These improvements are only the beginning of a revolution. Today we are living at the beginning of an age of enormous leaps in our knowledge about life science and human health. These breakthroughs rarely occur overnight, but they are coming at a breakneck pace. Virtually every newspaper edition carries a story of another potential health breakthrough. Scientific analysis that would take researchers months to complete in the 1970s can be done in minutes today.
New discoveries create understanding that makes the next discovery possible.
Breakthroughs in fields such as life science knowledge, software, electronics, development processes, and analytical techniques are hastening the rate of learning. Our region is at the center of this health revolution. We are the home of world class research institutions. We have mature medical electronics companies that are global leaders in their areas of expertise. Many of our biotechnology companies are leaving the development stage and are beginning to have an impact on the treatment of serious diseases and conditions.