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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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.

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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

Upcoming Events

Foundations of Leadership

September 25, 2024 | October 9, 2024 | October 23, 2024 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm This three-day, in-person workshop is designed to build the foundations of leadership by exploring the characteristics of leaders, effective communication, and teamwork skills. Foundations of Leadership will delve into essential leadership traits, effective communication strategies, and teamwork skills. The peer-to-peer workshops are interactive and designed for personal and professional development.  

Celebrating Innovators of Tomorrow: Colorado BioScience Institute Awards Future of Life Science Honor to Angelina Wang

The Colorado BioScience Institute (The Institute) proudly celebrates the extraordinary achievements and groundbreaking discoveries made by students in the field of life sciences. Each year, The Institute participates in the Colorado State Science and Engineering Fair at Colorado State University with a panel of distinguished judges. In 2024, we are excited to once again present the Future of Life Sciences Award. This year’s recipient is Angelina Wang, an 11th grader from Fairview High School, for her project “Toxin-like Microproteins: A Novel Approach to Unveil the Intricacies of Acetylcholine Receptors.”

Mentor Program Portal

CBSI Mentor Program 2024-2025 Thank you for your partnership with the Colorado BioScience Institute! We are excited to have you join us for the 2024-2025 Mentor Program. During the academic year, students and mentors meet for the purpose of professional development, interactive learning experiences including tours and demos, and networking with leaders in the field. Professional & Career Development – Students gain an understanding of what it means to be a life sciences professional, working with a variety of companies at different stages of their growth. Skills & Education Enhancement – The program connects university knowledge to real-world applications by providing access to work environments. Leadership Development – Experts from Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem demonstrate and share their expertise with the next generation of life science leaders. Contact Us Lisa Wilder lwilder@cobioscience.com (414) 840-7425 Colorado BioScience Institute600 Grant Street #306, Denver, CO 80203 Program Resources Student Resources Mentor Resources Events Kick Off CallOctober 2nd, 12-2pmRecording Resume Writing Workshop Networking MixerSponsored by CSUEarly December 2024 Masters ShowcaseNovember 19, 4-6pm Mentor Engagement Event Schedule & Registration Additional Resources Click below for additional options. When it comes to building your career, focusing on graduating isn’t enough to lead to new opportunities. Odalis Castro, Fulbright Scholar Share a Success Story The Institute is proud of the strong relationships that are built through the Mentor Program. Please share your success story with our community. Fill out this form or send an email to Lisa Wilder.

Colorado BioScience Institute

Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners

AGC Biologics
Agilent Technologies
Amgen Foundation
Cooley
Corden Pharma
Fisher Scientific part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
Fitzsimons Innovation Community
KBI Biopharma
Medtronic Foundation
Nordson
Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies
Tolmar