Episode 217 | Christin Godale, Executive Director at LifeSciKY and Nicholas Lyktey, Chief of Laboratory Operations at Gravity Diagnostics | The Growing Kentucky Life Science Ecosystem
Project Medtech · 2025-04-07 · 50 min
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In this episode, Duane Mancini delves into the life science ecosystem in Kentucky with Christin Godale, Executive Director at LifeSciKY, and Nicholas Lyktey, Chief of Laboratory Operations at Gravity Diagnostics. Christin discusses the collaborative, bipartisan efforts driving innovation in the Commonwealth, including the launch of strategic initiatives and the benefits available to participating companies. Nicholas shares the remarkable growth story of Gravity Diagnostics, from a startup with 30 employees to a powerhouse of 330, highlighting the challenges and successes of rapid scaling. We also explore the partnership between Project Medtech and LifeSciKY and how it is shaping the future of the industry in Kentucky. Tune in to discover how strategic investments and collaborative partnerships are fueling a life science revolution in the heart of the Bluegrass State. Christin Godale, PhD LinkedIn Nicholas Lyktey LinkedIn Duane Mancini LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn Project Medtech Website Midwest Showcase Registration
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