The Roundup – January 25, 2024

• “Think Big” to continue growth of CT’s life science industry

Member News

• Arvinas appoints Jared Freedberg as General Counsel
• Amid $350M fundraise, ‘promising’ clinical trial data, Arvinas sets sights on commercial drug launch
• Vlad Coric talks about the pipeline ‘New Biohaven‘ has in motion after Pfizer’s acquisition of its CGRPs
• Enko and Syngenta’s breakthrough fungicide to protect crop loss
• Enko technology. DEL, AI and machine learning for targeted crop protection molecule discovery

More Industry News

• AdvanceCT names new co-chairs of its board of directors
• Connecticut’s AI Task Force seeks to better understand the technology’s potential

Patients with specialty and rare diseases face enormous challenges managing their illnesses and NAVigating healthcare dynamics. The dawn of each day brings reminders of those challenges, yet also renews hope that better treatments are on the horizon. EOS, the Greek God of the Dawn that brought forth the hope of a new day, is an inspiring metaphor for the hopes of patients and the noble role that biopharma companies can play in supporting these patients.

Naveos Biopharma focuses on the intersection of navigation and hope. They seek to leverage their industry expertise and partner with biopharma companies to plot a successful route through the myriad of challenging investment and development decisions needed to bring new treatments to market, all while keeping the hopes and needs of patients as a guiding light in our efforts.

Learn more

Key takeaways:

• Economic incentives drive growth. The key ingredients for success are robust investment infrastructure, vibrant academic community, and stimulating policies.
• MassBio and NewYorkBIO highlighted what had the greatest ROI in their states. Investments such as the R&D tax credit and clusters pay off years down the line, but they are already seeing immense benefits.
• There are huge advantages in hubs and urban environments centered around top academic institutions for talent, and a need to build transportation around them.
• De-risked lab space is essential.
• There are immense benefits from, and a need to expand and sustain, existing education programs and scholarships.
• There is a need for long-term growth strategies, including robust training and stronger ties with academia.
• We need to support diversity and career pathways so that every community in CT is ready for, and aware of, opportunities in life sciences.
• We have all the raw ingredients, but must “think big” for long term success.
• We need a “one stop shop” for information.

Read more in the full press release here. 
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• Industry trends and dynamics
• Concentrations of talent and workforce pipelines in Connecticut
• Connecticut’s regulatory environment
• Logistical and infrastructure considerations
• The state’s strengths for companies in the state
• Data and resources for companies seeking market entry into Connecticut

Event Details:

• Date: February 15th, 2024
• Time: 3-6pm
• Venue: CT State – Gateway Campus

Register today for the Regional Workforce Summit – a brand new Chamber event.                  Register a booth                                              Attendee Registration

This event aims to connect talented students to industries with promising opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is an opportunity for employers to engage with potential candidates, showcase their organizations, and foster meaningful connections.

Event Details:

• Date: February 22nd, 2024
• Time: 1-4pm
• Venue: Beckerman Recreation Center, University of New Haven

To confirm your attendance or discuss further details, please contact Anita Sebabi at asebabi@newhaven.edu or 203-9327342.

New for this year will be an invitation-only session for investors as well as general sessions on social entrepreneurship, building impactful innovation hubs, and unleashing innovation through AI.

Secure your spot and register here before February 29 to get the Early-Bird rate.

Find out what’s included with each registration package and register today at the discounted Early Bird rate. You can also search for rooms by proximity and price – reserve housing now.

Submit your application for Start-Up StadiumAre you a start-up looking for funding? Here’s your chance to be considered and take the stage with a quick pitch showcasing your new technologies and therapeutic solutions to a panel of investor judges. Finalists will be eligible for a highly discounted registration rate to attend the 2024 BIO International Convention. Learn more about applicant requirements and apply here.

Applications are due on February 15, 2024.