On Tuesday, August 26, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM ET, the Council for Innovation Promotion (C4IP) and We Work for Health (WWFH) hosted a roundtable focused on the pivotal role intellectual property (IP) plays in advancing innovation, economic growth, and patient care across North Carolina.
The roundtable, “Securing U.S. Innovation: The Role of IP in Advancing Life Sciences,” was held in the North Hills Innovation District and featured Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-2), along with leading voices in life sciences innovation, who spoke to the industry’s statewide impact.
North Carolina’s life sciences industry is a powerhouse of innovation and economic growth, supporting more than 226,000 jobs and generating over $80 billion in economic output. With more than 3,000 total clinical trials and over 2 million participants, the state plays a pivotal role in advancing medical research nationwide. This dynamic sector relies on strong intellectual property protections to foster long-term, high-risk investments in cutting-edge medical breakthroughs.
Learn more by reading our press release, and check back following the event to view a recording of the roundtable!
Yesterday, I participated in “Blueprints for Innovation: Intellectual Property in the Bluegrass State," a forum hosted by @universityofky, the Kentucky Intellectual Property Alliance, and @Council4IP. I shared the stage with Andrei Iancu, former Director of @uspto. pic.twitter.com/l72EEY7DOF
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) April 24, 2025
Distinguished Guests and Panelists
- Dan Leonard, Executive Director, We Work For Health
- Frank Cullen, Executive Director, Council for Innovation Promotion
- Jennifer Klein, MS, Operations and Program Management at Odylia Therapeutics; Patient and Advocate
- Jason Adair, Chief Business Officer, Liquidia
- Laura Schoppe, President & Owner of Fuentek, LLC
- Carey Rongitsch, Director, Raleigh/Durham Electrical Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC)