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E53 - Interview with Dr. Suzet M. McKinney, Principal and Director of Life Sciences for Sterling Bay - Part 2

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In this episode:

Dr. Suzet M. McKinney is a public health expert, medical executive, thought leader, strategic thinker and nationally recognized expert in emergency preparedness and response. As Principal and Director of Life Sciences for Sterling Bay, Dr.McKinney oversees relationships with the scientific, academic, corporate,tech, and governmental sectors involved in the life sciences ecosystem.She also leads the strategy to expand Sterling Bay’s footprint in life sciences nationwide. She is back on UNBOSSED to talk about life sciences in Chicago and Nationwide.

Key Highlights/Tools:

  • 16 years difference in life expectancy in people 3 stops from the Blueline away (living within the medical district and outside of the medical district)
  • Life Sciences have a number of economic benefits, including not needing a college degree for employment, therefore using life sciences for the unemployed and underemployed on the West side of Chicago
  • There is a 30 years difference in life expectancy between people living in the southside vs downtown
  • Job opportunities in life science that do not require a GED
  • October 19,2021 Ally at 1229 W Concord Place, Lincoln Yards, Groundbreaking
  • Venture Capital Investment in Life Science topped $20B in a single quarter

    • Memorable Quotes:

    • “When an opportunity presents itself, go for it” - Dr. Suzet McKinney

      • Useful Links and Resources:

      • Dr Suzet Linkedin
      • https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/updates/all/-/asset_publisher/UIMfSLnFfMB6/content/join-state-of-the-region
      • https://blockclubchicago.org/2021/10/19/sterling-bay-breaks-ground-on-lincoln-yards-first-building-a-massive-life-sciences-center/
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