BioMidwest

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio & Wisconsin

BioMidwest is home to an expanding life sciences ecosystem, including biopharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, research institutions and production facilities—while also serving as the home base of BioSpace.

Major universities in the area, including the University of Chicago and Northwestern University, play a central role in driving scientific discovery and developing the strong talent pipelines that support the region’s workforce needs.

BioMidwest is also home to state membership associations including iBIO, Indiana Health Industry Forum, IowaBio, MichBio, Missouri Biotechnology Association, Bio Nebraska, Ohio Life Sciences and BioForward Wisconsin.

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The trend of fewer companies letting employees go, which began in the fourth quarter of last year, has continued. However, more employees were on the chopping block in Q1 2026 than in Q1 2025, due mainly to one company’s cuts.
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