Life Sciences, Biotech, & Animal Health

College Station has been recognized by State leaders as one of Texas’ leading centers for biomanufacturing, cell and gene therapy production, and animal health innovation. Anchored by Texas A&M University, the community combines world-class research, specialized talent, and globally recognized companies to advance human and animal health.

Did You Know?

College Station is home to the largest single-use biomanufacturing campus in North America, operated by FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, helping produce advanced therapies, vaccines, and biological medicines for patients around the world.

From Thesis to Thriving

The community is home to the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, one of the nation’s premier veterinary and biomedical sciences institutions. Combined with the presence of animal health companies, Texas A&M AgriLife, and related research facilities, College Station has become recognized for:

Veterinary medicine

Livestock genetics

Animal health diagnostics

Animal vaccines and biologics

One Health research (human-animal-environmental health connections)

$300 Million

recent biotechnology investment by FUJIFILM Biotechnologies expansion

600+

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students are trained annually through the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

$1B+

Annual Texas A&M research expenditures

Nationally Recognized

Animal Health & Veterinary Medicine

The Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences is one of the premier veterinary medicine institutions in the United States and one of only a limited number of accredited veterinary schools in North America.

Biomanufacturing & Advanced Therapies

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies operates one of the nation’s most significant biopharmaceutical manufacturing campuses in College Station. The facility serves global pharmaceutical companies and is tied to federal pandemic preparedness and vaccine manufacturing initiatives.

Pandemic Preparedness & Biosecurity

College Station is home to the federally designated Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing, one of the nation’s key biosecurity and vaccine manufacturing assets responsible for supporting rapid development and production of vaccines and therapeutics during national emergencies.

One Health Leadership

Texas A&M’s Global One Health program is recognized internationally for integrating human, animal, and environmental health to address emerging disease threats, biosecurity, and public health challenges.

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