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SUMMARY:Waters PREMIER: High Performance Surfaces to Address Metal-Based Secondary
DESCRIPTION:The use of metal hardware for chromatographic systems and columns dates back to the advent of high-performance liquid chromatography. Metal alloys such as stainless steel\, titanium and MP35N are routinely used for chromatographic hardware – where stainless steel has become a material of choice for constructing LC columns. While these choices in hardware materials afford high pressure capabilities and low-cost manufacturability\, they also can negatively impact analyte recovery and peak shape. These complications stem from electrostatic effects\, electron sharing and Lewis acid-base interactions. The longstanding complication of adsorption of analytes with electron rich moieties has led to a variety of workarounds – reliance on chelating buffers and additives\, sample derivatization techniques\, system priming or passivation as well as utilization of non-metallic surfaces (e.g. polyether ether ketone). Unfortunately\, such work arounds often sacrifice capabilities such as MS compatibility\, high pressure capabilities or drive workflows to complicated methodologies with multicomponent mobile phases or stringent system treatment protocols. In order to address metal-based secondary interactions in LC and LC-MS analyses without the aforementioned performance compromises\, we have developed specialized inert LC surface which provide substantial improvements in sample recovery and peak shape. These benefits have been demonstrated for a variety of analytes\, including small molecule metabolites\, phosphor-sugars\, oligonucleotides\, glycans and peptides. \nChemistry Operations\, Waters Corporation\, Milford\, MA\, USA \nBonnie Alden\, Jon Belanger\, Kenneth Berthelette\, Robert Birdsall\, Cheryl Boissel\, Mathew DeLano\, Michael Donegan\, Martin Gilar\, Paula Hong\, Moon Chul Jung\, Mary Lame\, Matthew A. Lauber\, Thomas McDonald\, Jennifer Nguyen\, Amit Patel\, Paul Rainville\, Jennifer Simeone\, Kerri Smith\, Thomas Walter\, Kevin Wyndham
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/waters-premier-high-performance-surfaces-to-address-metal-based-secondary/
LOCATION:Online\, online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210119T120000
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SUMMARY:BYO Lunch & Learn: Venture Financing 101
DESCRIPTION:During this virtual BYO Lunch & Learn you will learn the basics about how medical device & biotech ventures get financed and how that impacts your company and you as an individual. Various topics will be covered\, including: \n– The importance of planning \n– Pitching to investors \n– What investor types to target/prioritize and their link to company stage and strategy \n– How dilution and vesting can impact you personally \nBill Yelle: Entrepreneur in Residence\, Partners Innovation Fund \nBill is both an Entrepreneur in Residence at MGH-Brigham Innovation and an Adjunct Faculty Member at The Manning School of Business at UMass Lowell. Bill has over 30 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry\, ranging from large pharma to early stage\, venture-backed companies. He currently serves as founding CEO of FireCyte Therapeutics\, a neuro-ophthalmology spinout of Mass Eye and Ear Institute. Previously\, Bill was Executive Chairman of Envisia Therapeutics. Prior to Envisia\, Bill served as CEO of Aldea Pharmaceuticals\, where he successfully completed a Series B raise and brought two programs into the clinic. Prior to Aldea\, he was Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Licensing for Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (formerly Sepracor Inc.)\, where he was responsible for the consummation of over 30 material transactions\, the most notable being the company’s sale to Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma for $2.6 billion in 2009. Bill was also instrumental in Sepracor’s transition from an early stage clinical organization into a fully integrated pharmaceutical company. Prior to joining Sepracor in 1995\, Bill held various positions of increasing responsibility in Pfizer’s U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group. \nIn addition to serving on the board of the Jack M. Wilson Center for Entrepreneurship\, prior board assignments include Envisia Therapeutics\, LQ3 Pharma and Aldea Pharmaceuticals. \nBill has an M.B.A. in Management/Marketing from Columbia University\, an M.S. in Organic Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley and a B.S. Cum Laude from the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/byo-lunch-learn-venture-financing-101/
LOCATION:Online\, online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
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SUMMARY:Key Considerations for Medical Device Cloud Connectivity
DESCRIPTION:Medical devices are becoming increasingly cloud-connected. What used to be a technology only deployed by large well-funded companies is now becoming a core requirement of many medical device startups. Cloud connectivity in medical devices can be a complicated and risky process. In this presentation\, Abbas Dhilawala\, CTO of Galen Data\, will describe the core software\, hardware\, and regulatory considerations critical for success. For companies developing devices with a cloud dependency\, investors in medical device companies\, or those who have a general interest in medical device innovation\, please join us for this informative webinar and Q&A session. \nAbbas Dhilawala is the CTO of Galen Data\, leaders in medical device cloud connectivity. Abbas has over 17 years of experience developing enterprise-grade software for the medical device industry. He is well versed with technology and industry standards regulating security and privacy of data. His expertise lies in programming\, cloud\, cybersecurity\, data storage and regulated medical device software. Prior to Galen Data\, Abbas worked as a Software Architect at Tietronix Software\, where he led technical teams in creating medical device software that were successfully cleared for FDA Class I\, II and III and CE Marking. Abbas has a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering from University of Houston – Clear Lake\, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from North Gujarat University\, India.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/key-considerations-for-medical-device-cloud-connectivity/
LOCATION:Online\, online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T170000
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SUMMARY:University of Massachusetts Advanced Manufacturing zoom summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us to engage in a discussion of research and development in Advanced Manufacturing at UMass. \nThe University of Massachusetts “zoom summit” in Advanced Manufacturing will introduce industry leaders\, their colleagues in business strategy and government relations\, to some of the most important breakthroughs of recent years in three key fields in advanced manufacturing. \nIn the final hour\, we invite you to discuss grand challenges that will shape this field in the next decade. Accomplished scientists\, from across the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts will be on hand to discuss the most pressing translational questions in the post-COVID period. \nBreakout groups: \n1. Manufacturing 2030: agile\, responsive\, instant\, customized\, adaptive\, collaborative robots in manufacturing \n2 Manufacturing 2030: Green/Sustainable manufacturing\, integration of biological and non-biological manufacturing \n3. Manufacturing 2030: 3D Printing and Roll to roll on an industrial scale
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/university-of-massachusetts-advanced-manufacturing-zoom-summit/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Massachusetts":MAILTO:ccarragher@umassp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T124500
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SUMMARY:What Can AI Researchers Learn from the COVID-19 Pandemic?
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic poses a challenge for machine learning (ML) algorithms trained on pre-COVID data. Clinical presentations\, disease trajectories\, radiographic interpretations and recommended medications for COVID all represent a significant departure from previous real-world practice patterns and may decrease the performance of established ML algorithms. \nIn this Harvard Medical School Executive Education webinar\, Zak Kohane\, MD\, PhD\, will discuss this COVID discontinuity in the context of a longstanding issue in the field of AI and machine learning: how can algorithms (and the human physicians interacting with them) adapt to shifts in medical knowledge\, whether from a novel therapy or a newly described disease? He will outline potential opportunities for AI researchers\, and steps that AI experts and clinicians should take to optimize system performance and patient care.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/what-can-ai-researchers-learn-from-the-covid-19-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Medical School External Education":MAILTO:sqil@hms.harvard.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T153000
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SUMMARY:University of Massachusetts Aerospace\, Defense\, Undersea Technology and Remote Sensing Zoom Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us to engage in a discussion of research and development in Aerospace\, Defense\, Undersea Technology and Remote Sensing at UMass. \nThe University of Massachusetts is pleased to extend an invitation to a “zoom summit” in Aerospace\, Defense\, Undersea Technology and Remote Sensing on January 26\, 2021 from 3:30-5:00 pm. In the first half hour\, we will introduce industry leaders\, their colleagues in business strategy and government relations\, to some of the most important breakthroughs of recent years in five key fields within aerospace\, defense\, undersea technology and remote sensing. \nIn the final hour\, we invite you to discuss grand challenges that will shape aerospace\, defense\, undersea technology and remote sensing in the next decade. Our most accomplished scientists\, from across the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts\, will be on hand to discuss the most pressing translational questions in the post-COVID period. \nBreakout groups:\n1. Real-time autonomous cyber operations\n2. Humans-machines-teams-systems Integration\, Human Augmentation and monitoring\n3. Pervasive awareness and monitoring\n4. Exploration in challenging environments\n5. Adaptable next-gen materials and manufacturing for challenging environments; materials genome
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/university-of-massachusetts-aerospace-defense-undersea-technology-and-remote-sensing-zoom-summit/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Massachusetts":MAILTO:ccarragher@umassp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210114T222236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210114T222236Z
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SUMMARY:ISPE Student Career Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Annual ISPE Student Workshop is coming to you virtually this year! \nJoin us for a series of interactive webinars taking place from 4pm-7pm on January 26th\, January 28th\, February 2nd\, and February 4th. \nRegister for the opportunity to refine your Resume/Cover letter\, learn how to build a robust LinkedIn profile\, and develop interviewing skills! This year’s workshop features an industry veterans panel\, a recruiter panel\, and opportunities for career chats and networking with other emerging young professionals!
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/ispe-student-career-workshop/2021-01-26/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="ISPE Boston Area Chapter":MAILTO:office@ispeboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T173000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210114T223020Z
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SUMMARY:Meet local nonprofits at Life Science Cares Partner Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This January\, Life Science Cares Boston is once again kicking off a year of giving with our annual Meet the Partners Mixer. While we won’t be able to meet in person this year\, we still look forward to sharing stories from our 27 nonprofit partners and ways you and your organization can get involved. We will begin the night with 60-second “pitches” from all of our partners where you will receive an overview of our partners’ missions and volunteer opportunities. Then\, our partners will open up “office hours” till the end of the event\, so be sure to take notes on who you’d like to hear more from! \nJanuary 27th\, 4-5:30 pm \nProgram:\n4:00: Welcome from Life Science Cares\n4:10: 60-second pitches from our partners\n4:45: Breakout networking with partners begins \nRegistration is free\, but required to receive Zoom link!
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/meet-local-nonprofits-at-life-science-cares-partner-mixer/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Life Science Cares":MAILTO:info@lifesciencecares.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210119T144521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T144521Z
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SUMMARY:University of Massachusetts Sustainability Climate Resilience: Coastal Communities\, Energy\, Transportation Zoom Summit
DESCRIPTION:Engage in discussion of research and development in Sustainability Climate Resilience: Coastal Communities\, Energy\, Transportation at UMass. \nThe University of Massachusetts is pleased to extend an invitation to a “zoom summit” in Sustainability and Climate Resilience: Coastal Communities\, Energy\, and Transportation on January 29\, 2021 from 3:30-5:00 pm. We will introduce industry leaders\, their colleagues in business strategy and government relations\, to some of the most important breakthroughs of recent years in four key fields in “Sustainability and Climate Resilience.” \nIn the final hour\, we invite you to discuss grand challenges that will command attention in the next decade. Accomplished scientists from across the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts will be on hand to discuss the most pressing translational questions in the post-COVID period. \nBreakout groups:\n1. Thriving Coastal Communities and the Blue Economy\n2. Clean and just energy transition (net-zero carbon by 2050)\n3. Sustainable Transportation\n4. Food Security
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/university-of-massachusetts-sustainability-climate-resilience-coastal-communities-energy-transportation-zoom-summit/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Massachusetts":MAILTO:ccarragher@umassp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T124500
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210127T191405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T191405Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Large-Scale SARS-CoV-2 Test Lab: Scientific and Leadership Lessons
DESCRIPTION:A Harvard Medical School Executive Education webinar. \nStacey Gabriel\, PhD\, senior director of the Genomics Platform at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard\, led the Broad’s COVID-era pivot to becoming one of the foremost SARS-CoV-2 testing centers in the country (now closing in on nine million tests performed). Realizing this vision in such a short time frame required strong leadership skills\, as well as the ability to solve myriad technological\, supply chain\, IT and clinical workflow challenges. In this webinar\, Stacey Gabriel will share her behind-the-scenes perspectives about the keys to her organization’s success.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/building-a-large-scale-sars-cov-2-test-lab-scientific-and-leadership-lessons/
LOCATION:Harvard Medical School Webinar\, Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210127T191218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T191218Z
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SUMMARY:BC High Shields Center for Innovation Virtual Event Series: Why Innovation Matters in Boston and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Business in Boston is changing dramatically. Innovation is the driving force. Join us for a dynamic discussion with a panel of visionaries who will address the unique systems and collaborations that fuel our people\, our city and the new economy – in Boston and beyond. \nPanelists include Jack Shields\, Founder and Chairman\, Shields Health Solutions\, Charbel Haber\, SVP Head of Regulatory Affairs\, Moderna and John Barros\, Chief of Economic Development\, City of Boston. The event will be moderated by Grace Cotter Regan\, President of Boston College High School.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/bc-high-shields-center-for-innovation-virtual-event-series-why-innovation-matters-in-boston-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston College High School":MAILTO:jkarevicius@bchigh.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210211
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
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SUMMARY:Industrial Lyophilization Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThis course teaches best practices in the design of lyophilization processes for biopharmaceutical products and formulations. The course describes pitfalls to avoid when designing lyophilization processes\, and ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness known only to top lyophilization experts. \nInstructors\nDr. Muhammad Ashraf (FDA)\, Dr. Seongkyu Yoon (UMass Lowell)\, Dr. Akhilesh Bhambhani (Merck)\, Dr. Robin Bogner (UConn)\, and William Kessler (Physical Sciences Inc.). \nTarget Audience\nSenior Research Scientist\, Bioprocess Engineer\, or equivalent in Pharmaceuticals\, Biopharmaceuticals \nObjective\nDescribe the fundamental processes involved in lyophilization\nSummarize the major considerations involved in formulation design relevant to biologics and their impact on drug product\nDescribe the process analytical technology used in lyophilization\nDescribe the critical quality attributes of lyophilized products and their measurement\nSummarize the major considerations involved in process design and their impacts on the drug product\nDescribe some common pitfalls in vial filling in a manufacturing setting \nModules\nM1. Introduction to lyophilization\nM2. Formulation Development and Characterization\nM3. CQAs of Lyophilized Products\nM4. Tour of LyoBay\nM5. Preparation of test vials; stoppers\, sterility concerns\, etc.\nM6. Initiating lyophilizer cycle\nM7. PAT in lyophilization\nM8. Lyophilization process design\nM9. Evaluation of cakes; residual moisture; pore structure; specific surface area\nM10. Collection of vials and collection of relevant data\nM11. Data analysis\nM12. Process scale-up \nRegistration\nCost of attendance is $2\,500; 50% discount for academic and government. Please head over to BlueSnap to complete your registration.\nContact Information \nFor any question\, please contact bpqc@uml.edu
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/industrial-lyophilization-training/
LOCATION:Online\, online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210119T144404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T144404Z
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SUMMARY:University of Massachusetts Artificial Intelligence\, Robotics\, Data Science Zoom Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us to engage in a discussion of research and development in artificial intelligence\, robotics and data science. \nUniversity of Massachusetts “zoom summit” in Artificial Intelligence\, Robotics and Data Science will introduce industry leaders\, their colleagues in business strategy and government relations\, to some of the most important breakthroughs of recent years in five key fields within . \nIn the final hour\, we invite you to discuss grand challenges that will shape this field in the next decade. Accomplished scientists\, from across the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts will be on hand to discuss the most pressing translational questions in the post-COVID period. \nBreakout groups:\n1. Trustworthy AI systems\n2. Future of work at the human-technology frontier\n3. Robotics and autonomous systems\n4. Data Science
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/university-of-massachusetts-artificial-intelligence-robotics-data-science-zoom-summit/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Massachusetts":MAILTO:ccarragher@umassp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210204T173739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T173739Z
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SUMMARY:Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy In Black And Brown Communities
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the health inequities that plague our nation and the lack of access to quality care for Black and Brown populations. But\, beyond health inequity remains a culture of mistrust between these marginalized populations and the scientific and healthcare communities that is negatively impacting uptake of the vaccine among Black and Brown populations. \nWith many states prioritizing Black and Brown populations for COVID-19 vaccines\, how can the life sciences and healthcare industry do a better job disseminating factual information throughout these marginalized communities so they can trust in science and feel confident taking the vaccine as soon as they are able? \nJoin our next Town Hall as we discuss how we can achieve these goals by elevating the voices of diverse leaders in science\, and better explaining the scientific evidence that demonstrates the safety and benefit of the vaccines for Black and Brown populations. \nNOTE: MassBio makes every effort to accommodate our entire community at each of our events. Please let us know at least 3 days in advance of the event if you require special accommodations\, such as captioning.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/overcoming-vaccine-hesitancy-in-black-and-brown-communities/
LOCATION:Online\, online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210203T221114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T221114Z
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SUMMARY:The ‘Invisible’ Future of Health Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:If the current pandemic has taught us anything\, it is the importance of monitoring not only our own health but the health of our loved ones. It has reiterated the importance of the life science industry to become more digitized and virtually connected as it moves forward. \nFortunately\, in the last decade\, many in the industry have gotten a head start becoming digitally connected through telehealth tools\, wearable devices and more. Providers have been able to remotely monitor their patients\, in settings outside of hospitals\, receiving health measures from patients back to their providers. Yet\, remote monitoring still faces challenges related to adoption\, efficacy\, and scale. During the current epidemic\, remote monitoring efforts have demonstrated its relevance to keep non-emergent patients out of hospitals and clinical care settings\, while still monitoring both them and their surroundings. \nThe question now is how will we as an industry continue to evolve further? Will it give providers a real opportunity to monitor patients? Will ‘invisible health’ monitoring be able to make a real impact on its own\, or will the future of connected health be a multi-facetted approach? \nJoin Johnson & Johnson Innovation -JLABS as they bring together experts in the field to discuss their views on the feasibility of invisible monitoring\, the importance of data control and collection\, possible impactful use cases\, the inevitable concerns that come along with it and the possibilities of health monitoring during the current COVID-19 crisis.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/the-invisible-future-of-health-monitoring/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Johnson & Johnson Innovation":MAILTO:clee22@its.jnj.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20201124T160647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210205T162807Z
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SUMMARY:Panel 3: Enhanced Strategies to Increase Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Panel 3 Guiding Question: ​\nGiven that a core strategy for growing the Data Science workforce is to increase its diversity\, what have we learned from recent experience that might inform best practices? \nPanelists\nModerator: Kenn Turner\, President & CEO\, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center\nRon Walker\, Coalition of Schools Educating Boys of Color\nGinette Saimprevil\, Bottom Line\n(additional panelists to be announced) \nExpanding Access to Data Science Careers\nEach discussion in the panel series will address a key component critical to the development of a strategic plan to extend and expand the early-stage Data Science pipeline: \n\nTo understand the need for a career pathway that begins with high school and community college students.\nTo review existing policies in Massachusetts that support efforts to prepare more students for Data Science careers\, and discuss what additional policy support might be needed.\nTo learn from programs that broaden participation in other disciplines and apply those best practices in developing outreach and support programs for a more diverse community of students.\nTo discover current initiatives for high school and community college students and discuss how they may form the basis of the early-stage Data Science pipeline.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/panel-3-enhanced-strategies-to-increase-diversity/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Education Development Center":MAILTO:datascience@edc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
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SUMMARY:University of Massachusetts Data-Driven and Technology-Informed Precision Health Zoom Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us to engage in a discussion of research and development in Data-Driven and Technology-Informed Precision Health at UMass. \nThe University of Massachusetts is pleased to extend an invitation to a “zoom summit” in Data-Driven and Technology-Informed Precision Health on February 10\, 2021 from 3:30-5:00 pm. We will introduce industry leaders\, their colleagues in business strategy and government relations\, to some of the most important breakthroughs of recent years in five key fields in Precision Health. \nIn the final hour\, we invite you to discuss grand challenges that will shape this field in the next decade. Accomplished scientists\, from across the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts will be on hand to discuss the most pressing translational questions in the post-COVID period. \nBreakout groups:\n1. Create Genomics-Informed Disease Prevention\, Diagnoses\, and Treatment Plans\n2. Design Next-Generation\, Useful\, and Usable Digital Health Technologies\n3. Develop Advanced Data Science Methods that Translate Complex Health Data into Actionable Knowledge\n4. Develop Scalable Precision Health Models that use Data and Technology to Improve Health Equity\n5. Create an Innovative Data-Driven and Technology-Informed Precision Health Workforce
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/university-of-massachusetts-data-driven-and-technology-informed-precision-health-zoom-summit/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Massachusetts":MAILTO:ccarragher@umassp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210203T225452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T225452Z
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SUMMARY:February Podcast Party - Self and Moments with Zoe Lynch
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual “Bring Your Own Beverage” networking event hosted by Women Accelerators. \nAbout this Event \nJoin us for the next installment of our Podcast Parties with Women Accelerators! \nThe February happy hour event will be like a book club\, but with podcasts. Listen to the list of podcast episodes around a central theme and reflect on the discussion prompts. On the day of the event\, we will come together to learn and discuss as a group! \n****** \nThis month\, this event will work a little differently. We have an actual podcast host joining us as a guest speaker! Meet Zoe – entrepreneur\, EA to a CEO of a large corporation\, and founder of Self and Moments . The Self and Moments blog\, instagram\, and podcast share stories of resiliency to inspire us and “humanize humans again”. \nPrior to the event\, choose any of the Self and Moments podcast episodes to listen to – whatever speaks to you! \nOn the day of the event\, join us in conversation with Zoe about being a female entrepreneur\, starting a podcast\, resiliency\, balance\, goal setting\, and more! \n****** \nGrab a beverage and join us for Women Accelerators February happy hour event to discuss this fun topic!
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/february-podcast-party-self-and-moments-with-zoe-lynch/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Women Accelorators":MAILTO:info@womenaccelerators.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210119T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T144231Z
UID:13120-1613057400-1613062800@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:University of Massachusetts Applied Life Sciences Zoom Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us to engage in a discussion of research and development in Applied Life Sciences at UMass. \nUniversity of Massachusetts “zoom summit” in Applied Life Sciences will introduce industry leaders\, their colleagues in business strategy and government relations\, to some of the most important breakthroughs of recent years in five key fields within the applied life sciences. \nIn the final hour\, we invite you to discuss grand challenges that will shape the applied life sciences in the next decade. Our most accomplished scientists\, from across the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts\, will be on hand to discuss the most pressing translational questions in the post-COVID period. \nBreakout groups:\n1. Therapeutics for genetic disease and aging\n2. Create self-repairing\, self-correcting\, and self-regulating artificial systems\n3. Managing microbiomes to optimize health\, address antibiotic resistance\, and combat disease\n4. Preparing for future pandemics\n5. Program the immune system to identify and eradicate cancer
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/university-of-massachusetts-applied-life-sciences-zoom-summit/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Massachusetts":MAILTO:ccarragher@umassp.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20201207T162111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201207T162111Z
UID:12814-1613473200-1614348000@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:Leading Digital Transformation in Health Care
DESCRIPTION:Digital transformation in health care is happening at an increasingly rapid pace. The current global health care crisis is only bolstering the need for technology to provide meaningful solutions. Digital health technologies can make it more convenient for a patient to make an appointment. They can make it easier for doctors to access the right information at the right time. They can make it more efficient for a health system to manage their population and deliver high-value\, high-quality care at a reasonable cost—or to continually improve care through knowledge generation in the model of a learning health system. \nWhile excitement and investment in these technologies is rapidly increasing\, the adoption and value proposition of technology for health care remains complex and multifaceted. Which innovations will provide more cost-effective\, patient-centered\, quality care? How do you differentiate value-producing technologies from hype? As a leader\, what are the critical steps in managing the change process? How do you leverage digital strategies throughout your organization to benefit all aspects of health care? Insights into these questions are critical not just for health systems\, but also business leaders developing industry solutions for health care. \nThis online Harvard Medical School Executive Education program provides you with the knowledge\, tools and strategies to design and implement technology-enabled change initiatives in health care. It will feature a combination of live virtual class sessions and self-paced learning and discussions. A certificate of completion will be provided.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/leading-digital-transformation-in-health-care-3/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard Medical School External Education":MAILTO:sqil@hms.harvard.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210203T225504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T225504Z
UID:13176-1613649600-1613653200@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:Expand your financial wealth and knowledge!
DESCRIPTION:Do you cringe every time you need to check your bank account? Do the terms financial wealth or portfolio management sound like a foreign language? If so\, you are not alone! \nFuture planning\, budgeting\, and managing one’s personal finances are complex topics that somehow do not make it into mainstream educational curriculum. \nHowever\, budgeting and financial planning are crucial for understanding and managing your money. Creating a budget can help you to assess your spending\, save money and even plan for your future! \nMoney conversations can be uncomfortable. We know that many people tend to avoid dealing with or talking about money\, can feel intimidated by wealth\, worry about “selling\,” etc. \nWhen people understand more about how and where their own “money stuff” gets in the way\, they can interact more comfortably\, can help more people become patients and customers\, and find even better solutions for clients and their families. \n*** \nWant to get comfortable talking about money? \nJoin Anne Rhoads and Szifra Birke to learn how you can approach money conversations\, make your finances and your financial goals work in your best interest!\n*** \nAnne will talk about behavioral economics how they can be used to increase personal and national savings rates. This part of the webinar will focus on sharing tips on how to set goals and stick to a budget. \nSzifra (Shifra) will talk about why we tend to avoid sticky conversations that involve money. She’ll share strategies that can make it easier to ask for a raise\, set fees\, and talk with your family or your business partner about money matters. \n*** \nPlease consider the following questions prior to joining this webinar: \n1. Have you established financial goals for yourself? YES NO \n2. Have you created a personal budget? YES NO \n3. If yes\, is the budget helping you to achieve your goals? YES NO
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/expand-your-financial-wealth-and-knowledge/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Women Accelorators":MAILTO:info@womenaccelerators.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T233000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210217T150206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T150206Z
UID:13363-1613692800-1613777400@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:2021 M2D2 $200K Challenge - Apply Today!
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 M2D2 $200K Challenge is back and entries are now open until February 19th! You could be among a select group of global early-stage medical device\, medtech\, and biotech innovators and university spinouts who will pitch their ideas to a high-powered\, highly influential panel of investors and advisors this March 24th. On the line: a share of $200\,000 worth of in-kind\, sponsor-provided resources that can help their ideas go to the next level—or even to market! There’s still time to apply! Carve out time this weekend to complete and submit your Challenge entry — deadline is midnight Monday (eastern time)! Complete details are at www.m2d2challenge.com
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/2021-m2d2-200k-challenge-apply-today/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210219T233000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210222T124711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T124711Z
UID:13370-1613692800-1613777400@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:2021 M2D2 $200K Challenge – Apply Today!
DESCRIPTION:The 2021 M2D2 $200K Challenge is back and entries are now open until February 19th! You could be among a select group of global early-stage medical device\, medtech\, and biotech innovators and university spinouts who will pitch their ideas to a high-powered\, highly influential panel of investors and advisors this March 24th. On the line: a share of $200\,000 worth of in-kind\, sponsor-provided resources that can help their ideas go to the next level—or even to market! There’s still time to apply! Carve out time this weekend to complete and submit your Challenge entry — deadline is midnight Monday (eastern time)! Complete details are at www.m2d2challenge.com
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/2021-m2d2-200k-challenge-apply-today-2/
LOCATION:Online\, online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T124500
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210203T225218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T225218Z
UID:13182-1613995200-1613997900@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:The COVID “Next Normal”: Lessons from the NBA Bubble and Vaccine Modeling
DESCRIPTION:As the coronavirus pandemic enters a new phase\, science that can guide vaccination prioritization and business’ return-to-work strategies are more important than ever. In this Harvard Medical School Executive Education webinar\, we will explore the experience of the NBA bubble\, in which players were sequestered at the Walt Disney World Resort. Data from this longitudinal testing program has important implications for our understanding of the natural history of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the utility of frequent testing strategies. In addition\, we will discuss modeling studies that compare different prioritization strategies for COVID vaccination\, and their implications for public health policy.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/the-covid-next-normal-lessons-from-the-nba-bubble-and-vaccine-modeling/
LOCATION:Harvard Medical School Webinar\, Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210210T201940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T201940Z
UID:13228-1614175200-1614182400@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:SBIR Grant Writing Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Mansfield Bio-Incubator is pleased to host The National Cancer Institute’s Small Business Innovation Research (NCI SBIR) Development Center. The center provides funding\, networking\, and mentoring assistance to small businesses with innovative cancer technology projects. On February 24 2021\, NCI SBIR Program staff\, Xing-Jian Lou and Nancy Kamei\, will be presenting funding opportunities and other commercialization resources for small businesses in biotech\, pharma\, medical devices\, and other life science and healthcare areas. During the presentation\, the topics covered will include:\n• New and existing funding opportunities\n• Investor and training programs such as the I-Corps at NIH entrepreneurship program\n• Application tips and suggestions \nFollowing the presentation\, companies will have a chance to meet one-on-one with Xing-Jian Lou and Nancy Kamei to discuss their cancer technology project and funding eligibility. If you would like to be considered for a one-on-one meeting\, please contact Alex Margulis by February 23 at alex.margulis@bioinc.org with a one-page summary of your company and technology.\nWho should attend: Life science entrepreneurs/professionals who are looking for non-dilutive sources of money such as SBIR grants. \nAgenda: \n2:00 – 2:05 Housekeeping \n2:05 – 2:10 Introduction to Mansfield Bio-Incubator \n2:10 – 2:45 NCI SBIR Presentation \n2:45 – 3:00 Audience Q&A \n3:00 – 4:00 One-on-one Meetings
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/sbir-grant-writing-seminar/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Mansfield Bio-Incubator":MAILTO:info@bioinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210210T201604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T201617Z
UID:13232-1614182400-1614193200@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:BioXchange Sponsored by Renovo Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Miss being able to network with colleagues in the life science industry? We have you covered with the best virtual networking experience through Grapevine Network’s networking platform. Connect with life science colleagues from all over the world. This month’s event will be sponsored by RENOVO Solutions. \nBioXchange has gone virtual to allow the best online opportunity to interact with individuals from throughout the life science industry. The event will be hosted on Grapevine Network’s platform which provides an amazing experience that allows attendees the freedom to navigate between different group discussions within an interactive chatroom environment. The platform provides the closest experience to a live networking experience. \nParticipants are welcome to join the event at any point of time. The event is subject to run later than the end time posted as the room will stay open as long as people are actively engaged within the chat room. \n***Event is expected to sell out and NOT ALL RVSPS ARE GUARANTEED ENTRY into the event due to the limited attendee capacity offered on the platform. \nMore about this month’s sponsor: \nRENOVO Solutions offers the only comprehensive Life Science and Laboratory Asset Management program that is cost transparent and analytics driven. RENOVO will reduce your annual laboratory equipment service spend\, while maintaining and/or improving uptime and event resolution. RENOVO Solutions will enable your researchers to focus on science. \nLearn more about their service offerings and job opportunities at http://renovo1.com/
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/bioxchange-sponsored-by-renovo-solutions/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="BioXchange":MAILTO:bioxchange.boston@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210222T124234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T124234Z
UID:13369-1614254400-1614258000@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:Smart Compliance for Innovative Startups
DESCRIPTION:Regulatory and compliance efforts for startups is a completely different ballgame. Each product is unique and it requires smart\, lean compliance which is PRODUCT DESIGN focused not PROCESS focused. This webinar describes the “strategic data driven compliance by design” for startups and how this approach can help launch products faster\, meet regulations and turn compliance pains to customer gains.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/smart-compliance-for-innovative-startups/
LOCATION:Online\, online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210222T124714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210222T124714Z
UID:13371-1614344400-1614349800@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:Creating a Successful Academic Spin-Out
DESCRIPTION:Live\, 90-minute event featuring 3 distinguished academics / entrepreneurs discussing their Academic Spin-Out successes\, adventures and insights. \nBill Walker describes launching four companies from within academia and from coaching dozens of academic startups. He will share the general principles he’s identified and some of the ways that academic ventures go off the rails. \nLori Arakaki shares insights and lessons from her just closed $4.6 Million in funding to develop the first cell O2 monitor for reducing organ failure as she describes Opticyte’s journey so far. \nDr. Magdy Younes draws upon his experience as a Canadian physician and researcher specializing in respirology and sleep medicine to share how an academic physician ended up being an inventor/entrepreneur? Spoiler alert: “It is not what you think”. \nEach presenter will include plenty of examples and actionable advice. \n“Fantastic presenters and very informative. Thank you.” -Attendee Feedback from previous Virtual Medical Device Playbook events. \n#MDPLAYBOOK \nTOPICS \nBehaviors and decisions that seem to be almost universally fatal for Academic Spin-Outs \nHow do I know if I have a good idea? • Should I leave my day job? • How can I find a “good” CEO to run my venture? • Where do I go to raise money? \nRaising capital\, grant strategies\, relationship with university \nUnique struggles that co-founders who are academics can face and need to overcome
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/creating-a-successful-academic-spin-out/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="StarFish Medical":MAILTO:mcamplin@starfishmedical.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210304T023715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T023715Z
UID:13414-1614859200-1614862800@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:BC High Shields Center for Innovation Virtual Event Series: Creating the Next Generation of Innovators
DESCRIPTION:This event will bring together the leadership of innovation centers around the Greater Boston area to discuss how innovation is a skill that can—and must—be taught to students today. Center representatives will describe how they are leveraging curriculums and partnerships to create the next generation of innovators in Boston and how the Shields Center for Innovation can begin applying those lessons at the middle and high school levels. \nThe event will be moderated by Jane Swift\, former Massachusetts Governor and President and Executive Director of LearnLaunch. Panelists include Jere Doyle\, Popolo Family Executive Director\, Edmund H. Shea\, Jr. Center for Entrepreneurship\, Boston College Carroll School of Management\, Raj Echambadi\, Ph.D.\, Dunton Family Dean\, D’Amore-McKim School of Business\, Northeastern University\, Matt Segneri\, Bruce and Bridgitt Evans Executive Director\, Harvard Innovation Labs and Stephen Spinelli Jr.\, Ph.D.\, President\, Babson College.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/bc-high-shields-center-for-innovation-virtual-event-series-creating-the-next-generation-of-innovators/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston College High School":MAILTO:jkarevicius@bchigh.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T193000
DTSTAMP:20260413T135231
CREATED:20210216T160038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T160038Z
UID:13328-1614882600-1614886200@www.masslifesciences.com
SUMMARY:2021 Koch Institute Image Awards
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the virtual opening of the 2021 Image Awards exhibition. On the tenth anniversary of the dedication of MIT’s Koch Institute research facility\, peek inside our labs to glimpse new imagery that illuminates the scientific enterprise. Hear the stories behind this year’s award-winning visuals as we kick off our year-long celebration of the people\, projects\, and promise of integrative cancer research.
URL:https://www.masslifesciences.com/event/2021-koch-institute-image-awards/
LOCATION:Online\, online
ORGANIZER;CN="Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT":MAILTO:kievents@mit.edu
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