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MISSOURI BIOTECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION - WHAT WE DO
Missouri Biotechnology Association (MOBIO) is the only statewide membership group that speaks with one voice to advance and champion the life sciences in Jefferson City, across the state, and in Washington, D.C. MOBIO represents most extensive and broadest cross-section of life science organizations including businesses, higher education, medical research, start-ups, agri-science and related firms involved in research, development, and commercialization of the life sciences. MOBIO serves to connect, develop, and advance the state’s bioscience community.
MOBIO members benefit from a strategic focus to support the enrichment and growth of the biosciences in Missouri through:
Statewide Network
MOBIO connections make a difference, specializing in meaningful business-to-business engagements and bridging:
- A network of diversified thought leaders
- Business leaders with policymakers
- Entrepreneurs with investors
- Members to greater market potential
Members connect at regional, national, and international levels with science, education, and commercial networks to advance business and enrich the industry.
MOBIO is the catalyst, accelerating growth and leveraging high-value relationships for our vibrant life sciences community.
Science & Policy
MOBIO advocates for Missouri’s life sciences and technology sectors. Maintaining a sophisticated understanding of current dynamics, MOBIO serves as your trusted voice for bipartisan engagement and leadership within the Missouri State Capitol.
- MOBIO forges meaningful relationships between public and private sector leaders to:
- Defend companies large and small
- Obtain and safeguard public investment
- Secure state funding for Missouri's life science industry
The strength of MOBIO's collective voice consistently delivers a compelling message to advance pro-science, pro-business legislative policy.
Member Savings
MOBIO saves members real money, providing access to numerous partner organizations that offer significant discounts on relevant industry products and services.
- R & D
- Laboratory
- Finance & Administration
- Facilities & Operations
- Communications & Data
All MOBIO members are entitled to preferred purchasing power. There is NO fee to participate.
Workforce Development
PROSPER is a workforce development initiative, dedicated to Partnering Resources, Opportunities & Students for Powerful Employment Results. We proudly partner with Missouri Southern State University, MOSO Caps, and Missouri Western State University in the Science 2 Jobs (S2J) program and collaborate with BioSTL and BioNexus KC in the BIOTECH for MO program. PROSPER directly supports these programs and functions as a bridge extending additional assistance to rural and underserved communities within Missouri.
Thank you to the State of Missouri for its support and investment in the current and future growth of Missouri's life sciences.
MOBIO Member Highlight
CIC St. Louis Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation to Shared and Private Lab Space in Cortex
In conjunction with the 10-year anniversary of CIC St. Louis, the completed upgrades to shared and private lab spaces will breathe new life into the region’s innovation ecosystem
CIC St. Louis today announced the opening of its newly renovated laboratories as part of a joint investment with Cortex – CIC’s long-term partner in St. Louis – marking a significant step forward in growing the region’s life science industry. The $2 million renovation project, which kicked off earlier this year, was specifically designed to help scientists develop solutions for some of the most significant global challenges as St. Louis emerges as a preeminent hub of biosciences and agriculture technology activity, ready to support startups, scale-ups, researchers, and innovators.
The revamped lab space features six private labs with capacity for teams ranging from one to 44 members, as well as a shared lab space with six benches for individuals and smaller teams. Alongside the building and facilities improvements, CIC expanded its sponsorship agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific to bring new state-of-the-art equipment, training and services to the new lab space. This agreement also gives the CIC community access to Thermo Fisher’s Life Sciences portfolio and application support training.
Additional lab sponsors include Eppendorf, which will provide CIC St. Louis with equipment and service discounts for community members. Eppendorf will provide clients with individualized support via regular office hours and events for CIC’s life science community.
“With the renovations now complete, and with the support of our partners Cortex and Thermo Fisher Scientific, our CIC Labs & Innovation Campus is truly a premier destination for emerging life science ventures in St. Louis,” said John Land, CIC St. Louis General Manager. “Over the past 10 years, it has been inspiring to be a part of the St. Louis innovation ecosystem and biotech scene, and we are excited to attract even more of the brightest minds to be a part of this dynamic community.”
This newly renovated space – located in CIC’s S. Sarah Street facility in the Cortex Innovation District – re-opens as CIC St. Louis celebrates its 10th anniversary. The vibrant CIC community in St. Louis is home to more than 200 clients and features 160,000 square feet of workspace, labs and event space, as well as dynamic programming. The renovations also serve as an example of CIC’s long-standing commitment to provide startups, scale-ups, corporations and public entities the best possible environment and programming to tackle society’s biggest local and global challenges.
“We’re proud to continue our partnership with CIC to provide the best environment possible for world-changing research and ideas to come to fruition,” said Sam Fiorello, Cortex’s President & CEO. “Homegrown startups and newly recruited companies alike will benefit from these new renovations that equip scientists, spanning discovery to commercialization, with essential tools to propel their life science research forward.”
“Thermo Fisher’s agreement with CIC in St. Louis demonstrates our dedication to providing scientists worldwide with the resources they need to push the boundaries of life sciences research,” stated Kim Baltier, vice president of global commercial operations, biosciences at Thermo Fisher. “As St. Louis solidifies its role as a leader in biosciences and an emerging innovation hub, our team at Thermo Fisher is committed to empowering entrepreneurs and startups to accelerate scientific progress.”
“Eppendorf is thrilled to extend our collaboration with CIC St. Louis, providing innovators with the essential tools and support needed to advance breakthroughs in life science research,” says Dennis Barger, President of Eppendorf Americas. “We look forward to working alongside CIC, empowering research and fostering an environment where pioneering ideas can thrive and make a global impact. This aligns well with Eppendorf’s mission to improve the human condition.”
To learn more about CIC St. Louis’ labs, offices, events and programs, visit our website.
About CIC
CIC builds and operates a global network of innovation campuses where startups, scale-ups, corporations and public entities connect, work, and grow. Founded in 1999, CIC manages more than 1.5 million square feet of innovation-focused workspace, laboratories, and event space across North America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, CIC develops bespoke programming, builds and enables industry clusters, and provides world-class district consulting—all focused on advancing innovation.
Learn more about CIC’s innovation campuses featuring workspace & labs, programming, and events at CIC.com. Follow along on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
About Cortex
Cortex creates space for innovators from a diversity of backgrounds to transform ideas into solutions. Weaving together people, places, and organizations, Cortex accelerates inclusive economic growth in the St. Louis region. Cortex creates equitable economic impacts by leveraging high-quality facilities, developing programs that build knowledge and networks, and convening strategic partnerships that attract and support emerging and established companies. Founded in 2002 through a collaboration of Washington University in St. Louis, BJC HealthCare, the University of Missouri – St. Louis, Saint Louis University, and the Missouri Botanical Garden, Cortex (CortexSTL.org) is a 200-acre, internationally recognized hub of innovation and entrepreneurship.
MOBIO Breakthrough
Join us for MOBIO's Breakthrough of the Month series, where we explore Missouri's new and sometimes hidden biotech industry.
This is a virtual learning platform for the greater life science community where we highlight and discuss novel discoveries, new business opportunities, and potential partnerships.
This is a FREE presentation that is open to those in the life-science community.
Are you interested in featuring your organization or discovery? Please reach out to us, via email.
