Healthy Outlook COVID-19 is expected to accelerate the growth of the bioscience sector in the state. The race to develop COVID-19 vaccines, therapies and diagnostics has spurred strong growth in the life-sciences sector. Portland and other areas of the state are emerging as hubs for bioscience companies. Portland was the fastest-growing market for life-sciences employment and research and development between 2016 and 2019. The recent move by Twist Bioscience, a Bay Area biotech company, to open a second facility in Wilsonville is likely to attract more companies to the area. Liisa Bozinovic, executive director of the Oregon Bioscience Association, gives her take on what is behind the state’s popularity as a center for bioscience development and what barriers there are to investment.