Global Opportunity, Local Impact: The life sciences industry responds to COVID, a free, online panel discussion with industry leaders

With more than 650 firms and 43,000 professionals engaged in research, development and commercialization of innovative healthcare, medical device, industrial, environmental and agricultural biotech and products, life sciences in South Carolina is booming.  The Palmetto State increasingly earns a prominent seat at the table of this $1.5 trillion industry.  Yet at its core, life sciences is personal – focused on improving health and quality of life for each of us as individuals.  Tomorrow, Thursday, September 24 at 12:00 pm you have the opportunity to hear from 3 leaders on how their work and the industry is impacting your own health and future here at home … and how the growing cadre of life sciences leaders and entrepreneurs across the Palmetto State are making waves around the world.  Join the World Affairs Council Upstate, along with co-hosts Upstate SC Alliance and the European American Chamber of Commerce – Carolinas, for this free, online panel discussion.

Our distinguished panelists include Sam Konduros, President/CEO of SCBIO – South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization. Prior to his role with SCBIO, Sam served as Executive Director of the Greenville Health Research Development Corporation as part of a 12-year affiliation with the Greenville Health System in various strategic roles, and was the founding President/CEO of Upstate SC Alliance along with other leadership positions with the SC Department of Commerce and Germany-based Alfmeier Corporation. A licensed attorney since 1989, he is a member of numerous business and industry boards, and was awarded The Order of the Palmetto in 2018 – SC’s highest civilian award.

Nate Wilbourne is founder and CEO of Precision Genetics. A former professional athlete, Nate has been a healthcare professional for 20 years with a passion for creative health solutions and over 20 years of experience in global healthcare.

Jennifer Noel Fletcher was promoted to Deputy Secretary of Commerce in January 2015. She previously served from 2011 to 2014 as Director of Global Business Development, responsible for managing the recruitment of new industry to the state and the growth of existing businesses in South Carolina.  Fletcher brings nearly 20 years of economic development experience to SC Commerce. She came to SC Commerce from the Upstate SC Alliance, where she was Executive VP.

Shane Grivich is one of the Co-Founders and Chief Strategy Officer at ChartSpan Medical technologies, the nation’s largest provider of chronic care management managed services. Before that Mr. Grivich spent 12 years in the medical device industry with Cantel Medical Corporation where he was Vice President of International Sales for Latin America, Europe, Canada, and Asia Pacific.

Please join us live online on Thursday, September 24 from 12:00 -1:30 pm. The discussion will include plenty of time to ask your specific questions of our panelists in real time. Free to register; Registration required.  Click here to register.

Upstate International’s (UI) impact on our region is undeniable and growing. In addition to our World Affairs Council Upstate programming that includes our America and the World series, UI’s Global Humanitarian Outreach programs as well as our Cultural Sensations Experience events provide a variety of opportunities to experience the world without leaving the Upstate. To learn more about Upstate International please visit www.upstateinternational.org