Have you signed up yet for next week's IN-PERSON Collaborative Connecticut, a casual networking event for everyone in the innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem? It's on March 24th - see below for details. We hope to see you there!
We are also just two weeks away from our next amplifyHERscience Pitch event (and our first) Innovators Ignite! On March 31, amplifyHERscience, along with Princeton, will host this inaugural event, which is designed to highlight and arm underrepresented Yale innovators, especially women and minorities. We are delighted to announce the 5 Yale presenters, and 4 from Princeton.
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MEET THE 9 PRESENTERS from Yale and Princeton: Congratulations to all! |
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Laurel Dunn Lorenz
Lecturer, Princeton University
Project Leadership: A web-based app with the mission to increase the diversity of STEM leadership by empowering all individuals to develop leadership skills in themselves and others.
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Anne Eichmann
Ensign Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Professor of Cellular And Molecular Physiology, Yale University
Monoclonal Antibody mediated Blood-Brain Barrier opening: Monoclonal Antibody mediated Blood-Brain Barrier opening for brain drug delivery
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Julie Goodwin
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Yale University
Endothelial cell Wnt signaling inhibition: Blockade of Wnt signaling, specifically in endothelial cells, is a treatment for cardiovascular disease.
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Kimberly Hieftje
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Yale University
Invite Only VR: A virtual reality videogame focused on the prevention and early intervention of vaping uptake and mental health promotion in adolescents.
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Megan Leinenbach
Undergraduate Researcher, Princeton University
Prende Health: Prende Health is reimagining chronic care for women, starting with chronic vaginal infections.
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Smita Krishnaswamy
Associate Professor of Genetics and Computer Science, Yale University
Ascent Bio: A robust AI-based platform for generation and highly controlled optimization of diverse therapeutics.
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Faye Rogers
Associate Professor of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University
Targeted therapeutics for cancers with gene amplification: Developed a novel drug platform that directly converts amplified oncogenes to excessive DNA damage which activates tumor specific apoptosis through manipulation of the DNA damage response.
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Xiaoxiao Shen
Ph.D. Candidate, Princeton University
ReChat: A researcher-friendly online platform for recruiting participants into chatrooms that can be manipulated by the researcher, allowing efficient management of large-scale chat studies that can shed light on the social dynamics of digital communication about which scholars often speculate but can rarely test.
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Prerit Terry
Ph.D. Candidate, Princeton University
invOpt: Targeted system optimization using inverse design. Our method caters to multiple industries that need to optimize system performance like automotive, defense, circuit design, space etc.
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EVENT
March 24
4:30-6:30pm
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Collaborative Connecticut: a casual monthly meetup! |
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Join a group of CT innovators at the District's Bear BBQ (470 James St., New Haven, CT 06513) for networking. All members of the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem are welcome!
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Attend Golden Seeds office hours to promote your business idea! |
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The Golden Seeds Venture Fund works in partnership with the Golden Seeds Angel investors network. Investing in multiple areas such as Healthcare, they seek opportunities to fund high-potential, women-led businesses. Please attend one of their virtual office hours - you could secure a 30 minute session with their advisors and generate interest in your technology!
Office Hours:
- New York (March 17, April 28)
- Boston (March 17, April 14)
Information Sessions:
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The 2022 Yale Innovation Summit!
This in-person event will be held May 17-18th.
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The Yale Innovation Summit is delighted to return to an in-person format this year. The Summit has become the largest entrepreneurship event on campus and the largest gathering of venture capital investors in Connecticut. Over two days we will celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship at Yale, in New Haven and Connecticut as a whole. The Summit offers unequaled networking, education, and inspiration for the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. All are welcome!
Free at checkout with a yale.edu email! For an amplifyHERscience promo code, please reach out to michelle.mcqueen@yale.edu.
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Apply for the 3rd Annual Founders Innovation Showcase at BIO, June 2022 |
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Calling all Women Founders or Co-founders!
WIB’s Entrepreneur Center is hosting our Third Annual Founders Showcase (BIO Convention San Diego – June 15, 2022)
The application process is open!
Women In Bio's Entrepreneur Center is currently accepting applications for women Founders and co-Founders to participate in our 3rd Annual Founders Innovation Showcase. This event is designed to provide start-up companies with the opportunity to engage prominent members of the investment community, venture groups, and strategic partners during the world's largest biotechnology partnering event, BIO 2022, in San Diego, California.
All applications and submitted materials will be screened by a diverse selection committee of industry experts and investors. Between 15 and 20 applicants will be chosen and featured in person* at the WIB Founders Innovation Showcase on June 15, 2022, in San Diego, where they will present a 5-minute pitch and participate in 5-minutes of Q&A with investors/stakeholders. As an added benefit, the Founders selected for the showcase will be offered mentoring and advice from industry experts after the showcase has concluded.
*Note: If you are unable to attend the BIO International Conference in person, we will be offering chosen applicants the opportunity to meet with investors/stakeholders remotely.
Application requirements:
- Female Founder or co-Founder and/or CEO
- Innovations in therapeutic or platform technology, diagnostics, or medical devices
- Raising Seed Round or Series A
- Located in the US or Canada
Applications for the Founders Showcase are due by March 21, 2022 and WIB will notify all applicants of their selection status by April 15, 2022. Regardless of selection to the final showcase, all who apply will receive help from Women In Bio to find additional resources to help grow their business. Application fees for those not selected for the showcase will not be refunded but can be used towards a WIB membership.
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YWIB-Connecticut & Junior Achievement: March STEM Career Panel |
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Young Women In Bio (YWIB)-Connecticut is partnering with Junior Achievement of Southern New England to showcase women in STEM to expand student knowledge of what career opportunities exist in bioscience. Our panelists represent various educational and career paths, ranging from MD, MBA, MPH, and PhD, with healthcare, biotech, and academia roles. This event is targeted for 9th through 12th graders at high schools across Connecticut.
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EVENT
March 30, 2022
12:00-2:00pm ET
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Women x Women: Health & Science Powered by Women |
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The contributions of women scientists are crucial to biomedical research at The Jackson Laboratory and beyond. Join us virtually for an exploration of research addressing age-related diseases, and learn about the journeys of women pursuing careers in science.
All are welcome. This event is open to anyone interested in women's health.
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DEADLINE
May 2, 2022
11:59pm
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Application for the Competitive Grant Program in Migraine Research - Amgen |
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Amgen is pleased to announce that the application portal for arethe Competitive Grant Program in Migraine Research is now open. This independently-reviewed competitive grant program provides an opportunity for early career investigators (within 5 years of completion of the most recent training/academic program) in the United States to apply for individual Amgen-funded grants of $50,000–150,000 for novel research proposals that seek to advance the medical knowledge of migraine. |
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2022 Global Support Ecosystem for Women Entrepreneurs & Investors
Compiled List
Find a comprehensive ecosystem list of the development of a robust and diverse infrastructure that supports women building and investing in high-growth companies.
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Women in Bio
Organization
Women In Bio's mentoring programs support women in various stages of their career and personal development. Many chapters have implemented and continue to develop exciting new programs that will grow within the Women In Bio community.
Join the WIB community and be a part of the fastest-growing organization of professionals committed to promoting careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship of all women in the life sciences.
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Theia
Organization
Theia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of women entrepreneurs and investors in healthcare. Their resources will support you in your entrepreneurial journey and pursuit of changing healthcare. Gain insight into entrepreneurship with their framework for company building and their podcast, “Spotlight on Women in Health Ventures.” Join their virtual network of rising young professionals and successful entrepreneurs and investors on Instagram and LinkedIn!
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WEST Women Entrepreneurs
Organization
Boston based WEST helps women in science, technology, and engineering advance their careers. Our members are committed to developing themselves as leaders through learning, networking, and sharing.
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Women in Technology
Organization
Women in Technology (WIT) empowers girls and women to excel in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math (STEAM) from the classroom to the boardroom.
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