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Mission Statement

Governor O’Malley and the General Assembly established the Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board to help Maryland:
 
  Develop a comprehensive state strategic plan for life sciences
     
  Promote life sciences research, development, commercialization, and manufacturing in the state
     
  Promote collaboration and coordination among life sciences organizations in the state
     
  Promote collaboration and coordination among research institutions of higher education in the state
     
  Develop a strategy to coordinate state and federal resources to attract private sector investment and job creation in the life sciences
     
  Develop a strategy to support federal life sciences facilities in the state, including support for education, transportation, housing, and capital investment
     
  •  Make recommendations to address critical needs in the life sciences, including access to venture capital and capital construction funding.