BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//BioCT - ECPv6.3.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:BioCT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bioct.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for BioCT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T180000 DTSTAMP:20240319T002730 CREATED:20240312T170120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T170120Z UID:8057-1710867600-1710871200@bioct.org SUMMARY:Women & Career Trajectories – Finding Balance With Life and Professional Journeys - Hosted by WIB DESCRIPTION:Women are often expected to do it all: career\, family\, and volunteer in their community while facing systemic barriers to entry for higher salaries or leadership roles. How do you handle all of these demands? Join us for this important discussion during Women’s History Month with past Women In Bio Presidents and Board Members on how they balanced career trajectories\, volunteering\, and life goals. \nOpening Remarks \nTracy Staller\, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at PNC Bank \nAs a Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager at PNC\, Tracy works with small business clients with annual revenues over $1 million and specialty groups such as healthcare\, food\, and beverage. Tracy works closely with nonprofit organizations and is a community development liaison. She’s passionate about helping her clients proactively mitigate fraud\, gain access to credit to scale and grow\, find solutions to maximize cash flow\, and improve operational efficiencies. With over 19 years of banking experience\, Tracy brings a wealth of knowledge\, tailored solutions\, and resources to her clients. Tracy’s journey has been marked by diverse experiences\, from personal growth and building strong connections with family and pursuing ambitious professional goals. She believes in the power of setting and achieving meaningful objectives and is dedicated to making a positive impact in every aspect of life. Supporting women in business has been a crucial and personal passion for Tracy\, fostering diversity and being a part of helping to close the economic gender gap. Tracy is a PNC-Certified Women’s Business Advocate\, works with Pittsburgh Women Presidents Organization Chapters\, and is PNC’s liaison for Women In Bio and the Center for Women Entrepreneurship at Chatham University. Tracy graduated from Carlow University\, earning her dual Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Human Resource Management and Technology. \n  \nSpeaker Bios \nAzurii Collier\, Director of Enterprise Innovation at AbbVie \nDr. Collier was the 2023 WIB-National President. She has been an active member of Women In Bio for six years. She earned her PhD in cognitive neuroscience from Northwestern University and a BS in neuroscience and behavioral biology from Emory University. She also completed management education from top business schools\, including the Kellogg School of Management and the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. She is passionate about advancing the best of research science to get medicines and innovations to market faster. Her career began as an academic researcher at numerous research institutions. From there\, she dedicated over a decade to advising biotech startups in therapeutics\, medical devices\, and digital health; and consulting global pharmaceutical companies in R&D strategy. Today\, Collier uses her skills and experience as Director of Enterprise Innovation at AbbVie. \nAileen Fernandes\, Chief Business Officer at Arcellx \nAileen Fernandes is Chief Business Officer for Arcellx\, a biotechnology company reimagining cell therapy through the development of innovative immunotherapies. She is based in Redwood City\, California\, where she has led the company’s IPO and its partnership with Kite\, a Gilead Company\, to co-develop and co-commercialize the company’s late-stage clinical asset\, anito-cel\, for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Prior to joining Arcellx\, Aileen held roles of increasing responsibility at Nevro and was a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting. She began her career at Morgan Stanley\, where she was a finance analyst. Aileen holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BA in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. \nGina Ford\, Executive Director of Women In Bio\, Moderator \nGina Ford is a highly experienced professional with 20 years of expertise in the life sciences\, biotech\, and pharmaceutical industries. Throughout her career\, she has held leadership roles in Corporate Strategy\, Commercial\, Portfolio Management\, Business Development\, and Patient Advocacy. As the principal of One Joule\, LLC\, a corporate strategy consulting firm she founded\, Gina provides strategic advice to life science clients on various aspects of their business\, including company formation\, corporate strategy\, fundraising\, dealmaking\, and US commercial and globalization strategies. In her recent Executive and C-suite roles at OncoSynergy\, NephroSant\, and Crinetics Pharmaceuticals\, Gina was responsible for Corporate Strategy\, Corporate Development\, and Commercial Planning\, where she helped drive growth and development for these companies. Gina is a Doctor of Pharmacy with an MBA. She is an accomplished start-up and growth phase expert\, sought after for her successful fundraising experience at all levels. Early in her career\, Gina was the executive director for the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacist. Her long-term focus on patient advocacy highlights her commitment to the life science industry’s core mission of improving patient outcomes through innovative therapies and treatments. Gina’s previous industry leadership roles include AcelRx Pharmaceuticals\, Ipsen Pharmaceuticals\, Solstice Neurosciences\, and Elan Pharmaceuticals. \nKristi Sarno \nKristi Sarno most recently served as the Vice President of Business Development and Corporate Strategy at Homology Medicines\, where she led partnering discussions and provided strategic input for decisions that supported its mission to cure rare diseases. Kristi has 25 years of industry experience\, including roles in business development\, strategic alliance\, program management\, and research at companies including Pfenex Inc. (acquired by Ligand Pharmaceuticals)\, Latham Biopharm Group\, and Crucell (acquired by J&J). She earned her Master of Liberal Arts in Biology at Harvard University and her BS in biology at Syracuse University. Kristi also served as the 2016 President of Women In Bio and was a member of the Board for five years. As President\, WIB launched the Boardroom Ready program\, which continues to succeed in seating women on corporate boards. \nKayla Valdes\, Associate Director Medical Affairs Operations – Pipeline Lead at Kite Pharma \nKayla has been an active member of WIB since 2013 and has held numerous leadership positions in the organization\, including WIB National President in 2021. She still serves on the WIB Board of Directors as the Chair of the Governance Committee. She currently works at Kite Pharma\, a Gilead Company\, as Associate Director of Program and Change Management within Global Medical Affairs\, where she partners with cross-functional teams to build consensus\, drive decision-making\, and lead process improvement activities. Prior to joining the pharma industry\, she held roles within the National Institutes of Health\, developing and managing several federally funded external research programs\, including the Somatic Cell Genome Editing and Cure Sickle Cell Disease Initiatives. Kayla received her PhD in molecular microbiology from the University of Maryland\, College Park and her BS from Cornell University. \nKatie Williams\, PhD\, Sr. Director of Business Development at Applied BioMath | Certara \nKatie manages a sales team and key accounts at Applied BioMath\, a math modeling services and software company recently acquired by Certara.  She was previously a systems pharmacology modeler at Applied BioMath as well as at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Outside of work\, Katie has been a longtime volunteer for Women In Bio\, acting as Chair of the RTP Chapter\, National Vice Chair of MAPS\, 2022 WIB National President\, and Chair of the BoD Development Committee. Lastly\, Katie is the mother of two very busy littles (27 months and 8 months) and wife to a brilliant and supportive husband. URL:https://bioct.org/event/women-career-trajectories-finding-balance-with-life-and-professional-journeys-hosted-by-wib/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240320T193000 DTSTAMP:20240319T002730 CREATED:20240312T165153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T142243Z UID:8055-1710957600-1710963000@bioct.org SUMMARY:Conquer Imposter Syndrome to Achieve Your Goals - Hosted by WEST DESCRIPTION:Do you hesitate to speak up because you worry that you’ll sound foolish? Do you question whether you have what it takes to successfully perform your role? Do you worry that the people around you are so much better qualified than you are? If so\, you likely struggle with Impostor Syndrome\, a term for the feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy many professionals face\, particularly as they reach higher levels of success. Here you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Impostor Syndrome and its effects on high-achieving professionals. You’ll also identify common triggers of impostor syndrome and key strategies for overcoming feelings of self-doubt.\n\n  \n\n\nAbout the Speaker \n  \n\nKim Meninger is a leadership coach\, consultant and TEDx speaker who empowers individuals and organizations to reach new heights by making it easier to be human at work. Kim has coached hundreds of clients and has presented on career advancement and leadership topics to corporate\, non-profit and academic audiences. Kim recognizes that the greatest challenges we face in the workplace are not related to our competence but to our confidence levels. She strives to reveal the messy human side of the workplace and provide actionable strategies to help us more confidently navigate our work environments because when we are more confident\, we are more innovative\, collaborative and inclusive — and that’s better for everyone! Kim also hosts the Impostor Syndrome Files podcast and leads a weekly Leading Humans discussion forum\, which is free and open to all. Kim has a BA in psychology and an MBA from Boston College. She is an ICF Professional Certified Coach with certifications in career\, confidence\, executive and leadership development coaching. Kim also holds a certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University. In addition to coaching\, Kim serves on the leadership teams of several women’s empowerment groups. She lives in Groton\, MA with her husband and two young boys. URL:https://bioct.org/event/conquer-imposter-syndrome-to-achieve-your-goals-hosted-by-west/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T183000 DTSTAMP:20240319T002730 CREATED:20240304T174826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T174826Z UID:8031-1711038600-1711045800@bioct.org SUMMARY:Collaborative CT: March 2024 DESCRIPTION:​Join us for Collaborative CT on March 21 at Il Gabbiano on Long Wharf from 4:30pm – 6:30pm for a cash bar\, delicious appetizers sponsored by the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce (GNHCC)\, and networking! URL:https://bioct.org/event/collaborative-ct-march-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T190000 DTSTAMP:20240319T002730 CREATED:20240201T154605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T143258Z UID:7957-1711386000-1711393200@bioct.org SUMMARY:Advancing Leadership Through Mentoring - Hosted by EWIB DESCRIPTION:Join us for a mentoring and networking event co-hosted by Mentorship\, Advisors\, Peers\, and Sponsorship (MAPS) and Executive Women In Bio (EWIB). Our speaker Usha Pillai will lead us in discussions on the power of mentorship to impact your personal and professional growth and share opportunities for you to get involved as a mentor\, mentee\, or both. \nIf you want to learn from more experienced women\, want to share the lessons you’ve learned\, or are grateful to learn from others while excited to pass on your knowledge\, this mentor and networking opportunity is for you. Join us\, let’s learn\, grow\, and empower others\, together. Ticket includes small bites and two drink tickets. \nProgram \n  \n5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Welcome\, check-in\, & networking\n5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Brief overviews by WIB and intro to MAPS and EWIB\n5:45 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Intro & interactive session\n6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Small breakout groups\n7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Open networking \nSpeaker Bio \nUsha Pillai\, PhD\, PMP \nDr. Usha Pillai has three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry\, academia\, and consulting. She has deep knowledge of the industry and has been a consultant to biotech companies for over a decade. Usha serves/served on the Connecticut Bioscience Growth Council\, the Advisory Board of the Biotechnology Academic and Career Pathway (BioPath)\, the Interfaith Volunteer Care Givers of New Haven\, and the Garde Arts Center in New London\, CT. Prior to founding Aria Management Consulting\, which specializes in strategic planning\, business operations\, and program management\, Usha held various positions with increasing responsibilities and complexities at Pfizer\, Inc. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Usha holds a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy\, an Executive Master’s in Technology Management\, and a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences. She also trained as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arizona in Tucson\, AZ. URL:https://bioct.org/event/advancing-leadership-through-mentoring-hosted-by-wib/ LOCATION:The District\, 470 James St\, New Haven\, CT\, 06511\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T093000 DTSTAMP:20240319T002730 CREATED:20240318T172628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T172628Z UID:8067-1711441800-1711445400@bioct.org SUMMARY:Meet with State Comptroller Sean Scanlon and Connecticut Business Day - Hosted by GNHCC DESCRIPTION:Join the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce for a special meeting with Comptroller Sean Scanlon. \nComptroller Scanlon will meet with Chamber members for a robust discussion about his Office’s priorities\, our state’s finances and budget\, the small business retirement savings program\, and answer questions from the business community. Coffee and breakfast will be served. \nConnecticut Business Day \nAfterwards\, join the Chamber at CBIA’s CT Business Day taking place from 10am to 12pm at The Bushnell Performing Arts Center\, directly across the street from the Comptroller’s office. This is a great opportunity to connect and share your concerns and challenges with state legislators. To register for CT Business Day\, visit: www.cbia.com/events/ctbizday-2024. URL:https://bioct.org/event/meet-with-state-comptroller-sean-scanlon-and-connecticut-business-day-hosted-by-gnhcc/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T110000 DTSTAMP:20240319T002730 CREATED:20240311T133558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T133558Z UID:8050-1711447200-1711450800@bioct.org SUMMARY:Rapid Formulation Development Webinar Series - Hosted by FreeThink Technologies DESCRIPTION:26 March 2024\, 3:00 PM GMT \nTarget Product Profiles \nJessica Kelly\, FreeThink Technologies  \nWhat you will learn:  \n\nThe Target Product Profile (TPP) concept and its importance for clarifying objectives in the drug product development pipeline.\nPractical strategies for developing and maintaining an effective TPP throughout different development stages.\nHow to leverage the TPP to speed decision-making and bring the drug product to market.\n\nJessica Kelly received her B.E. in Chemical Engineering from Stony Brook University\, specializing in polymer engineering. Through her prior industry work\, she gained expertise in the development of hydrogel and emulsion-based controlled release formulations. Since joining FreeThink Technologies in 2019\, she has worked on developing diverse solid and liquid dosage formulations and has been an integral member of FreeThink’s proprietary osmotic capsule technology (OzmoCAP®) development team. As a Senior Formulation Engineer\, Ms. Kelly leads the development of formulations for customers.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2 April 2024\, 3:00 PM GMT \nSolubilization Selection \nKenneth C. Waterman\, Ph.D.\, FreeThink Technologies  \nWhat you will learn:  \n\nThe fundamental physical chemistry of drug solubility\, its interplay with intestinal absorption and the role of different of mechanisms for solubilization.\nWhen particle size will improve drug absorption.\nThe advantages of oil-based formulations including self-emulsifying dispersions.\nWhen amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) are the right answer.\nWhether to use a spray dried (SDD) or hot melt dispersion (HME) for formation of an ASD.\nStability of ASDs.\n\nAfter receiving his B.S. (UCLA) and Ph.D. (UC Berkeley) in physical-organic chemistry\, Dr. Waterman completed post-doctoral studies (Columbia University) in photochemistry. He spent 12 years at Polaroid (as a distinguished scientist) developing new imaging systems\, then 13 years at Pfizer (as a Research Fellow) working in drug delivery\, drug stability\, biopharmaceutics\, and prodrug development. In 2011\, he founded FreeThink Technologies as both a laboratory and software company. He has successfully invented and commercialized a number of products and is the author of over 75 publications.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9 April 2024\, 3:00 PM GMT \nFormulating for Stability \nMaria Krisch\, Ph.D.\, FreeThink Technologies  \nWhat you will learn:  \n\nThe advantages of using a tiered formulation approach combined with ASAPprime® for rapid and material sparing drug product development. \nHow a tiered formulation approach avoids common pitfalls associated with binary excipient compatibility studies. \nPractical considerations for designing and executing a tiered formulation screen. \nHow to assess susceptibility towards oxidation and incorporate anti-oxidants into a screen. \n\nDr. Krisch received her B.A. in chemistry from Swarthmore College and her Ph.D. in physical chemistry with a focus on molecular dynamics from the University of Chicago. She conducted post-doctoral research in physical chemistry at the University of California\, Irvine\, studying the surface structure and reactivity of liquids. Dr. Krisch served on the faculty and led a research group at Trinity College in Hartford\, CT for eight years before joining FreeThink Technologies in 2017 where\, as a Research Fellow in Physical Sciences\, she is responsible for leading company projects focused on chemical and physical stability as well as training new users in ASAPprime® software.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16 April 2025\, 3:00 PM GMT  \nOral Controlled Release Formulations \nSheri Shamblin\, Ph.D.\, Aleurites Consulting   \nWhat you will learn:  \n\nTypical drivers for use of oral controlled release (CR) formulations. \nAn overview of standard oral CR technologies.  \nWhat CR technology is appropriate for your drug. \nTips and tools for formulation development and clinical evaluation. \n\nDr. Sheri Shamblin received her B.A. in chemistry from the College of Wooster and her Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and conducted post-doctoral research at Purdue University. She worked over twenty-five years at Pfizer and has extensive experience as a scientific leader in oral drug product development. Dr. Shamblin is a recognized expert in the development oral controlled release formulations and the use of enabling strategies to increase API solubility and in-vivo exposure. Throughout her industrial career\, she has worked collaboratively with discovery and commercial asset teams to leverage drug delivery technologies (e.g.\, oral CR dosage forms\, amorphous solid dispersions and multiparticulates) to achieve specific clinical objectives and bring new medicines to the market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModerated by Jennifer Chu\, Ph.D.\, FreeThink Technologies  \nDr. Jennifer Chu received her B.S.E. (Princeton University) and Ph.D. (University of Texas\, Austin) in chemical engineering performing research on polymer science. She previously worked at Pfizer and then several biotech and small pharmaceutical companies in formulation and process development. Prior to joining FreeThink  Technologies in 2018\, she was Executive Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences for Achillion Pharmaceuticals. As head of Engineering and Formulation Sciences department she is responsible for leading formulation and new technology development at FreeThink. URL:https://bioct.org/event/rapid-formulation-development-webinar-series-hosted-by-freethink-technologies/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000 DTSTAMP:20240319T002730 CREATED:20240301T175936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T175936Z UID:8019-1711627200-1711630800@bioct.org SUMMARY:Strategies for Retaining Top Talent - Hosted by CLA DESCRIPTION:Talent retention must be a continuous focus and effort — and is a concern for many organizations. Join our complimentary webinar where will we explore strategies to help you build a culture of retention where top talent stays. We’ll define talent retention\, highlight the consequences of poor retention\, and describe how technology\, business strategies\, and policies can positively impact talent retention. \nAt the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe the costs of the flipside of retention: turnover\nDiscuss recommended practices on utilizing technology to predict turnover and retain talent\nReview the strategies and policies that may increase talent retention\n\nWho should attend: \nThis session is designed for business owners\, executives\, and human resources management from all organization types. \nSpeakers: \n\nIan Ziegler\, HRCO Compensation Consultant\nOctavia Gilmore\, Principal URL:https://bioct.org/event/strategies-for-retaining-top-talent-hosted-by-cla/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T193000 DTSTAMP:20240319T002730 CREATED:20240312T170451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T170451Z UID:8059-1711648800-1711654200@bioct.org SUMMARY:How to Advocate for Yourself - Hosted by WEST DESCRIPTION:We negotiate every day. At work we negotiate not just our jobs and salaries\, but research priorities\, budgets\, staffing\, deliverables and time tables. At home some of us negotiate child care pick up and drop off\, who is making dinner and who stays home when the kids are sick. While men and women are equally skilled negotiators\, women face some additional challenges. Not only were many of us not raised to advocate for our own interests\, but we sometimes pay a social cost when we assert our needs and interests. We’ll dive into what we negotiate\, our beliefs around advocating for ourselves\, how to mitigate others’ negative perceptions when we assert our interests and two tools for increasing our effectiveness. You will leave with a better understanding of what is getting in your way and what to do about it. This event will be led by Amy Rebecca Gay\, the Founder of Iris Bridge Coaching & Consulting. URL:https://bioct.org/event/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-hosted-by-west/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR