– LifeSciKY, Kentucky’s nonprofit lab incubator, welcomes a new Executive Operations Fellow, Gabriella Morehouse, a senior at University of Cincinnati studying Public and Global Health with a minor in Health Education and Promotion.
Morehouse will support LifeSciKY’s community engagement efforts, entrepreneurial initiatives and will assist staff with day-to-day operations. Fellows work alongside startups, research institutions, and ecosystem partners while supporting projects related to commercialization, entrepreneurship, and industry development.
“We are excited to welcome Gabriella to LifeSciKY and immerse her in the aspects of the work she’s passionate about, like how scientific and healthcare innovations are brought to market and exploring careers in biotech and life sciences sales,” said Christin Godale, executive director, LifeSciKY. “One of the tenets of LifeSciKY is to connect students to transformative experiences and empower future innovators. The fellowship program is one way we live out that mission to establish a pipeline of future scientists, entrepreneurs, and innovators who will shape Kentucky’s life sciences economy.”
Morehouse participated in the Cintrifuse Startup Fellowship Program, working at EmpathEQ, a health education technology startup, which sparked her interest in the startup and life sciences ecosystem in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. She is also the Co-Founder and President of Women’s Health Advocates.
“I’m excited to work with LifeSciKY because I’ve become increasingly drawn to biotech innovations and their potential to create meaningful health solutions,” Morehouse said. “I’m interested in the intersection of science and business and am eager to explore opportunities across the industry while gaining firsthand experience in operations. I hope to build meaningful relationships, learn from industry professionals, and gain a clearer understanding of where I can make the greatest impact.”
The Executive Operations Fellow program is supported by a BE NKY Growth Partnership workforce grant. BE NKY has identified life sciences as one of four target industry clusters for development in the region. Northern Kentucky’s life sciences sector saw 42% employment growth between 2020 and 2025, and it is expected to grow a further 21.5% through 2029, according to BE NKY.
“The life sciences sector in Northern Kentucky is growing at an exponential rate, and investing in resources and talent will help make us more competitive and create greater opportunities for prosperity across our communities. As we support the growth of this industry, we must also build the pathways and talent pipeline needed to ensure innovation can thrive, such as through the LifeSciKY fellowship program,” said Lee Crume, president & CEO, Be NKY Growth Partnership.
To learn more about LifeSciKY or to apply for open positions and Lab Residency, visit LifeSciKY.com.
