9 biotech companies in San Diego you should know about
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San Diego may be renowned for its sunny weather and golden beaches, but did you know that it's also one of the biggest biotech hubs in the U.S.?
In fact, the San Diego life sciences sector as a whole generated a regional economic impact of $57.4 billion in 2022.
Since the biotech scene began to blossom there between 1955 and 1965, the city has grown into a huge center for biotech companies.
This is largely thanks to affordable lab spaces, access to a strong network of biotech investors, and a skilled bio-economy workforce.
This week, we're taking a look at nine of the top biotechs currently headquartered in the Californian city.
To find out more, read the full article: "The 9 hottest private biotech companies in San Diego"
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