Central Massachusetts

Central Massachusetts has been identified as one of the few areas in the United States with the resources to emerge as a bio/life sciences industry leader, according to Milken Institute Research Report.

Massachusetts continues to make major investments in Central Massachusetts as a life sciences and bioengineering center. Recent investments include:

• UMass Medical School (1980)
• Worcester Biotech Park (1990)
• Gateway Park (2005)
• Bristol-Myers Squibb (2006)
• BMC-Biomanufacturing Initiative (2006)
• $1B Life Sciences Initiative (2007)

In the past 5 years 20 biotech companies, including 14 that were based in Cambridge, have moved towards Central Massachusetts.

The development of Central Massachusetts is a natural progression of the many colleges and medical facilities based in the area. The Greater Worcester area is home to:

• 13 Colleges, with combined enrollment of more than 30,000 students
• UMass Medical School
• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services
• Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
• UMass Memorial Hospital
• St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center