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Young Women In Bio:
Dawn Hocevar
Women In Bio E-Newsletter
Inviting. Supporting. Succeeding.
December 1, 2016 www.womeninbio.org
Enewsletter Archive
NATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
“Bringing Women into Biotech Boardrooms” Podcast is Available
The Bio Report recently spoke with Dawn Hocevar, President-Elect of Women In Bio, and
Michael Rice, Founding Partner of LifeSci Advisors, about their organizations' efforts to place more
women on the boards of biotech companies. Listen to their podcast.
National Communications Team Looking for Social Media Volunteers
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know your experience and interests in helping us build our network.
Holiday Enewsletter Schedule
Over the remainder of 2016 the WIB enewsletter will depart slightly from its normal biweekly publishing schedule. Remaining
2016 WIB enewsletter publishing days are:
Thursday, December 15, 2016
We will resume our normal biweekly publishing schedule with the January 5, 2017, issue.
Happy holidays!
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CHAPTER NEWS & EVENTS
Upcoming Events
Tonight! - WIB-Southern California Holiday Party
WIB-Chicago attends Victory Garden Theater's Presentation of Roz + Ray, December 3, 2016
WIB-Chicago Annual Holiday Party, December 6, 2016
WIB-DC/Baltimore YWIB Visit to Pixelligent, December 6, 2016
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area Holiday Party at Devil’s Canyon, December 6, 2016
WIB-DC/Baltimore Holiday Gala, December 7, 2016
WIB-Philadelphia Metro Holiday Party, December 8, 2016
WIB-RTP Young Women In Bio College Prep Workshop, December 10, 2016
WIB-Atlanta Holiday Potluck, December 11, 2016
WIB-Greater Boston YWIB "Biotech Careers: Cancer Research at Agenus" event, December 12, 2016
WIB-Greater Boston Wine and Chocolate Holiday Networking Event, December 13, 2016
WIB-Metro New York Holiday Party, December 14, 2016
WIB-Austin Area Holiday Happy Hour, December 14, 2016
WIB-RTP Annual Holiday Party, December 15, 2016
WIB-Seattle Metro Holiday Party, December 16, 2016
WIB-Atlanta's Holiday Potluck
It is that time again when WIB-Atlanta celebrates the end of the year with friends old and new. Join us on December 11, 2016,
for a casual holiday gathering at the beautiful home of one of our colleagues. Bring your friends so we can all continue to meet
new people. Be sure to bring your business cards to enter our holiday prize drawing. Festive attire is suggested!
Austin Area [email protected]
WIB-Austin Area Holiday Happy Hour
In celebration of the holiday season, WIB-Austin Area will host a holiday happy hour on December 14, 2016, at Gusto Italian
Kitchen and Wine Bar. Please join us in merriment as we toast a successful year of events and new connections made.
Members and non-members are welcome to join us for snacks and networking as we close out the year!
Chicago [email protected]
WIB-Chicago Attends Victory Garden Theater's Presentation of Roz + Ray
On December 3, 2016, join WIB-Chicago for a night at the theater. Women In Bio members are invited to attend a performance
of Karen Hartman’s medical drama Roz + Ray - A Unique Love Story in Uncertain Times. The play focuses on the story of one
doctor’s struggle at the onset of the AIDS crisis in the 1980’s. Learn more.
WIB-Chicago Annual Holiday Party
Join WIB-Chicago’s December 6, 2016, Annual Holiday Party for an evening of celebration over appetizers, dessert, and drinks!
Members, non-members, and friends are all invited to celebrate the extraordinary year we leave behind, and plan for the exciting
year ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with your WIB friends, network, and learn more about what WIB-Chicago
has planned for 2017.
Greater Boston [email protected]
WIB-Greater Boston YWIB Presents "A Look into Biotech Careers: Cancer Research at Agenus"
Have you ever wondered what it is like to work as a cancer biologist? WIB-Greater Boston invites middle school girls to a
December 12, 2016, Young Women In Bio event at Agenus, a biotechnology company researching new treatments for cancer.
This event, taking place at Agenus headquarters in Lexington, aims to ignite girls’ curiosity in the life sciences. The event will
include a brief overview of Agenus, lab tours, and a science demonstration. In addition, there will be a career panel where host
employees will speak about their educational backgrounds and paths to STEM-related careers. The event will conclude with a
Q&A and pizza networking session!
Wine and Chocolate Holiday Networking Event
Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up with WIB friends and colleagues, grow your network of connections with professional
women in life sciences, and learn more about what WIB-Greater Boston has planned for 2017. The event will take place at the
Cambridge Innovation Center’s Venture Café on December 13, 2016. Arrive early to participate in our raffle for two free
memberships. Our celebration will include beverages (including wine!), hors d'oeuvres, and assorted gourmet chocolates!
The Business of Life Sciences Career Series: “General and Administrative”
WIB-Greater Boston held its second “Business of Life Sciences Career Series” event, a panel discussion focused on General
and Administrative careers, on November 16, 2016, at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC). By all measures the event was a
success, with great networking, insightful discussions, and delicious food and drink. The evening kicked off with networking time
during which attendees made new connections and caught up with old ones. The main event was a panel discussion moderated
by Jen Nwankwo, Ph.D., Consultant, Bain & Company, and included a lineup of highly experienced women: Kim Drapkin,
CFO, Jounce Therapeutics; Erin Schellhammer, Head of HR, Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.; and Karen Valentine, JD, Chief
Legal Counsel & General Counsel, Agenus, Inc. Each of the panelists described her unique career path and expertise in
Finance, Human Resources and Biotechnology Law, respectively. We’ll cover R&D careers as the next installment in this
series in January, so keep an eye out for the event announcement.
Attendees at the networking session in the CIC’s Havana Room.
“Take chances…but be true to yourself.”
Panelists (left to right) Jen Nwankwo, Ph.D., Kim Drapkin, Karen Valentine, JD, and Erin Schellhammer.
Please Give Us Your Feedback
If you attended our November 16th or any other WIB event, we’d love your feedback. Please take a few minutes to provide input
and suggestions through our online event survey. Help us shape the future of our chapter. We are always looking to improve our
events and the value of membership. If you would like to provide your suggestions, please take our chapter survey. We
appreciate your input.
Greater Montréal [email protected]
YWIB:
About Our Chapter
The WIB-Greater Montreal Chapter seeks to bring together
professionals from across Quebec with bio-related interests
in diverse sectors. Business professionals, entrepreneurs
and scientists from the private sector, government
institutions, and academia are invited to join and benefit
from WIB’s many resources which include networking,
sharing insights and innovations, and learning about the
latest developments, and opportunities within the
pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical devices
industries. Learn more about our chapter!
A propos de notre chapitre
Le bureau montréalais de Femmes en bio souhaite
rassembler les professionnelles de tout le Québec œuvrant
dans divers secteurs liés aux biotechnologies. Les
professionnelles des entreprises, les entrepreneures et les
chercheures des secteurs privé, public et universitaire ainsi
que les étudiantes sont invitées à devenir membres de
Femmes en bio et à profiter des ressources offertes par
l’organisme : réseautage, partage de connaissances et
d’expertise, échange d’information sur les toutes dernières
innovations et perspectives dans les domaines
pharmaceutiques, biotechnologiques et des équipements
médicaux. En savoir plus sur notre chapitre!
Metro New York [email protected]
WIB-Metro New York Holiday Party
Please join us on December 14, 2016, for this festive networking event where we will celebrate the holiday season with food,
drink, and a raffle. Prizes include free WIB memberships, gift certificates to great restaurants, and more. Registration must be
in advance. – be sure to register early.
Philadelphia Metro [email protected]
WIB-Philadelphia Metro Holiday Party
It’s that time of year! WIB-Philadelphia Metro is delighted to throw our first annual Holiday Party on December 8, 2016. Please
join us for appetizers, cocktails, dessert, casual networking, and tunes to celebrate the season. We will also have a suggestion
mailbox, to send to the North Pole for next year's programming recommendations. Members, non-members, and friends are
invited to attend.
WIB Philadelphia Metro Sees Great Turnout at Launch Event
WIB-Philadelphia-Metro kicked off Women In Bio’s newest chapter during a highly anticipated launch event on November 2,
2016, at the University of Pennsylvania Pennovation Center in Philadelphia. The Pennovation Center hosted Women In Bio for
delicious food and drink, and tours of their state-of-the-art facility. An event highlight was the keynote speech by Dr. Flaura
Koplin Winston, MD, Ph.D., The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, who shared her personal success story. The WIB-
Philadelphia Metro chapter is the 13th WIB chapter, and we think that 13 will be our lucky number. Thanks to all of the ladies
who came out to the event. We look forward to growing membership of this new chapter.
Launch event attendees pose for a photo while touring the Pennovation facility.
Thanks to the WIB-Philadelphia Metro leadership team for putting together a fantastic event. (Left to right) Karen DeLone,
Stacey Treichler, Melissa Dowd, Sima Kulkarni, Lisa Fry, Dr. Flaura Koplin Winston (Keynote Speaker), Dunni
Odumosu, Karen Krumeich, Sue Behrens, Jenn Wampler, and Reese McDermott.
Pittsburgh [email protected]
WIB-Pittsburgh Attends “Feeding the Dragon”
On election night, November 8, 2016, the Pittsburgh Women In Bio chapter delighted in a moment of respite and reflection:
"Feeding the Dragon" is a play written and performed by Sharon Washington, who grew up in an apartment located within the
New York Carnegie library, which her father maintained. Washington’s powerful one-woman show recalls her experiences living
in an unusual environment with parents who kept the library furnace fires stoked and who battled private dragons. Her story of
personal discovery and steadfastness complemented our election-day mood. After the show, the playwright joined our group to
discuss her journey from young introverted bookworm to an expressive and animated actress. Many thanks to the Pittsburgh
City Theatre for providing Women In Bio with an opportunity to meet with Sharon; she is inspiring!
YWIB:
Sharon Washington on her inspired set of "Feeding the Dragon" (photo courtesy Pittsburgh City Theatre).
WIB-Pittsburgh Participates in Chatham University Event
WIB-Pittsburgh members participated in an event hosted by Chatham University on Thursday, November 10, 2016: We met with
MBA Healthcare Management Alumni to discuss leadership in the healthcare industry, and how an MBA could impact career
trajectory. Chatham gathered an impressive panel of speakers including Dr. Freddie Fu, Professor and Chair of Orthopedic
Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Health Sciences. Conversation included the state of the healthcare industry in
Western Pennsylvania, the impact our new President-Elect could have on the industry, and how we can improve our individual
paths to success. WIB-Pittsburgh was very pleased to co-promote this networking event; we look forward to additional
opportunities to introduce our organization to Chatham’s MBA Healthcare Management program!
Interesting in Getting More Involved?
Join the P.O.W.E.R.ful women of WIB-Pittsburgh! Volunteers are needed for the Communications, Programming, Membership,
and Sponsorship committees. There are also opportunities to volunteer with the Pittsburgh MAPs (Mentors, Advisors, Peers)
and YWIB (Young Women In Bio) groups. Volunteering is a tangible way to support the WIB mission. Please send an email to
[email protected] for more information.
WIB-RTP Young Women In Bio Presents a College Prep Workshop
Our December 10, 2016, College Prep workshop is for high school girls interested in pursuing STEM majors. The workshop will
feature three panels focusing on applying to college, opportunities for a STEM major in college, and career options after college.
The panels will consist of current students, recent graduates, professors, and career counselors from local universities.
WIB-RTP Annual Holiday Party
WIB-RTP is excited to celebrate a successful 2016 with our annual Holiday Party! It’s that time of year to unwind and celebrate
with fellow WIB-RTP members at our Headquarters in the Research Triangle Park. This location will provide a great environment
for an evening of laid back fun, socializing, and networking. In addition, we will have a retrospective of 2016. We look forward to
seeing you at the holiday party on December 15, 2016, and appreciate your participation in WIB-RTP. Thanks for making it
another successful year!
Interested in Getting More Involved and Joining a Group of Amazing Board Members at WIB-
RTP?
YWIB:
Join our group of amazing women on the WIB-RTP Chapter Board! Volunteers are needed for the Programming and Sponsorship
committees. The Programming Committee helps plan and run various chapter programs. The Sponsorship Committee identifies
and builds relationships with potential sponsors, and seeks out local grant opportunities. It tailors the benefits of sponsorship to
the wishes and needs of each sponsor. Women In Bio is a growing organization with many opportunities for a diverse range of
sponsors from all sectors of the industry. There are also opportunities to volunteer with the RTP MAPs (Mentors, Advisors, and
Peers) group and help with our always-growing mentoring program. Volunteering is a tangible way to support the WIB mission.
Learn more by contacting us at [email protected].
Support Women In Bio-RTP with Your Sponsorship!
Women In Bio (WIB)-RTP offers a multitude of sponsorship options, including event and chapter sponsorship. We are an
organization of professionals committed to promoting the careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship of women in the life
sciences. In fact, we represent a network of over 1,000 participating women professionals in the RTP area alone, and are
growing. Through its WIB chapter sponsorship, your company will have great opportunities to interact with hundreds of life
science professionals during our educational and networking events. Additionally, sponsorship enables you to take advantage of
corporate-rate WIB annual memberships for your employees, and enhance your company’s exposure to the WIB community via
our monthly events. Your company’s brand and commitment will reach within and beyond our community to extended networks
throughout the RTP area. Most importantly, by sponsoring our monthly educational and networking events, you will bring true
value and influence through your support of our mission to enhance our members’ professional growth in career development,
leadership, and entrepreneurship. Please let us know if you are interested in supporting the Women In Bio-RTP Chapter! If your
organization thrives to impact and facilitate professional growth for women in the life sciences, please consider becoming a WIB
chapter sponsor. For more details, feel free to contact our sponsorship committee chair, Cerdi Beltre, at
San Francisco Bay Area [email protected]
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area Holiday Party at Devil's Canyon
On December 6, 2016, come join WIB-San Francisco Bay Area chapter members at Devil's Canyon Brewing Company to
celebrate another phenomenally successful year. None of this would have been possible without the tireless support of our
amazing volunteers. Let us say, "Thank You," to them and wish WIB continued success!
2017 Biotech Showcase (TM) Comes to San Francisco in January
The 2017 edition of this event (January 9-11, 2017) will bring together an estimated 3,000+ attendees, representing the life
science industry's most enterprising and pioneering biotech companies, and major players in the drug development arena.
Teams from public, private, and strategic investors, along with cutting edge public and private biotechnology and life science
companies, will attend to forge drug development partnerships that will be tomorrow’s breakthrough cures and therapies. Two
exciting two-day programs will take place during the event - Medtech Showcase and Digital Health Showcase - to bring
innovative medtech companies and digital medicine companies together with investors.
Save The Date! – “Changing Tides: Forecasting the Outlook for Biotech in 2017 and Beyond”
Event at JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
On the morning of January 12, 2017, join Women In Bio and Bloomberg for a half-day event at the conclusion of the JP Morgan
Healthcare Conference. The event will include a national WIB members breakfast, and a panel discussion with leaders in the
biotech and investment industries on how federal policy changes in 2017 will shape biotech funding over the next few years.
This event will be a great chance to reflect on the 2017 JP Morgan conference, mingle with leaders in the biotech funding space,
and interact with WIB members from across the country. Additional details and registration information coming soon!
Seattle Metro [email protected]
WIB-Seattle Metro Holiday Party, December 16, 2016
Join us on December 16, 2016, to celebrate the past year while enjoying tasty treats from Fran’s Chocolate, Seattle Cider, and
Two Beers Brewing. Come network and socialize with the WIB–Seattle Metro community and speakers from our monthly
events. The first 20 attendees to register will be entered in a raffle for a Fran’s chocolate gift box. Bring your business card to
enter a second raffle for a box of Fran’s Chocolates. Festive attire is suggested.
“Personalized Medicine: Advances and Challenges” Panel Discussion
On October 27, 2016, WIB-Seattle Metro hosted a panel discussion on the advances and challenges facing personalized
medicine today. Panelists included Houda Hachad, the Chief Scientific Officer of Translational Software; Tera Newman-
Eerkes, the Director of Clinical Operations of Adaptive Biotechnologies; and Sarah Warren, a Senior Scientist at NanoString
Technologies. The panel was moderated by Lucy Sannes, President of Sanness & Associates Inc. Read the entire article.
Event attendees (from left) Michelle Baglia, Sr. Fellow, Fred Hutch; and Kaitie Hensal, Quality Control Associate, Fred
Hutch.
(From left) Chelsea Mullins, Research Technician 3, Fred Hutch; and Janet Jennings, Program Manager, Eurofins.
Southern California [email protected]
Tonight! - WIB-Southern California Holiday Party
It’s that time of year again! WIB-Southern California would be delighted to have you join us tonight for appetizers, dessert,
drinks, some laughs, and tunes to celebrate the holiday season. Members, non-members, and friends are invited to our holiday
celebration. Join us as we celebrate a year of great connections and speaking engagements. Adding to all the good things
we’ve experienced and accomplished this year, we will provide the opportunity to participate in a silent auction. Please
remember your check book as you’ll have the chance to bid on some very cool prizes including tickets, gift certificates to local
venues, and gifts that will come very handy during the holiday season!
Membership Discount for Biocom Members!
Biocom members can save 25% on WIB membership costs! If you are a Biocom member, contact
[email protected] to learn more and receive the discount code.
Washington DC/Baltimore [email protected]
WIB-DC/Baltimore YWIB to Visit Nanotechnology Company - Pixelligent LLC
The WIB-DC/Baltimore Young Women In Bio group is excited to provide twenty middle school girls (6th - 8th grade) an excellent
opportunity to learn about nanotechnology at Baltimore based Pixelligent Technologies, LLC. Pixelligent is an advanced
materials company that delivers next generation optical materials for demanding applications in solid-state lighting, flat panel
displays, and optical components. During this December 6, 2016, event, students will tour the labs, production facility, and have
a round table discussion with the women scientists and Pixelligent’s CEO. Food and refreshments will be provided during the
discussion time. Learn more.
WIB-DC/Baltimore Holiday Gala
Please join WIB-DC/Baltimore on December 7, 2016, as we celebrate the conclusion of an amazing year on December 7, 6:00
p.m. – 8:30 p.m.at Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar in Rockville. We are happy to present our event speakers Debra Bowes
and Lynn Johnson Langer. Debra and Lynn are past WIB Chapter Presidents who will share their leadership experience with
us and present the WIB scholarship award. We look forward to hearing from these marvelous women and seeing you all at the
Holiday Gala! We would like to take this opportunity to thank our members, volunteers, and especially our sponsors. Learn
more about our speakers.
Send Us Your Suggestions for 2017 Chapter Events
We hope that you enjoyed attending the WIB-DC/Baltimore chapter events this year. The Programs Committee is dedicated to
providing you with events and opportunities to expand your professional network and help take your career to the next level. As
we line up programs for 2017, we would love to hear your suggestions. What topics are important to you? Who would you like to
see featured? Would you recommend any new or different formats? Do you have a special idea for an event? Please contact
program chairs Lindsay D'Ambrosio and Shruti Rao at [email protected] to discuss how we can take it from
idea to reality via the Programs Committee.
Become a WIB-DC/Baltimore Sponsor! Help Us Meet Our Common Goals!
Support the WIB-DC/Baltimore Chapter! Being a chapter sponsor gives your company great opportunities to interact with more
than 2,000 women professionals in life sciences, take advantage of corporate-rated WIB annual memberships for your
employees, and enhance the exposure of your company to the WIB community via our monthly events. If your organization
thrives to impact and facilitate professional growth for women in the life sciences, please consider becoming a WIB chapter
sponsor. We represent a network of more than 230 dues-paying members and over 1,800 participating women professionals.
Your company’s brand will reach within and beyond our community to extended networks throughout the DC/Baltimore area.
Furthermore, by sponsoring our monthly education and networking events, you will bring true value and influence in promoting
our members’ professional growth in careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship. For more details, feel free to contact our
sponsorship committee chair, Jenny Zhang at [email protected].
Want to get involved? Volunteer at our Membership, Sponsorship, MAPs and/or YWIBcommittees!
Looking for opportunities to build your leadership and professional network in our local chapter? Consider volunteering for our
Membership, Sponsorship, MAPs, and YWIB committees! All these committees are seeking amazing volunteers to help with
exciting projects such as membership driving and events planning for the upcoming year. Join us, and don’t miss out the
opportunity to become the future leaders of the WIB-DC/Baltimore chapter. Contact [email protected] to learn
more!
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