -- making economic development organization and corporate it the largest independent blood center in the state budgets on a regional basis. Orlando VA Medical Center and fourth-largest in the nation. FBC supports This brand new, $600 million, state-of-the-art facility will increase accessibility to healthcare for approximately 400,000 collaborative medical research in human disease. Central Florida veterans and will be the first VA hospital built in the United States since 1995. In addition, the Center will be the nationwide training and planning home for the VA’s new medical simulation system – Simulated Learning Enhancement and Advanced Research Network (SimLEARN). A 35,000-square-foot facility, to be called the SimLEARN National Center, will bring physicians and other medical professionals from throughout the country to train in the latest “If I were in medical simulation technology, including surgical robotics. (Scheduled to open in 2012) economic development in San Diego, University of Florida Research Center I’d be concerned about Orlando.” This 100,000 sq. ft. research facility will be shared with the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Patrick Kelley, Biotechnology Industry Organization enabling the state‘s flagship research university to have direct collaborations with Burnham’s top scientists. (Scheduled to open in 2012) UCF COLLEGE OF MEDICINE