Welcome to the Oregon Bioscience Association
Creating opportunity through Community, Collaboration and Commercialization

The Oregon Bioscience Association is at the center of Oregon’s growing biotechnology industry cluster. We provide workforce development, advocacy, and business services for the state’s biotechnology companies, research institutions, and service providers. 

Our mission is to promote the growth and quality of the bioscience industry in Oregon. We continually seek ways to support our membership community in achieving their full scientific, economic and social potential.

Oregon’s bioscience industry has over 600 companies and research institutions. It is ready to help power the state’s economic future through world-class research and development, medical devices, medical diagnostics, human and animal therapeutics, pharmaceuticals, reagents, research services, bio-agriculture, bio-fuels, and medical software. Join us and see how you fit into the ecosystem. 

Oregon Bio’s policy and legislative members have developed the 2012 Policy Platform

The Oregon Bioscience Association’s Government Affairs and Advocacy Committee and Board of Directors have finalized the 2012 Advocacy Goals and Legislative Priorities.  Join the effort during the short 2012 state legislative session to see where your company or organization might be affected. For more information, click here.

BiO Quarterly
Bioscience in Oregon - News and Updates
Click here to read the current issue of our quarterly newsletter. 

	Executive Director's Note: Oregon Bio Goes International Dennis McNannay Oregon Bio was recently selected as the only state bioscience trade association to participate in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s first biotechnology trade mission to China. As a result, we’re looking forward to providing more support for member companies who are new to doing business in China… Read More
	The Misconceptions about Doing Business in China Cheryl Coupé Executive Director Dennis McNannay came back from a China trade mission with some eye-opening misconceptions – and realities – about the business opportunities for Oregon bioscience companies in China. Are you missing out?… Read More
	Trends in Recruiting and Growth in the Bioscience Industry Linda Barney We interviewed Metro Council President Tom Hughes to get his frank perspective on the potential for high-wage bioscience jobs and industry growth in Oregon. He offers suggestions for recruiting companies, adding jobs and how government, businesses and universities can work together to expand bioscience opportunities in Oregon... Read More
	Profiles of Recent Oregon Biotech Transplants Kate McPherron As a complement to Linda’s article on recruiting bioscience companies to Oregon, Kate provides brief profiles of recent success stories and the key elements that brought these important companies to Oregon... Read More
	Pacific University Ushers in New Wave in 3D Technology Jody McNannay The Vision Performance Institute (VPI) at Pacific University successfully brought together universities, corporations and professional organizations to create the first clinic in the world equipped to diagnose and treat eye coordination problems that affect 3D vision. See how the 3D Performance Eye Clinic exemplifies the Oregon Bio ethos: “Creating Opportunity through Community, Collaboration and Commercialization.”... Read More
	BioPro Training is Keeping a Competitive Future Seamus Kennedy The BioPro Work Force Training Program is key to our growing industry, and has been recognized for its high value by other state associations. We continue to evolve and grow this valuable program to meet the varied needs of Oregon Bio members, from ad hoc training, to customized onsite training, to exciting new curriculum-based programs coming in 2012... Read More

New Oregon Bio Members
The Oregon Bioscience Association continues to grow! See who’s new… Read More

Oregon Bio in the News
See the latest news from our member companies… Read More