The Roundup – October 24, 2024

• FDA approves AbbVie’s 24-hour Parkinson’s infusion therapy after two CRLs
• Alphina Therapeutics Appoints Veteran Biotech Executive, Nick Galli, as Chief Executive Officer
• Arvinas Gives Back to Local Greater New Haven Community in Third Annual Impact Day
• Aspira Women’s Health Selected to Receive $10 Million Award from ARPA-H’s Sprint for
  Women’s Health
• AstraZeneca-backed CDMO Nucleus RadioPharma to boost commercial capacity
• Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health to hold groundbreaking for new proton therapy center
• Merck announces $1.3 billion acquisition of Modifi Biosciences
• Pfizer’s RSV vaccine has 90% efficacy against severe respiratory disease
• UConn Ranked Among Top U.S. Universities for Patent Issuances

• Construction for $650 million plaza breaks ground in Dixwell
• Stamford Health is First in Connecticut to Offer New, AI-Powered Cardiovascular Screening

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Register here for the BioCT Holiday Party and Yale PitchFest.

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award was established by BioCT and Shipman and Goodwin to acknowledge the importance of showcasing the unique accomplishments of entrepreneurs in our community. It recognizes individuals who are imaginative, passionate and game-changers in Connecticut life sciences. The deadline for submissions is November 8. For details and a link to the nomination form, click here!

Biolabs New Haven is extending their First-Mover Pricing offer on all available lab spaces for the final weeks of 2024. From now until December 31, biotech companies can take advantage of significant cost savings and seamlessly move-in to turn-key, fully equipped, and serviced co-working wet lab facility.

Join a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and scientists who are dedicated to collaboration and innovation. This is more than just lab space; it’s a chance to connect, grow, and thrive in an environment designed for your success.

For more information, contact Mary Ann Melnick at mmelnick@biolabs.io

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As we approach the end of the fiscal year, it’s crucial for companies to start preparing for their annual audits. Read Marcum’s comprehensive guide to getting audit-ready here.

The deadline for completing the SCSU Innovation Hub’s 2025 STEM Industry Needs Assessment is October 25. The survey is intended for hiring managers in HR or technical roles, and the anonymized data will be used to help curriculum development for STEM students. Please take 10-20 minutes to complete the survey here.

Yale Ventures is pleased to announce that applications for the 2024-2025 accelerator funds are now open. Yale Ventures accelerator funds are open to faculty innovators and their teams working on cutting-edge translational research in the life sciences, digital health, autoimmunity and allergic disease, engineering, and physical sciences. Application deadline: October 31. Click to apply!

BioCT is pleased to announce virtual office hours with two of CT’s well-established professional service providers. Now through the end of November, members of BioCT and the larger CT life sciences community are encouraged to sign up for free office hours here!

Provided by Wiggin and Dana LLP and Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina LLP, a full-service law firm and an accounting firm, respectively.

October 28, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
​Join us for a free webinar where we’ll dive deep into the exclusive benefits and incentives available to you as a BioCT member through Fisher Scientific.LinkedIn Personal Branding: How to Stand Out in a Crowded Market
November 4, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join WEST for a presentation by author Sandra Long on the art of leveraging LinkedIn authentically to elevate your personal brand and forge a path to success in your career or business.Connecticut Biotech Forum: Top Considerations when Engaging a Potential Strategic Partner
November 13, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

The next Connecticut Biotech Forum will be held at BioLabs New Haven. Executive-level life science colleagues and investors are invited to attend. RSVP directly to Wendy Nelson.Connecticut Health AI Collaborative Prompt-a-Thon
November 14, 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Located at UConn Business School, the AI Prompt-a-thon 2024 is set to bring together Connecticut’s brightest minds in AI and healthcare, providing a platform to catalyze groundbreaking ideas and solutions.

BioConnect Bash
November 20, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Get ready to mingle, network, and connect with fellow biotech and healthcare enthusiasts at our BioConnect Bash – it’s going to be a blast!

8th Annual Nonprofit Stars Align Awards Breakfast
November 21, 7:30 am – 8:45 am
Nominations due October 18
This annual awards breakfast serves as a tribute to both nonprofit organizations and individuals who tirelessly contribute to the betterment of the Greater New Haven region through their work at nonprofit organizations. Here’s your chance to shine a spotlight on those who are making a meaningful difference in the region. Submit your nominations here!

Registration Open!

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…

Abbratech Annual Biotech Bowling Mixer + Fundraiser 
Wednesday, November 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Abbratech at AMF Circle Lanes in East Haven to raise money for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. Contact Greg Mirando for more information.

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…

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.

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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