WBB 2025 - Virginia Bio

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September 25th, 2024

Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk, Virginia.

A one-day, annual event where women converge to advance the industry with all stakeholders, men and women, front and center, joining forces. It consists of inspiring presentations from life sciences professionals, a panel Q&A, and an unbeatable opportunity to connect, network, and get inspired for a career in one of the fastest-growing fields and in one of the fastest-growing biotech regions in the nation.

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Program Agenda

Driving Innovation in Women's Health

September 24th

5:00 PM-7:00 PM | Opening Networking Reception @Norfolk Waterside Marriott-James Room

Get ahead of the early morning tunnel commute and a head start on networking! Special thank you to our sponsor: Hampton Roads Biomedical Research Consortium.

September 25th

8:00 AM-9:00 AM | Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 AM-9:20 AM | Welcome From Virginia Bio and Special Guests

9:20 AM-10:10 AM | Building Her Legacy: Insights from Women Biotech Leaders

Susan Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, Athari BioSciences

Elizabeth Onderko, Co-Founder & CEO, Capra Biosciences

Heather Richter, Executive Director, Hampton Roads Biomedical Research Consortium

Courtney Zydron, President & CEO, WorkersFirst

10:10 AM-11:00 AM | Chief Deputy Secretary Fireside Chat

Juan Pablo Segura, Chief Deputy Secretary of Virginia Commerce and Trade, Commonwealth of Virginia

John Newby sits down with Chief Deputy Secretary of Virginia Commerce and Trade, Juan Pablo Segura. Hear about the perspective he brings to the administration as an technology entrepreneur within women's health.

11:00 AM-11:20AM | Networking Break with Exhibitors

11:20 AM-11:40 AM | Student Spotlights - Research Presentations

11:40 AM-12:30 PM | Advancing Women's Health and Equity

Lara D'Antonio, Director, Virginia Coordinated Clinical Research Network

Heather Richter, Executive Director, Hampton Roads Biomedical Research Consortium

Tiffany Whitlow, Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer, Acclinate

12:30 PM-2:00 PM | Networking Lunch

Network with attendees, visit our exhibitors and learn from our student presenters.

2:00 PM-2:50 PM | Self-Care Demystified: Strategies for High-Achieving Women with Limited Time Sheetal Ajmani, Founder, Radiant Living Institute

What is self-care really? Go beyond bubble baths and massages to explore the concept of essential self-care. Debunk the top myths and obstacles high-achieving women face when practicing self-care with limited time. Prioritize and honor needs in order to show up as your best self.

2:50 PM-3:20 PM | Networking Break with Exhibitors

3:20 PM-4:10 PM | Funding the Future: Impact Investing in Biotech

Aurelia Flores, Investment Director, Virginia Venture Partners (VIPC)

Jacqueline Olich, Principal and Founder, Veza Alliance Management

Cathryn Paine, Partner, Anzu Partners

4:10 PM-4:30 PM | Conclusions on the Day and Moving Ahead

Continue the attention on these important important topics to advance our ecosystem.

Conference Location

LESTER HALL

651 Colley Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23507

Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences
at Old Dominion University

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As of July 1, 2024, Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in partnership with ODU is now Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. Here are more details on this exciting merger.