The Roundup – October 31, 2024

• AbbVie makes $1.4B acquisition of Alzheimer’s biotech
• Aspira Women’s Health Selected to Receive $10 Million Award from ARPA-H’s Sprint for Women’s Health
• GSK to spend $800M to build two vaccine factories in the US
• GSK buys autoimmune T cell engager for $300M upfront from Chimagen
• Sanofi backs fibrosis biotech Agomab as it raises $89M Series D
• Svigals + Partners has been acquired by Philadelphia-based FCA
• Two years after selling its migraine assets to Pfizer in $13B deal, Biohaven trying to broaden its impact

• CT quantum computing partnership advances in national competition

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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. This year’s award recipient will be announced at BioCT’s Annual Holiday Party.

For details and a link to the nomination form, click here!

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CASE invites you to consider nominating worthy candidates for membership. New members will be recognized at the Academy’s 50th Annual Meeting and Dinner in May of 2025. Subscribe to the CASE Bulletin to receive updates on the nomination process or contact Karen Cohen for more information.

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!

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Join us on November 22 for our AI Summit, a groundbreaking event that will converge AI thought leadership, showcase innovation, and propel the state forward as a leader in AI.

​The conference will focus on the use of AI in healthcare navigation and patient empowerment, AI applications in Research & Development, Connecticut government, and Higher Education, and the responsible use of AI.

For registration and more information, click here.

The next Connecticut Biotech Forum will be held at BioLabs New Haven. Executive-level life science colleagues and investors are invited to attend. RSVP directly to Wendy Nelson.Connecticut Health AI Collaborative Prompt-a-Thon
November 14, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Located at UConn Business School, the AI Prompt-a-thon 2024 is set to bring together Connecticut’s brightest minds in AI and healthcare, providing a platform to catalyze groundbreaking ideas and solutions.

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, 9:00 am – 3:00 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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