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Women In Bio E-Newsletter - February 1, 2018 Women In Bio Young Women In Bio Inviting. Supporting. Succeeding. www.womeninbio.org NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS National Webinar Volunteer Needed WIB-National is looking for a volunteer to help lead our National Webinar Committee. Tasks include creating a schedule of quarterly topics, working with prominent speakers to align schedules, ppts templates, and executing the webinar as an introductory speaker the day of the webinar. This is a great opportunity to gain experience managing a committee and expanding your network. For more info, contact Jamie Griffin Strachota at [email protected] Christina Waters, PhD, MBA WIB-National Webinar "The Secrets of Genetics: Rare Disease Global Communities are Paving the Way" The Human Genome project took 13 years and billions of dollars to build. From this monumental achievement, thousands of genetic diseases have been identified and many hoped it would enable the life sciences industry to put a halt to some diseases. However, we’ve learned that even though scientists can sequence a genome in a day at a low cost, mystery remains around how genetics contribute to disease, health, and wellness leaving us still learning how the majority of genes play a role in complex diseases. Join
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Women In Bio E-Newsletter - February 1, 2018
Women In Bio
Young Women In Bio
Inviting. Supporting. Succeeding.
www.womeninbio.org
NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
National Webinar Volunteer Needed
WIB-National is looking for a volunteer to help lead our National Webinar Committee. Tasks include creating a schedule of quarterly topics, working with prominent speakers to align schedules, ppts templates, and executing the webinar as an introductory speaker the day of the webinar. This is a great opportunity to gain experience managing a committee and expanding your network. For more info, contact Jamie Griffin Strachota at [email protected]
Christina Waters, PhD, MBA
WIB-National Webinar "The Secrets of Genetics: Rare Disease Global Communities are Paving the Way"
The Human Genome project took 13 years and billions of dollars to build. From this monumental achievement, thousands of genetic diseases have been identified and many hoped it would enable the life sciences industry to put a halt to some diseases. However, we’ve learned that even though scientists can sequence a genome in a day at a low cost, mystery remains around how genetics contribute to disease, health, and wellness leaving us still learning how the majority of genes play a role in complex diseases. Join
WIB and speaker Christina Waters, PhD, MBA, CEO, and Founder of RARE Science, for this riveting webinar on February 13, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. CST.
Women In Bio’s Boardroom Ready program – now accepting applications
We are excited to announce the Boardroom Ready program is accepting applications for 2018. In its third year, the Boardroom Ready Program is designed to elevate, promote, and place highly qualified women to corporate boards. Intensive board competency building curriculum at George Washington University, held annually to refine each candidate’s understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and commitments related to serving on both public and private boards, is only the beginning. Boardroom Ready candidates also work with a professional resume writer to craft a board-tailored Curriculum Vitæ and biography. In addition, each candidate is partnered with an experienced board mentor to help navigate the path to board service. Throughout the process, WIB, LifeSci Advisors and other sponsors work to facilitate matching program graduates with companies seeking new board members. We look forward to receiving your application!
EWIB Volunteer Needed
Do you have a public relations background and interest in supporting Executive Women In Bio (EWIB)? EWIB is looking for a volunteer to help draft occasional press releases regarding EWIB events and Boardroom Ready. If interested, please email [email protected] for more details.
RESOURCES
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CHAPTER NEWS & EVENTS
Upcoming Events
• WIB-San Francisco YWIB "Dancing with the Flu" Antibody Discovery and Production Event, February 6, 2018 • WIB-Atlanta Presents "Supper Club" with Tiffany Wilson, February 7, 2018
• WIB-Southern California "Consumer Information Integrity: Make sense or info over-load?," February 8, 2018 • WIB-National Webinar "The Secrets of Genetics: Rare Disease Global Communities Paving the Way," February 13,
2018 • WIB-Seattle Presents: "Power of Negotiation," February 15, 2018 • WIB-Philadelphia “How to Bring your Scientific Discovery to a Successful Commercial Product," February 15, 2018 • WIB-Capital Region Presents: “Raising Venture Capital in Biotech," February 21, 2018 • WIB-Chicago "Clear as Mud?" A Discussion of Legal, Regulatory & Business Concerns for Biosimilars, February 21,
2018 • WIB-RTP Presents a Grant Writing Workshop Hosted by Eva Garland Consulting, February 21, 2018 • WIB-Southern California Beach Yoga Social, February 24, 2018 • WIB-Pittsburgh Presents: “Dress to Impress - Styling a better and more successful you!,” February 28, 2018
• WIB-Texas Launch and International Women's Day Celebration Event, March 8, 2018
Atlanta
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WIB-Atlanta Supper Club with Tiffany Wilson, CEO of Global Center for Medical Innovations and T3 Labs
Join WIB-Atlanta, February 7, 2018, for the first Member-only Supper Club of our 2018 dinner series. Supper club provides participants the rare opportunity to discuss various career related topics with a senior executive in the life science industry. Our featured guest is Tiffany Wilson, CEO of the Global Center for Medical Innovations and T3 Labs. Through her work at GCMI and T3 Labs, Ms. Wilson strategizes with hospitals and biotech companies to develop innovative medical devices and bring them to market. She serves on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the US Department of Commerce, and previously served as President of Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA). She is the Founding Member of Medtech Women @ SEMDA, Chair of the T3 Labs Advisory Board, and on the GABIO Board of Directors. She was recently recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the “17 Inspiring Women to Watch in 2017” and one of Becker Hospital Review’s “110 Women in Medtech to Know in 2017.” There are only eight registrations available for this event – register now!
Capital Region
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WIB-Capital Region Presents: “Raising Venture Capital in Biotech”
Join WIB–Capital Region on February 21, 2018 for a panel discussion with industry experts that will help demystify venture capital funding in the biotech space. Moderated by Crystal Icenhour; CEO, Aperiomics, and featuring panelists Kyp Sirinakis, Managing Partner, Expidarex Capital, and Laurie Silver, CFO, Brainscope, this session is intended to be highly interactive! In addition to having questions in mind for the Q&A session, we encourage you to send questions in advance to [email protected] to help guide the discussion.
Crystal Icenhour
Kyp Sirinakis
Laurie Silver
Chicago
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WIB-Chicago Presents “Clear as Mud?: A Discussion of the Legal, Regulatory, and Business Concerns for Biosimilars in 2018”
Last year was a big one in the world of biosimilars: from doubling the number of approved biosimilar products to obtaining clarity on the legal landscape. February 21, 2018, our distinguished panel will discuss the myriad legal, regulatory, scientific, pricing, and access issues that biosimilar applicants will be facing this year--issues which will determine whether the public will see another banner year for the availability of life- and cost-saving drug therapies.
Rekha Hanu
Helen Ji
Christine Simmon
Save The Dates For WIB-Chicago's 2018 Programs! WIB-Chicago has a great line-up of programs for 2018. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Registration and additional details will be available soon.
• Chicago Women's History Month Event - Diversity & Inclusion in Life Sciences: Where are we today? - Thursday, March 22, 2018 — Drinker Biddle & Reath 191 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3700, Chicago
• Boost Your Success with Better Negotiation Skills - April 2018 - Michael Best & Friedrich; 444 West Lake Street; Suite 3200, Chicago, IL
Greater Boston
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About Our Chapter
The Women In Bio-Greater Boston chapter leverages the strength of our region's biotechnology supercluster to promote leadership and entrepreneurship for women in the life sciences. WIB-Greater Boston aims to foster the community of biotechnology professionals in New England while providing mentorship and professional development opportunities across the career continuum - from those just beginning their careers to industry veterans. We provide educational and networking opportunities for colleagues from a variety of disciplines involved with the life science industry. Additionally, we organize educational programs for middle and high school-aged girls to promote their interest in life science and introduce them to the breadth of career opportunities in that field. Learn more about our chapter.
Greater Montréal
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About Our Chapter
The WIB-Greater Montreal Chapter seeks to bring together professionals from across Quebec with bio-related interests in diverse sectors. Business professionals, entrepreneurs and scientists from the private sector, government institutions, and academia are invited to join and benefit from WIB’s many resources which include networking, sharing insights and innovations, and learning about the latest developments, and opportunities within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical devices industries. Learn more about our chapter!
A propos de notre chapitre
Le bureau montréalais de Femmes en bio souhaite rassembler les professionnelles de tout le Québec œuvrant dans divers secteurs liés aux biotechnologies. Les professionnelles des entreprises, les entrepreneures et les chercheures des secteurs privé, public et universitaire ainsi que les étudiantes sont invitées à devenir membres de Femmes en bio et à profiter des ressources offertes par l’organisme: réseautage, partage de connaissances et d’expertise, échange d’information sur les toutes dernières innovations et perspectives dans les domaines pharmaceutiques, biotechnologiques et des équipements médicaux. En savoir plus sur notre chapitre!
Metro New York
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About Our Chapter
The Metro New York Area Women In Bio chapter invites you to join a dynamic organization committed to developing and promoting leadership and entrepreneurship by women in a region which boasts the highest concentration of women with advanced degrees in the nation. Our goal is to build a community of biotechnology professionals that provides mentorship and development opportunities for women at all stages of their careers – from those just starting out to well established, industry veterans. Learn more about our chapter.
Philadelphia Metro
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Sima Kulkarni
Spotlight on Sima Kulkarni
1. What is your title and company you work for?
I am Of Counsel in the Intellectual Property group at DLA Piper LLP, a leading global business law firm.
2. What's your favorite thing about your job?
Every day I have an opportunity to learn about new discoveries and assist my clients in protecting their inventions. I enjoy the challenge of helping to develop and commercialize cutting edge technologies for a variety of entities, from start-ups out of academia, to large established companies.
3. What's your role in WIB-Philadelphia?
I am the Vice-Chair for the Program Committee
4. Why did you join WIB?
I joined WIB because I wanted to meet other professional women that are involved in biotechnology and in life sciences. What I have found is a group of individuals that are intelligent, entrepreneurial, strong, and passionate about their work. The camaraderie amongst WIB members is unmatched and something that I really appreciate.
5. What is an unusual fact most people don't know about you?
I am fascinated by Astrology!
WIB-Philadelphia presents “How to bring your Scientific Discovery to a Successful Commercial Product” with guest speaker, Dr. Michele Marcolongo Learn more about how to take a discovery from the lab and translate it into a commercial reality. This can be done in several ways, but the two most common methods are either licensing existing intellectual property from the University to a major corporation that will then commercialize the technology; or starting a new company around the technology. Company owners and researchers can learn more about Dr. Michele Marcolongo’s roadmap to successful commercialization and key benefits through our interactive event on February 15, 2018.
WIB-Philadelphia Call for volunteers
Looking to get more involved in WIB? WIB Philly is looking for volunteer members for the Membership and Communications Committees!
• Membership Committee: Chair: Jennifer Wampler Co-Chair: Karen DeLone
Responsibilities: Involved in planning of semi-annual membership drives and social media outreach to new members. Promote WIB membership at local events
• Communications Committee: Chair: Stacey Treichler Co-Chair: Robyn Sussman Member: Jessica Rickbaugh
Responsibilities: Promotion of events and WIB initiatives through email, website, and social media. Engaging the WIB-Philidelphia community through social media and surveys. Updating WIB-Philadelphia’s webpage with event recaps and
chapter news.
Please email [email protected] if you have interest in joining either committee.
Pittsburgh
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WIB-Pittsburgh Presents: “Dress to Impress - Styling a better and more successful you!”
Have you ever wished for the opportunity to ask fashion experts how to project a successful and professional image? Not sure what to wear or what to do with your hair for the dinner with company executives? Or to a conference presentation? Or how to include the latest trends in your professional wardrobe? If so, join WIB-Pittsburgh, February 28, 2018 and expert stylists, Esther Rosenfelder from Cabi and Tracey Valko from Andrew John Salon, to learn how to create a personalized professional style to empower you and make you feel confident in any professional setting.
RTP
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Eva Garland
Join WIB-RTP for a Grant Writing Workshop Hosted by Eva Garland Consulting Learn about the most successful ways to fund your research or company with an interactive and informative discussion about grant funding generously offered by Eva Garland Consulting. Dr. Garland will lead with a presentation on a variety of grant funding topics of interest to both academics and biotechnology companies. She will discuss how to identify the best agencies and grants to target – including small business innovation grants (SBIR and STTR), government agencies (such as NIH vs DOD), and private funding agencies – as well as how to prepare competitive proposals. There will be an experienced panel of grant writing specialists to join in on the discussion of several other topics, including grants management, careers in consulting, and client relations. The funding landscape is ever-changing, so don’t miss this great opportunity to enjoy some appetizers and wine and learn about the best tactics to fund your research on February 21, 2018!
San Francisco Bay Area
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"Dancing with the Flu" - The Science Behind Antibody Discovery and Production
Curious about how antibodies fight the flu? February 6, 2018, San Francisco YWIB is excited to host an event with Genentech for students interested in learning how scientists discovered antibody therapeutics that combat the flu and how antibody therapeutics are made. Students will participate in interactive sessions and a tour, where Genentech scientists will discuss how they develop new therapies to benefit patients. Students will also meet professional women from Genentech, who will share their personal experiences at a pizza party and Q&A session. This event is for middle and high school girls.
Join the new WIB-San Francisco Bay Area Facebook Group!
The WIB-SF Bay Area Chapter is transitioning from a Facebook Page to a Facebook Group to better support engagement among our membership! Please join our new group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/wibsf/) today to stay up-to-date on all the exciting
programming we have planned for you. We will completely transition over to the new Facebook Group soon, so be sure to join now to avoid missing out on any future announcements!
Seattle
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Britt Provost
WIB-Seattle Presents: "Power of Negotiation"
We negotiate every day, but do we get what we really want? How hard should professionals negotiate when accepting their job? What can we ask and what not? Britt Provost, Senior Vice President of Human Resources of Apptio, will focus on our professional development with her talk on the Power of Negotiations, with an emphasis on salary negotiations. She will share effective
strategies and techniques for salary negotiations, as well as everyday negotiations. We look forward
to you joining us, February 15, 2018!
Southern California
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WIB-Southern California Beach Yoga Social The Southern California WIB chapter invites you to join members, February 24, 2018, for a relaxed morning of beach yoga. Perfect
for our new WIB members, those thinking about joining, or anyone looking to meet fellow professionals in the SoCal Biotech community. Leading our session will be Randy Engler. Randy took up the study of yoga when inclination and circumstances met to foster curiosity and exploration into these practices. Trained in Hatha yoga (RYT 200) in the styles of Iyengar and Vinyasa, Randy stresses individual expression and safety in his own practice and in the classes he guides. Light refreshments will be provided. This is a FREE event - just show up with your mat and enjoy!
WIB Rare Disease Part 4: Consumer Information Integrity: Does it make sense or is it info over-load?
To achieve the goals of precision medicine and go from data to relevant clinical translation, substantial progress needs to be made in areas of data and knowledge integration, analysis, discovery, and interpretation. Further, and with emphasis on genomics, we need data on a greater scale (more!) and scope (greater ethnic and racial diversity) to glean the insights that will allow us to achieve gains on an individual level. The genomics landscape is changing fast from individual to population-scale genomics engagement opportunities. Companies such as 23andMe, Ancestry, and Helix are empowering consumers to engage with their DNA to actively manage their healthcare. During this event, February 28, 2018, we will discuss the myriad market players seeking individual’s genetic data; share questions and tools for intelligently navigating this landscape, and examine the crucial role of citizens as partners in research.
Texas
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Save the Date! WIB-Texas Launch Event and Celebration of International Women's Day on March 8!
Join us for WIB-Texas launch event on March 8th from 5 to 8 pm! A FREE event hosted simultaneously in Austin and Houston via videoconference! The event starts with networking at 5pm, followed by a special speaker Mrs. Elena Centemero, Chairperson of the Parliament Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Committee on Equality. Don’t miss it! More details soon!
OTHER INTERESTS
Applications Accepted for the Donald A. King Summer Research Fellowship
In 2005, the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) established the Donald A. King Summer Research Fellowship program in honor of Donald King who passed away in 2004. Don was a tireless advocate for Huntington’s disease (HD) families and served as HDSA’s Chairman of the Board from 1999 to 2003. The purpose of this fellowship program is two-fold: first, to attract the brightest young scientists into the field of Huntington’s disease research; and secondly, to facilitate meaningful HD research to clarify the biological mechanisms underlying HD pathology.
The Fellowship sponsors college students to pursue an HD research project during the summer months. Fellowship recipients, working under the supervision of senior HD scientists, will undertake a project that is focused and achievable in a short timeframe, yet helpful in guiding future HD research. Applications are accepted between December and March each year. The deadline for 2018 fellowship applications is March 2, 2018, 5:00 p.m. (EDT). Please submit proposals via email as a MS Word or PDF file. Learn more.
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