MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR OKLAHOMA’S LIFE SCIENCES SECTOR
Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) is seeing growing engagement across the state’s bioscience community, with increased membership, new partnerships and national visibility helping position Oklahoma as an emerging hub for life science innovation. Over the past year, LSOK membership has grown by 25%, reflecting increased collaboration among researchers, startups, health systems and industry leaders working to expand Oklahoma’s life sciences ecosystem. The organization continues to connect companies with resources, industry partners and opportunities to advance research and commercialization. One of the year’s major milestones was the launch of LSOK’s inaugural Catalyst event, which brought together more than 100 attendees from across the life sciences and technology sectors. The event featured keynote remarks from Microsoft life sciences and AI leader Kathy VanEnkevort and included a CEO roundtable with 30 local executives focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare. LSOK also strengthened Oklahoma’s presence on the national stage through participation in the BIO International Convention, where the organization hosted a networking breakfast for industry professionals and site selectors interested in the state’s growing bioscience capabilities. Three Oklahoma representatives also utilized partner passes to schedule meetings with companies and investors during the conference.
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