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Healthcare &
Biosciences
> More than 3,000 biotech and life
sciences companies are based in
Maryland, generating more than
$17 billion in economic activity
> At University of Maryland BioPark,
more than 900 research scientists
and entrepreneurs conduct hundreds
of clinical and translational research
projects each year on behalf of over
200 corporate sponsors.
> The healthcare industry supports
more than 100,000 jobs across
Greater Baltimore. Higher Education
> Greater Baltimore is home to eight of
the top nine hospitals in Maryland,
including Johns Hopkins Hospital
(#3 nationally) and University of
Maryland Medical Center (in the top
20 nationally for cancer care). > University System of Maryland schools
have helped launch more than 450
companies since 2011.
> Johns Hopkins University ranks 10th
best in the country in U.S. News & World
Report’s annual ranking.
SOURCE: Economic Alliance of Greater Baltimore
SOURCES: Baltimore Business Journal, Maryland
Department of Commerce
At University of Maryland BioPark, more than
900 research scientists and entrepreneurs
conduct hundreds of clinical and translational
research projects each year.
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