The Economic Impact of
SOUTH CAROLINA’S LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY
A Statewide and Regional Analysis
Prepared by:
Joseph C. Von Nessen, Ph.D.
Research Economist
Commissioned by:
The South Carolina Biotechnology Industry Organization (SCBIO)
South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA)
About SCRA
Chartered in 1983 by the State of South Carolina as a public, non-profit corporation, SCRA fosters South Carolina’s Innovation Economy by supporting entrepreneurs, enabling academic research and its commercialization, and connecting industry to innovators.
