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Shaping the future of life sciences together

The Synapse Life Science Consortium represents a community of dedicated professionals, working together to establish Hamilton as a powerhouse in global health innovation.

Every day, we connect life sciences experts with innovators and organizations with opportunity, creating a collaborative network that drives research, commercialization, and growth for a stronger ecosystem.

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A note from the director

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Hamilton’s life sciences sector is growing — fast. Every day, we’re seeing new partnerships form, companies expand, and research move from the lab to real-world impact. With more than 230 public and private organizations in the cluster, Hamilton has become a destination for health innovation — and a launchpad for global success.

At Synapse, we’re proud to help make those connections happen. By working across sectors and institutions, we’re creating the conditions for start-ups to scale, researchers to commercialize discoveries, and new health technologies to reach the people who need them.

The momentum is real — and we’re just getting started. I’m excited for what’s ahead, and I invite you to be part of it.

– Alex Muggah
Director, Synapse Life Science Consortium

Biography

Alex leads Synapse’s efforts to facilitate the commercialization of innovation across Hamilton’s life sciences ecosystem. In this capacity he supports innovators and entrepreneurs to succeed in Canada’s most dynamic research and education health cluster. Through Synapse, Alex is focused on raising the profile of Hamilton and attracting new companies and investments to the city.

Born in Ottawa and raised in Hamilton, Alex is a proud Hamiltonian who is passionate about contributing to his home town’s economic development and prosperity. Prior to joining Synapse, he worked with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (now Global Affairs Canada), Harvard’s Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Deloitte Consulting (in both Canada and US) and most recently the Massachusetts Health Connector.

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