Weekly Roundup – June 2, 2022 

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Weekly Roundup – June 2, 2022 
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In honor of 20 years of local research in targeted protein degradation (TPD), Science Park’s Arvinas, the leader in the burgeoning industry of targeted protein degradation, has just announced a new $25,000 award to recognize the contributions of up-and-coming researchers in targeted protein degradation.

Applications are invited, beginning June 1, from academic researchers who have demonstrated professional and scientific leadership in targeted protein degradation with an established pattern of creative thinking that has impacted the field. Applications will be accepted through August 1, and the winner will be announced at the 5th annual TPD Summit in Boston, October 25-28, 2022.

Readers with questions about the award should visit the Arvinas’ Early Career Researcher Award Page.
New Career Portal

The BioCT Career Center is a resource dedicated to supporting Connecticut-based companies and the extraordinary talent that call our state home.

Beginning this June we have a new, easier to use platform for posting and finding jobs. Subscribe to our bi-weekly Career Newsletter and be the first to learn what this platform offers or to find new jobs postings.
Michael A. Invernale, PhD, an entrepreneur and SBIR/STTR expert, will hold monthly office hours to advise small businesses and entrepreneurs seeking SBIR/STTR resources, training and assistance. This is a complimentary service, sponsored by CTNext, an organization that develops programs and funding to help businesses grow in Connecticut.
Book a 20-minute appointment through the links below:

Wednesday, June 8 – 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. – University of Connecticut (Storrs) 

Wednesday, June 8 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Albertus Magnus College 

Wednesday, June 8 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Quinnipiac University

Thursday, June 16 – 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – University of Connecticut (Stamford) 

Thursday, June 16 – 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. – University of Bridgeport 

Check out the links below for more information on CTNext and how to become a part of their programs and utilize their resources:

Yale Startups in Formation: Novel gene delivery modalities with Spark Therapeutics 

Thursday, June 9 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Featured Speaker: Dr. Federico Mingozzi, the Chief Scientific Officer of Spark Therapeutics with discuss the novel gene delivery modalities. Dr. Mingozzi has had a distinguished career in gene therapy research…

2022 BIO International Convention
June 13 – June 16

For the first time in two years, the BIO International Convention will be back fully in person in San Diego, CA. Join us to explore  ‘LIMITLESS’  possibilities and seize today’s unprecedented momentum to realize…

Career Possibilities Panel & Speed Networking: Finance, Investment & Commercial Banking, VC – Hosted by WEST

June 15, 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM

In the world of business, careers are no longer linear or predictable. What was once a clearly sign-posted path as you progressed through milestones, a career road map is now circuitous presenting new…
Thank you once again to the sponsors for Connecticut’s Pavilion at BIO 2022!