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Precision Genetic Medicine
Louise Rodino-Klapac, Ph.D. Executive Vice President, Head of R&D, Chief Scientific Officer Genetic Therapies Center of Excellence (GTCOE) Columbus, Ohio
Louise, Sarepta's Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, is a gene therapy pioneer who has dedicated her professional life to advancing medicines designed to treat genetically based diseases. She is author to a vast body of published, peer-reviewed work, the recipient of multiple awards, and was appointed as a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Fellow. She established and leads Sarepta's GTCOE and leads the company's Gene Editing Innovation Center. She serves on the Board of the Association for Regenerative Medicine and is a member of the American Society for Gene and Cell Therapy, the American Academy of Neurology, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
She earned her Ph.D. in molecular genetics from the Ohio State University and graduated summa cum laude from Kings College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with a B.S. degree in Biology.
“[Columbus] is just a very affordable, family-friendly place to live and I couldn't imagine living anywhere else.”
— Louise
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Gary Charbonneau Sr. Vice President, General Manager and Head of Research and Early Development Genetic Therapies Center of Excellence (GTCOE) Columbus, Ohio
Gary joined Sarepta in 2018 as Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. In early 2020 and as Sarepta continued to expand its operations in Ohio and drive its pipeline forward, Gary was appointed Head of Research and Early Development at Sarepta's Genetic Therapies Center of Excellence (GTCOE). Gary's leadership responsibilities include managing daily operations of Sarepta's GTCOE. He is also actively involved in Ohio's growing biotechnology community, including InnovateOhio, BioOhio, and OneColumbus.
Gary's 25 years of industry experience include serving as Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs at Chase Pharmaceuticals and as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at Allergan. He also held roles at Amgen, Roche Bioscience, and Novo Nordisk, and earned his B.S. degree in Biological Science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and his Masters in Regulatory Science from the University of Southern California.
“Columbus is a happening place… The cost of living is unbelievably good and it's a pleasant place to be.”
— Gary
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Life in Columbus is Waiting for You

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From the plentiful parks of New Albany to the modern boutiques of Grandview, Columbus has something for you.
Explore the interactive map below, and you'll understand: it's easy to see yourself here.

 
 
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The numbers speak for themselves. Columbus offers a quality lifestyle at an affordable price.
Why pay more for less when you can get more in Columbus?
Average Home Price
Boston
$721,231
San Francisco
$1,309,475
New York
$2,105,921
Columbus
$270,536
Washington D.C.
$1,034,659
Los Angeles
$816,174
Average Rent
Boston
$3,386
San Francisco
$4,185
New York
$5,063
Columbus
$1,113
Washington D.C.
$3,060
Los Angeles
$2,820
Average Commute
Boston
31 minutes
San Francisco
34 minutes
New York
37 minutes
Columbus
24 minutes
Washington D.C.
35 minutes
Los Angeles
30 minutes
State Income Tax
Boston
5.00%
San Francisco
13.30%
New York
8.82%
Columbus
4.98%
Washington D.C.
+.70%
Los Angeles
13.30%
Cost of Living
Boston
+50.8%
San Francisco
+97.6%
New York
+141.4%
Columbus
-7.5%
Washington D.C.
+60.5%
Los Angeles
+47.1%
*Compared to National Average

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German Village & Brewery District

Historic Charm,
modern swank,
lively entertainment

Easton

The premier retail center of Ohio

Dublin

Family-friendly living near the nation's largest zoo

Arena District

Home to Columbus' professional sports

Short North
Arts District

Art, restaurants, boutiques, and so much more
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Sarepta is on
an Urgent Mission

Patients can't wait for the next breakthrough in medical research — so neither will we. Sarepta's urgent mission is focused on developing precision genetic medicines for rare diseases.
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Innovation in Gene Editing

A love of the lab and collaborative work led her to Sarepta's Gene Editing Innovation Center. Now, Ami Kababi and the Sarepta team are exploring how gene editing has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of disease caused by genetic mutations.
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Together the potential to make a difference is limitless.
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Biomedical Innovation Thrives in Ohio

With more than 4,000 bioscience organizations located in 4,800 facilities statewide, Ohio's bioscience industry continues to build upon the state's strong history of innovation (BioOhio, 2021, Stats & Facts. https://www.bioohio.com/ohio/). The state boasts six core fields of bioscience: agricultural biotechnology, medical and testing laboratories, medical devices and equipment, medical product distribution, pharmaceuticals and therapeutics, and research and development. Organizations continue to break barriers, working to cure debilitating diseases, formulate cleaner biofuels, reduce consumer healthcare costs, improve the quality and yield of crops, and so much more.
4,405
Bioscience Companies
$757M
Planned Investment
81,805
Bioscience Employees
The growth in Ohio includes expanded operations and the establishment of new companies choosing to reside in Ohio. In 2019 alone, 40 projects were announced that projected capital investments of $757 million. In fact, 2019 saw Ohio bioscience companies bring in more than $2 billion in funding from venture capital, federal research grants, state initiatives, and other sources.
Learn more about Ohio's rapid growth and innovation of bioscience in the 2020 Ohio Bioscience Report.
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More than 81,000 individuals are employed at bioscience firms across Ohio, from large, well-known organizations to younger, growing start ups. That's more than 81,000 opportunities for career establishment and advancement. With the state's continued growth of the industry, that number of opportunities is sure to grow as well — along with the annual payroll of $6.8 billion. That economic impact is visible throughout the state, with bioscience-related companies found in 83 of the 88 Ohio counties.
Ohio's bioscience education continues to thrive, too, fostering young minds with an interest in the field. 2018 saw nearly 12,000 bioscience-related degrees and certificates awarded to students in Ohio — an increase of 77% since 2006.
See how your career can grow here. The Ohio Bioscience Resource Directory is the most comprehensive collection of Ohio bioscience companies, organizations, research centers, suppliers, and service providers.
Explore the wide range of biotech research centers and employers in Ohio.
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