Presented by AZBio and the Arizona Commerce Authority
ARIZONA BIOSCIENCE WEEK OPPORTUNITIES
Connect – Engage – Collaborate
Leading Women: Biotech & Beyond
Monday, September 16th
5:30pm – 7:30pm
850 PBC, 850 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Cocktails connections and stimulating conversation with some of biotech’s leading women.
- Moderator – Scarlett Spring, Executive Director Phoenix Bioscience Core
- Kristen Oelschlager, Chief Operating Officer, Castle Biosciences
- Tracey Dodenhoff, Vice President, Entrepreneurship + Innovation, ASU Knowledge Enterprise
- Kristen Swingle, President and COO, Critical Path Institute
Introductions to Arizona Biosciences and Classroom Resources
Monday, September 16th
On-Demand Bioscience Industry Spotlight Videos & Resources
Attention Teachers:
Are you looking for free, engaging, on-demand resources to inspire your students with the possibilities in Arizona’s Bioscience and Healthcare industries? Join Dr. Mary O’Reilly, Vice President of Bioscience Research Programs at the Flinn Foundation, and Dylan Peay, Entrepreneurial Programs & Grants Manager at the Arizona Bioindustry Association, as they introduce the dynamic world of Bioscience in Arizona. Dylan will share his own career journey into the Arizona Bio industry and provide highlights of exciting companies and future career opportunities awaiting your students in this rapidly growing field.
Fundraising Strategies for Life Science Startups
Tuesday September 17th
5:30pm – 7:30pm
850 PBC, 850 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
The Life Science Nation (LSN) Global Fundraising Bootcamp covers topics related to executing a successful fundraise for your startup growing field.
Industry Spotlight: Thatcher Hoppe, Manufacturing Manager at Calviri
Tuesday September 17th
On-Demand Bioscience Industry Spotlight Videos & Resources
We’re thrilled to introduce you to Thatcher Hoppe, Manufacturing Manager at Calviri. Thatcher is doing some incredible work in the fight against cancer, and he’s here to share how he’s helping to identify and prevent it. He will also talk about how his time in the Marine Corps helped him develop important career skills that he uses daily and offer advice if you’re interested in pursuing a career in cutting-edge of science.
20th Annual AZ Bio Awards & AZAdvances After Party
Celebrating Health Innovation
Wednesday September 18th
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM – AZ BIO Awards
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM AZ Advances After Party
Phoenix Convention Center – South Ballroom
100 N 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Celebrate with the Educators, Researchers, and Organizations that are making life better for people in Arizona and around the world. Join us at the Phoenix Convention Center as we honor the 2024 AZBio Award Winners. Hundreds of health innovators and business leaders will be celebrating at the 20th Annual AZBio Awards.
Industry Spotlight: Erika Enriquez, Warehouse Operations Manager at Langham Logistics
Wednesday, September 18th
On-Demand Bioscience Industry Spotlight Videos & Resources
We’re shining the spotlight on Erika Enriquez, the warehouse operations manager at Langham Logistics in Phoenix, Arizona. Langham Logistics is a woman-owned company that handles the transportation and storage of pharmaceuticals and lab supplies. Erika will talk about how teamwork and math play a big role in her job every day and give tips on what you can do now to set yourself up for success in the future.
White Hat Life Science Investor Conference
Wednesday, September 18th – Thursday, September 19th
September 18 – AZ Bio Awards (see above for details)
September 19 – White Hat Life Science Conference
7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
White Hat Investors 2024, a biotech and healthcare investor conference, showcases exciting biotech and med tech companies from across the Rocky Mountain & Southwest Region September 18-19, 2024 during Arizona Bioscience Week.
Industry Spotlight: Cabrielle Wycoff, Medical Laboratory Director and Scientist at Sonora Quest Laboratories
Thursday, September 19th
On-Demand Bioscience Industry Spotlight Videos & Resources
In this spotlight, we’ll meet Gabrielle Wycoff, a Medical Laboratory Director and Scientist at Sonora Quest Laboratories. Gabrielle will give us an inside look at her job and the steps you can take to work in this industry. You’ll learn what a laboratory director does and how you can start preparing now for a career as a laboratory scientist. Gabrielle will also share how her school experiences helped her succeed in her job.
Voice of the Patient
Friday September 20th
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Virginia G. Piper Auditorium, University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
600 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Patients are the reason we do what we do. Join the conversation on life science innovation from the patient perspective.
Industry Spotlight: Mya Davis, Environmental Health Program Manager at the Arizona Department of Health Services
Friday September 20th
On-Demand Bioscience Industry Spotlight Videos & Resources
In today’s spotlight video, we’re excited to introduce Mya Davis, Environmental Health Program Manager at the Arizona Department of Health Services. Mya focuses on health education and community outreach across Arizona. She’ll explain how she uses data and public health trends to solve problems and promote community well-being. Mya will also talk about why good communication and teamwork are key to reaching as many people as possible, and how being adaptable, flexible, and resilient helps her succeed. Lastly, she’ll share advice for anyone interested in science but unsure about which career path to choose.
Pointe Cura: The Bridge to Cures
Friday, September 20th
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Artlink Mood Room at Park Central
3121 N 3rd Ave. #100, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Ponte Cura is a special donor appreciation event for the people and organizations supporting the Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation AZAdvances Initiative.