The Futures in Biology lecture series and Biotechnology Seminar Series would like to announce three upcoming events for students and staff! These panel discussions are both focused on careers in the life sciences and will bring leaders from across the country to the IU-Bloomington campus.
Lecture: The Life Science Industry: A Collaborative Effort
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 2
Pre-lecture Reception:5:30-6:00
Lecture: 6:00-7:00
Location: Jordan Hall 009
Description: We have a high-powered panel speaking at this lecture! Don"t miss these leaders in the life science industry share their perspectives on collaboration in the life sciences and their career paths. The panelists for this lecture are as follows: Steve Bryant, Manager of Business Development and Marketing, BioConvergence, Tracy Lawhon, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Development Operations, Tragara Pharmaceuticals (San Diego, CA, Todd Pedersen, Vice President of Business Development, AIT Laboratories, Brian Stemme, Project Director, BioCrossroads, and COO of BioCrossroads LINX.
Lecture: Life on the Job: Science-Based Careers and Opportunities
Date and Time: Thursday, April 10
Refreshments: 5:45-6:00
Lecture: 6:00-7:15
Location: Jordan Hall 239
Description: This panel features Rocco Casagrande and several other panelists with different education levels from a variety of science-based career areas. Dr. Casagrande is the founder and Managing Director of Gryphon Scientific, a consulting firm that specializes in public safety, health, and biosecurity. Don't miss this session if you're exploring your career options!
Lecture: How to Start a Start-Up: The Process behind Start-Ups and Entrepreneurship
Date and Time: Thursday, April 17
Pre-lecture Reception: 5:30-6:00
Lecture: 6:00-7:00
Location: Jordan Hall 009
Description: What does it take to start a company? How does a good idea or invention move to development and production? Hear about the business side of the life sciences and start-up companies. The panelists for this lecture include:Mark Long, Adjunct Professor, Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship, Jane Martin, Spring Mill Venture Partners, Village Ventures, Matt Rubin, IURTC, Business Development Manager, Jeff Schwegman, Chief Scientific Officer and Founder, BioConvergence
We hope to see you there!
Nancy Magill,Assistant Director, Biotechnology Program, Department of Biology(ngmagill@indiana.edu)
Christie Wahlert, Life Sciences Marketing and Communications Specialist, Department of Biology (cwahlert@indiana.edu)
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