Hamilton’s Emerging Life Sciences Sector

ORIGINAL ARTICLE, thefutureeconomy.ca, Sept. 8, 2021

Karen Mossman HeadshotTy J. Shattuck headshotAlex Muggah headshot
Karen Mossman / Vice President, Research – McMaster University
Sheila Singh / Professor, Founder – McMaster University, Empirica Therapeutics
Ty J. Shattuck / CEO – McMaster Innovation Park
Alex Muggah / Director – Synapse Life Science Consortium

 

With world-class companies and Canada’s leading research and education cluster in the life sciences, Hamilton has set itself apart from other Canadian cities in one of Canada’s most prominent emerging industries.

Academic institutions like McMaster University, with its world-leading researchers, as well as a state-of-the-art innovation park, have allowed Hamilton’s life sciences workforce to commercialize cutting-edge technologies while accelerating life-saving research within the field. This Spotlight features four interviews with leaders from across the sector to understand why Hamilton is a first choice for foreign investors in life sciences.

Watch and Read the Experts’ Full Interviews Here:

Collaboration in Hamilton’s Life Science Sector – Karen Mossman

Commercialization in Hamilton’s Health Sciences Sector – Sheila Singh

Talent: Hamilton’s Greatest Resource – Ty J. Shattuck

Life Science Product Evaluation Capabilities in Hamilton – Alex Muggah

 

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