Expanding the Life Sciences in Prince William County, Virginia Presented By: Prince William County Department of Economic Development (703)

Prince William County, Virginia Snapshot Virginia’s 2 nd largest and 4 th fastest growing county Less than 20 miles from Washington, DC Access to 75% of Northern VA’s 1.6M workforce - within a short commute 20 minute drive from Dulles International Airport Home to Marine Corps Base Quantico Population median age of 33.5 years Low unemployment rate – (3.6% as of Nov. 2015) #8 Nationwide for job growth (CNN Money 2013) Reverse commute along two interstates I-95 & I ,094 Population* 321,400

Two interstates, multiple 4-lane arterials, CSX and Norfolk Southern mainlines, and Dulles International offer companies in PWC fast access to markets, workforce and the world. Prince William County Transportation

Prince William County Workforce Accessibility

Cost Competitive Real Estate Source: Costar

Talent Pipeline Prince William County is centrally located to major research institutions producing both laboratory talent and business resources.

Patient Resources Washington DC George Washington University Hospital Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Medstar Washington Hospital Center Sibley Memorial Hospital Howard University Hospital Virginia (except Prince William County) Inova Fairfax Hospital University of Virginia Medical Hospital Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Prince William County is home to two major hospital networks. Additional hospitals located within the Region:

Major Corporate Facilities

Life Sciences Companies

Innovation Park

George Mason University Institute for Biomedical Innovation George Mason is Virginia’s largest public research university. Institute for Biomedical Innovation is a 75,000-square-foot research facility with CAP/CLIA Compliant Clinical Proteomics Laboratory, the first in the USA dedicated to proteomics translational research. Protein Microarray and Molecular Characterization Laboratory generates protein arrays to measure hundreds of proteins and post- translationally modified proteins from a limited number of cells. Mass Spectrometry Laboratory uses specialized chromatography, electrophoresis, and cell fractionation systems to separate and analyze components of tissue, serum and other physiological samples for biomarker discovery. Nanofabrication Laboratory is equipped to manufacture hydrogel nanoparticles to trap, concentrate and protect biomarkers directly from blood, urine and saliva samples, in one step; Drug discovery. Biochemistry Laboratories conduct research in metabolomics, synthetic biology, & identification/analysis of small antimicrobial peptides.

George Mason University Biomedical Research Lab A $50 million, 52,000-square-foot, stand-alone, high- security facility located at Innovation Park. Supports research programs in the National Center for Biodefense and Infectious Diseases focusing on host response using proteomics and nanotechnology. Facility features more than 18,500 square feet of lab space comprising BSL-2 open-design laboratories with cell culture suites, preparation areas, and a microscopy room; ABSL-2 rooms, a surgery suite; BSL-3 laboratories; and ABSL-3 suites and a necropsy suite. The heart of the ABSL-3 is a centralized aerobiology suite that contains a 10-foot stainless steel negative- pressure Class III hoodline. State-of-the-art facilities to house multiple animal species, from rodents to nonhuman primates.

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) NOVA Biotech Program prepares graduates for immediate employment into entry-level positions as laboratory, research or manufacturing technicians in biotechnology. NOVA Formal Training Programs (~20+ graduates per year) Biotechnology A.A.S. Biotechnology Lab Technician Career Studies Certificate Prince William (Manassas) Campus Equipment includes: DNA Sequencer, analyzer, digital imagers, and protein electrophoresis equipment Centrifuges, micro centrifuges, ultracentrifuge Chromatography system, spectrophotometers Atomic force and compound light microscopes, dissecting, fluorescence and scanning electron microscopes Thermocyclers, plate readers, pH meters, nanodrops Dedicated lab space primarily for nucleic acid and protein methods and immunological methods

Advanced STEM Educational Opportunities Governor’s Innovation Park Location: George Mason University’s Science and Technology Campus Regional Governor’s School program for students in grades 11 and 12 Students take math, science, engineering, and research classes in the morning and return to base school for additional curriculum and extracurricular activities Courses prepare students for Advanced Placement exams 3 semesters of dual enrollment courses (3 credits paid by school division) Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program Location: George Mason University Provides high school and undergraduate students with real-world research experiences in a variety of innovative STEM topics Often leads to co-authorship on peer reviewed literature Workshops to strengthen scientific writing, oral communication skills and exercise creativity Explore STEM career choices (meetings with role models)

Prince William Science Accelerator Building Features 9 wet labs ranging from 383 sf –1013 sf 4 labs with fume hoods Each lab has a separate office area 2 conference rooms Kitchen, mail room with scanner / copier Backup Generator Cyberlocks Showers Prince William County is home to the only public-private, commercially available wet lab spaces in Northern Virginia. Common Laboratory Equipment Autoclave Glassware washer, Ice machine, DI water Complimentary one-year VA BIO membership

Prince William County: –Economic Development Opportunity Fund –Expedited Plan Review and Fee Reduction State of Virginia: –Governors Opportunity Fund –Virginia Job Investment Program –R&D Tax Credits and Sales Tax Exemption –Research and Commercialization Fund –Angel Investor Tax Credits –SBIR Matching Grants –Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corp. Available Economic Development Incentives

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