What Is Life Sciences?
The Life Sciences industry is the intersection of business and the study of natural sciences like biology and chemistry. It is an exciting, dynamic, and rapidly growing cluster that includes some of the most innovative, entrepreneurial, and high-tech companies in Northwest Indiana. At a basic level, Life Sciences take research and knowledge of microorganisms, human anatomy and physiology, and other areas of science to create new products, services, or new ways of doing business. Businesses in this cluster incorporate research, development, and manufacturing, so there may not be clear lines between different types of businesses. A company can spend a lot of time and money inventing a new product or way of doing something and then switch gears and become a manufacturer of that newly patented product. Like life itself, the Life Sciences industry is changing all the time!
