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2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç Working to Build an Inclusive Talent Pipeline in Life Sciences

Students presenting to biotech scientists.

2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç recently welcomed the biotech community to their seaside campus to highlight the university’s summer research work. This summer’s research focuses on studying how cancer cells hijack the body’s immune system as well as developing potential new antibiotics through a collaboration with Forge Therapeutics.   

The event also recognized 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç for being named a Preferred Provider of Life Sciences talent by employers via the EDC’s Advancing San Diego program. This honor is awarded to select universities who have developed a quality curriculum that transitions students into high-demand careers within the industry. 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç continues to find ways to help expand access to diverse, qualified talent for local companies which is crucial in growing the innovation economy.

The night was capped off with the exciting announcement of a $50,000 matching scholarship to support low income, first generation students who are interested in joining 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç’s chemistry or biology-chemistry program. This is a fantastic opportunity to increase access to 2021¹ú²úÂ鶹¾ç’s life science programs for local students which helps to build a more inclusive talent pipeline.