The SCbio Foundation awarded $7,500 in grants to three South Carolina college students to support their summer internships at life sciences companies within the Palmetto State.
Sarah Deloach, a doctoral student at the University of South Carolina, will intern at Carolina Biologics, a biotechnology start-up company focused on drug discovery and development for cardiovascular and ocular diseases.
Haley Pepper, an undergraduate student at the University of South Carolina, received an internship at Poly-Med, a medical device company that develops bioresorbable materials and products that help to improve patient outcomes and reduce the need for follow-up surgeries.
Natalie Shay, an undergraduate student at Clemson University, accepted an internship at Greenwood Genetic Center, a non-profit organization that focuses on providing clinical genetic services, diagnostic laboratory testing, educational programs, and research initiatives.
“We are thrilled to support these deserving students as they embark on their summer life science internships with SCbio member companies,” said Translational Science Solutions Founder and SCbio Foundation Chair Kathryn Becker. “By providing these grants, we hope not only to support the educational and career goals of these individuals, but also to strengthen the pipeline of talent and industry ecosystem within South Carolina.”
Foundation grants are awarded annually to qualifying South Carolina college students who have received an internship at a life sciences company within the Palmetto State. Funds are allocated for housing and transportation expenses during the internship period.
The SCbio Foundation was established to enhance the development and growth of South Carolina’s life sciences industry ecosystem by strengthening the state’s workforce, education, innovation, and research infrastructure. In line with SCbio’s mission, the vision of the foundation is to create the nation’s most industry-friendly and innovative life sciences ecosystem and business environment to fuel the knowledge economy in South Carolina. To support the foundation and learn more about its programs, visit https://scbiofoundation.org/.