Pittsburgh can move from "emerging" life sciences cluster to a real heavy weight in data driven healthcare. It will require: 1️⃣ Action from policymakers in Harrisburg to make PA more competitive 2️⃣ Dedication to commercialization from our world class universities and new forms of partnership with industry 3️⃣ A concerted effort to increase available capital and M+A throughout the business life cycle. 4️⃣ Robust talent plan - from seasoned executives to lead companies to specific skilled professions in biomanufacturing and biotechnology. What else to we need?
❔ What does southwestern PA need to turn our region's top tier #lifesicences strengths into a global cluster and economic engine? 💡 PLSA's Megan Kahn Shaw joined CytoAgents, Inc CEO Teresa Whalen, RPh and Bill Flanagan to discuss the region's promise and how PLSA can help move the needle. https://lnkd.in/ef8SqVkn #lifesciences #biotechnology #venturecapital #publicpolicy #workforcedevelopment #economicdevelopment #datadrivenhealthcare