Across South Carolina, Life Sciences are Flourishing

SCbio represents more than 1,000 organizations employing more than 87,000 professionals across the state. It is our job to build, advance and grow the life sciences industry in South Carolina. Fun facts about life sciences:

• #1 fastest-growing segment of South Carolina's economy
• $25.7 billion annual economic impact
• 81% annual growth rate since 2017
• 42 of 46 South Carolina counties are occupied by life sciences firms

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The Value of Membership

SCbio Tackles Workforce Challenges at Inaugural Academia & Industry: Bridging the Gap

Over 25 students gathered to discuss challenges, gain critical advice and form worthwhile relationships with some of South Carolina’s life sciences?leaders of today. Thank you to our featured representatives from Poly-Med, Inc., Greenwood Genetic Center, Cytiva and Rymedi for allowing these upstate students this great opportunity.

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Video: How SCbioDrive Accelerator Will Impact South Carolina Life Sciences

On Taking the Pulse - A Health Care and Life Sciences Podcast , CEO James Chappell discussed SCbioDrive's mission, curriculum, applicants and expected impacts on the state and industry.

What is SCBioDrive?

Senate President Alexander Shares Support For Life Sciences During Strategic Advisory Board Program

Our Strategic Advisory Board meetings are big wins for the life sciences industry. This program allowed members to:

• Hear Senate President Thomas Alexander share his work in the legislature on behalf of the life sciences industry.
• Provide feedback and direction for SCbio programs and focus areas to best serve our members and industry.
• Understand the business impact of recent policy issues.
• Hear growth and success stories of South Carolina life sciences companies like Poly-Med, Inc.

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Professionals Learn About Life-Changing Cancer Treatments At Regional Biscuits & Bio Event

SCbio brought together professionals to hear from Eric Perreault, CEO of Kiyatec Inc.- a biotechnology company driving breakthroughs in brain and women’s cancer through advanced tissue modeling and predictive analytics. Events such as these foster invaluable learning and connections among professionals, advancing the future of life sciences.

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• Greenwood Genetic Center now provides e-consults to physicians who suspect a child may have a genetic disorder. Learn How.
• The Ritedose Corporation partners with Verona Pharma to deliver first-in-class COPD drug. What's The New Medication?
• Greenville ranks in the top 25 life sciences markets for manufacturing by CBRE Data Center Solutions . Find Out The Ranking.
• MUSC Health doubles the number of beds available in its downtown Columbia emergency department. Learn More.