| December 12, 2024
Welcome to BioCT’s Weekly Roundup! Read on for the latest industry news, resources, and opportunities. |
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Congratulations to the 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year!
Kat Kayser-Bricker, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer, Halda TherapeuticsDr. Kayser-Bricker has been a significant supporter of Connecticut’s life sciences industry as a volunteer leader on the steering committee for the Executive Women in Bio Connecticut chapter, the co-chair of the BioLaunch Advisory Committee for the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce, a Board member of Modifi Bio and a member of the BioCT Board of Directors. She was an instrumental part of the team raising Halda’s $126 million Series B funding in the summer of 2024 to further its innovative oncology research.
The award, sponsored by Shipman, was presented during BioCT’s annual holiday party on December 5. Meet Dr. Kayser-Bricker and learn more about the award here. |
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The BioCT Annual Holiday Party on December 5 drew approximately 300 life science executives together to enjoy a festive evening of networking. The event was co-hosted with the Yale Ventures Life Sciences Pitchfest, which showcased Yale faculty innovators presenting breakthrough research projects in therapeutics, medical devices and digital health. Both events were part of unveiling the newly established Winstanley Enterprises 101 College Street life sciences building in New Haven, Connecticut, as the state’s premier life sciences hub.
Pictured: Dormer Stephen, Stan Choy, Kat Kayer-Bricker, David Scheer, Jodie Gillon
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| BioCT 2025 Legislative Breakfast |
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| Join us on January 27 for BioCT’s flagship annual event bringing together life science executives with key legislators to prepare for the 2025 legislative session. Members of the Connecticut Legislature, including leaders of the Bipartisan Bioscience Caucus, will be in attendance.
Opening Remarks, Introductions & Keynotes
Opening Remarks:
Seng H. Cheng, PhD, Senior Vice President, Head of Research & Product Development, Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease & BioCT Board member.
Introductions:
Josh Geballe, Managing Director, Yale Ventures & BioCT Board member
Keynote Speakers:
Governor Ned Lamont (invited); Dan O’Keefe, Commissioner, Department of Economic Community Development
Participants on Panel One: ‘Price Controls’
Moderator:
Ken Hiscoe, Director of Government Relations, Pfizer
Speakers:
Dawn Holcombe, Executive Director, Connecticut Oncology Association
Matthew O’Donnell, Senior Director, State Government Affairs, Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease
Patrick Plues, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs & Affiliate Relations, BIO
Robert Popovian, Pharm.D., M.S., Senior Health Policy Fellow, Progressive Policy Institute; Senior Visiting Fellow, Pioneer Institute.
Participants on panel two ‘The Secret Sauce: What We Need to Compete’ to be announced shortly.
Tickets are discounted for BioCT members. If you are unsure if your organization is a member, please reach out to Kelley Gipson at kgipson@bioct.org. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please reach out to Jodie Gillion at jgillon@bioct.org. |
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| BioCT members can request a discount code for the BIO International Convention, taking place June 16-19, 2025 in Boston. The convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from across the globe. The deadline to request a discount code is January 9. Please click here. |
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Regional Economic Outlook for 2025
December 12, 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Join the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce for a journey into the economic future. This exclusive event promises to be a captivating exploration, offering attendees a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the economic landscapes at the regional, state, and national levels.Life Sciences VC Outlook – Hosted by JLL
December 12, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join JLL for a virtual panel discussion bringing together some of the foremost authorities in the biotech and pharma fields. The event will reflect on the highlights of Life Sciences in 2024 and dive into predictions for 2025.
Exit, liquidity, oh my! Preparing for an audit or transaction – Hosted by CohnReznick
December 12, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
For high-growth companies seeking to raise capital, having audited financials can be essential for instilling confidence in investors. Join CohnReznick to learn essential insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of audits and M&A transactions.
3rd Annual Statewide Regional Sector Partnership Convening
January 10, 2025, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Join Connecticut Innovations at Central Connecticut State University for a day filled with networking, workshops, and collaboration. This event brings together industry leaders, and community partners to discuss the future of our workforce.
Collaborative CT 2025 Kick-Off
January 23, 2025, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Join hosts Connecticut Innovations and Yale Ventures for the annual, casual networking event bringing together our diverse innovation community.
Registration Open!
BioCT‘s 2025 Legislative Breakfast
January 27, 2025, 8:00 am – 10:30 am
BioCT’s flagship annual event to bring together life science executives with key legislators to prepare for the 2025 legislative session.
Save the Date!
JP Morgan Life Sciences Innovation Summit
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
After hosting a successful inaugural 2024 event in Abu Dhabi, we are thrilled to announce our 2nd Life Sciences Innovation Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
BIO CEO & Investor Conference
February 10–11, 2025
Join us in New York for one of the largest investor events connecting institutional investors with established and emerging publicly traded, late-stage private biotech companies.
University of New Haven STEM Career Fair
Thursday, February 20, 2025
This event serves as a fantastic opportunity for employers seeking talented individuals to fill internships, part-time, and full-time positions within the STEM fields.
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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