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About Life Science Cares San Diego
Life Science Cares is a collective effort of the local life sciences industry to reduce the impact of poverty in the San Diego community. Nearly 613,000 San Diego residents are living below the California poverty line and this is increasing due to COVID 19.
San Diego’s Life Science employees are just as committed to developing life saving cures as we are about finding solutions to San Diego’s most critical social challenges.
Life Science Cares unites the Life Science community providing human and financial resources to the most impactful partner organizations throughout San Diego that address three fundamental gaps: survival, education and sustainability.Â
Empowering the Life Science Industry to use their time, talent, and treasure to help end poverty
In the media
Spotlight On The Community Podcast
We’re thrilled to share that our Executive Director, Alicia Kitagawa, was featured on the Spotlight On The Community Podcast! She spoke about the impact Life Science Cares is making and the inspiring work happening every day in our community.
In Their DNA to Give Back to the Community
Life Science Cares San Diego was recently featured in the San Diego Business Journal!
The article highlights how we are bridging the gap between biotech and San Diegans in need.
Life Science Cares San Diego Bridging Communities Through Innovation and Compassion
We were honored to be featured in Giving Back Magazine, where we shared how Life Science Cares San Diego is mobilizing the life sciences industry to support nonprofits tackling urgent issues—from basic needs to education and economic opportunity.
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Nonprofit Partners
Life Science Cares San Diego is committed to uniting the life science community and providing human and financial resources to the most impactful partner organizations throughout San Diego. Together we address three fundamental gaps: survival, education and sustainability.
News & Events
Read the latest about our programs, events and partnerships.
About
Life Science Cares is a collective effort of the life sciences industry to reduce the impact of poverty on our neighbors. Life Science Cares San Diego will put the true good that local life science companies represent into action – not just for human health, but for human potential.
Impact
In 2024, the life science community came together to create meaningful change across San Diego. Our Impact Report highlights how your support helped advance access to basic needs, education, career pathways, and equitable healthcare — all in service of building a more just and thriving region.