Metro Inventory

Overview

The New York City Metro Region is a leader in intellectual assets.

Research and Medical Centers

There are 9 major academic research institutions, 26 additional research institutions and medical centers and 175 hospitals, research centers and laboratories in NYC.

NIH Funding

NYC was the 2nd largest recipient of NIH funding from 1999 through 2006.

Science Award Recipients

The NYC Metro Region has the second largest concentration of Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. Local institutions have produced more National Medal of Science recipients than any metro area in the country.

Number of Patents

In the last decade, New York Metro institutions have created more biotechnology-related patents than any other US metro area: 6,800 in New York versus 3,991 in San Francisco and 3,007 in Boston.

Worldwide HQ for Pharma

60% of the nation’s pharmaceutical industry is located in the immediate vicinity of New York City.

Venture Capital Dollars

Since 2000, the NYC Metro Region has consistently ranked among the top 4 for venture capital dollars invested in biotechnology and medical device companies.

AMDeC Bioscience Network

Provides a guide to biomedical research at leading New York academic institutions.

New York Bioscience Metro Inventory Website

Provides a listing of the extensive scientific and healthcare-related assets in the New York Metro area. The Inventory:

  • has information about New York City’s many award-winning scientists
  • serves as a portal to New York City bioscience-related institutions
New York City has unparalleled intellectual resources to support bioscience activities.

The Scientist“We believe there is no better place for the biosciences to grow and flourish.”

— NYC leading academic deans & presidents