Alabama Industries Life Sciences
Alabama’s multifaceted life sciences industry generates $7.3 billion in economic activity annually while supporting 780 companies and nearly 48,000 direct and indirect jobs across the state, according to an analysis by researchers at the University of Alabama.
Alabama’s biosciences sector is a combination of research institutions, labs, medical devices, innovative startups, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and more.
Life sciences in Alabama generate more than $7 billion in economic activity.
48,000
direct and indirect jobs across the state
Cummings Research Park, in Huntsville, is
the 2nd largest research park in the U.S.
Southern Research, in Birmingham, has
developed 7 FDA approved cancer
drugs.
Life Science Companies and Institutions with a
Presence in Alabama
Research Universities in Alabama
Life Science Industry News
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