Home to over 200 biotech and life science companies, Georgia is a premier location for technology-driven firms due to its highly educated work force, advanced research infrastructure, strategic location and moderate operating costs. Over 15,000 people are employed in the biotech and life science industry in Georgia, 75 percent of them in the Atlanta area. According to a 2006 report by Ernst & Young, Georgia ranks #7 among U.S. States with biotech industries.
Georgia boasts a strong network of institutions and organizations dedicated to supporting biotech and life science companies. These include the Georgia Research Alliance, the Georgia Cancer Coalition, the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, Georgia has a network of 160 general hospitals and an even larger number of specialized medical clinics employing over 180,000 doctors. The Emory University School of medicine in Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology are also ranked among the nation’s finest institutions for biomedical education. Together these institutions build a strong support system around the biotech and life science industry, ensuring its future success.
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