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SCRA Announces SC Launch Investment in Accessible Diagnostics

March 15, 2018 11:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

SUMMERVILLE, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SC Launch, Inc., SCRA’s entrepreneurial program, recently finalized a $250,000 investment for Accessible Diagnostics, a life science company based in Greenville, SC. The company was accepted as an SC Launch Client Company in December 2014 and received a $50,000 Acceleration Grant in June 2017.

Accessible Diagnostics is developing a smartphone-based, at-home health test platform in collaboration with healthcare professionals. Their first proprietary product, Vet-Tab, is a painless glucose test for a beloved family member, a diabetic dog. The investment will be used to finalize product development, manufacture the initial inventory and launch sales. The company has also begun the regulatory process to sell painless human glucose test.

“Concepts to Companies and accredited individuals provided the seed capital for Accessible Diagnostics to startup and reach this point,” said John Warner, Accessible Diagnostics CEO and Co-Founder. “We are grateful for Acceleration Grant last summer to help with prototype development and their investment this spring to help launch Vet-Tab sales.”

“Accessible Diagnostics can create enormous value by aggregating data to integrate into other digital heath platforms being created in the market,” said Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and SC Launch Inc. Executive Director, Jill Sorenson. “We are excited to see the growth of the company and the impact to South Carolina.”

SCRA is a state-chartered organization that fosters job creation and grows South Carolina’s Innovation Economy. The SC Launch program is SCRA’s entrepreneurial platform that provides mentoring, grants and investments to qualified, South Carolina companies in the Advanced Materials/Manufacturing, Information Technology and Life Sciences industries.

About SCRA

http://www.scra.org/

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.

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Jessica Cokins, 843-760-3273
jessica.cokins@scra.org

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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.