The Roundup – August 29, 2024

 

 

August 29, 2024
Welcome to BioCT’s Weekly Roundup! Here’s the latest life sciences news and upcoming events for your final week of summer.

Member News

More Industry News


  • The Connecticut Economic Digest reports on Bioscience Industry Employment Trends
    “The Bioscience industry cluster in Connecticut has grown from 2017 to 2022, was down slightly in 2023, but is projected to add jobs through the middle of 2025 with the increase in establishments suggesting the potential for additional growth in the years to come.” 
  • The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) annual call for nominations for membership election will begin in October. Questions? Contact Karen Cohen at (860) 208-5801or kcohen@ctcase.org.

The value your accounting department can provide hinges on the integration of its three primary components. Read the full article here.

BioCT Innovation Commons has three 500 sq. ft. labs and five 1–3 person offices available.
Innovation Commons offer commercial-grade, turn-key labs, and offices at cost-effective prices with flexible lease terms. Experience a hassle-free, full-service professional space combined with a supportive community whose mission is to help you succeed. 
Contact Kim Kellykkelly@bioCT.org, for more information.

Are you a connector with an understanding of the state’s ecosystem and life sciences community? Are you skilled at fundraising, building value and growing relationships? Are you ready to join a dynamic team? BioCT is hiring a Head of Membership and Development! To learn about this opportunity to advance BioCT’s mission, click here.

Bioscience Panel – Hosted by Connecticut Innovations 
Josh Geballe, Managing Director of Yale Ventures, will moderate a panel on September 10 that includes insights from remarkable leaders from New Haven-based bioscience companies that have successfully exited CI’s portfolio. Register here!

Bank of America Breakfast Meeting: State of the Markets
Join Bank of America Healthcare Banking on September 12 for an update on current trends in fundraising, deal-making, valuations, and forecasts ahead of the elections and year end. Discussion and Q&A on firmwide resources/capabilities and best practices. Register here!



2024 Annual Policy Summit with the GNHCC
Join the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Policy Summit on September 17, featuring facilitated discussions about policy issues that are relevant and meaningful to the business community. Register here!

BioCT’s Annual Bioscience and Beer Mixer + Special Edition Collaborative CT
Limited tickets available! 
Join us and 400+ professionals from the life sciences ecosystem on September 19 at Stony Creek Brewery for an evening of networking, craft beers, and pizza. Register here!

Thank you to our current sponsors:

Bioscience Careers Forum 2024
Join us at the Bioscience Careers Forum 2024 on September 20. The event bring together over 150 guests, including students and educators from throughout the state, local and state-level lawmakers, and more. Register here!

Biolabs New Haven Grand Opening Celebration

​Join Biolabs on September 25 for an evening of festivities, honored guests, and community spirit. Explore cutting-edge facilities, mingle with fellow science entrepreneurs and enthusiasts, and toast to the future of biotech. Register here!

Marcum New England Life Science & Biotech Summit
The evolving ecosystem in the life science and biotechnology sector creates new challenges for companies throughout all stages of their lifecycle. With those new challenges come new opportunities. Join Marcum New England on September 26 at the Omni New Haven Hotel 
for an informative program followed by a networking reception. Register here!

2024 Marcum Tech Top 40 Awards
The premier awards program recognizing Connecticut’s fastest growing technology companies in six industry sectors: Advanced Manufacturing; Energy, Environment, or Green Technology; IT Services; Life Sciences; New Media, Internet, or Telecommunications; Software. Apply 
here
Applications are due September 16 by 5PM EDT.

New York Venture Summit
Wednesday, September 4 – Thursday, September 5
This exclusive venture summit is the meeting point for over 1,000 Venture Capitalists, Angel Investors, Investment Bankers, and Founders of venture-backed, emerging, and early-stage…
2024 CLA Outlook – Third Quarter Update 
Wednesday, September 4, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The CLA 2024 Outlook series provides key insights to help both business owners and individuals. In our third-quarter update, we’ll discuss our updated economic outlook, industry trends…

Yale Ventures Startup Speaker Series: Mark Jackson, Quantinuum 
Friday, September 6, 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
​Join the Yale Ventures Startup Speaker Series on Tuesday, August 6, to hear from Mark Johnson, Senior Quantum Evangelist at Quantinuum. The event is open to the Yale community…

C-Path’s Global Impact Conference
Monday, September 9 – Wednesday, September 11
Attendees of the 3-day conference, including patients, providers, researchers, clinicians, biopharmaceutical companies, regulatory reviewers and scientists, will leave with knowledge of…

Bioscience Panel – Hosted by Connecticut Innovations 
Tuesday, September 10, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
The discussion, moderated by Josh Geballe, Managing Director of Yale Ventures, will include insights from remarkable leaders from New Haven-based bioscience companies that…

Bank of America Breakfast Meeting: State of the Markets 
Thursday, September 12, 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Join Bank of America Healthcare Banking for an update on current trends in fundraising, deal-making, valuations, and forecasts ahead of the elections and YE. Discussion and…

Advantages and Limitations of Solid Dispersion Technologies – Hosted by Pharmacin  
Wednesday, September 11, 10:00 am – 11:15am
Dr. Zeren Wang, Chief Scientific Officer of Pharmacin, will provide an overview of the advances in solid dispersion technologies, their advantages and limitations. He will share insights into formulation of poorly soluble molecules that are either “Brick Dust” or “Greasy Brick Dust”…

2024 Annual Policy Summit – Hosted by GNHCC 
Tuesday, September 17, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The Annual Policy Summit features facilitated discussions about policy issues that are relevant and meaningful to the business community. Each year, attendees hear perspectives on policies…

FirstXFounder Masterclass: Build a Fundable Commercial Plan to Optimize your Venture Value 
Wednesday, September 18 – Thursday, September 19
The Masterclass is ideal for ventures seeking growth and profitability strategies to ​maximize investment and company value, sell to customers and/or, engage corporate partners, or to…

BioCT’s Annual Bioscience and Beer Mixer + Special Edition Collaborative CT
Thursday, September 19, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us outside and 400+ life sciences colleagues at Stony Creek Brewery for a cash bar featuring a wide selection of extraordinary craft beers, ample networking, and complimentary pizza…

BioPath/The Jackson Laboratory Bioscience Careers Forum – Connecticut: Forging New Frontiers in the Life Sciences Industry 
Friday, September 20, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
This annual event is held in partnership with BioCT, and brings together over 150 guests, including students from throughout the state, educators, local and state-level lawmakers…

Pioneering Israeli Medicine Conference: Innovation for a Healthier Tomorrow
Sunday, September 22
This event showcases Israel’s groundbreaking innovations that have made it a global leader in healthcare, shares the latest advancements from the Israeli medical industry, and presents…

WIB-Connecticut: Annual Ladies Golf Event (All Levels) 

Wednesday, September 25, 2:00pm – 8:00pm

Do you love to play, or have you always wanted to give it a shot? Here’s your chance—ALL levels are welcome! Join us for our Annual WIB Golf Day at Lyman’s Golf Center & Club…

BioLabs New Haven Grand Opening Celebration 
Wednesday, September 25, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Hosted at 101 College St, New Haven.
Get ready to celebrate the official Grand Opening of Biolabs’ newest state-of-the-art co-working wet lab incubator…

Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: AI and Computational Science – Hosted by WEST
Wednesday, September 25, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
In the world of science, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous…

Marcum New England Life Science & Biotech Summit 
Thursday, September 26, 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The Marcum Life Science and Biotech Summit is dedicated to updating innovative early emerging growth and later stage Life Science and Biotech companies, stakeholders and trusted…

BIO Investor Forum 
Tuesday, October 15 – Wednesday, October 16
BIO Investor Forum is your best opportunity to continue the conversations with potential partners and cement relationships initiated at the BIO International Convention…

The MedTech Conference
Tuesday, October 15 – October 17
Medical devices, diagnostics, imaging and digital technologies are making a significant impact on the lives of people around the globe. These advances are being made by scientists…

Quinnipiac University Fall 2024 Career Fair 
Wednesday, October 16, 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Engage with QU students from the College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business, School of Communication, and School of Computing and Engineering. Please register by 10/11 to…

Building Relationship Capital – Hosted by WEST
Wednesday, October 16, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Building a professional network is more than just asking people to connect on LinkedIn or trading business cards at an event. It is about building relationships over time that lead to…

10th Annual Rare Disease Symposium
Friday, October 18, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The event will include keynote speakers, a rare disease patient and provider panel, research talks, a round table, and more. More information to follow…

Rare New England Annual Conference – Hosted at The Jackson Laboratory 
Saturday, October 19
Our Annual Conference serves as a platform for fostering meaningful connections, sparking innovative discussions, and exploring strategies to address the unique challenges…

Save the Date


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

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

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

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

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