The Texas Life Science Industry

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The Texas Life Science Industry

• Thomas R. Kowalski
• President
• Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute

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What is THBI?

• The Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute
  (THBI) is a non-profit, public policy research
  organization, comprised of biotechnology, medical
  device, and pharmaceutical companies, economic
  development entities, academic, and private
  research institutions, as well as companies that
  provide goods and services to core organizations.

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THBI Mission Statement

• The mission of the Texas Healthcare and
  Bioscience Institute is to research, develop, and
  advocate policies and actions that promote
  biomedical science, biotechnology, agriculture,
  and medical device innovation in Texas.

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Defining the Biosciences

• The biosciences are a diverse group of industries
  and activities with a common link-they apply
  knowledge of the way in which plants, animals,
  and humans function. The sector spans different
  markets and includes manufacturing, services, and
  research activities.
• By definition, the biosciences are a unique
  industry cluster and are constantly growing and
  changing to incorporate the latest research and
  scientific discoveries.

Source BIO
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The Life Science Innovation Lifecycle
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Key Best Practice Factors in Building a
Bioscience-driven Economy

• Ingredients for building a critical mass in the
  biosciences in states and regions include
• Engaged universities with active leadership
• Building entrepreneurial cultures with
  intensive
• networking across sectors and with industry
• Available capital covering all stages of
  business cycle
• Discretionary federal or other RD funding
• Workforce and talent pool
• Access to specialized facilities and equipment
• Supportive business, tax and regulatory
  policies
• Patience and a long-term perspective

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Quick Facts Texas Life Sciences
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State of Texas Life Sciences Breakdown, 2008
Employment Share In Texas (Share in the U.S.)
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NIH Research Funding
Source National Institutes of Health
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Texas Life Science Legislative Initiatives

• Texas Emerging Technology Fund (79th)
• 175MM
• Texas Enterprise Fund (78th)
• 200MM
• CAPCO (79th)
• 200MM
• Pharmaceutical Biotech Cleanroom Exemption (80th)
• Texas Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of
  Texas (80th)
• 3B - 300MM per year for 10 years

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Economic Impact of Life Sciences on Texas

• The Life Sciences industry generates a
  significant economic impact on the state of
  Texas, as companies and institutions purchase
  equipment and inputs and well-paid employees
  spend money in their home communities. The
  industrys total economic impact on the State of
  Texas is estimated at 75 billion in economic
  activity, 236,000 jobs, and 31 billion in
  payroll. State and local governments receive an
  estimated 2 billion each year due to these
  impacts.

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Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Industry
815 Brazos Street Suite 310 Austin, Texas
78701 512-708-8424 512-708-1607
www.thbi.com