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Webinar: Discover Branding Opportunities at South Carolina’s Largest Life Science Conference

Discover how the SCbio Life + Science Conference, the premier one-day life sciences event in South Carolina, can promote your brand presence to life science leaders, service providers and academic professionals from throughout the Southeast.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn conference attendee demographics.
  • Understand how to reach hundreds of attendees through SCbio communications.
  • Identify how to establish your company’s expertise through program sponsorship.
  • Find how to elevate your brand through turnkey activations.
  • Secure your sponsorship and take advantage of pre-event marketing.

To select the package that meets your branding goals and secure your sponsorship, contact Erin Ford at eford@scbio.org.

About the SCbio Life + Science Conference

The SCbio Life + Science Conference is the premier one-day life sciences event in the Southeast, where global leaders and industry experts exchange insights, form powerful connections, and discover exciting new achievements from South Carolina’s fastest-growing economic sector. Life + Science will feature South Carolina companies that are revolutionizing patient health, why major biomanufacturers are choosing to locate and expand in the Palmetto State, what company founders need to scale and find key funding pathways and more.

Beginning in 2011, the Life + Science Conference has grown to over 500 attendees from 24 U.S. states, hosting speakers from international companies such as Novo Nordisk and federal leaders from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

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.

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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.