b'A LETTERfrom ourPRESIDENT & CEODear CBSA Members & Supporters,Colorados recognition as a leading national and international hub for life sciences validates what insiders have known for many years. We boast excellent academic and research institutions, an unmatched talent pool, and more than 720 companies and organizations that are committed to saving and changing lives around the world. Our communitys commitment to collaboration contributes to our ranking info@cobioscience.comcobioscience.comas the eighth leading life sciences hub in North America, according to a 2021 Jones Lang LaSalle report.Our companies, organizations, and institutions are raising capital from public,Elyse Blazevichprivate, federal, and state sources at a record pace. Entrepreneurs and establishedPresident & CEOcompany leaders continue to choose Colorado to start, relocate, and growColorado BioScience Associationtheir businesses. Companies are reaching important regulatory and product development milestones. Outside developers and companies with Colorado roots are making significant investments in new construction and expansion of currentEmily Martinifacilities. Our theme, Building Momentum, illustrates continued growth andVice President of Partnershipsmaturity of our ecosystem.Colorado BioScience Association In this issue of our annual BioScience Colorado Magazine, we map the companies and organizations supporting next-generation innovations by building out neededSteve Ambrizlab and office space. We hear from leaders at all stages of commercialization aboutAdministrative Services Directorhow they raised needed capital. We highlight the emerging cluster of cell andColorado BioScience Associationgene therapy companies in Colorado. We follow the progress of companies that received support from the state-funded Advanced Industries Accelerator Grant andNatalie AllenAdvanced Industries Tax Credit programs. Additionally, we introduce the newestMember Success Managerclass of Boettcher Investigators, early-career researchers who are breaking barriers. Colorado BioScience AssociationThe CBSA board and team are proud to accelerate our continued momentumMeg JohnVice Presidentby creating co-opportunity forColorado BioScience InstituteColorados life sciences community. Janie ButlerThats our commitment to creating an environment where health innovation thrives.Program Manager Our growing team is proud to champion your work to save and change lives aroundColorado BioScience Institutethe world.Elyse Blazevich President & CEO Colorado BioScience Association2 BIOSCIENCECOLORADO 2022-2023'