Download the 2026 Economic Impact Report
Join Now
Join Now

Incora Health Founder Honored With Life Sciences Rising Star Award by SCbio

(From left to right: SCbio Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Erin Ford; Incora Health Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Lindsey Calcutt, Ph.D.; SCbio President and Chief Executive Officer James Chappell)

SOUTH CAROLINA – February 20, 2025 – Incora Health Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lindsey Calcutt, Ph.D. was honored with the 2025 S.C. Life Sciences Pinnacle Rising Star Award by SCbio during its annual conference in Charleston on Wednesday.

SCbio gathered nearly 500 industry leaders from across South Carolina and the United States to open SCbio 2025, the premier life sciences event in the Southeast. The event recognizes contributors who have sparked remarkable success, inspired leadership and propelled the industry.

The S.C. Life Sciences Pinnacle Rising Star Award honors an up-and-coming innovator and leader under 40 who is contributing to the advancement and transformation of life sciences in South Carolina. The honoree’s early career efforts have resulted in economic, innovation, social and quality of life benefits that positively impact the life sciences industry and state citizens.

“Dr. Calcutt has created technology that allows patients to have their personal health data in the palm of their hand,” said SCbio President and CEO James Chappell, Ph.D. “She will shape the future of women’s health and we are proud to have her as a champion of the life sciences industry here in South Carolina.”

“I’m incredibly honored to receive the SCbio Rising Star Award and to be recognized alongside such passionate leaders in the life sciences industry. SCbio has been an invaluable part of my journey for over a decade—fostering connections, driving innovation, and creating opportunities that have helped shape both my career and Incora Health,” said Co-founder and CEO Lindsey Calcutt, Ph.D. of Incora Health. “I’m proud to grow my company here in South Carolina and grateful to SCbio for their continued commitment to advancing life sciences across our state and beyond.”

Incora Health offers innovative smart earrings that give women comprehensive, personalized health-tracking insights tailored specifically to women’s unique menstrual cycle. Calcutt holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering focused on technology innovation and has over 20 years in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. She has led teams at Fortune 500 companies and steered multiple startup successes, achieving two exits. Her expertise spans strategic business and operational development, visionary team leadership and IP management as a USPTO Registered Patent Agent.

About SCbio

SCbio is the definitive, unifying leader in South Carolina’s life sciences sector, fostering authentic collaboration and innovation across academia, startups, government and established enterprises. As a member-driven economic development organization, SCbio represents more than 1,000 organizations employing more than 87,000 professionals. Our members are unified by a mission to positively impact humanity through science across the ecosystem of advanced and specialty manufacturing; digital health and the data frontier; and cutting-edge health specializations. For additional information about SCbio and the life sciences industry, or to become a member, visit SCbio.org.

###

Join now to enjoy expanded member benefits!

Enjoy exclusive member content, special events, savings, networking and more

Join Today!

Paige Durham

SCbio is pleased to welcome Paige Durham to the team as communications coordinator to creatively and effectively communicate the value of the life science association’s programs and initiatives.

Durham will be responsible for developing and distributing high-quality content across multiple communications channels to build, advance and grow South Carolina’s life sciences industry, a key business sector for economic prosperity for the Palmetto State.

“SCbio is excited to welcome Paige to our team as our new communications coordinator. Paige brings fresh ideas and a strong background in communications that will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our engagement with our audience,” said SCbio President and CEO James Chappell. “We are confident that her skills and experience will be crucial in advancing our communication strategies and supporting our mission.”

Before joining SCbio, Durham was the Membership and Communications Manager at the South Carolina Pharmacy Association (SCPhA), where she used her photography, design and writing skills to create content tailored to pharmacy professionals. Durham’s effective communication skills guaranteed the delivery of brand-specific material that captured the eye of her audience.

During her time at SCPhA, Durham created and edited the Palmetto Pharmacist Journal, using her creative vision to showcase members, educational institutions and industry news. Her communications efforts successfully gained new followers for the organization over the course of a year, increasing brand visibility and promoting the pharmacy profession.

Durham holds a Bachelor of Science in hospitality and tourism management and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the College of Charleston.

Tamia Sumpter

Tamia is a driven senior undergraduate Bioengineering student currently enrolled at Clemson University. With a strong foundation in her field, she has honed her skills through hands-on experience in research and development at Eli Lilly & Company. During her time in the ADME department, Tamia contributed significantly by working on siRNAs and their applications in finding In Vitro-In Vivo Correlation (IVIVC). Looking ahead, Tamia has set her sights on a promising career in law. She aspires to specialize in Intellectual Property Law, with a particular focus on serving as in-house counsel for leading medical device or pharmaceutical companies. Her enthusiasm for this role is palpable as she prepares to embark on her legal journey! She is also a proud member of the Omicron Phi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., PEER Mentor for Clemson PEER/WiSE, and currently serves as the President of Clemson Bioengineering Organization (CBO). With her unique blend of scientific knowledge and legal interests, Tamia is poised to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare and life sciences industries.