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WIB-CT: Cheers to Connections – Women & Wine Speed Networking
2025-03-25 17:15 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | BDO, 1055 Washington Blvd., 5th Floor, Stamford, 06901
Join us for wine and speed networking at the BDO Stamford Corporate offices. Enjoy a relaxed wine tasting and appetizers while making connections & broadening your professional network.

Connecting Students and Professionals of Color - Hosted by SCSU Innovation Hub
2025-03-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Southern Connecticut State University, Adanti Student Center Ballroom, New Haven
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is proud to host the fourth annual Connecting Students and Professionals of Color event, a dynamic and community-focused initiative designed to foster a network of students and professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. This series is dedicated to helping students successfully navigate educational and career pathways among STEM and Bioscience companies by building mentorship, networking opportunities, and industry insights.
Since 2021, SCSU’s Innovation Hub has helped over 200 students secure jobs and internships in STEM fields, with 40% of these students identifying as people of color.
ALL are welcome to join, including students from across Connecticut, industry reps and community stakeholders.
Moderators:

Legairre Radden, Research Scientist III, Boehringer Ingelheim
Dr. Chaka Felder-McEntire, Executive Director, Higher Heights

Panelists for 2025:

Dr. Angelique Khalifa, Principal Scientist, Boehringer Ingelheim
Miraj Jara, Computer Science Student, SCSU
Colette Ruden, Senior Engineer, Tech and Innovation, Office of the CTO, CCAT
Sarai Lara-Boykin, Associate Scientist, Pfizer

Event Details (PDF)

WIB: Innovating Women’s Health – Pioneering Breakthroughs in Life Sciences
2025-03-26 13:00 - 14:00 | https://bioct.org/event/wib-innovating-womens-health-pioneering-breakthroughs-in-life-sciences/
Women’s health has long been under-researched, underfunded, and underserved, but innovation is paving the way for change. In this webinar, you’ll hear from a biotech company executive committed to inclusivity and women’s equity at all levels and why supporting women scientists advances women’s health. The founders of BiRed Imaging, Inc., an RIT Venture company, will discuss how their technology increases access to early detection and localization of breast cancer and reduces unnecessary biopsies by utilizing infrared imaging technology combined with an analytical approach to address the most common cancer in women. We’ll also learn from an emergency medical physician who works to serve vulnerable populations and a survivor of triple-negative breast cancer.
The panel will be moderated by Erika von Euw, co-founder and chair of WIB-Los Angeles and the 2024 WIB x RIT Executive MBA Scholar, will moderate the discussion. She has spent the past 22 years in translational oncology research, including nearly 10 years collaborating with Dr. Dennis Slamon, often referred to as one of the “fathers of Herceptin.”

Speaker Bios
Erika von Euw, PhD, VP of Discovery and Translational Research at Deverra Therapeutics and Co-Founder/Chair of WIB-Los Angeles, Moderator
In the fall of 2024, Erika was awarded a full-ride scholarship to RIT Saunders College of Business, which enabled her to pursue her dream of becoming an executive leader in the future of biotechnology. In her current role as Vice President of Discovery and Translational Research with Deverra Therapeutics, Erika leads target discovery, translational research, and development of novel therapeutics for allogeneic off-the-self NK and Myeloid effector cells, as well as business development opportunities. Regarding her Executive MBA program at RIT, Erika said, “This program is uniquely designed to bridge the gap between advanced scientific knowledge and essential business acumen, creating a blend of skills critical for high-level leadership roles in the biotechnology industry. This is my first time pursuing a formal (business) education in the United States, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the full-ride scholarship I was awarded from RIT to do this EMBA. I am sure this experience will be transformational.” Erika has been actively involved with Women In Bio for five years and is the Co-founder and Chair of the new Los Angeles chapter.
Carlos Gutierrez, PhD, Chief Imaging Scientist at BiRed Imaging, Inc.
Carlos is a well-versed computational thermal biophysics and breast cancer researcher with experience in research and development, project and team management, and academic development. He is the Chief Imaging Scientist at BiRed Imaging, a startup company focusing on breast cancer detection through infrared imaging. At BiRed, Carlos serves as the technical lead, moving the company towards product development and an FDA pathway. He has graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a PhD in engineering. His research focus is on breast cancer detection through interdisciplinary research in the areas of thermal modeling, inverse heat transfer, computer vision and image processing, and biomedical microfluidics. Carlos has aided in developing novel and powerful algorithms that aided in the detection of breast cancer through infrared imaging. Additionally, Carlos is a dedicated SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) member serving as the current Region 4 Junior Representative, focusing on outreach K-12 STEM programming efforts. He previously served as the Region 4 Graduate Representative, aiding in the creation of programming, panels, and events for graduate students and graduate school outreach.
Satish Kandlikar, CEO of BiRed Imaging, Inc. and Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology
Satish is a Gleason Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a Distinguished Institute Professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. He founded BiRed Imaging for breast cancer detection using multispectral imaging using infrared and optical images. Currently, he is the CEO of the company. He is an inventor/co-inventor of ten boiling heat transfer related and three US and one Australian patents related to breast cancer detection. He is a graduate of the first NSF i-corps program in 2011. He founded BiRed Imaging, Inc. with Prad Phatak, an oncologist, Lori Medeiros, a breast surgeon, and Donnette Dabydeen, a radiologist. BiRed has been assigned three US patents and one Australian patent, and several US and foreign patent applications are pending. The company is in the research phase, has secured an NSF SBIR Phase I grant in 2022, and has won a Center for NY Biotech Accelerator pitch competition. During his 45 years as an innovator and educator at RIT, Satish has graduated 20 PhD students and over 90 MS students. He has published over 450 journal and conference papers.
Heba Nowyhed, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Arcellx
Heba joined Arcellx in November 2024 and has more than 15 years of leadership experience in drug development of cell and gene therapies, specifically CAR/TCR engineered T-cell products. Most recently, she has held roles of increasing responsibility at IconOvir Bio, including Chief Scientific Officer, Senior Vice President of Research, and Vice President of Translational Research. As Chief Scientific Officer, she spearheaded the transition of the company’s lead clinical drug product from preclinical to clinical stages, managed the research department, and drove development of a robust biomarker strategy. Prior to IconOvir Bio, she served as Senior Associate at Vida Ventures and Associate Director, Research at Kite, a Gilead Company. Heba began her career at La Jolla Institute for Immunology where she completed a postdoctoral fellowship. She was selected as a Woman to Watch finalist in the Los Angeles Business Journal 2021 Women’s Leadership Awards. Heba received a PhD in immunobiology as well as an MS and MPh in immunobiology from Yale University. She holds a BS in microbiology, immunology, and molecular genetics from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Wendy Ruggeri, MD, Emergency Medicine Physician and Director of Urgent Care Services at the Los Angeles County Jail
Dr. Ruggeri is a bilingual emergency medical physician with a fellowship trained in emergency medical services (EMS) and tactical medicine. Her interests include pre-hospital care, paramedic education, correctional health, law enforcement medical support as well as mentoring pre-health students. Shortly after completing her training in 2012, she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer at age 32. Following treatment, she returned to practicing emergency medicine and urgent care while serving vulnerable populations and raising her three children.

Building a Future-Ready Finance Team - Hosted by CohnReznick
2025-03-27 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
Stay ahead of your competition by understanding how to organize a future-ready finance function with effective teams to drive sustainable growth. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we’ll delve into the latest trends and best practices for building a forward-thinking finance team.

What you’ll learn:

Best practices to streamline operations and reduce costs: Gain insights into leveraging different structures and operating models to enhance accuracy and efficiency and cut costs.
Consider different operating models: Understand the benefits and challenges of shared service centers, outsourcing, and hybrid models.
Explore team structures: Learn about various finance team structures and how to align them with your business objectives.

Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your finance function into a strategic advantage. Secure your spot and gain valuable insights into building a future-ready finance team and operation.

Whiting-Turner's Connecticut Office Open House
2025-03-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Whiting-Turner, 285 Nichol Street, Suite 201, New Haven, CT
Please join Whiting-Turner for an Open House at their new Connecticut office. Refreshments and hor d’oeuvres will be served.

Startup Yale
2025-04-03 - 2025-04-04 | Hotel Marcel, 500 Sargent Drive, New Haven, Connecticut, 06511
Startup Yale brings together Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards in two days packed with pitches, prizes, and world-changing ideas. Here, Yale innovators join community leaders, investors, and practitioners to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem.

CLA Outlook — April 2025
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
The CLA 2025 Outlook series provides key insights to help business owners and individuals develop sound financial strategies. Join our complimentary second-quarter session to discuss CLA’s latest views.
Topics to be covered:

Policy — DOGE, government spending, tax cuts, tariffs, and interest rates
Economy — Will GDP growth slow? What is the outlook for the remainder of 2025?
Markets — Year-to-date performance and outlook for equities, fixed income,
and alternatives

"Ask the Expert Series" - Hosted by RIBio
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL
This practical, hands-on series of workshops, starting on April 3rd, are designed for individuals serious about founding, growing or joining startups in the life sciences. Participants will build essential operational skills and create key deliverables to advance their ventures, such as fundraising plans, intellectual property strategies, clinical budgets, market analyses, and team structures.
The course features workshop-style sessions led by experienced practitioners, domain experts and seasoned entrepreneurs, offering guidance and insights into navigating critical tasks required to successfully launch a life sciences venture. Individuals or teams can participate in one or all of these sessions.
The structure and content of these workshops are designed to benefit ventures across all sectors, product types, and target markets within the life sciences, including therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, tools, software, platform technologies, consumer products, and more…
Workshop Lead: Satish Tadikonda, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School – Profile
Dates:

Thursday, April 3 – Market Validation and Meeting Unmet Needs / How to assess the market opportunity, define customer needs, and refine your value proposition to ensure product-market fit.
Wednesday, May 7 – Intellectual Property Strategy: Protecting Your Innovation / Understanding patents, trade secrets, and licensing strategies critical for life sciences startups.
Wednesday, June 4 – Regulatory Pathways and Clinical Strategy / Navigating FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements, designing clinical trials, and planning for approval.
Wednesday, July 2 – Building a Strong Business Model and Financial Plan / Key considerations in revenue models, pricing, reimbursement strategies, and financial projections.
Wednesday, August 6 – Fundraising and Capital Strategy: Grants, Angels, and Venture Capital / How to secure funding, craft a compelling pitch, and engage with different types of investors.
Wednesday, September 3 – Team Building and Leadership in a Life Sciences Startup / Hiring key talent, structuring equity incentives, and fostering a strong company culture.
Wednesday, October 1 – Product Development, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain Considerations / Scaling from prototype to production, working with contract manufacturers, and ensuring quality control.
Wednesday, November 5 – Strategic Partnerships, Licensing, and Corporate Collaborations / When to partner, how to structure deals, and best practices for business development.
Wednesday, December 3 – Legal and Ethical Considerations in Life Sciences Ventures / Avoiding regulatory pitfalls, understanding compliance, and addressing ethical challenges in biotech innovation.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – Exit Strategies: IPO, Acquisition, and Beyond / Understanding potential exit paths, positioning for M&A or IPO, and maximizing value for stakeholders.

GNHCC Annual Meeting & Business Leadership Awards
2025-04-03 15:00 - 18:00 | OMNI New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, 06510
The 231st Annual Meeting of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, combined with our Business Leadership Awards & Cocktail Reception, will be the momentous occasion to revisit our past year’s accomplishments, elect and install new board members, and celebrate the regional business community! It will be a fabulous Spring afternoon to honor business leadership and regional community impact with entertainment, networking, hors d’oeuvres, and drinks!
Combining our 231st Annual Meeting with our Annual Awards Ceremony is a fitting way to recognize the determination and resilience of the business community.
Featured Speaker:
Maurie McInnis, President, Yale University

Evening of Wishes Gala - Hosted by Make-A-Wish Connecticut
2025-04-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Mohegan Sun
Be part of the magic as Make-A-Wish Connecticut hosts the Evening of Wishes Gala at Mohegan Sun. Enjoy interactive experiences, live and silent auctions, inventive cuisine and experience first-hand the power of a wish.
Your generosity ensures Connecticut children will continue to have access to wish experiences scientifically shown to help kids find hope and strength in the battle against their critical illnesses. Wishes are waiting—we hope you’ll join us.
About Make-A-Wish® Connecticut
Make-A-Wish Connecticut creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child’s wish to life because every child deserves a childhood. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight their illnesses. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers across the state unite to deliver hope to wish kids and their families when they need it most. In total, Make-A-Wish Connecticut has granted 4,250 wishes to local children. For more information visit ct.wish.org.

Generic Drugs Forum 2025 - Hosted by FDA SBIA
2025-04-09 - 2025-04-10 | https://bioct.org/event/generic-drugs-forum-2025-hosted-by-fda-sbia/
The Generic Drugs Forum is an annual, two-day event that offers attendees the opportunity to hear from FDA subject matter experts from every part of the generic drug assessment program. The goal of the forum is to provide information to aid potential and current applicants by offering practical advice and taking a deep dive into the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) assessment process.
This premier event brings together FDA subject matter experts from every aspect of the pre-ANDA and ANDA assessment programs, offering unparalleled insights and guidance. Attendees will gain practical regulatory knowledge to enhance their applications, streamline the assessment process, and reduce cycles. The forum’s primary goal is to support prospective and current applicants in submitting complete and high-quality submissions, ultimately ensuring timely access to affordable medications that benefit public health.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to interact with FDA experts, learn from industry peers, and stay up to date on the latest regulatory developments.
Intended Audience
The generic drug industry, consultants, regulatory affairs professionals, or contractors with an emphasis on those who are:

involved in generic drug development
submitting or have submitted a generic drug application, amendment, supplement, or post-approval submission

FDA Resources

Product-Specific Guidances for Generic Drug Development
Pharmaceutical Quality Resources
Industry Resources
Guidances Related to Generic Drugs (under topics, choose “generic drugs”)
Federal Register Notices Related to Generic Drugs
GDUFA Science and Research
Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations | Orange Book

Continuing Education
Real-time attendance is required for the certificate of attendance which can be used in support of CEs for the following professional organizations. Certificates are only available during the two weeks post-event.
This course has been pre-approved by:

RAPS as eligible for a maximum of 12 credits for a two-day event (appropriate to real-time attendance) towards a participant’s RAC recertification upon full completion.
SOCRA who accepts documentation of candidate participation in continuing education programs for re-certification if the program is applicable to clinical research regulations, operations or management, or to the candidate’s clinical research therapeutic area.
SQA as eligible for 1 non-GCP or non-GLP unit for every 1 hour of instructional time towards a participant’s RQAP re-registration.
ACRP for continuing education in clinical research. ACRP will provide 1 ACRP contact hour for every 45-60 minutes of qualified material.

Quantum Week at Yale - QWAY2025
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-17
To celebrate World Quantum Day on April 14, and the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the Yale Quantum Institute is bringing to you Quantum Week at Yale (or QWAY!).
QWAY is a full week of quantum-related events all over campus to help people outside the field to enter the fascinating world of quantum science and to celebrate Yale leadership in this field!

Yale Biotech Club Presents: 2025 Life Science Career Fair
2025-04-17 12:00 - 17:00 | 101 College St, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510
Build powerful connections with top companies in biotech, law, and consulting.
Network with industry leaders, and explore exciting job & internship opportunities.
Agenda:
11:30 – 12:30 PM | Check-ins and Lunch
12:30 – 12:40 PM | YBC Opening
12:40 – 1:00 PM | Opening Remarks – Jodie Gillon (President & CEO, BioCT): Connecticut’s Emerging Life Science Ecosystem
1:00 – 2:00 PM | Booth Networking
2:00 – 2:40 PM | Dr. Ranjit S. Bindra: The Story of Modifi Bio (Acquired by Merck for $1.3B, 2024)
2:45 – 3:30 PM | Successful Transitions Panel: Early Career Leaders in Law, Consulting, and Venture Capital
3:30 PM onwards | Designated Career Fair Booth Networking (Booths are available throughout the event)
Excited to share your company and job opportunities with the Yale community? Contact Ovaun.latouche@yale.edu or Bowei.deng@yale.edu

Collaborative Connecticut
2025-04-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Nola, 687 State Street, New Haven, CT
Join us on April 17 for Collaborative CT, the casual networking event bringing together our diverse innovation community—from students to seasoned CEOs.
Cash bar and pizza & salad courtesy of Carmody Law, and we look forward to bringing awareness to local non-profit, Connecticut Technology Council. Hope to see you there.

WIB-CT: 4th Anniversary Party
2025-04-22 17:30 - 20:30 | New Haven Lawn Club
Join us at the New Haven Lawn Club for our Annual Anniversary Celebration! This special evening brings together current members, prospective members, and WIB sponsors/guests for an unforgettable night of connection and celebration. Enjoy a curated wine bar, a delicious Tuscan table, passed hors d’oeuvres, and lively networking. Plus, take part in our exciting WIB raffle and grab some exclusive swag. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate with us!

WIB-National: Mastering Problem-Solving in the Life Sciences – Strategies for Innovation and Efficiency
2025-04-23 13:30 - 14:30 | VIRTUAL
Solving complex problems is essential for driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency in the dynamic and rapidly evolving life sciences industry. This one-hour webinar will equip professionals with practical problem-solving strategies tailored to the sector’s unique challenges.
Learning Objectives:

Proven frameworks for tackling scientific and operational problems.
Real-world examples of effective problem-solving in R&D, manufacturing, and regulatory contexts.
Tips for fostering a problem-solving mindset and collaboration within teams.

Whether in engineering, research, quality assurance, project management, or any other life sciences role, this session will provide actionable insights to enhance your critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Solving complex problems is essential for driving innovation, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational efficiency in the dynamic and rapidly evolving life sciences industry. This one-hour webinar will equip professionals with practical problem-solving strategies tailored to the sector’s unique challenges.

Speaker Bio
Marilyn Porras-Gomez, PhD, Senior Research Specialist at Dow Chemical
Marilyn is a materials scientist who is passionate about science, people, and the planet. During her doctoral studies, she explored how biological lipoprotein membranes respond to various stressors, discovering that the structure-property relationships of pulmonary membranes are directly linked to the development of pneumonia. At Dow Chemical, she collaborates on fundamental research to design sustainable materials and develop methods to degrade persistent ones. Mentorship has played a pivotal role in her career. Grateful for the guidance she has received, she finds great fulfillment in mentoring others and sharing her experiences.

The 2025 New England Bio-Community Leadership Conference
2025-04-24 | 101 College St, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510
Join NEBCO for a high-impact, single-day summit where bioscience, healthtech, and biopharma leaders converge to shape the future of life sciences. With bold keynotes, focused speaker tracks, and a targeted, solution-driven Match-Maker Experience (MME), you’ll connect directly with organizations that can help solve real challenges and spark lasting partnerships.
Engage in dynamic conversations around AI in biotech, startup scaling, branding in life sciences, and the future of workforce development. Explore the NEBCO Sponsor Showcase, where innovators present solutions aligned with your goals.
Throughout the day, connect with peers and industry leaders at dedicated networking events, including the morning welcome breakfast, lunch meet-ups, and a lively closing reception featuring regional beverages and bites.
Agenda (PDF)

Navigating Tariffs, Taxes, Technology, and Talent - Hosted by CLA
2025-04-24 09:00 - 09:45 | VIRTUAL
Organizations are facing an array of executive orders, new legislation priorities, and changes to foreign trade policy.
Join CLA for this complimentary webinar as we discuss how to navigate this environment and share ideas for what you can do next.
We’ll cover:

Tariffs
Tax policy
Economic impact
Evolving technology
Talent

Speakers:

Nancy Brown, Chief Seamless Officer
Leslie Boyd, Managing Principal of Industry
Chastity Wilson, Chief Tax Officer
Clayton Bland, Chief Wealth Advisory Officer

New NIH Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
2025-04-24 12:30 - 13:30 | VIRTUAL
The National Institutes of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), along with partnering NIH centers and institutes, has a funding opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs with grant applications that propose developing products, or services to improve health access or reduce health disparities in NIH-designated populations experiencing health disparities.
The webinar will provide a brief overview on the general NIH Small Bussiness Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Bussiness Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs; and tips for writing a program abstract for your applications and discussing your concept with programs officers. Questions can be directed to nimhdsbirsttr@mail.nih.gov
Funding oppurtunity
Innovations for Healthy Living: Improving Minority Health and Eliminating Health Disparities (R43/R44-Clinical Trial Optional)​

NIH Guide Number: RFA-MD-24-006
Due Date: June 10th, 2025

Updates from last year’s healthy innovations opportunities include:

NIH-designated health disparities population now includes people living with disabilities
Application responsiveness now includes:
Digital therapeutics and clinical trial technologies (e.g., engagement, biobanking/specimens, decentralized clinical trials and infrastructure).
Educating prospective social entrepreneurs on transitioning technologies from the bench to the bedside for expanding access.
Utilizing NIH data systems, such as ScHARe (Science Collaborative for Health Disparities and Artificial intelligence bias REduction), the All of Us Research Hub, or other data services and NIH data repositories.
Utilizing cutting-edge digital health care and research technologies and approaches, such as digital therapeutics, decentralized and digital clinical trials, and remote devices for providing health care and engaging, recruiting, and retaining participants from increasing access.

Learn More & Apply​
These funding opportunities aim to engage and support small businesses in providing seed (i.e., early-stage investment) funding. Successful applicants are expected to lay the groundwork for sustainable health promotion activities and interventions that lead to improved health, health care delivery, and the elimination of health disparities.
Partnering NIH institutes and centers are the:

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institute on Aging
National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
National Institute of Nursing Research
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences

Walk to Fight Rare Diseases
2025-04-26 09:00 - 10:30 | Quinnipiac University
Join us at the picturesque Quinnipiac University campus as we walk together in the fight against rare diseases.

We invite participants to walk in support of one of our charity partners:

3-Part Webinar Series: 20+ Tariff Reduction Strategies - Hosted by CLA
2025-04-30 10:00 - 11:00 | VIRTUAL
Are you ready to navigate the complexities of tariffs and build a roadmap for future success? Join us for an insightful complimentary three-part webinar series where we’ll explore more than twenty tariff reduction strategies.
Learn how to evaluate your current state and implement effective strategies to mitigate the impact of tariffs on your business.
Sessions

Session 1 — April 30: Tariff Mitigation Strategies: Controlling What You Can Control
Session 2 — May 7: Transfer Pricing, Logistics, and Reshoring
Session 3 — May 14: Advanced Tariff Strategies

See the event page for more details on each session.

Retain and grow: How upskilling builds loyalty and strengthens leadership - Hosted by Insperity
2025-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL
A lack of growth opportunities can send your best employees searching for greener pastures. Upskilling programs are a great way to mitigate this risk. Not only do they help your workforce grow, they strengthen loyalty, reduce turnover, and build a robust leadership pipeline!
Join Insperity for the third in our webinar series, Attract, Retain, and Grow – Optimizing Your People Strategy. We’ll take a deep dive into designing upskilling initiatives that promote long-term employee commitment and align with your organizational goals.
In this session, you’ll learn:

Steps to build impactful upskilling programs focused on in-demand skills like AI and leadership.
How to combine skill development with meaningful incentives for career growth.
Ways to foster loyalty and trust through a culture of continuous learning.

Start building the workforce of tomorrow, today.

ICFs - UK and US Clinical Considerations - Hosted by Faber
2025-04-30 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL
Comparative Perspectives, Best Practices, and Risks Associated with Drafting and Deploying ICFs

Speakers

Jodi Stanfield, Principal·Faber Daeufer & Itrato

Jodi is the leader of Faber’s clinical development practice group. In addition to her client work, she provides training and oversight for attorneys’ and contract specialists’ handling of contract matters within the clinical development group.

Gina Wu, Senior Counsel·Faber Daeufer & Itrato

Gina is a skilled transactional lawyer who counsels life sciences clients in structuring, drafting, and negotiating domestic and cross-border transactions for the research and development of drug, medical device, gene therapy, cell therapy, and diagnostic products.

Marc Dautlich, Partner·Bristows

Marc helps clients to evaluate and manage data protection and cyber risk in cross-border compliance programs, in technology projects involving the development of machine learning/artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, cloud applications, in life sciences and medical device projects covering healthcare apps, remote diagnostics, clinical trials and investigations and genomic research, and in the financial services sector across the lifecycle of product development and FinTech applications.

Alex Denoon, Partner·Bristows

Alex is passionate about the life sciences sector and advises about regulatory issues all day every day. Alex’s advice is informed by a BSc in Human Genetics and in-house experience, including as GC of a biopharmaceutical company, and brings 25 years’ experience advising clients in the sector. Alex advises clients in relation to challenging issues including genomics, cell and gene therapies, 3D printing, healthcare Apps, companion diagnostics, borderline products and combination products.

Business Strategies: Building a Strong Foundation Amid Uncertainty - Hosted by CohnReznick
2025-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
Join industry and service leaders across CohnReznick, as well as panelists from leading banking institutions and law firms, as we take a deeper dive into maintaining liquidity, cost-cutting measures and potential growth opportunities, debt restructuring, banking relationships, and more.

Topics for our panelists may evolve over time, but will include:

Strategies for businesses to adapt and thrive in this evolving landscape.
Practical insights and actionable steps to manage uncertainty and mitigate risk.
Best practices to mitigate the impact of a potential recession.
Trends in the lending and capital markets.
Evolving legal and regulatory concerns.

Speakers:

Cindy McLoughlin (Moderator) Managing Partner – Consumer, Hospitality, and Manufacturing Industries, CohnReznick
Yvette Connor (Panelist) Partner, Practice Leader Risk Advisory, CohnReznick
Roger Matthews (Panelist) Vice Chairman, Global Consumer & Retail Investment Banking, Bank of America Securities
Kelli Santia (Panelist) Director, Strategic Risk Management, General Motors
Phillip Taub (Panelist) Partner, Head of Private Equity, Nixon PeabodyAmit Wadhwani (Panelist) Senior Director, Third Party Global Operations, TransUnion

We encourage you to ask questions in the registration form to make the most of this opportunity to prepare your business for the future.

MAPS-Connecticut Event Peer Coaching Workshop: Aligning Work and Life Core Values
2025-05-01 18:00 - 20:30 | Connecticut Innovations, 470 James Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
Discover a transformative opportunity to align your personal and professional values at this active workshop led by Dr. Treble-Barna. Begin the journey with a warm and welcoming session to foster psychological safety and authentic connections. Through guided reflection and discussion, you’ll explore how your core values can better integrate with your professional life, helping you unlock greater fulfillment and balance. Learn to partner with peers to gain clarity on your goals, challenge limiting beliefs, strategize solutions, and uncover fresh possibilities in a supportive environment.
Program:
6:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Check-in and light refreshments
6:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Peer-coaching workshop
8:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wrap-up
Speaker Bio:
Amery Treble-Barna, PhD, PC, Founder of MasterMind Executive Leadership
Dr. Treble-Barna is a professional executive coach, NIH-funded Principal Investigator at the University of Pittsburgh, and mother of two young daughters. She combines her sophisticated understanding of neuroscience, learning, and human behavior as a neuropsychologist and neuroscientist with practical experiences as a leader, scientist mother, and professional coach. She balances evidence-based strategies with genuine warmth and authenticity to provide coaching and professional development programming that is insight-oriented and results-driven.

Alzheimer's Association 12th Annual Celebrating Hope Gala
2025-05-02 18:30 - 23:00 | Delmar Greenwich Harbor, 500 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT, 06830
Please join the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter for an evening of auctions, dinner and inspiring moments as we highlight our community impact, celebrate a new era of treatment, and honor the strength of those impacted by the disease.
Together, let’s join the momentum toward a brighter future!

Scientifically Speaking: Explore the Science of Mending Hearts - Hosted by The Jackson Laboratory
2025-05-06 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
Our next installment of Scientifically Speaking will feature two talented postdoctoral associates who are exploring innovative approaches to heart disease research. Join us to learn about the latest genetic discoveries and have a chance to ask questions during an interactive Q&A with our scientists:

Lisa Wren, Ph.D., will present her promising new therapeutic interventions targeting the genetic mechanisms of heart failure.
John Bachman, Ph.D., will showcase his collaborative research project on the hazards of certain cancer treatments for heart disease.

The content is intended to be accessible and engaging for all audiences. Register today!

Nucleate New Haven - Demo Day 2025
2025-05-07 13:00 - 17:30 | 101 College St, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510
​Nucleate is a student-led nonprofit organization focused on helping academic trainees become founders and translate world-class research into impactful life science ventures. By pairing innovators with resources, mentorship, and a global network, Nucleate aims to break down barriers to company formation and create a new wave of biotech innovation.
​Demo Day marks the culmination of our flagship Activator program—featuring ventures led by academic trainees from across Connecticut. Over the course of the program, teams refine their ventures and hone their pitches in preparation for this final showcase. These emerging biotech founders will present their solutions, demonstrating how collaboration, mentorship, and innovation can drive the future of life sciences.

2025 WCBA & ABCT Pitch Day
2025-05-07 13:00 - 18:00 | West End Labs, 125 W End Ave, New York, NY, 10023
Join us for the 14th Annual FirstXFounder Pitch Day!
​12 WCBA 2025 ventures
​7 ABCT 2025 ventures
​Meet next generation biosciences leaders as they introduce their breakthroughs in therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, and digital health.
​Featuring AI/ML, precision medicine, novel materials, gene therapy, small molecule technologies.
​Targeting women’s health and well-being, rare disease, cancer, pain measurement and pain management, birth control, clinician support, patient care, research support.
​Join us to meet the next generation of biosciences leaders in Metro New York and Connecticut!

CLA Outlook: Elevating Your Talent and Tech Strategies
2025-05-08 12:00 - 12:30 | VIRTUAL
Join us for our next CLA Outlook session as we go live on LinkedIn to delve into two key topics: technology and talent. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered in real time.
We’ll cover:
• Leveraging technology to drive innovation
• Strategies for developing and elevating your team’s talent
• CLA’s outlook on what to expect in the coming days and weeks
