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Unlocking Value in Mergers and Acquisitions: Expert Insights on the Importance of Planning for and Structuring Transactions - Hosted by CBIZ
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | CT
Join our panelists as we discuss and provide in-depth, practical viewpoints on the strategies and potential pitfalls that are involved with building and executing successful M&A deals. Learn how careful planning and structuring can unlock significant value within those transactions.
Topics to be discussed include:

Trends and current state of the market
Steps companies should take in advance of an M&A transaction
Structuring considerations

Moderator:

Katy Daiell, CPA, MST, Managing Director, CBIZ

Panelists:

Richard Botham, CPA, MST, Managing Director, CBIZ
Todd McMahon, Senior Managing Director, Griffin Financial Group
Nicholas Stawasz, Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke

BIO CEO & Investor Conference
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-11 | New York Marriott Marquis
The BIO CEO & Investor Conference is one of the largest investor events connecting institutional investors with established and emerging publicly traded, late-stage private biotech companies. Our mission is to accelerate the development of life-saving therapies by presenting a broad, unbiased view of investment opportunities.
Join us for two days of strategic discussions and impactful networking:

Leverage the BIO One-on-One Partnering™ system to build valuable connections with investors eager to support the next breakthrough in patient care.
Present your R&D advancements to an exclusive audience of investors and other biotech executives.
Engage in panels covering key market trends, business development, and investment strategies.

Research & Development MasterClass - Hosted by ELabs
2025-02-11 08:00 - 17:00 | innolabs, Long Island City, NY, United States
​This immersive session is designed for healthcare and life sciences entrepreneurs aiming to optimize their R&D process. You’ll learn from top pharma executives, consultants, and business leaders on how to:

Build a fundable R&D plan
Maximize venture value
Scale your innovation effectively

Whether you’re refining a new product or seeking insights for growth, this masterclass will provide actionable takeaways to fuel your journey
We are offering you a discount code, EARLY, for 20% off the registration fee.
​​You may participate in-person or virtually. The R&D Masterclass is a one day course, taking place at innolabs in Long Island City, New York. innolabs is accessible via the G, 7, E, and M Subway lines, with a 24-hour parking garage located across the street.
​Sessions
​8:45AM-9:00AM Welcome & Introductions with Chao Zheng, Boehringer Ingelheim
​9:00AM-9:45  Meaningful Milestones in an R&D Program with Bijan Biyat
​9:45 –10:30 AM Pharma Decision Metrics for Research Spending
​10:30-10:45AM Break
​10:45-11:30 AM R&D Milestone Exercise with Bijan Biyat and Brendan Rae, Innovene Therapeutics
​11:30AM-12:10 PM GO/NO GO Decision points by R&D stage with Lambert Edelmann, Click Therapeutics and Chao Zheng, Boehringer Ingelheim
​12:10PM-12:45PM Alternative Early Exits with Martin Krusin, Entero Therapeutics, Uday Khire, Cheminpharma, and Choukri Ben Mamoun, Yale University and Virtus Therapeutics. Moderated by Chris Garabedian, Xontogeny and PXV Fund
​12:45-1:30PM Lunch
​1:30PM-2:15  How Research is Optimized by Operations with Chat Desilva, BioCentriq
​2:15PM-3:15PM  Patents and IP Strategy with Craig Kenesky, Wilson Sonsini
​3:15-3:30PM Break
​3:30-4:15PM How Research is Optimized by Incubators with Glennis Mehra, Biolabs, Hamdi Cavusoglu, Merck, and Vallen Graham, Novetur
​4:15PM-5:00PM Case Study – How did this deal go forward?
​5:00PM-5:10PM Wrap Up

'25 Internship & Career Fair - Hosted by GNHCC
2025-02-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Canal Dock, 475 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT, 06511, United States
The Chamber, along with our university partners, will bring together college students, soon-to-be graduates, postgraduates, and regional talent for job and internship opportunities. The goal of this event is not only empower individuals to kick-start or advance their careers, but to also contribute to the growth and success of our regional workforce.

MAPS-Connecticut Virtual Event: Clinical Research Consulting 101
2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | CT
This talk is designed to inspire and guide you as you explore your career path and the various opportunities available within consulting. Annabella Jucius, an experienced clinical development consultant, will share her career journey, provide an overview of her role, discuss key transferable skills for transitioning into consulting, offer strategies for discovering opportunities, share valuable advice, and encourage you to take brave leaps toward your goals.
Program
6:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Introductions
6:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Presentation
7:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Questions and Wrap Up
Speaker Bio
Annabella Jucius, President and Principal Consultant at Massachusetts Medical Consulting (MMC)
Annabella is an accomplished project manager with over 20 years of clinical experience. She founded MMC to provide exceptional clinical research consulting in clinical development and operations. Annabella has been recognized for her exceptional collaboration and leadership skills, cross-functional team development, and innovative problem-solving attitude. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and completed the Greater Boston Executive Program from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
This event is for members only.

From Risk to Resilience: Strategies for Financial Protection and Cybersecurity Excellence with CBIZ and Maxxsure
2025-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
Join CBIZ and Maxxsure for an insightful webinar on how to effectively quantify your level of cyber risk.
Cyber risk quantification will provide your organization with insight as to your cyber risk exposure, viewed through the lens of financial impact. We will explore how a quantitative approach to cyber risk management can benefit your organization and demonstrate how Maxxsure’s innovative solutions can enhance your cyber resilience.
In this webinar we will:

Understand the evolving landscape of cyber threats: Learn about the latest cyber threats and their financial implications.
Ensure financial resilience: Learn how to effectively quantify your cyber risk to protect your company’s financial health and continuity.
Discover how Maxxsure can provide a tailored roadmap to de-risk your cyber risk exposure.
Learn how Maxxsure utilizes cyber analytics to right-size your organization’s cyber insurance policy.

PANELISTS:
John Rostern, Vice President, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, CBIZ, Inc.
Kevin Thomsen, Chief Revenue Officer, Maxxsure

Path Forward - Hosted by FirstXFounder
2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:30 | CT
THIS EVENT WILL BE ONLINE AND IN-PERSON
​Three bio founders who received government funding will share their path forward after grants were rescinded, delayed, and/or awarded at a percentage of original budget. They will join the panel with an accountant and a lawyer sharing insights on the current situation.
​5:30-5:35 Welcome Mary Howard
​5:35-5:45 Frank Franco, Audit Managing Director, KPMG: where are we, what to prepare for, biggest unknowns and timelines to watch
​5:45-5:55 Legal overview: where are we, what to prepare for, biggest unknowns and timeline for resolution
​5:55-6:05 Audience Questions
​Founders share paths forward addressing role of federal funding in business model, challenges and paths forward, navigating back to fed’l support, today’s plans
​6:05-6:15 Andy Mahon: PhD Biosciences
​6:15-6:25 Choukri Ben Mamoun Virtus and Curatix
​6:25-6:35 Mark Roser, Motive Labs
​6:35-6:45 Questions from Moderator
​6:45-6:55 Questions from Audience

Location:

Please register to see the exact location of this event.

Shaping CT's Future: AI & Cybersecurity
2025-02-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Rebellion Group, 535 W Main St, Cheshire, CT, 06410
Join us for a groundbreaking event exploring AI and cybersecurity at the forefront of Connecticut’s technological future. In an era where digital threats are evolving and innovation is crucial to business growth, this session will unite Connecticut’s brightest minds to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming industries and securing the digital landscape.
Hosted by Rebellion Group, this event will bring together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and innovators to delve into the powerful intersection of AI and cybersecurity, providing actionable insights on how businesses can safeguard their digital assets while leveraging AI-driven solutions for growth and success.
Shaping CT’s Future began as a mission to unite fragmented conversations across the state, fostering meaningful ideas and accountability. In 2024, we hosted five events tackling critical issues, creating spaces for tough yet productive dialogue. Looking ahead to 2025, we aim to turn these discussions into action by collaborating with stakeholders to develop pilot programs that drive change and lay the groundwork for broader solutions. Connecticut deserves visible progress on issues impacting daily life, and together, we will address these challenges to shape a better future.
Agenda and details available via the link below.

University of New Haven: STEM Career Fair
2025-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Beckerman Rec Center, 300 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT, 06477
Meet with our top students and alumni from genetics and biotechnology, marine biology, fire science, forensic science, civil/mechanical/industrial/chemical engineering, to cyber security, computer science, business analytics, data analytics, physics, AND MORE!
Share information about your organization and open roles. Internships. part/full-time job opportunities of all types are welcome!

Collaborative Connecticut
2025-02-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Da Legna, 687 State Street, New Haven, CT
Join us at NOLO for this month’s Collaborative CT, the go-to networking event that brings together Connecticut’s innovation community. Cash bar and tasty New Haven apizza and salad, courtesy of amplifyHERscience.

Section 174 - Hosted by FirstXFounder
2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL
​Mike Orlando, Managing Director, NY Metro Accounting Method and Credit Services Tax Group, KPMG
​Early stage biosciences venture can incur heavy R&D expenses. Reserving grant proceeds to pay income tax liabilities reduces available R&D funding. This webinar revisits Section 174 in light of pause to biosciences grant payments and proposed changes to state R&D tax credits. After an overview of Section 174 and related tax credits, case studies are presented for grant funded ventures including ventures with software R&D and exits. The webinar shares founder and investor considerations for the remainder of 2025 and preparation considerations for 2026.
Background
​Under Sec. 174, taxpayers were allowed the option to currently deduct R&E expenditures or treat R&D expenditures as deferred expenses to be capitalized and amortized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), P.L. 115-97, eliminated the option to take a current deduction. Beginning in 2022, taxpayers are required to capitalize R&E expenditures over a five-year period for domestic expenses and 15 years for foreign expenses. This change also affects the application of Sec. 280C(c), relating to the interaction between a taxpayer’s R&E deduction and the research and development (R&D) tax credit.
​Subsequently, several states enacted legislation to decouple from current Sec. 174 and allow R&E expenditures to be deducted in the year in which they are incurred including California and New Jersey.
​This webinar will revisit Section 174 and provide analysis on how to assess the impact of proposed changes for primarily early stage grant funded ventures including ventures with software development and ventures which license (dispose) of technology. A short analysis of impact of changing tax credit will be shared.

Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter - State Advocacy Day
2025-02-26 09:30 - 13:30 | Connecticut State Capitol, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
Let’s turn Hartford Purple on for our Advocacy Day! Alzheimer’s Association advocates from across our state will meet with lawmakers to share their stories and advance policies to improve the lives of the 80 thousand people living with Alzheimer’s in Connecticut and their caregivers
Join us in Room 310 of the State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford at 9am, as we hear from a woman living well with Alzheimer’s, state representatives impacted by the disease, our local leadership and others, as we work to advance awareness and support of families.
The program will begin at 9:30am and following the formal program advocates will be walking back to the adjacent Legislative Office Building (LOB) to talk with local lawmakers about our policy priorities. They include:

Insurance Coverage for Biomarker Testing
Establishing an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Advisory Council

How to Become a Time Management Rockstart - Hosted by WIB
2025-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
Are you constantly juggling tasks, battling deadlines, and wishing for more hours in the day? Join us for an engaging and actionable webinar designed to transform your approach to time management. Discover the tools, techniques, and mindset shifts that high-achievers use to maximize productivity and minimize stress. Whether you manage a team, advance your career, or strive for a better work-life balance, this session will equip you with practical strategies to control your time and focus on what truly matters.
Learn to:

Master the Foundations of Time Management
Identify and Eliminate Time-Wasters
Leverage Proven Tools and Techniques
Build Resilience Against Being Overwhelmed

This session is perfect for professionals, students, and anyone ready to achieve more with less stress. Don’t miss your chance to become a time management rockstar!
Program:
12:00 p.m. – 12:10 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. Moderated Panel on Time Management Skill Practices
12:50 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Q&A and Wrap Up
Speaker Bios:
Jennifer Bailey, Senior Communications Business Partner at CSL, Moderator
Jen serves as the primary communications counselor for the leadership team at CSL Seqirus in Holly Springs, NC. She is responsible for leading the site’s communications efforts with both internal and external stakeholders, as well as growing awareness of the brand in the local market. She has over 15 years of experience developing and executing communications strategies at in-house corporate teams and agencies. Before joining CSL, she served as Vice President of communications and External Affairs at Pyxus International, a global agricultural company headquartered in RTP. She has spent several years working at one of the area’s leading PR agencies, supporting clients ranging from a professional sports team to local universities and elected officials. Jen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Roberta Duncan, MBA, Chief Strategy Officer at Arcturus Therapeutics
Roberta Duncan has been in the biopharma industry for more than 26 years, with experience ranging from start-up and small biotech to pharma and CROs. She is currently the Board Vice-Chair of the Alliance for mRNA Medicines (AMM) and previously held the role of Vice President, leading CSL’s enterprise-wide mRNA Program. Roberta has led complex programs, driving profitable growth, enhancing productivity, accelerating critical growth assets into the pipeline, leading revenue-generating products, and enabling commercial launch and market expansion. Roberta has an extensive and diverse background across multiple therapeutic areas and business functions, inclusive of strategy, business development, business planning and operations, governance, portfolio and program management, program leadership, alliance management, R&D (including clinical development, regulatory, clinical operations, R&D systems, and compliance), and product development. Her experience spans across industry-leading organizations such as CSL, Eli Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb, Shire Pharmaceuticals (acquired by Takeda), Trevi Therapeutics, Kendle International (acquired by Syneos), and Quintiles (now IQVIA). Roberta earned her BA in biochemistry from New York University and two MBAs in international management and strategy from Krannert School of Management (Purdue University) and TiasNimbas Business School (Tilburg University, The Netherlands).
Conchita Jimenez-Gonzalez, MBA, PhD, Vice President, Head of R&D, EHS, & Sustainability at GSK
Conchita leads the global team that enables R&D to operate safely and sustainably. This includes embedding a safety culture, sustainability principles, and proactive risk management into R&D. Previously, she held Director roles in pharma & consumer supply chains, new product development, engagement, planning, analytics, reporting, operational sustainability, and new product support. She holds a PhD in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University, where she is also an Adjunct Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, an MS in environmental engineering from ITESM, Monterrey, México, and a BS in chemical and industrial engineering at the Chihuahua Institute of Technology, México.

New Administration Policy & Priorities: Helping Businesses Prepare - Hosted by CohnReznick
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
A rapid release of executive orders and planned legislation has prompted many business leaders to ask, what’s the impact for my organization? From global tariffs to shifting tax rules and questions about federal funding, how can businesses build resilience and minimize risk as the new administration rolls out its policies and priorities?
To help executives navigate these changes, CohnReznick leaders will be joined by law firm and private equity/investment banking panelists for a new webinar providing up-to-the-moment insights from leading advisors. Our evolving list of topics includes:

The range of potential business impacts resulting from key policy shifts and executive orders
Strategies to prepare businesses to adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape
Practical insights and actionable steps to manage uncertainty and mitigate risk

BioConnect Bash
2025-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Third Place by Half Full Brewery, 575 Pacific Street, Stamford, 06902
Join us for another evening of casual conversation, great company, and new connections at BioConnect Bash, a networking event for professionals in the life sciences industry that live/work close to Fairfield County.
Whether you’re in biotech, pharma, medical devices, healthcare innovation, or healthtech this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Come enjoy drinks, share ideas, and expand your professional circle. Whether you’re looking to discuss the latest breakthroughs, find collaborators, or simply unwind with like-minded individuals.
Sponsored by Vision Search Partners

Due Dilligence Masterclass - Hosted by FirstXFounder
2025-02-27 | 101 College St, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510
​Attendees seeking to close pre seed, seed or Series A will gain templates including due diligence checklists, time frames, investor goals, expectations for 1st meeting & next steps. Two tracks: PreSeed/Seed, & Series A.

Reception to follow.

Connecticut Innovations Talent Fair 2025
2025-02-27 13:00 - 16:00 | The District, 470 James St, New Haven, CT, 06511, United States
Connecticut Innovations is committed to retaining Connecticut’s talent by connecting our portfolio of innovative, high-growth companies with top-tier students from Connecticut colleges and universities. We are hosting our first CI Talent Fair on Thursday, February 27, 2025, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., at District New Haven, to connect CI companies with top talent from local colleges and universities.
CREATE CONNECTIONS
Students who attend the CI Talent Fair will get an opportunity to meet with leaders from the state’s innovation ecosystem and explore Connecticut startups disrupting in their respective industries. In addition to meeting with companies seeking emerging talent, students will also hear from a panel of diverse entrepreneurs and participate in activities like career development workshops, giveaway contests and professional headshot sessions.
INDUSTRIES REPRESENTED

Bioscience
Climate Tech
Consumer
Energy
Healthcare
Technology

FEATURED COMPANIES

Arvinas
Biohaven
Inbox Health
NourishedRx
View Full List Here

TYPES OF HIRES

Full-time
Internships

For more details, click here.
For more information, contact Bo Bradstreet at bo.bradstreet@ctinnovations.com.

From Risk to Resilience: Strategies for Financial Protection and Cybersecurity Excellence - Hosted by CBIZ and Maxxsure
2025-03-04 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL

Doing Hard Things - Hosted by WIB-CT & Boehringer Ingelheim
2025-03-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Boehringer Ingelheim, 37 Briar Ridge Rd, Danbury, CT, 06810
Every day, leaders face and conquer difficult challenges in both their personal and professional lives. Join us at Boehringer Ingelheim’s beautiful campus in Ridgefield, CT to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of leaders who consistently rise above adversity – those who are truly ‘Doing Hard Things.’ During this engaging discussion and networking opportunity, notable speakers will share accomplishments and challenges they have conquered to become visionary leaders in their personal and professional lives. Space is limited. Registration is required.

2 PM: Arrival/Check-in
2:30-4 PM: Opening Remarks, Fireside Chat and Panel Discussion
4-5 PM: Networking

Stay tuned for the detailed agenda and speaker line up.

Strategic Storytelling: Using Video to Simplify Complex Science - Hosted by In Focus Consulting
2025-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Are your scientific videos struggling to connect with non-technical audiences? Join video production veteran Jesse Krinsky, Founder & Lead Consultant at In Focus Consulting and former creative lead at Thermo Fisher Scientific and The Economist, for an insight-packed session on strategic storytelling in life sciences.
In this 60-minute webinar, you’ll discover:

Proven frameworks for simplifying complex scientific concepts without sacrificing accuracy
Strategic approaches to balance technical detail with audience engagement
Practical methods for structuring narratives that drive meaningful action

Perfect for: Marketing and communications professionals in life sciences organizations who want to elevate their video content strategy and maximize audience impact. Drawing from 20 years of experience and success stories at leading scientific organizations, Jesse will share actionable insights you can implement immediately to enhance your video communications.
Drawing from 20 years of experience and success stories at leading scientific organizations, Jesse will share actionable insights you can implement immediately to enhance your video communications.

Quinnipiac University Spring 2025 Career Fair
2025-03-05 16:30 - 17:00 | Quinnipiac University
Engage with QU students from:

College of Arts & Sciences
School of Health Sciences
School of Business
School of Communications
School of Computing and Engineering

Impacting Change: Celebrating International Women's Day - Hosted by CBIZ
2025-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
Ready to make an impact? CBIZ is celebrating International Women’s Day and hosting an inspiring virtual fireside chat with renowned social justice advocate, impactful leader and dedicated mother, Kica Matos. Kica will share her journey as a change-maker in her local and national communities, offering valuable insights on taking bold risks, overcoming obstacles, and how to create meaningful change in our communities.
Join us as we dive into:

The small steps you can take today to make an impact.
How to drive positive change in our communities through leadership and people.
Overcoming gender-specific challenges, and empowering women to believe in their mission.
Stepping outside your comfort zone to take risks and open yourself up to opportunity.
Working towards building a better society that’s powered by equity and inclusion.

Speaker:
Kica Matos is the president of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) and the Immigrant Justice Fund (IJF). She is also a Distinguished Practitioner at Yale University’s Brady Johnson Program in Grand Strategy. Kica joined NILC and IJF as executive vice president of programs and strategy in January 2023. Prior to this, she was vice president of initiatives at the Vera Institute of Justice. Kica also served as the director of immigrant rights and racial justice at the Center for Community Change. She has extensive experience as an advocate, community organizer, and lawyer.
Moderator: Katy Daiell, Managing Director & CBIZ Women’s Advantage Board Member

The National Kidney Foundation presents the 2025 Night of Hope Celebration
2025-03-06 18:30 - 22:30 | Aria Banquet, 45 Murphy Road, Prospect, CT
The National Kidney Foundation, the leading U.S. organization dedicated to kidney disease awareness, prevention, and treatment, proudly presents the 2025 Night of Hope Celebration. This event honors excellence in nephrology care and innovation, recognizing Dr. Wasim Dar (Hartford Hospital), Dr. Jillian Warejko-Rossi (Yale School of Medicine), and Olivia Dawli, RN (Hartford Hospital, Kidney transplant recipient).
Join us in celebrating their achievements – tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available.

2025 Connecticut Rare Disease Forum
2025-03-10 14:00 - 17:30 | The Jackson Laboratory, 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032
Join BioCT and The Jackson Laboratory for an afternoon of industry-led discussions on innovation in rare disease diagnostics and treatments, along with the promising impact of these advancements on patient outcomes. Reception to follow.
View the Agenda (PDF)
Meet the Speakers & Panelists (PDF)
Register Now
​Please note: Registration closes March 7, 11:59pm EST. All attendees must register in advance.

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CT State Community College - Gateway Campus: Career Fair
2025-03-11 10:00 - 14:00 | CT
Allied Health, Science and Math, Nursing and Social Behavioral Sciences
We would be honored to have your organization participate as an employer at these events. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with highly motivated job seekers, showcase your company, and recruit top-tier talent for your open positions.
Additional Opportunities to Engage with Students
We also invite you to get involved in the following events, which provide further chances to connect with students and enhance your recruitment efforts. Follow up with Kathleen Ahern directly should you want to participate:

Resumania: February 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Professional staff and employers will be available to offer quick resume reviews to students.
Elevator Pitch Contest: March 5, 2025 | 3:30 PM Students will compete to deliver their best one-minute elevator pitch, showcasing their skills and qualifications.
On-Campus Interviews: Employers are welcome to reserve space in the Career Services department for on-campus interviews with student candidates.

Registration is now open, and space is limited!

2025 Women X Women - Hosted by The Jackson Laboratory
2025-03-12 14:30 - 17:00 | Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
Join us in person or virtually for our 2025 Women X Women event, a celebration of groundbreaking biomedical research powered by women.
Research experts at JAX will address two important health topics: how and why our immune system changes as we age, and the role of genetic testing in providing insights that could reshape our approach to the treatment and prevention of human diseases.
Schedule at a Glance:
2:30 PM | Welcome and introductions

Sarah Wojiski, Ph.D., Director and External Programs

2:35 PM | JAX research update

Mary Dickinson, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Scientific Officer

2:45 PM | Session I: The evolution of our immune systems as we age

Duygu Ucar, Ph.D., Professor

3:05 PM | Q&A
3:15 PM | Break
3:25 PM | Session II: The power of genetic testing in understanding human disease

Meghan Finn, Vice President and Chief Communications Officer (Moderator)
Karina Brierley, M.S., CGC, Certified Genetic Counselor, Smilow Cancer Genetics
and Prevention Program
Emily Edelman, M.S., CGC, Director, Clinical Education
Leah Graham, Ph.D., Program Director, Mane Cancer Genomics Initiative

3:55 PM | Q&A
4:15 PM | Program concludes. Networking reception begins.

WIB-CT & ABCT Networking Event
2025-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | CT
Join us for an in-person mixer for bioscience professionals, co-hosted by WIB-Connecticut and the Accelerator for Biosciences in Connecticut (ABCT). Connect with peers, enjoy great food and drinks, and build relationships with local professionals in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.

Investment Outlook Breakfast With Ari Jacobs, Aon’s Global Head of Investments
2025-03-19 08:00 - 10:00 | l’escale, 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT, 06830
Please note new date!
Gain exclusive insights from one of the industry’s top voices at our upcoming breakfast. Join Aon’s Global Head of Investments, Ari Jacobs, as he shares a forward-looking perspective on the evolving institutional investment landscape in 2025. Topics will include:

2025 Investment Outlook: Insights on the investment outlook and asset allocation trends, challenges and opportunities shaping the year ahead
Institutional Investors & Private Equity: As the tide turns for private equity in 2025, how are institutional investors viewing private equity as part of their portfolio strategy?

We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging and informative discussion over breakfast. Seats are limited.

Tax Policy Watch – What’s Next for TCJA, Tariffs, and Taxes - Hosted by CLA
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
2025 will likely be an eventful year for tax policy. With much of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set to expire and other potential legislation from the new administration, evaluating planning opportunities is crucial.
Webinar topics include:
Federal tax policy, including the TCJA provisions:
1.) Federal tax policy, including the TCJA provisions:
– Which TCJA benefits may be extended
– How Congress may fund the extensions
2.) Trade policy proposals, including possible tariff changes
3.) Flexible tax strategies to consider in times of policy change

Collaborative Connecticut
2025-03-20 16:30 - 18:30 | CT
Join us for Collaborative CT, the casual networking event bringing together our diverse innovation community—from students to seasoned CEOs. Cash bar and appetizers courtesy of Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD), and we look forward to bringing awareness to local non-profit, New Haven Promise.
