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AstraZeneca Selects Albemarle County for $4.5 Billion Investment

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities in Albemarle County. The project includes a new drug substance manufacturing facility focused on chronic …
10.09.2025 Press Release Life Sciences | AstraZeneca Selects Albemarle County for $4.5 Billion Investment mreiley

In Complete (Climate) Control

Food and beverage and pharmaceutical companies rely on Virginia’s cold chain infrastructure to succeed. …
02.26.2026 VER Article Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Life Sciences avoqadmin

A Biopharma Booster

  Like his fellow Type 1 diabetics, Alec Smith took insulin every day to regulate his blood sugar. Costs to treat his condition topped $1,000 per month, most of that going to insulin, and Alec made the difficult decision to ration his insulin to save …
12.03.2024 VER Article Life Sciences | A Biopharma Booster lharper

The Art and Science of Commercialization

Drake Goolsby is chief commercialization officer at Luna Labs, a Charlottesville-based company that helps develop advanced technologies in biotech, advanced materials, and engineered systems for government, military, and industrial clients. VEDP Vice …
12.09.2024 VER Article Life Sciences | Advanced Materials Manufacturing | The Art and Science of Commercialization lharper

Karen Meier

Karen Meier supports life sciences companies exploring expansion opportunities in Virginia, helping identify competitive locations and connecting businesses with resources across the Commonwealth’s life sciences network. Her work includes lead generation, …
02.10.2026 Profile Life Sciences avoqadmin

Sneha Atwal

Sneha Atwal leads efforts to grow Virginia’s manufacturing sector, working with companies across advanced materials, food & beverage, and life sciences industries. Her work focuses on supporting business investment, strengthening supply chains, and …
01.07.2026 Profile Advanced Materials Manufacturing | Food & Beverage Manufacturing | Life Sciences avoqadmin

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