Weekly Roundup – February 17, 2022

Yale‘s Office of Cooperative Research (OCR) has a new managing director: Josh Gabelle. In his new position Josh said he hopes to “further expand and and support the university’s existing innovation footprint in areas like social entrepreneurship, planetary solutions, data science, quantum science and more.” Congratulations Josh on your new position!

Yale OCR is recognized as a leading force for catalyzing economic growth by identifying, counseling and nurturing early-stage technologies and guiding the transition into robust companies.

In 2022, the Connecticut Medal of Technology, Connecticut’s highest honor for technological achievement in fields crucial to Connecticut’s economic competitiveness, will be awarded.
This Medal recognizes an individual, a team, a company/non-profit, or a division of a company/non-profit for outstanding contributions to the economic, environmental and social well-being of Connecticut and the nation through the promotion of technology, technological innovation, or the development of the technological workforce.
New this year

• Two medals will be awarded in 2022, with one medal awarded to an individual and one medal to a team, company/non-profit or divisions of companies/non-profits.

Modeled after the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the award is bestowed in alternate years with the Connecticut Medal of Science.

1. 2022 Call For Nominations (nomination criteria, instructions)
2. 2022 CT Medal Nomination Form

huNOG-EXL EA (Early Access): A Myeloid-Supportive HIS Model with a Longer Potential Study Window – Hosted by Taconic 

TODAY February 17 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join us for an informative webinar discussing the advantages of utilizing Taconic Biosciences’ huNOG-EXL EA option for research studies. The huNOG-EXL is a versatile humanized immune system mouse which…

BioCT & AON Presents: How Life Science Firms are Using Benefits to Attract & Retain Executive Talent During “The Great Resignation” 

Tuesday, February 22 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

With over 70% of life science companies planning to increase their workforce, and voluntary turnover numbers over 18%*, firms are looking for new ways to stay competitive in 2022. During this webinar, learn…

Let’s Discuss the “still” Soaring Healthcare Investments in 2021 and beyond – Hosted by JLabs 

Thursday, February 24 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Jonny’s back! Despite the continuation of COVID -19 through 2021, 2021 was a spectacular year for venture fundraising.  Investment in every healthcare sector set records, and most experienced record…

Executive Women in Bio Black History Month Webinar – Equity in Clinical Trials and Patient Outcomes – Hosted by WIB 

Thursday, February 24 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join Executive Women In Bio (EWIB) as we have a frank conversation about the need for greater diversity in all aspects of the life sciences. We are honored to have Genentech’s Head of Patient Inclusion and…

YSIF: Climbing the Regulatory Mountain w/ CNN Health. the FDA & Sidley – Hosted by Yale OCR 

Thursday, February 24 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

For aspiring and established innovators alike, climbing the regulatory mountain can seem like an impossible feat. It is not! Sidley Partners, Deeona R. Gaskin and Alex Smith, along with Ariel Seeley with…

EWIB-Connecticut: Advancing Talented Women – How to Self-Advocate & Network for the C-Suite/Board – Hosted by WIB 

Friday, February 25 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join Executive Women In Bio-Connecticut for an interactive panel discussion fostering candid dialog on personal stories, experiences, and pragmatic advice relating to self-advocacy. Topics will be focused on…

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Yale Innovation Summit 

May 17th – May 18th

The Yale Innovation Summit is delighted to return to an in-person format this year. The Summit has become the largest entrepreneurship event on campus and the largest gathering of venture capital investors in Connecticut. Over two days we will celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship at Yale, in New Haven and Connecticut as a whole. The Summit offers unequaled networking, education, and inspiration for the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. All are welcome!