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Specialized Healthcare Centers

Oklahoma is home to several specialized and nationally renowned healthcare centers including the Harold Hamm Diabetes Center, Stephenson Cancer Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute, ProCure Proton Therapy Center and others.

#1 Cancer Center

The Stephenson Cancer Center at OU is ranked #1 among all cancer centers in the nation for the number of patients participating in NCI-Sponsored treatment trials and recently achieved FDA approval for drugs and therapy that are custom designed to specific genetic markers of cancers and patients carrying the disease.

Institutions

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

More than 300 researchers at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) make ground-breaking discoveries as they explore the mysteries of human diseases including Alzheimer’s, brain diseases, cancers, diabetes and lupus. OMRF is recognized as one of the most respected independent medical research institutes nationwide.

Center for Innovation

Oklahoma City’s emerging innovation district currently encompasses about 1.3 square miles east of downtown and accounts for more than 10,000 jobs.

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) is one of only four health centers in the United States with seven professional colleges.

Animal Nutrition & Feed Research

Oklahoma State University (OSU) is investing more than $7 million in a new animal nutrition and physiology center.

Companies and Research Organizations Are Cultivated in Oklahoma

Cytovance Biologics
Analytical Research Laboratories
Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Oklahoma State University

University of Oklahoma
Biolytx Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Charlesson LLC
Selexys Pharmaceuticals

Your Site Selection Experts

Contact us today for a confidential, no-cost incentives analysis for your project. Call the Oklahoma Team at 800-588-5959.

As Director of Business Development, Jennifer leads the team of professional economic development, incentives and in-state business specialists. Under her leadership, Jennifer and her team work to bring new jobs and investment to the state and provide support and services to existing Oklahoma businesses.

Jennifer Springer

Director, Business Development

Christy is a Program Manager on our Global Recruiting Team. She focuses on research, international relations and trade, foreign direct investment and global economic development.

Christy Busch

Global Program Manager

Geoff leads the Aerospace & Defense Team and the ACES Program. He is responsible for overseeing the growth and diversification of Oklahoma’s Aerospace businesses via the ACES mandate as well as executing strategic development of the state’s Defense industry.

Geoffrey Camp

State Director of Aerospace and Defense

Cathy is an Economic Development Specialist focused on business expansion and recruitment. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Cathy Curtis

Economic Development Specialist

As an Economic Development Specialist, Connie focuses on business expansion and recruitment. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Connie Lake

Economic Development Specialist

Tina is an Economic Development Specialist on our Business Recruitment team. She works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Tina Lindsay

Economic Development Specialist

Leshia is the Program Manager for Oklahoma ACES program. Leshia works closely with Oklahoma aerospace companies and organizations to build collaboration and growth opportunities. She also leads delegations of Oklahoma aerospace entities to domestic and international trade shows.

Leshia Pearson

ACES Program Manager

Martin is an Economic Development Specialist, focusing on state incentives. As a member of our Business Recruitment team, he works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Martin Roberts

Incentive Specialist

A member of our Global Recruiting Team, Sarah is a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Manager. She focuses on international relations and trade, foreign direct investment and global economic development. She works to grow relationships between Oklahoma and other nations in order to increase FDI opportunities in the state.

Sarah Short

Foreign Direct Investment Manager

Christopher is a member of our Business Recruitment team. As an Economic Development Specialist, he works closely with companies, site consultants and community representatives, making all necessary resources available to them and advising on state incentives.

Christopher Suttle

Economic Development Specialist

Ryan is part of the ACES, Aerospace & Defense team. As a Recruiter he works closely with companies, consultants and communities, making all necessary resources available and advising on state incentives.

Ryan Tillison

Recruiter

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Bioscience Quick Facts

Specialized Healthcare Centers

#1 Cancer Center

Institutions

Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Center for Innovation

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Animal Nutrition & Feed Research

Companies and Research Organizations Are Cultivated in Oklahoma

Your Site Selection Experts

Jennifer Springer

Christy Busch

Geoffrey Camp

Cathy Curtis

Connie Lake

Tina Lindsay

Leshia Pearson

Martin Roberts

Sarah Short

Christopher Suttle

Ryan Tillison

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