78,000
Jobs in Georgia
4,000
Companies in Georgia
200
Member Organizations
50,000
Students Impacted
Strategic Priorities
Improve the health of people, animals and the environment
Expand the number of high paying, advanced technology jobs
Enhance student achievement in science education
Mission
Georgia Life Sciences’ mission is to advance the growth of Georgia’s life sciences industry* through partnerships and initiatives that accelerate innovation, investment, and job creation.
To accomplish this mission, Georgia Life Sciences conducts economic development activities; advocates on behalf its members on public policy matters; educates the public about the benefits of life sciences research and product development; and provides a network for idea exchange and cooperation.
*The life sciences industry includes a wide range of sectors dedicated to advancing health, innovation, and quality of life. These sectors span pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, biomedical technologies, nutraceuticals, agricultural sciences, food processing, cosmetics, and related fields focused on researching and developing products to improve the lives of organisms; essentially, anything related to the study of living things.
Georgia Life Sciences, founded in 1989, is a non-profit, membership-based organization that promotes the interests and growth of the life sciences industry. It is the state’s largest and most influential life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization working to improve access to innovative discoveries that have lifesaving impact. The association connects business, academia, government, and other allied entities involved in the application of life sciences products to fuel growth and collaboration through policy development, community programs, national industry initiatives, and a portfolio of educational and networking events.
Accessibility
We commit to creating a more inclusive and equitable industry, whereby every person in Georgia can bring their unique experiences and backgrounds to spark solutions for a healthier world.
