Life Sciences | Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation

Leading in Biotechnology

The Brazos Valley is the center of Texas's emerging life sciences industry cluster. Our research, resources and facilities serve as your critical FDA pipeline to discover new therapies and technologies in plant, animal and human health. Companies perform pre-clinical evaluations, and utilize flexible, scalable biopharmaceutical manufacturing, all in one convenient location. Our efforts range from initial research through pre-clinical and clinical testing, to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing and production.

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National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing

The NCTM serves the world's biopharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing industry. The interdisciplinary workforce education and research center is renowned for its customizable, instructor-led, computer-based, hands-on education. Students learn about cell culture and basic molecular biology, aseptic processes and microbiology, and upstream and downstream processing of biological materials. The NCTM is part of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station.

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Center for Innovation in Advanced Development & Manufacturing

The CIADM serves a variety of purposes. The team initiates public-private partnerships for research, development and manufacturing of medicines, and is teamed with many local bio companies. Experts assist with processing, development, production and more. The Texas A&M University System's trove of research and knowledge are accessible through the center. Established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2012, the CIADM can also respond rapidly to national emergencies like pandemics or bioterrorism by developing and mass manufacturing vaccines and therapeutics. In 2020, production of COVID-19 vaccines was authorized with subcontracting partner FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies.

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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

More than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students receive world-class education and training through the College's 15 departments and nearly 100 programs. Many are brought on by local bio companies as employees and interns. More than 300 faculty members are changing the world through their research and education. The College is part of Texas A&M AgriLife, which includes state research and extension efforts.

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At the community college level, students at the Blinn College District Biotechnology Laboratory Sciences Program can earn an Associate of Applied Science biotechnology degree. There are also certificates for students looking to pursue biotechnology and therapeutics manufacturing careers. Blinn touts its strong relationships with local life sciences companies, which hire graduates and offer internships.

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