Colorado BioScience Institute cultivates and diversifies the state’s life sciences workforce, from classroom, to campus, to career.

Colorado BioScience Institute
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Classroom (K-12)

Sparking an interest in STEM for K-12 students and teachers from diverse backgrounds.

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Campus

Connecting students and instructors with people and opportunities in our community.

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Career

Advancing professional careers in life sciences, from early career to executive education.

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Our Work

Colorado BioScience Institute builds a skilled, diverse life sciences workforce with investments in programs and experiences that span elementary school to executive education.
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Classroom

Training for teachers and hands-on experiences for students.

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Campus

Builds a skilled, diverse workforce to advance health innovation.

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Career

Skill-building opportunities and life sciences-specific leadership courses.

education, training, and professional development

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Our classroom, campus, and career programs offer education, training, and professional development—with opportunities for mentorships, partnerships, volunteering, and networking.

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#1 State for Talent

-CNBC, 2022

Featured News and Events

Life Sciences Industry Showcase

Join us for a virtual Life Sciences Industry Showcase to hear participating companies share about their organization, technologies, and talent recruitment initiatives with an overview presentation, highlighting the skills, activities, and experiences that enable early career applicants to stand out at their organization.

Biotechnology Experiences in the Classroom – Asynchronous LabXchange Teacher Training

Hybrid Learning from February 2nd – 27th, 2026

Curious about how Colorado life sciences leaders are using gene editing to advance medical breakthroughs? This NGSS-aligned professional development course invites middle and high school educators to explores the cutting-edge area of gene therapy by exploring the genome editing technology of CRISPR-Cas9. Through interactive LabXchange modules and weekly insights including experts from Colorado’s bioscience ecosystems, participants will not only dive deep into the technology but also examine real-world applications of CRISPR-Cas 9 and ethical considerations. Designed with the classroom in mind, this course explores the innovations in the bioscience field happening right now with emphasis on real world application of this technology. Educators will leave with a ready to implement curriculum plan that showcases the latest technology advancements in Colorado’s bioscience ecosystem.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Certification – Spring 2026

Upskill in Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs – Without Disrupting Productivity In today’s highly regulated life sciences sector, staying compliant and competitive requires a workforce that’s continually evolving. The QA/RA Certificate Program is a flexible, online learning opportunity designed to help you build in-demand skills in quality assurance and regulatory affairs—supporting your career growth in the life sciences sector.

Colorado BioScience Institute

Thank You to Our Funding Partners

Agilent Technologies
Amgen Foundation
Fisher Scientific part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
KBI Biopharma
Nordson
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
Tolmar