The Roundup – February 20, 2025

February 20, 2025

Welcome to BioCT’s weekly roundup! Read on for the latest industry news, resources, and opportunities.

BioCT in the News

Member News

Attorney General Tong Sues to Stop Trump from Defunding Lifesaving Medical Research, Including $35 Million for UConn
Biohaven lands priority review on second-chance application for neurodegenerative drug
Pfizer wins approval in new indication for blood cancer drug Adcetris
Yale Advances in Treating Primary Brain Cancers Benefit Patients and Science

More Industry News

2025 Rare Disease Forum

Join us 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.

Don’t delay. Register here.
Patients, advocates and legislators are invited to attend at no charge.
Note: Registration closes March 7, 11:59pm EST. All attendees must register in advance.

Limited sponsorship opportunities are currently availabe: 2 Table Sponsorships and 1 Video Sponsorship. Act today. Details here.

Early Bird Registration: 2025 Yale Innovation Summit

Join Yale Ventures on May 28–29 for two action-packed days, featuring 40+ inspiring panels and keynotes with speakers from across the globe, highlighting the breadth and depth of innovation shaping our future.

Spanning six dynamic tracks—arts, biotech, civic, climate, health, and technology—the event showcases thought-provoking discussions, engaging sessions, and pitch competitions where founders share bold ideas and compete for funding and recognition. Early bird registration is open: register here.

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: Connecticut Pavillon at BIO 2025 – Booth #1265

A delegation of Connecticut partners will return to BIO 2025 to exhibit our growing life sciences industry to a global audience.

The Connecticut Pavilion will feature sponsor branding and serve as the central hub for hosting clients and holding meetings. The Pavilion will also be the site of networking receptions and strategic marketing efforts to draw additional traffic and attention to the state and pavilion sponsors. For more information on sponsorship and attendance opportunities, click here, or contact Kelley Gipson at kgipson@bioct.org.

EARLY BIRD CONVENTION REGISTRATION ends on March 20.

Take advantage of the early bird rate and hotel room availability. Click here.

Welcome to new member, DM Consulting

DM Consulting is a full-service consulting boutique and commercial arm to support your business journey from pre-seed-to series C funding. They specialize in providing customized solutions for small biotech start-ups in the cell and gene, antibody, and diagnostics markets. They are headquartered in CT/MA area and their team of experts within their network have years of experience in business strategy, marketing, helping clients streamline their operations, manage and prepare you for your board meetings, increase revenue, maximize growth potential and prepare you for launch and IND approval. From strategic sales and marketing planning to building sales teams and expanding GMP capabilities, manage your external partnerships, they offer a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of your business at an affordable rate and membership model.

BioCT members receive a 10% discount from their scope of work. For more information, please reach out directly to Diana Morales 860-912-2406 or i nfo@thedmconsulting.com.

BioCT members have access to MassBioEd’s professional training courses at a discounted member rate. Taught by experts in the field, industry courses provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to enhance career growth and cultivate a broad professional network. Courses are tailored to ensure content and format maximize interaction and engagement.

For more information on courses and scheduling, click here.

The 2025 Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair Seeks Judges and Moderators

The Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair (CSEF) is a yearly, statewide science and engineering fair open to all 7th through 12th grade students residing, or enrolled, in Connecticut schools and several New York towns. More than 300 volunteers across multiple categories are needed to help make the fair a success. The 2025 schedule will be as follows:

February 26: Project Portal opens
March 4 & 5: Preliminary Judging (virtual)
March 12: Finalist Interviews (in-person)
March 15: Awards Ceremony at Quinnipiac University

Calling All Life-Science Companies, Large and Small!

Are you planning to have interns this summer? Consider having them participate in the Life-Science SPRINT Internship Program! The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce has created a network of summer interns who plan social and informational events throughout their summer experience. Our goal is to have interns love Connecticut and seek full-time employment here in the state after their time with you.

Don’t miss this opportunity to offer some summer fun to your interns! Let’s capture these great students for our future workforce. For more information, visit lifescisprints.com or email us at info@lifescisprints.com.

Shaping CT’s Future: AI & Cybersecurity
Today, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Join Rebellion Group for a groundbreaking event exploring AI and cybersecurity at the forefront of Connecticut’s technological future.

University of New Haven: STEM Career Fair
Today, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet with UNH’s 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!

Collaborative Connecticut
Today, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
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.

Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter – State Advocacy Day
February 26, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
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.

WIB-National: How to Become a Time Management Rockstar
February 26, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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.

New Administration Policy & Priorities: Helping Businesses Prepare – Hosted by CohnReznick
February 26, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
A rapid release of executive orders and planned legislation has prompted many business leaders to ask, what’s the impact for my organization? 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.

BioConnect Bash
February 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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.

Connecticut Innovations Talent Fair 2025
February 27, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The first Connecticut Innovations talent fair will connect CI companies with top talent from local colleges and universities.

Doing Hard Things – Hosted by WIB-CT & Boehringer Ingelheim
March 4, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Every day, leaders face and conquer difficult challenges in both their personal and professional lives. Join us to acknowledge and celebrate the leaders who consistently rise above adversity – those who are truly ‘Doing Hard Things.’

ABCT Workshop: Intro To Connecticut
March 5, 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Join our exclusive workshop on ‘Intro To Connecticut’ presented by Michael Invernale.

Strategic Storytelling: Using Video to Simplify Complex Science – Hosted by In Focus Consulting
March 5, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Are your scientific videos struggling to connect with non-technical audiences? Join video production veteran Jesse Krinsky, Founder & Lead Consultant for an insight-packed session on strategic storytelling in life sciences.

The National Kidney Foundation presents the 2025 Night of Hope Celebration
March 6, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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).

CT State Community College – Gateway Campus: Career Fair
March 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Showcase exciting career pathways in health, science, and public service! Join us to connect with talented students eager to explore meaningful roles that make a difference in communities and beyond.

2025 Women X Women – Hosted by Jackson Laboratory
March 12, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
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.

WIB-CT & ABCT Networking Event
March 13, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for an in-person mixer for bioscience professionals. 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
March 19, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
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.

Tax Policy Watch: What’s Next for TCJA, Tariffs, and Taxes – Hosted by CLA
March 20, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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.

Whiting-Turner’s Connecticut Office Open House
March 27, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join Whiting-Turner for an Open House at their new Connecticut office. Refreshments and hor d’oeuvres will be served.