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Central Ohio bioscience sector reports rapid growth as companies point to talent, low costs and new manufacturing capacity
Summary
Panelists at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum said Central Ohio has grown into a life‑sciences hub in the past five years, citing relocations, local talent pipelines and expanding manufacturing capacity at companies including Sarepta and Forge Biologics.
A panel of industry and research leaders at a Columbus Metropolitan Club forum on bioscience innovation said Central Ohio has rapidly grown into a life‑sciences hub, drawing companies, skilled workers and manufacturing capacity to the region.
The forum, titled “Bioscience Breakthroughs are Saving Lives in Central Ohio,” included executives from Sarepta Therapeutics, Forge Biologics, Drive Capital, Lintex, JobsOhio and other local institutions.
“I'm happy to come, but I'm staying in Columbus and I want to build our research lab here,” said Dr. Louise Rodino Claypack, executive vice president, head of research and development and chief scientific officer at Sarepta Therapeutics. “Fast forward 7 years later, we have almost 200,000 square feet in the Eastern area, over 200 employees.”
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