The Roundup – October 3, 2024

• Arvinas: Pharma’s ‘it’ therapy — a new drug class gaining steam
• Biohaven Announces Proposed Public Offering of Common Shares
• Consigli Building Group, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Lendlease’s New York and New Jersey Construction Operations
• GSK: FDA approves Bristol Myers and Karuna’s schizophrenia drug, in milestone for psychiatry
• Halda Therapeutics Appoints Veteran Biopharma Leader, Christian Schade, as President and Chief Executive Officer
• Jackson Laboratory Collaborates with CSCU To Bring Genomics To Community College Students
• LambdaVision‘s Nicole Wagner Named Connecticut Science Center’s Women in Science Leadership Award 2024 Honoree
• MannKind: More Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Achieved A1C Goal (<7%) After Switching From Multiple Daily Insulin Injections or Automated Pumps to Inhaled Insulin
• FDA approves Dupixent in COPD, opening ‘next chapter’ for Sanofi and Regeneron’s bestseller
• Vlad Coric and John Houston Among Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 Power 25 Health Care Honorees
• Yale, City Launch a Quantum Leap

• CT’s largest health systems place bets on early-stage startups
• FDA pledges to take next steps on advisory committee changes
• New Haven-based digital healthcare firm Wellinks acquires San Francisco tech company
• SBA Announces Over $3 Million in Awards to Advance Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystems for STEM, R&D-Focused Small Businesses and Startups

The 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 nominations is November 8. For details and a link to the nomination form, click here!

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.

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

Are you a connector with an understanding of the state’s ecosystem and life sciences community? Are you ready to join a dynamic team? BioCT is now hiring a Head of Membership and Development and a Director of Communications. Learn about these opportunities to advance BioCT’s mission with the links above.

Be the Hero of the Purchasing Department!

Join Fisher Scientific on October 28 for an informative webinar designed to educate BioCT members about the exclusive cost savings and incentives available through your membership. The Fisher Scientific commercial team will show you step by step new ways to leverage these benefits to save money and enhance your purchasing experience. Register here!

RNE’s Annual Conference serves as a platform for fostering meaningful connections, sparking innovative discussions, and exploring strategies to address the unique challenges faced by those affected by rare diseases. This year’s event will be held on October 19 at The Jackson Laboratoty. Click here for registration and further details.

Join the Connecticut Technology Council on October 22 in celebrating the trailblazing women & girls inspiring visionary leadership in scientific research, education, manufacturing & entrepreneurship. Forty-five exceptional Connecticut women will be recognized for their achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Register for event here!

Tuesday, October 8, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
​Join us at an in-person mixer for bioscience professionals. Meet fellow professionals and socialize over food and drink. Get to know local business leaders on both a personal and professional…Innovating Minds: Amplifying Cognitive Research Through Machine Learning – Hosted by Jackson Laboratory

Thursday, October 10, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The advent of machine learning has empowered researchers to analyze vast amounts of data, easily identifying trends and patterns, and optimize the most promising research…BIO Investor Forum 
October 15 – 16
Located at the Fairmont San Francisco, the BIO Investor Forum is focused on treating patients by accelerating the progress of new therapeutic technologies into commercialization…

The MedTech Conference
October 15 – 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…

Collaborative Connecticut
October 17, 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Please join us at Da Legna at Nolo. As always, this casual networking event will feature a cash bar and tasty pizza & salad generously sponsored by FML CPAs.

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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