One key component of our STEMgirls Summer camp is the engagement of our member companies. As part of the camp, we host company volunteer days where our campers are able to connect with leaders from our Lake County companies and learn about careers in STEM. This connection is invaluable for both the campers and the volunteers from our member companies. Learn about the initiative here.
What trends are hot in life sciences right now?
Gene Therapy is one of the hottest trends in the life sciences right now, and Lake County is at the heart of this movement. Gene therapy products are being studied to treat cancer, genetic diseases, and infectious diseases. It's really exciting to see how Lake County gene therapy companies like Novartis Gene Therapy (previously AveXis), and Jaguar Gene Therapy are impacting patients' lives. See why Lake County is a leader in the industry here.
How does iBIO support continued growth of Illinois' robust life sciences sector?
Illinois has all of the right ingredients for our life sciences community to continue to grow. We have the skilled workforce and infrastructure and environment to help make companies successful. iBIO is focused on connecting these key parts and aligning resources and state programs to help the community continue to grow. Read John's guest blog post on fostering local talent here.
We appreciate your leadership and continued partnership with LCP.
Thank you for the opportunity to share more about iBIO and our community. Lake County and Lake County Partners are at the heart of our community in Illinois. We are at a crossroads, and now is the time for us to invest in growing the future industries of Illinois. The life sciences industry is a key to this, and it's exciting to see the impact that the investment in infrastructure, like at the Innovation and Research Park at Rosalind Franklin, is having on economic growth.