About this Community
A collaborative biomedical research and discovery campus
A growing community of science joining other emerging, high-growth life science companies and translational research centers of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. For early-stage to mature bioscience companies, the BioPark offers a sophisticated laboratory and office environment on the University’s vibrant academic medical center campus.
About Baltimore
The mid-point of the east coast bioscience corridor
Just 40 miles north of Washington, D.C., the Baltimore metropolitan region combines the appeal of a major urban center — outstanding cultural and entertainment options; diverse neighborhoods ranging from historic to sophisticated waterfront condos to classic suburbia; a large selection of public, private, and parochial schools; and world class healthcare — with many of the benefits of smaller locales including an affordable cost of living, reasonable commutes and a sense of community.
Knowledge Community Collaborators
Impact
Expanding Opportunities for Local Students
The Baltimore City Community College’s (BCCC) Life Sciences Institute, a laboratory technician training program provides local students with the opportunities to learn the latest laboratory techniques and work with the most up-to-date equipment. During their course of study, they are exposed to companies in the UM BioPark through internship opportunities and networking events. These real-world experiences provide a win-win solution for both company and student
