This is the official site of the Oregon Bioscience Association (OBA).
Our mission is to promote the growth and quality of the bioscience industry in Oregon. We continually seek ways to support our membership community in achieving their full scientific, economic and social potential.
OBA is a non-profit association with membership open to any company, organization or individual with an interest in biotechnology, medical devices, or the life sciences.
Please join us for the 6th annual Bio on the Vine - an evening of networking and libations on the river at Aquariva.
Learn more and register online.
Download the flyer [PDF]
OBA is continuing our well received workforce training program starting the end of September. Please see link below for descriptions of our classes being offered this fall as well as registration.
Existing Class Description 2008-2009 [pdf]
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Two new studies show the industry is larger than perceived but more investment capital and talent recruitment is necessary to support the industry’s growth opportunities in manufacturing, research and commercialization. Read the two analyses.
Oregon Bioscience Industry Cluster Analysis — July 2008
State Bioscience Initiatives 2008 – BIO and Battelle Institute study for Oregon