About iSciWNY
Did you know that the country's first cancer center is based right here in Buffalo? Or that the implantable pacemaker that has saved millions of lives was invented in North Tonawanda?
Most people don't know what an important role Western New York - Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Alleghany, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wyoming, Steuben, Monroe and Wayne counties - has played, and continues to play, in life sciences. Or just how many great jobs there are in this exciting and growing industry.
That's where iSciWNY comes in.
iSciWNY is your gateway to the life sciences industry in Western New York. Through this program, you'll learn about:
What is the Life Sciences Industry?
The life sciences industry uses science and technology to make products and services that improve health and well-being - such as medical tests, devices, and drugs. Some products created right here in Western New York include: batteries for pacemakers, blood pressure cuffs, IV bags, temperature therapy systems, and surgical kits.