The Roundup – October 17, 2024

• Allyx Therapeutics awarded $3.3M NIH grant
• BioXcel Therapeutics Announces U.S. Department of Defense Grant to University of North Carolina to Fund Study of BXCL501 (Sublingual Dexmedetomidine) for Treating Acute Stress Disorder
• Boehringer receives U.S. FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation and initiates two phase III trials in MASH for survodutide
• Enko Chem boss on biologicals: ‘We need as much innovation as possible to solve all the issues facing agriculture’
• Pfizer partners with molecular glue startup Triana in $49M upfront deal
• U.S. FDA Approves Pfizer’s HYMPAVZI™ (marstacimab-hncq) for the Treatment of Adults and Adolescents with Hemophilia A or B Without Inhibitors
• ReST Therapeutics Announces Strategic Additions to its Executive Leadership Team and Scientific Advisory Board
• University of New Haven, Stamford Educational Nonprofit Announce Agreement to Enhance College Access
• Six Yale researchers receive NIH ‘High-Risk, High-Reward’ awards

• Advance CT: Connecticut is Home to Life Science Innovators & Researchers
• McKinsey & Company on The Rise of Quantum Computing

NEBCO brings together the brightest minds in New England’s vibrant life sciences sectors, including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, healthcare venture capital, data analytics, and precision medicine. The region is renowned for an environment that cultivates robust connections among academia, industry, and healthcare providers, establishing it as a hub for biomedical research and innovation.

The NEBCO Leadership Conference will take place on April 23-24, 2025, in New Haven. For more information click here.

Click here for more information on our Sponsorship Package.
Register here for the BioCT Holiday Party and Yale PitchFest.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award was established by BioCT and Shipman and Goodwin to acknowledge the importance of showcasing the unique accomplishments of entrepreneurs in our community. It recognizes individuals who are imaginative, passionate and game-changers in Connecticut life sciences. The deadline for submissions is November 8. For details and a link to the nomination form, click here!

Yale Ventures is pleased to announce that applications for the 2024-2025 accelerator funds are now open. Yale Ventures accelerator funds are open to faculty innovators and their teams working on cutting-edge translational research in the life sciences, digital health, autoimmunity and allergic disease, engineering, and physical sciences. Application deadline: October 31. Click to apply!

BioCT is pleased to announce virtual office hours with two of CT’s well-established professional service providers. Now through the end of November, members of BioCT and the larger CT life sciences community are encouraged to sign up for free office hours here!

Provided by Wiggin and Dana LLP and Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP, a full-service law firm and an accounting firm, respectively.

Did you know that all of UConn’s Technology Commercialization Services cutting-edge technologies available for licensing are just a click away on Flintbox?

From life sciences to advanced materials, the Flintbox site is a hub for innovation, offering a unique opportunity to collaborate with UConn’s talented researchers and bring new ideas to market. Access the site here!

This role involves shadow monitoring and oversight of CRAs, including review of monitoring reports, on behalf of Veradermics, who has contracted and delegated study conduct, including monitoring to a CRO. For more information, click here.

19th Annual Women of Innovation Awards
October 22, 4:30 pm – 7:00pm

Join CTC in celebrating the trailblazing women & girls inspiring visionary leadership in scientific research, education, manufacturing & entrepreneurship. Forty-five exceptional women will be recognized for their achievements in STEM.HealthQuest: Uncovering Local Innovators 

October 23, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Health Care & Life Sciences Counsel of Greater New Haven invites you to an afternoon of behind-the-scenes tours, networking, and refreshments at Elm City Bioscience Center, featuring innovative companies BioMed X Institute, XingImaging, and Modifi Bio.BioConnect Bash
November 20, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Get ready to mingle, network, and connect with fellow biotech and healthcare enthusiasts at our BioConnect Bash – it’s going to be a blast!

8th Annual Nonprofit Stars Align Awards Breakfast
November 21, 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Nominations due October 18
This annual awards breakfast serves as a tribute to both nonprofit organizations and individuals who tirelessly contribute to the betterment of the Greater New Haven region through their work at nonprofit organizations. Here’s your chance to shine a spotlight on those who are making a meaningful difference in the region. Submit your nominations here!

Registration Open!

AI Summit – Hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim 
Friday, November 22, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Join Boehringer Ingelheim and BioCT for our AI Summit, a groundbreaking event that will converge AI thought leadership, showcase innovation, and propel the state forward…

Abbratech Annual Biotech Bowling Mixer + Fundraiser 
Wednesday, November 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Abbratech at AMF Circle Lanes in East Haven to raise money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. Contact Greg Mirando for more information.

Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest + BioCT Annual Holiday Party Reception 
Thursday, December 5
This year’s event is held in conjunction with Yale Pitchfest: after a day of hearing about innovative technologies and sharing new ideas, join BioCT for our Annual Holiday Party reception…

BioCT‘s 2025 Legislative Breakfast
January 27, 2025, 8:00 am – 10:30 am
​The Legislative Breakfast is an annual gathering hosted by BioCT, focusing on the future of the life sciences industry in Connecticut. This  stakeholders to discuss key opportunities…

Save the Date!

JP Morgan Life Sciences Innovation Summit 
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
After hosting a successful inaugural 2024 event in Abu Dhabi, we are thrilled to announce our 2nd Life Sciences Innovation Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

BioCT Rare Disease Forum Co-Hosted with Jackson Laboratory 
Monday, March 10, 2025
Hosted at The Jackson Laboratory, Farmington, CT. More details to come…

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