Geographical Profiles

Medical Devices in British Columbia:
The Medical Device sector  (approximately 60-90 companies), specialties include interventional & implantable cardiology, diagnostic & therapeutic ultrasound, diagnostic testing and analyzing, vital sign monitoring, MRI, point-of-care instruments, orthopedic, as well as device design and development, etc.
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BioScience in Oregon:
Oregon has over 800 bioscience companies and 13 life science research institutions, generating $2.5B in annual revenues, with more than 9,000 employees in the private sector and 2,000 in the research sector.

There is a confluence of bioscience, software, semiconductor, medical informatics and display technology in Oregon and specifically in the Portland metro area.  The medical device sector represents the largest cluster of bioscience firms in the state, including electro-medical and electro-therapeutic apparatus, medical equipment and supplies, surgical and dental instruments, and wound treatments.

Life Sciences in Washington:
Washington State's bioscience cluster is the fifth largest in the nation with more than 30,000 individuals working for 200 companies, nonprofits and research institutions. We are the largest recipient of federal monies for basic and applied research and our industry is comprised of world-class research institutions and innovative companies.

Researchers strive to find treatment and prevention of cancer, diabetes, arthritis and other critical diseases. Washington State is also being recognized as the epicenter for Global health. In the field of medical devices, Washington State is a pioneer in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound. There are also innovative companies representing the following sectors; bioinformatics, dental, nutritional supplements, disability related products,
healthcare IT etc.