Weekly Digest of Events
5/20/2013 Edition
Featured Events:
Targeting Epigenetic Regulators for Cancer Therapy
When: Friday, May 24, 2013 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: New York Academy of Sciences, 7 World Trade Center, New York City
For more information and to register, please visit the Event Website.
Epigenetic research has shown that heritable changes in cancer cell transformation occur beyond the primary DNA sequence. This symposium reviews epigenetic regulators in cancer development and progress in designing therapies targeting the epigenome.
Massachusetts Life Sciences Innovation Day 2013: Business as Usual or Brave New World?
When: June 5, 2013 | 8 a.m - 7 p.m.
Where: Harvard Club of Boston, 374 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
The 6th Massachusetts Life Sciences Innovation (MALSI) Day is the biggest day for life sciences startups and innovation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This is a high-energy, hands-on event which brings together scientific leaders and business experts to mingle with scientists, post-docs, professors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and venture capitalists.
Business as Usual or Brave New World? Can we learn valuable lessons from life sciences start-up companies that have already been formed and funded? Or are life sciences entrepreneurs entering a "Brave New World" where their path to success is going to be completely different? Our speakers and panelists will consider the current status of life sciences and what changes we should expect in the future. How will these changes impact basic research, technology commercialization, investment in new companies, and scientists' careers.
Boston CEO Conference
When: Tuesday, June 11 - Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 200 Boylston St., Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
The Boston CEO Conference is a networking forum for industry CEOs and
decision makers in the life sciences. Attendees gain insights from presentations and panels featuring CEOs from several of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies. Industry leaders in venture capital and private equity also participate.
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting
When: Wednesday, June 12 - Saturday, June 15, 2013
Where: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
The ISSCR's flagship meeting serves as the largest forum for stem cell and regenerative medicine professionals from around the world.
Through lectures, symposia, workshops, and events attendees experience innovative stem cell and regenerative medicine research, advances and learn about what's on the horizon.The meeting features more than 2,000 abstracts, 150 speakers and provides numerous networking and professional development opportunities and social events.
DIA 2013: 49th Annual Meeting : Advancing Therapeutic Innovation and Regulatory Science
When: Sunday, June 23 - Thursday, June 27, 2013
Where: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Watch last year's highlights on YouTube! 4 Days. 22 Tracks. 250+ Educational Offerings. 450+ Exhibitors. 7,000+ Attendees.
The DIA 2013 49th Annual Meeting attracts the biggest names from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industry. Learn practical solutions and participate in expert discussions on today's hottest topics:
- Big Data
- Biosimilars/Follow-on Biologics
- Data Standardization
- Drug Shortages
- Electronic Health Records/Electronic Medical Records
- Ethical Issues in Clinical Trials
- FDASIA/PDUFA V
- Medical Devices/Combination Products
- mHealth
- Multiregional Clinical Trials
- New Models of Innovation
- Orphan Drug Development
- Patient/Caregiver Engagement
- Patient Recruitment and Recruitment Strategies
- Personalized Medicine/Tailored Therapies/Companion Diagnostics
- Pricing and/or Reimbursement
- Quality by Design Strategies
- Rare/Orphan Diseases
- Regulatory Strategy/Science
- Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies
- Safety Regulations
- Social Media
- Special Populations
- Strategic Planning
- Unmet Medical Needs
- And More...
Latino Life Science Execs & Entrepreneurs: Careers, Capital and Community
When: Monday, June 24, 2013 | 2 - 5 p.m.
Where: Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
This
National Hispanic Life Sciences Society (NHLSS)
symposium designed to connect leading biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare executives, entrepreneurs, policymakers, researchers, scientists, technologists, academics, and service providers. It will create a collaborative setting for Hispanic life science executives and entrepreneurs to engage in discussion and exchange ideas regarding career development, building businesses, and serving the community. Participants will gain valuable contacts, connections, knowledge, information, and insights. The vision is to become the world's preeminent annual conference focused specifically on mutually beneficial collaborations between the life sciences industry and the Hispanic/Latino community in the U.S. and globally.
Dr. Susan Windham-Bannister, the CEO & President of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, and Dr. Villa-Komaroff of the MLSC's Board will be speaking at this event.
Investment in Innovation IN3 Medical Device 360 Degrees Boston
When: Monday, June 24 - Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Where: Hyatt Regency Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Taking center stage at Investment In Innovation (IN³) Medical Device 360° Boston, June 24-26, will be a hand-selected group of early-, mid- and late-stage start-ups seeking funding or strategic partnerships. Presentations will be given by 35+ innovative device start-ups from around the world representing a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic device markets. We are adding presenting companies to the list each day. This special event will bring together a diverse group of medtech's key thought leaders-Corporate Business Development executives, Venture Capital and Angel investors, Start-Up Entrepreneurs and Industry Pioneers -to candidly discuss the critical issues that will define the future of all participants in the medical device space.
2013 MassDevice Big 100 East
When: July 16, 2013 | 4 - 8 p.m.
Where: The Westin Waltham Boston, 70 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
On July 16th, MassDevice takes you inside the corner office for a front row seat on how decisions are made at the highest level of the medical device industry.
We're pleased to welcome an incredible panel of leaders for our 2013 MassDevice Big 100 East and a look inside some of the companies, which have made headlines over the past two years.
This year, we welcome an extraordinary panel of executives, each of whom have changed the complexion of the medical device industry in some way. The 6 CEOs represented have orchestrated the 3 largest M&A deals in med tech over the past two years, netted the single largest funding round in 2012 and are developing groundbreaking technology across all spectrum of the device world.
The MassDevice Big 100 is a conversation among leaders-an unforgettable exchange of insight, ideas and contacts with the most prominent pioneers in our field.
*A limited number of rooms are available on a 'first come, first served' basis at the Westin Waltham on July 16th at the rate of $279. After June 14, any available rooms will be subject to prevailing rates.
9th Public Relations and Communications Summit
When: July 16 - 17, 2013
Where: Taj Boston, Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
ExL Pharma's 9th Annual Public Relations & Communications Summit is set for July 15-16 at the Taj Boston in Boston with a focus on next-generation public relations and communications strategies to embrace the new age of Healthcare.
The ninth annual summit will include out-of-the-box keynotes, a new location, "un-conference" discussion sessions, a Senior Leadership Forum, patient perspectives, customizable networking and down time, brand-new summit topics and much more.
The Sherbrooke International Life Sciences Summit
When : September 26 - 27, 2013
Where : The Delta Hotel, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
R&D as we know it has changed. Hundreds of layoffs, R&D labs being closed, and more. Can such bad news be seen as opportunities? We believe so! The goal of the Sherbrooke International Life Sciences Summit is to give the major pharmaceutical and medical technology players a forum to discuss their new needs and expectations in terms of collaboration with small businesses and institutions. Come and discuss collaboration with delegations from around the world: France, Germany, Canada, Sweden, UK, Spain and more! Confirmed speakers from Sanofi, Johnson&Johnson, Pfizer, Novartis, Roche, Eli Lilly... Keynote speaker Dr Robert Langer from MIT. Susan Windham-Bannister from the MLSC will be speaking on the panel regarding models for collaboration.
2013 RAPS: The Regulatory Convergence
When: Saturday, September 28 - Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Where: Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Every year, RAPS hosts The Regulatory Convergence, where people from industry, agencies and universities all over the world come together. They teach, learn, share ideas and make connections in a safe harbor environment, where the common denominator is an ambition to find out more and push things further.
These are your regulatory colleagues who work in research, clinical, pharma, medical devices, biologics, compliance, and at all different stages of the regulatory spectrum and product lifecycle. They're specialists and CEOs, directors and statisticians. And The Regulatory Convergence is where they figure out how to turn drive into action.
Therapeutic Area Partnerships
When: November 28 - 30, 2013
Where: Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
A meeting for the sharpest minds in biopharma. Since its launch seven years ago, Therapeutic Area Partnerships has come to be regarded as the industry's premier biopharmaceutical partnering event. A uniquely efficient gathering, TAPbrings together decision-makers to assess the most promising drug programs available for partnering in:
Oncology * Cardiovascular/Metabolic diseases * Neuroscience * Infectious diseases * Autoimmune/Inflammatory Diseases * Hot Space
(Women's Health, Dermatology, Bone & Muscle Disease, Ophthalmology, Rare Diseases and other high value and niche areas)
Attendees have the opportunity to hear from and meet some of the industry's most talented biotechnology entrepreneurs and pharmaceutical leaders. Casual gatherings and one-on-one partnering meetings bring together business development decision makers from large pharmaceutical firms and executive leadership from innovative biotechnology firms to make this one of the industry's most productive events.
Other Upcoming Events:
How to Operate Drug Development and Clinical Trials in Europe
When: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Where: UKTI, One Broadway, 7th Fl. , Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
UKTI is pleased to be hosting two UK life sciences companies: Molecular Profiles Ltd. and GFA for an exciting morning seminar on This event will take place at UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) located within the British Consulate-General Boston. ID is Required.
As part of our commitment to keep our local, valued life sciences companies current, with best practices and changes pending in the UK/EU, we would like to formally invite you and/or any relevant colleagues to attend this informative event.
MassBio's MetroWest Open house Sponsored by Morse, Barnes-Brown and Pendleton, PC
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 4 - 6 p.m.
Where: Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton, PC, CityPoint, 230 Third Avenue, 4th Floor, Waltham, MA 02451
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Please join MassBio for MassBio's MetroWest Open House at Morse, Barnes-Brown, & Pendleton's Waltham office.
In the last few years, the 128-belt has grown exponentially with life sciences companies, strengthening Massachusetts' position as the leading life sciences supercluster. MassBio is constantly advocating for new life sciences companies to relocate to this region and we are dedicated to helping existing 128-area companies advance and succeed.
If you are a MassBio member, come join us to learn more about how we can help you. If you are not a member, come to learn why you should join!
Don't miss this opportunity to meet members from your local life sciences community!
Life Sciences Circle Event: Early-Stage Fundraising: Survival Stories from the "Valley-of-Death"
When: Wednesday, May 22 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: UK Trade and Investment, 7th Floor, 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Raising capital for early-stage life science companies has always been difficult. Amid economic uncertainty and venture capital consolidation it seems that every investor wants to wait until you have a working prototype, clinical data, customer traction or positive cash flow. Despite the challenges, more than a dozen Massachusetts life science companies closed seed or first rounds in the last year. Come to our panel discussion and hear from CEOs who've recently travelled the "valley-of-death" and survived.
Worcester and UMass Medical School: Fertile Ground for Medical Device Innovation and Growth
When: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: Sherman Center, 2nd Floor, UMass Medical School, Worcester
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Professionals in the medical device community who are developing new products will find the UMass Medical School in Worcester a "treasure trove." Young medical students, post docs, and competent faculty/staff members are eager to listen, to learn and potentially contribute to commercial design development.
Join us for a fascinating networking session at UMass Medical School on Wednesday, May 22. Showcasing the school's vast resources and opportunities available, the event will be of particular interest to medical device, pharmaceutical and life science company executives. In fact, some MDG members are already engaged here, just an hour from Waltham and Kendall Square, Cambridge.
The special program will include a tour of the new Albert Sherman Center, a $400 million state-of-the art building for biomedical research, medical education and campus collaboration.
Solutions with/in/sight
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Koch Institute at MIT, 500 Main St, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
The David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT cordially invites you to attend our upcoming SOLUTIONS with/in/sight public program, which will explore the latest nanoscale technologies being applied to cancer detection.
Speakers will be Kenneth Kenji Tanabe, Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital; Sangeeta Bhatia, Koch Institute Faculty Member and John J. and Dorothy Wilson Professor of Health Sciences and Technology & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT; and Nicholas C. Dracopoli, Vice President and Head of Oncology Biomarkers at Janssen Research & Development, Johnson & Johnson.
Guests will also have the opportunity to connect with scientists, engineers, and Koch Institute community members, and enjoy the art and science on display in the Koch Institute Public Galleries including the Philip Alden Russell (1914) East Gallery.
Advanced Communication Skills and Presentation Coaching
When: Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: IBM Research Center, 1 Rogers St, Auditorium A&B, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Strong communication skills will help you create good and lasting impressions on others. Some individuals are naturally good at interpersonal communication while others develop their skills overtime through practice. Come and learn how to develop strong communication skills that will help you be effective and allow you to adapt your own communication style with difference individuals and audiences. Most senior managers and leaders agree that effective communication and presentation skills make a definitive difference in growing your career and being promoted into challenging roles.
In this interactive workshop led by Tom Kennedy, Former WBZ News Anchor and CEO Communications Coach, you will engage in advanced tools for effective communication that will enable you to boost your success in your career and in business. You will also learn presentation skills such as knowing your audience and focusing your message. Participants will be video taped giving a short presentation, which they will receive feedback on.
15th Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association New England Annual Conference
When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 | 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: MIT Sloan School of Management and Walker Memorial Morss Hall, MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Dr. Grace Wong (CEO, ActoKine Therapeutics) will be one of the speakers for SAPA (May 25, 2013, MIT) and she will be happy to cover registration fee for students and postdocs. If you are interested, please register at www.nobel-pauling.org for a free pass.
Innovation Across Regulatory Development - Strategic Evolution in Changing Regulatory Landscape
When: Thursday, May 30, 2013 | 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Where: Cubist Pharmaceuticals, 65 Hayden Ave, Lexington, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Join us for the first Boston Women in Science (WIS) event of 2013! Changes in global regulatory strategy and innovative tools are needed to meet enhanced requirements for demonstration of initial and continued effectiveness and safety for drugs and devices, from the bench through post approval. Join us for a broad view of global regulatory innovation presented by leaders across the pharma industry.
Why Attend/Learning Objectives:
1. Increase awareness of approaches, ideas, or practices which enhance the regulatory profession by introducing innovative ways to conduct business
2. Increase knowledge of technological advances to provide solutions for regulatory issues
3. Broaden understanding of global regulatory practices for people with cross functional R&D responsibilities
6th Annual Leadership Awards: WEST
When: Monday, June 3, 2013 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: Microsoft, One Cambridge Center, 4th Floor, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
You are invited to the sixth annual Women Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology Leadership Awards celebrating women who have demonstrated notable entrepreneurial leadership in science and technology. Join the festivities and meet the honorees who are talented innovators who have achieved entrepreneurial success either within larger organizations, or in starting their own companies.
Be moved and inspired by the stories these exceptional women share, network with the movers and shakers in the Science and Technology community. You will not want to miss this remarkable event.
Appetizers, wine, dessert, and coffee will be served.
Honorees: Michele Flynn, Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, Hiperos
Naomi Fried, Chief Innovation Officer, Children's Hospital
Marilyn Matz, CEO and Co-Founder, Paradigm4
Lynne Wilson, CEO of the 3DVIA Brand, Dassault Systemes
The Ten Dimensions of Financial Mastery
When: Thursday, June 6, 2013 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Bullfinch Group, 160 Gould St Suite 310, Needham, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Join us for an engaging conversation on the ten dimensions of financial mastery that all women need to know in order to be masters of their own financial destinies. We'll discuss everything from self-awareness about your money personality and communicating about finances, to strategies for retirement, and how to best be prepared for the unexpected. Walk away with a checklist of ten easily executed steps to help you be in harmony with money!
Understanding the Difference Between Mentoring/Coaching/Sponsorship and How to Find Individuals to Support Your Career
When: Thursday, June 6, 2013 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 7 Cambridge Center, Monadnock Room, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Learn the difference between mentoring, coaching and sponsorship and how each of these three activities are important for your talent and career development. Coaches and mentors can help you gain the skills and confidence to advance your career. Sponsors actively champion your career advancement both within and outside on your work environment. The workshop will not only discuss the importance of mentoring, coaching and sponsorship but also teach you how to go about finding people that can play these roles. This workshop will be lead by Sandra Glucksmann, WEST Board Chair and SVP of Research and Development at Cerulean Pharma.
The State of MedTech Start-up Investment and Non-Tradition Fundraising Strategies
When: Friday, June 7, 2013 | 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Mass Medical Society, 860 Winter St, Waltham, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
The climate for early-stage medtech investment shows no immediate signs of improving. As emerging medical device companies find it increasingly difficult to garner the interest of traditional investors, new financing sources are receiving attention as possible investment solutions. This seminar will examine the current state of medtech investment with a panel of financing and industry experts and short presentations by representatives of non-traditional funding sources. Rana K. Gupta, a medtech entrepreneur and lecturer at Boston University's School of Management will be the featured luncheon speaker, bringing his years of fundraising and company development experience to our forum.
Battle of The Biotech Bands
When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 | 6 - 10 p.m.
Where: Royale Nightclub, 279 Tremont St, Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
A fundraising event with bands from your favorite Biotech companies playing for their chosen Charity! Cash Bar / Finger Foods / 18+
Bands are from Biogen Idec, Momenta and The Mass Bio Artifacts
Master of Ceremonies: Joyce Kulhawik Judges: Charlie FARREN, Jay Geils, Julie Devereaux
Insights into Personal Effectiveness
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 7 Cambridge Center, Monadnock Room, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
"Insights into personal Effectiveness" will enable participants to recognize how their key constituents perceive them and the work they are doing. Participants will understand how their own behavioral tendencies and preferences are perceived in the workplace. Participants will learn to make any needed adaptations to increase the effectiveness of their communication and leadership efforts. In addition to a better understanding of how others perceive them, participants will learn to comprehend the preferred communication and interactive styles of others by understanding behavioral cues.
Adventures in Bioteching: Stories of Success (and Failure), a 6 part series
Dreams to Reality: Case Studies, Successes
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 | 8 - 10 a.m.
Where: MassBio, 300 Technology Square, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Industry leaders will share stories of their successes-and challenges-in starting companies.
Knowledge in Motion: SCI Lecture and Webcast Series for individuals living with spinal cord injury, their caregivers and healthcare professionals
When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 | 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Where: Digital or in person
To attend Free Online Webcast and Live Chat:
Register here or contact: Judi Zazula at judiz@bu.edu
To attend Dinner and Evening Lecture:
Cost: $10 before 6-3-13; $20 at the door
Register here or contact: Helen Stott at hstott@partners.org
Attendees will be able to:
- Understand how the corticospinal nerve injury contributes to SCI disabilities, and how it might be repaired.
- Understand what new treatment options based on biomaterials will be available for SCI patients in the near future.
- Learn about the 10-year, $1-billion MA Life Sciences Initiative and its relevance to the SCI community.
- Learn about the current state of drug development to treat SCI.
Influence Without Authority
When: Friday, June 14, 2013 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: MassBio Offices, 300 Technology Sq, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Attending the Influence Without Authority workshop will provide you with key skills for getting things done whether or not you are in charge. You will improve your ability to manage "up", get agreement from peers, and motivate reports that will enable you to work more effectively in project and cross-functional teams, collaborations, and matrixed organizations.
MD&M East Conference & Expo
When: Monday, June 17 - Wednesday, June 20, 2013
Where: Philadelphia, PA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
MD&M East connects medical device development professionals to the inspiration, partnerships, education, and technologies needed to drive medical device innovation. MD&M's attendees include thousands of medical device development professionals from the entire spectrum of R&D, Manufacturing & Operations, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs, and Executive Management.
This year's redesigned conference provides a comprehensive multi-track program covering all aspects of medical device development. And new for this year are 2-hour seminars on a wide variety of MedTech-related topics.
BWH Clinical Innovation Day
When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Borstein Amphitheater and Cabot Atrium
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
This day will bring together physicians, scientists, nurses, residents, trainees, administrative staff and other members of our community with the goal of celebrating BWH innovations in healthcare delivery, personalized medicine, health IT and more. Talks and workshops will be followed by a keynote address, by Rodrigo Martinez from IDEO, focused on innovation in healthcare. The day will conclude with a poster session that will highlight the spectrum of clinical innovations at BWH and a networking reception for attendees to reflect on the opportunities presented and to initiate collaborations to fuel further innovations. Abstracts for the poster session will be accepted through Wednesday, May 22th.
Dotmatics Day - Museum of Science
When: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Where: The Museum of Science, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website
During this event, you will have plenty of opportunity to network with industry peers, attend workshops, training sessions, and hear from our user community about how Dotmatics solutions have improved the way the that data can be queried, handled, managed and analyzed.
Strategic versus Tactical Thinking
When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 7 Cambridge Center, Monadnock Room, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website
We are all trained and tend to get rewarded for getting things done and often only think about the tactical aspects of our jobs. Attend this workshop and learn how to bring even more value to what you do by developing your strategic thinking. This workshop will be lead by Gwen Acton, PhD who is CEO of Vivo Group.
US-India BioPharma & Healthcare Summit
When: Friday, June 21, 2013 | 9:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Grand Ballroom, Marriott Cambridge, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Summit theme: Delivering Affordable Innovation through Global Partnerships
- Annual high profile summit of established and emerging BioPharma, Medical Devices, Healthcare companies, Venture Capitalists, Policy Makers and Academia from the US, Europe and India
- Annual R&D spend of just the Advisory Board members in excess of $25 billion
- THE Bio Pharma event in the world focused on BioPharma, Medical Devices and Healthcare
- 5+ Networking Opportunities with Industry Leaders, Investors, Academicians and Policy Makers
- Release of USA-India Chamber of Commerce commissioned McKinsey & Company Position Paper
- Presentation by Goldman Sachs on M&A activities and trends
- Learn about new models in R&D, partnering and commercial models - DIRECTLY from major implementers
- Meet & Network with the top global industry thought leaders, investors, academicians and policy makers at one location
- Business insights from the industry's top thought leaders and decision makers
- Maximize collaborations with the world's leading collaborators
- Annual summit provides continuity and results by bringing all stakeholders together
- An ideal platform to Learn Share Network and Benefit
The Ten Dimensions of Financial Mastery
When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013 | 7:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Gillette Stadium, On Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is pleased to host the first statewide Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Foxborough. This fullday summit will bring together hundreds of leading executives and managers from the manufacturing industry to share best practices, network, and discuss future opportunities and challenges.
What you can expect from this Summit:
* Learn how to do business with OEM customers.
* Hear from top executives of leading Massachusetts companies
who will share how they tackled the problems of aging workforces
and the challenges of introducing new process technologies.
* Interact with industry experts who will talk about the future of
manufacturing trends that will shape your businesses.
* Pick up best-practice tips at workshops on adopting new quality
standards, cutting energy bills, expanding your markets, and
getting the financing you need to grow your businesses.
* Network with hundreds of like-minded people who believe that
the foundational strength of our economy is manufacturing.
Integrating Offline and Online Tactics to Build a Powerful, Strategic Network
When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 7 Cambridge Center, Monadnock Room, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
Digital networking has reached critical mass and the proliferation of mobile devices is only fueling the trend. Networking as we know it is changing radically as just-in-time access (to data, people, resources, information) becomes critical to maintaining career relevance. Going to "offline" networking events is a start, but it's not going to get you where you need to be long-term. Having a cohesive plan for fortifying your face-to-face efforts with digital touch points gives you an edge over others who do not. Join us for an interactive session where we will help you identify the key elements you need to creating the network that supports your professional ambitions today and in the future. Mari Anne Snow is CEO and founder of SophiaThink Consulting, a digital strategy company based in Boston, MA.
Tech, Drugs & Rock n' Roll
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 | 4 - 8 p.m.
Where: Ziskind Lounge, Boston University, 775 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA
More details at the date nears closer. For questions, email szm@bu.edu.
This evening of entertainment and innovation encourages interaction between the science and business communities and serves to help foster relationships that lead to collaboration. Musical entertainment will be provided.
MIT Professional Education Short Programs
Where: MIT Campus
For the full schedule and more details, refer to the Event Website.
These two-to-five day professional courses are taught by MIT faculty/ researchers and experts from industry and academia. Additional topics areas include: Data Modeling & Analysis, Enterprise Transformation, Imaging, Innovation, Leadership / Negotiation, and more.
Flow Chemistry: Continuous Synthesis and Purification of Pharmaceuticals and Fine Chemicals
When: Monday, July 8 - Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Controlled Release Technology: Delivery Systems for Pharmaceuticals, Proteins, and Other Agents
When: Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12, 2013
Formulation and Stabilization of Biotherapeutics
When: Monday, July 22 - Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Fermentation Technology
When: Monday, July 29 - Friday, August 2, 2013
Downstream Processing
When: Monday, August 5 - Friday, August 9, 2013
Adventures in Bioteching: Stories of Success (and Failure), a 6 part series
Financing the Dream: Avenues for Raising Capital
When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 | 8 - 10 a.m.
Where: MassBio, 300 Technology Square, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
The current landscape for emerging biotech companies is indeed challenging. The amount of venture capital and strategic dollars allocated towards early-stage compound companies has plummeted significantly over the last three years - funding is scarce, expensive and probably never been harder to secure. Promising companies need to search elsewhere for critical capital. Where are the new sources of capital and how does one identify funding opportunities? Join us as we explore strategies for securing capital and financing your dream. In this session we will examine the various sources of capital available for emerging companies, hear from experts who have successfully navigated the troubled waters of this financing environment, and discover suggestions for securing those much-needed dollars.
Business Development - The Sell Side
When: Full Day Tuesday, September 10, Half day Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Where: MassBio Offices, 300 Technology Sq, 8th Floor, Cambridge, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
As a Business Development professional part of your job is to understand the needs of multiple stakeholders and seek out mutually acceptable solutions. You will learn from the breadth of faculty perspectives that this negotiation occurs within your team as well as between your company and prospective partners!
World Medtech Forum Lucerne
When: Tuesday, September 17 - Thursday, September 19, 2013
Where: Messe Luzern, Lucerne, Switzerland
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
"Off to a good start," was how we evaluated the WMTF at the end of September 2012. We are now working with the same team, the same partners, with renewed energy and enthusiasm and the same model to take our vision into the future. The World Medtech Forum is a high-caliber platform for the international medtech sector - made by the industry for the industry and Made in Switzerland! This platform is set to be an integral part of the medtech scene and is open to you as an exhibitor, visitor or congress attendee. So plan your trip to Lucerne now, organize your schedule and consider how you and your company can play a part in shaping the forum and using it as a platform for your own business.
4th Annual Executing Global Clinical Trials Conference
When: Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Where: The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, MA
Learn more and register on the Event Website. Use code MLSC for a 15% discount!
The 4th Annual Executing Global Clinical Trials conference is on September 18, 2013, at the The Fairmont Hotel in Boston. Experienced Pharma and Biotech presenters addresses how to reduce the complexities of global trials and how to be more efficient and develop higher quality data at less cost.
New for this year is a panel comprised of case studies and lessons learned from unsuccessful global clinical trials in a time of welcoming collaboration and shared experiences.
Cancer Advance Conference
When: Thursday, September 19, 2013 | 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Where: Harvard Medical School
Learn more and register on the Event Website.
The war against cancer continues, but we have recently seen great advances in a number of areas such as detection, prevention and especially the proliferation of targeted treatments that are paving the way for an era where some currently deadly cancers might become chronic conditions.On September 19, 2013, Boston will welcome some of the most distinguished cancer experts from academia and industry, alongside the people who help turn discoveries into therapies-biotech entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, buysiders, bankers and analysts-for a one-of-a-kind meeting: Cancer Advance. It's a one-day, high-energy, uniquely interactive meeting at Harvard Medical School where networking and discussion take center stage.
3rd Annual Disruptive Innovations to Advance Clinical Trials
When: September 19 - 20, 2013
Where: The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, MA
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Led by Pfizer, Novartis, and Janssen this groundbreaking conference delivers only disruptive approaches, models and technologies to change the pace of clinical trials. Dpharm attracts creative thinkers from the scientific and operational aspects of clinical trials. It is designed to inspire the imagination and ambition of those who seek to innovate the clinical research discipline. This conference offers a fresh new format and is highly engaging with a style similar to TED events, but with live demos and interviews. The conference addresses:
1. Challenges and opportunities in clinical development/trials
2. Innovations in science applied to clinical development/trials
3. Innovations in technology applied to clinical development/trials
4. Disruptive models for clinical development/trials
Design Strong Relationships
When: Thursday, September 24, 2013 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 7 Cambridge Center, Monadnock Room, Cambridge, MA
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When an individual's life is "working well," it means that their relationships are likely thriving. When life isn't working well, there are probably relationships that could use fixing. Strong relationships are built on clear communication, a commitment to a shared vision and a willingness to face the truth together. In this seminar, we explore how participants relate to others in their lives: significant others, family, friends, coworkers or community members. We teach participants how to design thriving relationships by identifying relationship issues and addressing those issues. We show participants how to speak with compassion and still deliver a straight message. By using our techniques, participants learn how to work through hurt feelings, mistakes and resolve conflicts so that their relationships become a source of joy.
2013 Massachusetts Governor's Health IT Conference
When: October 2013
Where: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston, MA
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Hosted by Governor Deval Patrick. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available! Conference highlights include the following:
- Innovation in Healthcare Delivery
- Payment Reform
- Technology and Analytics
- Engaging Patients
- Health Purchasing
- Big Data
- Mobile Health
- Workshops, General Sessions & Networking Opportunities
The Manager's Magic Potion
When: Thursday, October 10, 2013 | 6 - 9 p.m.
Where: The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, 7 Cambridge Center, Monadnock Room, Cambridge, MA
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Almost as easy as waving a magic wand, this practice will save you time, develop staff and increase innovation. As if that weren't enough, with these five easy inquiries you will more easily delegate, manage performance and reward your stars. In short, you will run a more productive and motivated organization. What is the Magic Potion?
Five simple inquiries - translated into your own words - that can help you:
· Identify and motivate your star employees
· Identify performance problems
· Delegate more effectively
· Develop your staff
· Save loads of time
· Make you a tremendously better manager
Drug Development Boot Camp 2013
When: Wednesday, November 20 - Thursday, November 21, 2013
Where: The Harvard Club, Boston, MA
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Why Drug Development Boot Camp? Drug development is a complex process. Each compound or molecule that enters drug development requires a unique drug development program to be devised by the Project Team. Even after many years of working in drug development, many executives with decision making authority lack in-depth understanding of the drug development process.
Who will attend the Boot Camp? Entrepreneurs from Harvard University who are working at the cutting edge of drug development will attend. Participants from different types of biotechnology companies will be in attendance. Venture Capitalists have signed up in the past and are likely to sign up for the 2013 Boot Camp. You will be taught by Faculty from large pharma who understand classical drug development, and who have contributed to the science and practice of drug development at leading pharmaceutical companies.