Welcome to the Biotechnology Hub
The center of Texas' emerging biotechnology industry cluster, the Brazos Valley's combined research, resources and facilities are your critical FDA pipeline to discover new therapies and technologies in plant, animal, and human health, perform preclinical evaluations, and utilize flexible, scalable biopharmaceutical manufacturing, all in one convenient location.
The Brazos Valley is at the nexus of life sciences in Texas offering unprecedented industry opportunities to unite plant, animal and human health breakthroughs. From initial research, through pre-clinical and clinical testing, to scalable pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing and production, the Brazos Valley leverages the unique expertise, research centers, institutes and agencies of The Texas A&M University System spanning agriculture, engineering, veterinary and public health.
Notes About Texas A&M University
- $922 million in annual research expenditures
- #1 in National Science Foundation funding in Texas; top 5 in the U.S.
- #1 in total university research expenditures in Texas; top 20 in the U.S.
- 13,763 students enrolled in bio-related studies in 2017-2018
Manufacturing in the Brazos Valley
- CardioQuip
- EVO Conversion Systems
- FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
- G-CON Manufacturing
- iBio
- National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing
- STGenetics
- Texas A&M Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing (1 of 3 public-private partnerships with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to develop and manufacture medical countermeasures to infectious diseases and pandemic emergencies)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of these entities were spotlighted by Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp on the June 1, 2020 episode of the System's "COVID-19: The Texas A&M University System Responds" series. It showcases the connections that are possible between private industry, A&M and the federal government.
Research in the Brazos Valley
- Advanta Seeds
- Texas A&M AgriLife
- Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences / Global One Health Program
- Texas A&M Forest Service
- Texas A&M University Global Health Research Complex
- Texas A&M University Office of the Vice President for Research
- Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Pre-Clinical in the Brazos Valley
Clinical in the Brazos Valley
- Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center
- CHI St. Joseph Regional Health System
- Datatrak Enterprise Cloud
- Texas A&M Health Science Center (Headquarters of eight campuses statewide)
Videos
The BVEDC has spotlighted many of our region's bio companies as part of its "In the Brazos Valley" video series.
Check out our "Made in the Brazos Valley" videos and visit the pages linked below to learn more about what makes our region great to do business.
Advanta Seeds
Video from October 2019
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Video from February 2019
G-CON Manufacturing
Video from January 2019
iBio
Video from May 2019
