Medical device
Biotechnology is a key industry, with OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Seattle Genetics, CMC Icos, Alder Biopharmaceuticals, MDRNA, Blue Heron Biotechnology, Amgen, Iverson Genetic Diagnostics, and Elitech (formerly Epoch Biosciences and Nanogen) all opening in Bothell. Medical device manufacturers are also located in Bothell, including Philips Medical Systems and Lockheed Martin Aculight. Medical device company Ventec Life Systems is based in Bothell and manufactures ventilators.