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30
Jan

A Year in the Life of Life Sciences Innovation

Thursday, Jan 30, 2025
4:00—6:30pm
BioMed Realty | 5541 Central Ave, Suite 100, Boulder, CO

Colorado BioScience Association, BioMed Realty, and Higginbotham invite you to explore the complex journey of life sciences innovation in “A Year in the Life of Life Sciences Innovation.”

This dynamic event brings together Colorado’s leading life sciences entrepreneurs and industry experts to provide an in-depth look at what it takes to turn groundbreaking ideas into transformative technologies. Through panel discussions and networking, attendees will gain practical insights into overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities to advance innovative health solutions from bench to bedside.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and confidently take the next steps in life sciences innovation.

Key Discussion Topics

  • Identifying unmet healthcare needs and balancing technical challenges of innovation with market and regulatory realities.
  • Navigating the complex dynamics of customer discovery to truly address user and patient needs.
  • Crafting adaptable business plans and aligning R&D, IP, and funding strategies.
  • Securing investment by tailoring your story to resonate with investors.
  • Managing high-stakes risk to ensure long-term business resilience.
  • Building facilities and partnerships to support growth and innovation.
  • Recruiting top talent and building a team culture that drives innovation and resilience.

Event Highlights

Panel Discussion: Gain unparalleled insights into the strategies that drive startup success as our panel of experts share their experiences.

Panelists Include:

Elyse Blazevich (Moderator) – President and CEO, Colorado BioScience Association

Nick Traggis – Founder and CEO, Ambrosia Biosciences

Nicholas Meyerson, Ph.D. –  CEO and Co-Founder, Darwin Biosciences

Hannah Gordon, Ph.D., MSci –  Chief Product Officer, Enveda

Kimberly Erickson, Ph.D. – Vice President of Operations, VitriVax

Interactive Q&A Session: Learn from those who have navigated the life sciences innovation landscape and participate in an exchange of ideas.

Networking & Happy Hour: Join us in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere at BioMed Realty’s space, curated to foster meaningful relationships in a casual setting.

This event is limited to CBSA members

Complimentary for CBSA life science + Service provider members – Note: To ensure a diverse range of participation, attendance for service providers is limited to two attendees per company.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
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Reach out to Francis Bermea, Member Success Specialist, with questions or for more information.

Event Sponsors

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