Accelerating Early-Stage Research and the Rise of Virtual Startups (organized by Biotech Connection) New
What hurdles must be overcome to conduct scientific research as a new startup? What are the benefits and challenges of outsourcing research? With the rise of virtual startups what changes will we see in the biotech space going forward? What new services are needed in order to drive the next wave of biotech ventures?
These questions and more will be discussed by our panel of experts: Philip Lambert, Scientific Partner at Charles River Labs; Amrit Chaudhuri, CEO of Mass Innovation Labs; Kareem Reda, VP of Business Development and Strategy at Evelo Therapeutics, Seth Taylor, CFO at Mass Innovation Labs; and AJ Kumar, Scientific Director at Jana Care
Date and Time: Monday, May 16th, 6:30-9:30pm
Location: Ray and Maria Stata Center, Room 32-123
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Boost Your Professional Presence: The Art of Being Confident (organized by de la Femme)
Successful women recognize their strengths and communicate with confidence. Believing in yourself, and knowing how to present yourself and your ideas confidently is key to feeling empowered in your professional and personal life. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how to boost your professional presence and confidence for networking, interviewing, and presenting your ideas. You will get a clearer picture of your values and strengths, and learn how to tap into your presence and confidence using both your thoughts and body. By the end of the evening, you will not only feel more empowered, but also have concrete tools to use in everyday life.
$10 (including dinner) for those who register before May 10th, $15 after that
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 17th, 6:00pm
Location: The Broad Institute (Olympus Room), Kendall Square
Information and Registration here
Cell Press LabLinks: The Gender of Science and the Science of Gender (organized by Cell Press and MASS AWIS*)
In a first-of-its-kind event, Cell Press is partnering with MASS AWIS to present a unique LabLinks that explores several themes around gender and science. This free one-day conference is designed to excite, inspire, and empower, and will include speakers tackling both the social issues of gender diversity in science and the biology of gender, exploring gender science from different perspectives.
Date and Time: Thursday, May 19th, 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer
Information and Registration here