From Startup to Success: Unlocking South Carolina’s Knowledge Economy

Unlocking the Knowledge Economy

This week, Innovatively Speaking talks to Dr. Nathan Dolloff, Ph.D., the visionary founder of Leukogene Therapeutics, an MUSC startup company making groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatments that are poised to transform the lives of patients with advanced-stage cancer.

In addition to delving into the pioneering work of Leukogene Therapeutics, Dr. Dolloff sheds light on the remarkable influx of federal grant money pouring into South Carolina. Discover how this surge of funding is igniting a thriving ecosystem for small business startups and propelling the state into the forefront of innovation.

00:00 – The start of the show

02:35 – Dr. Dolloff joins the show

08:15 – The process of lab discovery to FDA product

12:24 – Transitioning from faculty member to business owner

19:23 – South Carolina’s growth into an innovative culture

24:41 – Getting venture capitalist to invest in the state

34:18 – Small business startup growth and data

To learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) visit: https://web.musc.edu/innovation