Introduction The 2016 Biocom Databook provides key economic, demographic, and industry performance data and analysis for the Life Science industry in California and selected sub-state regions. The Databook offers much the same information previously provided by Biocom in a series of Economic Impact Reports. As in previous reports prepared for Biocom, the Life Science industry is comprised of five (5) industry clusters, which themselves are groupings of industries. A detailed listing of the industries included in each Life Science cluster can be found in Appendix 1 to this Databook. The industry clusters making up the Life Science industry in California include: BioRenewables; Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing; Medical Devices and Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturing; Life Science Wholesale Trade; and Research, Development, and Education Labs Services. • • •
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BioRenewables: This industry cluster includes biofuels, specialty enzymes and chemicals, algae research, and key elements of agriculture. Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing: The production of medicines, botanicals, pharmaceuticals, in-vitro diagnostic substances, and biological products. Medical Devices and Diagnostic Equipment Manufacturing: Laboratory equipment and supplies, optical instruments, electromedical apparatus, surgical and medical instruments, dental equipment, and dental product producing laboratories. Life Science Wholesale Trade: Wholesaling and distributing medical equipment and supplies and the wholesaling of drugs and related products. Research, Development, and Education Laboratory Services: Includes research and development in biotechnology, medical laboratories, and portions of industries representing testing laboratories, other research and development services, and higher education.
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