In December 2010, Research!America convened Illinois and other key stakeholders in global health R&D to discuss cross-sector collaboration in global health research within the state. Illinois is one of the nation's top 10 bioscience employers, receives roughly $1 billion in federal funding from the NIH and CDC, and is the 5th leading exporter in the U.S., with pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals and technology topping its list of products. Global health R&D draws jobs and investment to the state. To learn more about global health R&D investment in Illinois, please explore the resources below:
Illinois Economic Impact Fact Sheet