A cross-border Life Sciences Hub is coming to Windsor-Essex.

The Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation and Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare are teaming up for the initiative.

The hub will help develop the life sciences sector in the region by capitalizing on distinct advantages and strengths.

“In a very competitive global environment this is truly a creative way for Canada to grow the Life Sciences sector,” says Paul Lucas, chair of Life Sciences Ontario.

It is expected to improve patient care, advance clinical research, increase development of new productsand attract high-value trade and investments.