This program brings together experts from diverse aspects of the biosciences industry to give a brief presentation on their area of the industry and then take questions from the audience. Networking, also a large part of the program, this year also will include a poster session showcasing work completed by graduate students in Poole College’s Jenkins MBA program and the Master of Microbial Biotechnology program at NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
The BioSciences Forum event begins at 7 A.M. with registration and a continental breakfast, with the final presentation ending at noon. This event is open to the public at no charge, but registration is requested and available at the Biosciences Management Initiative website. Featured speakers
Paul Huckle, Ph.D., Chief Regulatory Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs, GlaxoSmithKline, speaking at 8:30 a.m.
Cynthia Pritchard, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Biotechnology Transfer, LLC, speaking at 9:15 a.m.
Don Bradley, MD, Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, speaking at 10:45 a.m.
Dr. Richard Kouri, director of the BioSciences Management Initiative at NC State Poole College, speaking at 11:30 a.m.
The student poster session will be open during the 10 a.m. break.
Sponsors
The Biosciences Management Initiative appreciates the support of its sponsors for this event.
North Carolina Biotechnology Center | Co-host
Cempra | Gold Level Sponsor
Eisai | Gold Level Sponsor.
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Dr. Richard Kouri for additional information.
