Mr. Angus McQullken United States

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) is an investment agency that supports life sciences innovation, research, development and commercialization. The MLSC is charged with implementing a $1-billion, state-funded investment initiative. These investments create jobs and support advances that improve health and well-being. The MLSC offers the nation’s most comprehensive set of incentives and collaborative programs targeted to the life sciences ecosystem. These programs propel the growth that has made Massachusetts the global leader in life sciences. The MLSC creates new models for collaboration and partners with organizations, both public and private, around the world to promote innovation in the life sciences.

Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.
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BIO

Angus McQuilken joined the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) in 2008, and he currently serves as Vice President for Communications & Marketing. In this capacity he oversees media relations, electronic communications, event coordination, trade shows and other marketing activities. McQuilken serves as a member of the MLSC’s senior management team, and he co-leads the Center’s business development efforts that have drawn dozens of new companies to Massachusetts. Prior to his work at the MLSC, Angus served as Vice President for Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, as Deputy Communications Director for the Democratic National Convention Committee, and as Chief of Staff for State Senator Cheryl Jacques. He currently serves as an adjunct instructor in the Communication Department at Lasell College in Newton, Massachusetts. Angus holds a BA in political science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In 2008 he received the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Massachusetts chapter of the American Society for Public Administration. He enjoys basketball, long-distance bicycling and politics.

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