Ending poverty through the strength of New York’s life sciences community

June 2025

Letter from Your Board Chairs

Dear Life Science Cares Community,

As summer kicks off, Life Science Cares New York is packed with activities! Scroll down the newsletter to see what's happening and how to get involved.

We’re excited to share just a few highlights from the past few months!

We launched Project Onramp in New York at General Atlantic with more than 25 students placed in life science internships across our network of partner companies. These talented students, many of whom are the first in their families to attend college, are gaining invaluable hands-on experience this summer.

We hosted our second annual Women in Life Sciences + Girls in STEM event at Roivant, bringing together professionals and students for an evening of mocktails, networking, and a few rounds of human bingo! The energy in the room was incredible, and we welcomed even more participants this year.

Last week, we brought together more than 100 professionals from across the LSC network for our Board of Advisors Spring Fling, featuring an engaging conversation with Josh Wolfe from Lux Capital and Andy Serwer from Barron's.

In addition, we recently convened with our nonprofit partners to deepen our understanding of their greatest needs.You’ll find a chart below summarizing how we—as a collective life science community—can best support their work.

A huge thank you to our Board of Advisors and Corporate Partners whose continued support powers everything we do. Every contribution allows us to invest more deeply in the nonprofits and communities working on economic and health equity.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Jen Fox and Jim Reddoch

Board Chairs

Get Involved With Us

Upcoming Committee Meetings

Looking for deeper engagement? Join one of our committees:

Grants & Programs Committee – Meets quarterly, with additional meetings during grant decisions. Next meeting: June 23 at 5 pm
Finance Committee – Meets twice a year. Next meeting: October 14 at 5 pm
Fundraising Committee – Meets monthly. Next meeting: July 9 at 8:30 am

Upcoming Events You Won't Want to Miss!

See full calendar of events here:

June 15th – BIO in Boston
July 9th – Cooley Mentor-Mentee Meetup & Mixer
July 17th –Project Onramp Careers in Oncology Panel at The Tisch Cancer Institute
August 8th – Project Onramp Internship Showcase
September, tbd –Fall Board of Advisors Event
October 17th – 3rd Annual Life Science Cares Day

Nonprofit Partner Convening & Breakfast Highlights

Life Science Cares has been working hard these last few months to support our nonprofit partners during these turbulent times. The impact these organizations create is vital to driving progress and uplifting those in need, and your involvement helps them advance their missions, reach more individuals, and build stronger, more resilient communities.

On April 1st, we convened leaders from the life sciences and nonprofit sectors for a powerful morning of conversation and connection—sparking new ideas and collaborations to break down barriers and expand opportunity for under-resourced communities. We listened closely, learning more about the resource gaps our nonprofit partners face and sought to identify new ways the life sciences community can help bridge them.

Reach out if you'd like to learn more about the convening or if you're interested in being involved in the next one.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Josh Wolfe and Andy Serwer: How Innovation Can Unlock Change For All

On June 5th, our Board of Advisors met for our annual Spring Fling at the Library at the Public Theater, the first library of its kind in the country and a beautiful historic setting. Thursday night's speakers, Josh Wolfe and Andy Serwer brought the Life Science Cares mission to life.

Together we are expanding access and opportunity, one community at a time!

Welcome 2025 Project Onramp Interns!

To make this summer’s Project Onramp internship even more impactful, we’ve organized a series of events to strengthen community and support our students’ professional growth!

We kicked things off with an inspiring opening session at General Atlantic. And up next:

Mentor/Mentee Meet-Up at Cooley on July 9
Careers in Oncology Panel at the Tisch Cancer Institute on July 17
Showcase Breakfast at the New York Stock Exchange on August 8

Additional educational sessions will take place throughout June, July, and August.

A huge thank you to all of our incredible host companies!

Interested in becoming a mentor? You’ll meet your mentee at Cooley on July 9.

For more information, reach out to Anna at anna.perrotti@lifesciencecares.org.

Meet Nikki Chang, 2024 Recipient of the Brandon Lewis Experiment Grant

We’re thrilled to introduce Nikki Chang, a 2024 recipient of the Brandon Lewis Experiment Grant! Nikki interned at Syndax last year and is currently working at Pfizer. She received the grant to help her purchase a new laptop—an essential tool as she continues her professional journey.

Here’s what Nikki had to say:

“With such a positive experience I had last year, I knew I wanted to return to the program to not only further my learning from professionals in the industry, but also share the knowledge I had gained from my internship experience with other participants of the program.”

This grant is inspired by—and honors the memory of—Brandon Lewis, a visionary and a hopeless romantic. Brandon saw biotech as a beautiful canvas for innovation. He had a rare ability to connect people, align opportunities, and unlock potential in those around him.

Funds raised through the Brandon Lewis Experiment support grants for students participating in Project Onramp in both Boston and New York City. We hope this initiative continues Brandon’s legacy of helping onramp the next generation of biotech leaders—just as he did for so many.

Students participating in Project Onramp this summer will be eligible to apply for grants at the end of their internships. Stay tuned for more details.

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Roughly one in five New York children, a total of 1.4 million, are living in poverty. Together, we can change that.

Life Science Cares Day 2025 October 17th Save the Date

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

DONATE or SIGN UP NOW TO HOST, SPONSOR, VOLUNTEER

Our third annual LIFE SCIENCE CARES DAY will be here before we know it!

Join: Chan Zuckerberg Biohub New York as a Sponsor.

High school students explore career opportunities in biotech, healthcare, and life sciences through interactive tours, hands on workshops, and networking with industry leaders in locations across the city.

Science Day is expanding! There will be more opportunities to deliver meaningful experiences to more youth this fall.

There are many ways to get involved:

• Be a host site,

• Have your company deliver a program,

• Come for lunch and talk to to students about their careers,

• Sponsor giveaways, media, and meals!

Contact elizabeth@lifesciencecares.org to sign up to be a host location, sponsor, volunteer, or for more info.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

Thank you to the incredible Cantor Fitzgerald Healthcare and Biotechnology Equity Research Team — including Josh Schimmer, M.D. and Eric Schmidt, Ph.D. — for bringing your team energy, generosity and artistic talent to a fun-filled school carnival hosted by Henry Street Settlement, alongside Deanna Sorge and Wenda You, in partnership with United Neighborhood Middle School (UNMS) and M.S. 184 Shuang Wen!

Henry Street Settlement, a cornerstone of the Lower East Side since 1893, delivers vital social services, arts programs, and health care that empower youth, strengthen families, and uplift the community.

At UNMS, Henry Street’s Middle School Success Program plays a crucial role in helping students and families navigate NYC’s complex high school admissions process. Through a standout Peer Leadership model, 8th graders mentor younger students—while on-site mental health services ensure students have the support they need to succeed.

At M.S. 184 Shuang Wen, Henry Street leads a dynamic afterschool program aligned with the school’s Mandarin-English dual-language curriculum. With enrichment activities focused on academic growth, creativity, and emotional development, the program provides a safe and welcoming space for students to thrive.

The carnival was a celebration marking the end of a challenging school year. One student captured the spirit of the day perfectly:

“I’m really excited for the school carnival! Henry Street does a lot for us compared to other programs we’ve been in. It’s a fun way to celebrate with my friends, enjoy the games, and make great memories. This also helps us relax after a long school year of SHSAT tests, state tests, and high school preparation.”

Life Science Cares is all about activating the life sciences community to use their time, talent, and resources to help build stronger communities. As a corporate partner, your company benefits from our team handling everything—from start to finish—for a one-day event or ongoing projects with one of our nonprofit partners. Our nonprofits need us more than ever, so reach out and join us!

CHECK OUT OUR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways to volunteer as an individual or in groups through LSC!

Browse through our extensive list of volunteering possibilities here.
If you're an individual looking to give back, check out our Network of Good to find existing opportunities here.

Have questions?

Click to SCHEDULE a chat with Anna, our Partnerships Manager!

Let’s Keep Growing This Work—Together!

Our goal this year is simple but powerful: meet the needs of our nonprofit partners. We’d love for you to get involved, get your company involved, and see what we can do—together—to lift people up.

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Thank you New York Bio for your Partnership!

We’re excited to partner with BIO as the official Give Back partner at the 2025 BIO International Convention! Join us to put together kits for School on Wheels Massachusetts & New England Culinary Arts Training program or sign up for our popular Speed Networking with Students event.

Check out all of the ways to engage with LSC @ BIO here: https://bit.ly/LSCBIO25.