BioMidwest

BioMidwest is home to manufacturing facilities, biotech, pharma and medical device companies—and BioSpace!—making the heartland a thriving hub for industry.

Major universities in the area, including the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, contribute to the industry’s success to create powerful pipelines of talent in this region.

BioMidwest is also home to state membership associations including iBIO, Indiana Health Industry Forum, IowaBio, MichBio, Missouri Biotechnology Association, Bio Nebraska, Ohio Life Sciences and BioForward Wisconsin.

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Business

Chicago Area’s Life Sciences Scene Continues Making an Impression

January 30, 2025

5 min read

Angela Gabriel

Job Trends

BioSpace Showcases Life Sciences Hubs in 2025 Hotbed Maps

January 21, 2025

1 min read

Chantal Dresner

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Roche’s Prothena-Partnered Parkinson’s Drug Fails Mid-Stage Trial

December 19, 2024

1 min read

Annalee Armstrong

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Manufacturing

Lilly Pumps $3B Into Wisconsin Site as Compounders Close In on Tirzepatide

December 6, 2024

2 min read

Tristan Manalac

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Job Trends

Flexing on the Competition? Smaller Companies Get Higher Marks for Flexibility

Many biopharma professionals view smaller companies as having the best flexibility and remote work options, but that doesn’t mean their larger counterparts are failing in that area. Several professionals, including Apogee Therapeutics and Insmed executives, share their insights.

November 21, 2024

6 min read

Angela Gabriel