about the

Kentucky Life Sciences Council

Founded in 2014, the Kentucky Life Sciences Council serves as the voice of the Kentucky BioScience and Healthcare industries.  KLSC focuses on using advocacy to create a more favorable business environment, working with industry and government leaders to promote effective policies on behalf of the industry.

​Vision:  To serve as a resource for lawmakers, industry participants, the media, the public, and those outside the state wishing to learn more about Kentucky life sciences and biotechnology.
 
Mission:  To research, develop, and advocate policies and actions that promote biomedical sciences, biotechnology, agriculture, and medical device innovation and education in Kentucky and beyond.
 
Objectives: The KLSC provides the following services:

  • A forum to identify, analyze and develop positions on public policy issues that affect Kentucky's biomedical and healthcare technology interests.

  • Conducts research as a basis for advocating responsible state and federal policies

  • Communicates to public officials, providers, patients, and the general public the value of Kentucky's health care technology community for the health and economic well-being of our nation's citizens and the economic growth of Kentucky.

  • Identifies and communicates the value of the products of health care technology with regards to cost, benefits, and patient's quality of life.