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Capital Region Bio Innovation Forum & Ribbon Cutting!
October 13, 2022: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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for BioInnovation 2022
Cultivating a Biotech Ecosystem:
Driving Innovation and Commercialization
Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET)
Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 12 noon – 5 pm
150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
This event brings together industry experts, innovators, academics, and leaders who are transforming the field of Life Sciences. Assemblymember John T. McDonald III kicks off the forum with opening remarks. Two discussion panels, Concept to Commercialization and Funding Sources, highlight resources available to innovators for business development. Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association, moderates the day.
You are also invited to a Ribbon Cutting before the Forum!
Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 10 am –11:15 am
150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) recently acquired a state-of-the-art medical and life sciences facility. The acquisition extends ACPHS’ campus footprint and provides a new home for the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET).
We welcome you to join us in celebration at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony performed by a special guest. Tours of the building and refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.
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AGENDA
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch/Registration |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Welcome |
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Mark N. Eagan, President and CEO, Capital Region Chamber and CEG Opening Remarks Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), Albany Medical College Biomedical Acceleration and Commercialization Center (BACC), Center for Economic Growth, Empire State Development, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University at Albany Opening Remarks Presenting Sponsors |
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| 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. |
Panel #1 – Concept to Commercialization |
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Moderator: Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association Colleen Costello, CEO & Co-Founder, Vyv Richard Honen, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP Heidi Knoblauch, Ph.D., Senior Director Entrepreneurship Development Division of Science, Technology & Innovation, Empire State Development Dr. Eric Ledet, Chief Medical Officer, ReVivo Medical, Vice President of Research & Development and Director of the Health Innovation Incubator & Technology Center John Pietrangelo, M. E., Registered U.S. Patent Agent, Tech Valley Patent, LLC |
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| 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Keynote Speaker |
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Dr. Sally Temple, Scientific Director at the Neural Stem Cell Institute |
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| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Panel #2 – Funding Sources |
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Moderator: Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association Kate Baker, Director at NYS Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany Richard Honen, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP Joe Richardson, Managing Partner at Eastern NY Angels Capital, LLC Noa Simons, President & CEO, Upstate Capital Association of New York |
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| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Closing Remarks, Networking, and Cocktails |
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Poster Presentations & Solution Provider Showcases |
Sponsored through the collaboration of:
Funding Partners
