Life Sciences & Health Care

Ann Arbor has a strong life sciences and health care sector, anchored by the University of Michigan Health System. More than 100 firms are engaged in pharmaceutical development, contract research, and medical device and product manufacture. Terumo Cardiovascular employs 520 and is the area’s largest medical device manufacturer. Kendle and United Biosource both have Ann Arbor offices to support firms engaged in drug development.

 

University of Michigan research centers include those focused on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, stem cells, and structural biology. US News and World Report ranks the University of Michigan Health System as the 13th best hospital in the country. Two additional health centers are located here. St. Joseph Mercy is a 537-bed hospital with cardiac and cancer centers. The US Veterans Administration hospital provides services to veterans in a 15-county region. These health centers result in total health center employment of 26,884.