Southern Nevada’s growing biotech ecosystem was in the spotlight this week, as leaders from research, investment, and industry joined Nevada Week to discuss the region’s expanding opportunities.
Hosted by Amber Renee Dixon, the segment featured Dr. Jeff Talbot, Vice President for Research at Roseman University; Len Jessup of Desert Forge Ventures; Ray Liu of Vena Vitals; and Jamie Schwartz of Biotech Vegas.
The conversation, which aired Thursday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. on Vegas PBS, highlighted the rapid growth of the life sciences sector in Las Vegas and the critical role of collaboration in accelerating innovation.
A key focus of the discussion was Roseman Bioventures, Roseman University’s life sciences incubator, designed to support early-stage companies with the infrastructure, expertise, and connections needed to scale. Panelists emphasized how the region is building a more robust pipeline for biotech innovation—from research and development to investment and clinical application.
Ray Liu shared the story of Vena Vitals’ journey to Southern Nevada, pointing to the unique advantages of locating within Roseman Bioventures. He highlighted the company’s successful pathway—from establishing operations in Las Vegas to securing investment through Desert Forge Ventures—as a clear example of how the ecosystem is working.
Together, the panel underscored a shared vision: positioning Southern Nevada as a competitive and collaborative hub for biotech, where startups can grow faster and bring innovations to market more efficiently.