About BioscienceLA
The connective tissue of LA's bioscience ecosystem
Our Mission
Bioscience Los Angeles County’s mission is to create, enable and promote an enviable, thriving, vibrant life science ecosystem in Greater Los Angeles Area to produce economic and societal benefits in the region.
Our Vision
Greater LA's life sciences potential is trapped in complexity. Incredible assets, but no coordination.
BioscienceLA Formed To Make It Happen.
Our impact is at the intersection, where we unite regional influencers to transform challenges into competitive advantages — accelerating LA’s global bioscience leadership.
Our Strategic Pillars
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.
Led by Bioscience Veterans
BioscienceLA is honored to be represented by a world-class board of directors and experienced leadership team, which reflect the strength and diversity of life sciences and health innovation in LA.
Dan Witzling
COO
Susan Windham-Bannister, Board Chair
Stephanie Hsieh
CEO
Benedict Chu
Amgen
Rohit Shukla
Larta Institute
Top Regional Priorities
TALENT
Bolstering our greatest asset by expanding STEM access in under represented communities.
Creating “Curiosity-to-Career” pathways (K thru mid career)
Workforce retention and securing pipelines of talent at all levels
Attraction, retention of, and mentorship by senior talent
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Campaign to address lack of awareness and ‘atomization’
“Myth busting”
Setting a bigger, bolder vision reflective of all stakeholders
Collecting, measuring, and mapping key “assets”
ENVIRONMENT
Fostering business-friendly regulations
Promoting coordination across multiple jurisdictions (88 cities > 100 unincorporated regions within LA County alone)
Incentivizing development of appropriate infrastructure
Enabling a dynamic, cooperative ecosystem.