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Biotechnology is an environmentally friendly high-wage industry whose businesses choose to locate close to one another to foster collaboration. Seattle will use its home-grown assets-the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute,
and Zymogenetics as anchors to attract other biotech businesses.
The Mayor's Strategy
Develop neighborhood amenities to attract new biotech firms
Update building code to accommodate unique requirements of biotech buildings
Collaborate with industry to support its growth
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| Links to biotech efforts in South Lake Union |
Office of Economic Development
Find out what the Office of Economic Development is doing to help attract and retain biotechnology firms in Seattle.
Seattle Biomedical Research Institute
Find out information about the organization whose mission is to conduct targeted research leading to the prevention, diagnosis and cure of global infectious diseases, which are responsible for more than 14 million deaths each year.
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
Find information about biotechnology in Seattle, as well as information about key organizations such as Fred Hutchinson and University of Washington.
Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association
The Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association is a not-for-profit association of Washington state biotechnology and biomedical companies, research firms and related organizations.
University of Washington Medical Center
Check in with the largest recipient of federal grants in the country, whose growing presence in South Lake Union is one of the cornerstones of a developing biotechnology hub.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
The world's finest cancer research institute is right here in South Lake Union. Find out why Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center chose to locate its growing campus in this neighborhood.
Zymogenetics
One of the leading edge biotechnology companies with headquarters in South Lake Union. Zymogenetics is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of human diseases
City Contact:
Karin Zaugg, Office of Economic Development, Communications Director
Phone: (206) 733-9810
Email: karin.zaugg@seattle.gov
Tell the Mayor what you think about South Lake Union
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