Transforming LA’s Bioscience Ecosystem
We are the backbone organization that coordinates, connects, and catalyzes LA's life sciences innovation — turning the region's scale into bioscience leadership.
$60.8B
96K
Regional Bioscience Economic Output
Life Sciences Jobs Across LA County
$1.24B
300+
Bioscience Startups Regionwide
Recent VC investment 36 Companies
The premier annual community summit for LA County's bioscience ecosystem — convening civic leaders, founders, researchers, students, and investors across four days.
2026 IN NUMBERS
440
100
Attendees
Companies
58
Speakers
15
Showcases
9
Sponsors
4
Schools
LA County is rich in scale, bioscience assets, and natural beauty…all lending themselves to a uniquely strong foundation for building a thriving bioscience ecosystem.
Why Invest in LA Bioscience
01
UCLA, USC, Cedars-Sinai, City of Hope, and Caltech anchor a deep research and clinical base.
World Class Institutions
02
Deep strength in AI, aerospace, digital media, engineering, and advanced manufacturing feeding translational medicine.
Cross-industry Convergence
03
The highest life sciences degree output among major US metros — 60%+ of bioscience jobs accessible without a four-year degree.
Workforce Advantage
We Have The Best Building Blocks In The World
Voices From Our Bioscience Ecosystem
"At Amgen, we believe LA's diversity is its superpower. It fuels better science and better solutions for patients everywhere."
Ben Chu, Executive Director, Amgen Thousand Oaks
"The thing that excites me the most about being a part of LA's growing bioscience community is the unpredictability of what can come out tomorrow."
Victor Sandoval, Student, LA Mission College
"We're on the forefront of what's to become a greater industry here in LA. I'm able to be a part of a bigger picture."
Nick Cano, Manufacturing Technician, Takeda