GRO-Biotech Events — Week of 1/29
Here are the latest events and opportunities, in the life sciences and beyond!
(NEW!) Tuesday, 2/6 New York Hardware Meetup. This month’s NYC Hardware Startup Meetup takes a healthcare-oriented turn with two great talks (one of which is by someone you might know) covering how to bridge the “valley of death”. Hosted by creative consultancy frog in downtown Brooklyn, this will be a great meeting of minds across New York’s diverse technology landscape.
Thursday, 2/8 Hudson Research Center Industry Mixer. Get ready for a dynamic collaboration between CUPS (Columbia University Postdoctoral Society) and Elevate Research Properties, kicking off a series of events with rotating content curation with an Industry Mixer located in the Hudson Research Center. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and connect with like-minded professionals!
(NEW!) Monday, 2/12 LifeSci NYC Internship Program Info Session. Are you looking for a paid summer or academic year internship, or an entry-level job in the life sciences industry? Learn how the LifeSci NYC Internship Program can help you find the opportunity you are looking for. LifeSci NYC offers science, business, and tech roles at dozens of life sciences companies throughout NYC. At this virtual Info Session, program staff will provide an overview of the program, information on how to create an effective application, and an opportunity for Q&A.
(NEW!) Monday, 2/12 DeSciNYC - Focused Ultrasound and Longevity. DeSciNYC warmly invites you to their monthly academic forum in New York City, where they’ll be diving into the enthralling world of neuroscience and the revolutionary technology of Focused Ultrasound (FUS). This event is a unique opportunity to discover how FUS, a non-invasive, precision-driven method, is transforming the treatment of internal medical conditions, including tumors and Parkinson's disease, without the need for surgery.
Tuesday, 2/20 (+ 2nd Tuesday of the month) Mid-Atlantic Bio Angels 1st Pitch Office Hours. Continuing the tradition that began with their 1st Pitch Life Science™ series of live events, MABA Office Hours are meant to provide constructive feedback to companies that may be too early for funding, and those who wish to pitch for feedback. This monthly office hours session gives companies 10 minutes to pitch a panel of MABA investors, followed by 10 minutes of feedback from the panel. You need not be part of a startup to attend, either — these pitch events are open to all to attend.
Tuesday, 2/27 JLABS JMIX Networking Event w/ BiotechXYZ. Get ready to start the New Year at the JMIX Kick-Off, co-hosted by Biotech XYZ! Join the JLABS team for an electrifying evening of innovation, networking, and fun. Don't miss out on the perfect blend of technology and biotech excitement, so be sure to register for this unforgettable kickoff event!
(NEW!) Friday-Sunday, 3/8-3/10 Cornell Tech Health Hackathon. Cornell Tech’s annual Health Hackathon returns for a weekend of prototyping, workshops, and pitching, all for $10,000 in prizes and hosted at the beautiful offices of Next Jump. Participants from any institution are welcome to attend and form multidisciplinary teams comprised of medical, business, engineering, data science, developers, and design students create solutions to improve patient safety.