Ryan N. Fiorini

Age: 32
Founder and COO, Immunologix Inc.
• Immunologix uses technology developed at the Medical University of South Carolina to produce human antibodies from discarded immune tissue through an in vitro system. Fiorini focuses on business development, day-to-day operations of the laboratory and expanding opportunities to apply the technology platform.

Education
• Doctorate in microbiology and immunology from MUSC.
• MBA from The Citadel.
• Master of Health Administration from MUSC.

Community involvement:
• Foster parent, Greyhounds Association of America.

What made you select your chosen profession? I have always loved science, but also had dreams of being able to incorporate business into it. Starting a biotech company was quite scary, especially in this economic climate. However, at the same time, having the opportunity to stay in Charleston and have a great job that offers us the ability to combine my love and science and business into one.

What is your professional goal? I am currently living my dream of starting my own company and seeing it get off the ground. My  long-term goal is to see one of the antibodies produced by Immunologix make it to the clinic and potentially help cure a disease.

Best stress reliever: My dogs Jessie and Nala.

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