Keynote

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Guest Speaker: Tom Thornton, General Manager, Strategic Alliances, Cleveland Clinic

 

 

Panel Discussion I: Public-Private Strategic Alliances - An In-Depth Look at the Duke Translational Medicine Institute - Bristol-Myers Squibb Alliance               

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Collaborations between big pharma and academic research institutions are nothing new, a detailed look shows that these tie-ups are becoming increasingly important to big pharma’s development model.  This panel takes a deep dive into the inner workings for a decade long collaboration between the Duke Translational Medicine Institute and Bristol-Squibb Company, including highlighting the current alliance structure, and the path for bringing new projects into the collaboration.

 

Moderator:

Janet E. Embretson, Attorney, Schwegman Lundberg Woessner

 

Panelists:

Kevin P. Hurley, Director of Strategic Alliances and Assoc. Director of Therapeutic Development, Duke Translational Research Institute

John Hidalgo, Assoc. Director of Continuous Improvement Metrics, Global Development & Medical Affairs, Bristol-Myers Squibb

 

 

Networking Break

2:45 pm - 3:00 pm         

 

 

Panel Discussion II: Funding That First $2 Million?

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm 

With creative funding schemes picking up steam and nontraditional funders taking an interest in biotech, what can universities and start-ups expect in their right first-round financing structure? This panel will examine various funding sources, the factors that go into investment decisions and typical deal structures, as experienced investors explain the ins and outs of early stage financing deals.

 

Moderator:

William Tucker, Executive Director, Innovation Alliances and Services, University of California Office of the President

 

Panelists:

Ron Lennox, Partner, CHL Medical Partners

Dr. Heather M. Snyder, Senior Associate Director, Medical and Scientific Relations, Alzheimer's Association

 

 

Closing Remarks

4:15 pm - 4:30 pm

 

 

Networking Reception       

4:30 pm - 6:00 pm  

 

 

 

Tuesday, October 9, 2012