Biomedical and biotechnical jobs led the region in growth last year, outpacing all other sectors.
The trend for growth is expected to continue, according to an analysis by the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission.
"The industry is fast becoming a strong and regionally significant engine for growth and prosperity," the report said.
Expanding on the region's growth in biosciences is partly tied to the maturation of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, which officially opened Wednesday with little fanfare.
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Author: Sarah Bruyn Jones
