Human Health

Missouri Leads the Charge in API Reshoring and Pharmaceutical Innovation

Missouri is solidifying its role as a national leader in reshoring active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) research and development. With a strong presence of human health and API-focused businesses, the state is ... Read More

University of Missouri Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Removing Nanoplastics from Water

In a groundbreaking step toward combating global water pollution, scientists at the University of Missouri (Mizzou) have developed a liquid-based solution capable of removing more than 98% of nanoplastics from water. ... Read More

Explore how API Innovation Center’s Goal of Reshoring Pharmaceuticals Creates Economic Growth for Missouri

The API Innovation Center (APIIC), based in St. Louis, is set to become a driving force in reshoring U.S. manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), potentially generating up to $1.2 billion ... Read More

API Innovation Center in St. Louis Achieves Milestone in Developing Technology for U.S. Production of Lomustine, a Crucial Cancer Medication

API Innovation Center (APIIC), a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling the delivery of market-competitive commercial supply of U.S.-made active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to address national health security, announced a breakthrough in ... Read More

Hart, Inc., a Healthcare Technology Company, Selects Kansas City for New Headquarters to Support Clients Leading the Industry

Kansas City, Mo. – January 18, 2024  – Hart, Inc., will locate its new national headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri, announced local officials. An innovative health care data transformation company that ... Read More

University of Missouri Expands Medical Research Reactor Facility, Increasing Supply of Lifesaving Treatments for Various Cancers

The $20 million, 47,000-square-foot addition to the MU Research Reactor (MURR) facility will support its growing workforce and drive more research and development in the field of nuclear science. MU’s MURR ... Read More

Veeva Systems Announces New Engineering Hub in Missouri

Global leader in cloud software for life sciences accelerates job growth and innovation in Kansas City Veeva Systems, a global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry, is growing ... Read More

Healthcare Marketing Company Expands in St. Louis, Missouri

Hedy & Hopp, a healthcare marketing agency focused on holistically activating effective and emotional connections between brands and patients, announced plans to expand in St. Louis, Missouri. The expansion is expected ... Read More

Biopharmaceutical Company Expands in Kansas City, Missouri

Catalent Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, recently announced plans to expand in Kansas City, Missouri. The $12 million expansion will add two new laboratories and create nearly 50 new jobs in the ... Read More

San Francisco-based Biotech Company Opens Missouri Office

Vir Biotechnology Inc., a San Francisco-based immunology research company focused on treating and preventing serious infectious diseases, recently opened a new $41 million office within the Cortex Innovation Community in St. ... Read More