Biotech Connection Singapore

It was a pleasure to co-host "Scaling with Purpose: Preparing Your Startup for a Successful M&A" with Joyce A Tan & Partners LLC on Friday, 18 October. The event featured engaging discussions on: - Gearing up for an acquisition: Understanding the mechanics of deal transactions - Valuation pitfalls: Key areas to watch out for that can impact company valuation - Intellectual property: Safeguarding your company’s IP—the golden goose We’d like to extend our thanks to Frederick Tay, André de Moura Reis and Jeffrey Lim for their invaluable insights and support in co-organizing this event. Here are some moments captured from the session!

𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲 (𝗕𝗖𝗦) 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱! This is a voluntary, non-remunerated position requiring a minimum commitment of one year. We are looking for dedicated team players who are passionate about volunteering and contributing to the growth of the life sciences and healthcare ecosystem. As a 𝗕𝗖𝗦 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱, you will play a key role in shaping the future of BCS by driving its growth and vision. Our mission is to foster a thriving bio-entrepreneurship ecosystem in Singapore through educational and networking events, consulting projects, and sharing entrepreneurship-related insights. You will enjoy excellent networking opportunities by building strategic partnerships with industry leaders, academia, and sponsoring companies. Additionally, you will be actively involved in community outreach efforts, helping to enhance BCS's brand presence. This experience will allow you to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and leadership skills. No matter your specific role, you will gain valuable connections and skillsets that will benefit you throughout your career. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:  29th November 2024, 23:59h (Friday) Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: If you are interested in joining our team, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your motivations and skills to BCS President Brendan Sieow at info@biotechconnection-sg.org by 29th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and interviews will be held on a rolling basis.

[Event information from Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Initiative] In Conversation with Dr Frank Bennett Come join us in a morning conversation with Dr Frank Bennett, Ph.D., EVP and CSO of Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Dr Bennett will be sharing on the state of the field in RNA therapeutics looking back at the past breakthroughs in RNA drug development and what the future may hold for RNA therapeutics. This is followed by an exciting fireside chat with Dr Frank Bennett, hosted by Dr Mohamed ElSayed, Ph.D., Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Initiative (NATi) CSO. Date: 12th November 2024 Time: 9am to 11am (Registration opens at 8.45am) Location: CREATE Theatrette, Level 2 CREATE Tower, 1 Create Way, Singapore 138602   Register now to secure your spot in this seminar and be part of the transformative dialogue! https://lu.ma/mpwzsvi7

[Event information from ENMORE BIO] BIOCHINA 2025 International Convention @ Suzhou International Expo Centre - March 13-15 2025 🌟 Why Attend BIOCHINA 2025? 🌟 BIOCHINA is the premier platform advancing China's biotech industry through innovation and collaboration. With over 3,000 Chinese biotech companies participating, this event is your gateway to connect with key decision-makers and industry pioneers. 🧬 Spotlight on ADCs, Cell & Gene Therapy BIOCHINA 2025 will feature specialized forums on antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), cell therapy, gene therapy, and more. Discover the latest breakthroughs and engage in discussions on early-stage drug development and CMC technologies that are shaping the future of medicine. 🤝 Partnerships & Collaborations Join industry leaders like Roche, Pfizer, and Novo Nordisk, along with 3,000 Chinese biotech companies and 500+ upstream suppliers. BIOCHINA fosters an environment where global partnerships flourish. Don't miss your chance to be part of the action! 🚀 Special Offer: 20% Discount on Partnering Registration Sign up by 31st October 2024 to secure your spot and take advantage of our exclusive 20% discount on Partnering registration! Network with biotech founders, investors, and business development leaders through our 30-minute one-on-one partnering sessions. 🔍 BIOCHINA 2025 Details 📅 Dates: March 13-15, 2025 📍 Location: Suzhou, China 📏 Exhibition Area: 50,000 sqm covering cutting-edge technologies and services across five halls. 💡 BIOCHINA 2025 is set to be the biggest event yet—don’t miss out on being at the forefront of biotech innovation in China! For more information, please refer to the BIOCHINA website. https://lnkd.in/gv3JpqWY For registration, please refer to this link: https://shorturl.at/hfCGs Please email marketing@biotechconnection-sg.org to receive the 20% discount promo code. 

[Event information from Singapore-ETH Centre (SEC)] 🌟𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐏𝐃𝐓𝐱) 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 The Precision Digital Therapeutics (PDTx) Master Class, taking place from 12 𝐭𝐨 17 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 2025, is hosted by Future Health Technologies (FHT) at the Singapore-ETH Centre; Nanyang Technological University (NTU); and the Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI). 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬: Digital Therapeutics (DTx) are software-based interventions aimed at treating diseases. In this Master Class, we will explore Precision Digital Therapeutics (PDTx), which leverages cutting-edge technologies to deliver personalised interventions at optimal moments to enhance adherence and improve outcomes. Over five days, participants will collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to develop PDTx prototypes for real-world healthcare challenges presented by medical experts, caregivers, and patients. 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: -Lectures by international experts from medical, technical, and business fields -Hands-on coaching using advanced PDTx and GenAI tools -Team-based prototyping, with a final presentation to a jury of clinicians, patients, and investors 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲? Early career researchers (e.g., PhD students and postdoctoral researchers) from a variety of disciplines 🗓️ 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 13, 2024 For more information on how to apply, visit SEC’s website. https://lnkd.in/gkpCYTeK

[Event information from JLABS Singapore] 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 The goal of life science business development professionals is to optimize optionality and long-term value at each stage of its company’s life. What are the ins-and-outs of making a partnership? How do you determine the direction that will add the most value to your company? All the way from California, we are pleased to host an event led by Lesley Stolz, Regional VP of Early Innovation Partnering at Johnson & Johnson Innovation, on her signature session titled Herding cats: Business development for life science companies. Register now to hear from Lesley and industry business development professionals on fundamental BD skills to help you successfully evaluate and manage strategic alliances and other potential growth opportunities. Date: Tuesday, September 24 Time: 3:30PM - 7:00PM (Registration begins at 3:30PM) Location: Guoco Midtown Network Hub (Level 2), 126 Beach Road, Singapore 189772 Please find details and register for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gt_V8v99

NTU CoS Innovation Day 2024 The NTU College of Science (CoS) comprises the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS), School of Biological Sciences (SBS), School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB), and Asian School of the Environment (ASE). This inaugural NTU CoS Innovation Day will bring together selected research experts from all the Schools to share about their scientific discoveries and technological solutions to address the needs of industry and society. Join us to learn about their innovation and to hear from Xora Innovation and SGInnovate on the ins and outs of translation and commercialisation of technologies! 📅: 23 October 2024, Wednesday 🕓: 8:30am to 3.30pm 📍: Nanyang Technological University, School of Biological Sciences, SBS Classroom 1 (Level 1)    60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637551 ✍ Click the following link to find out more and register: https://lnkd.in/gqhCH_ek #science #innovation

We recently partnered SGInnovate for the 2nd run of the Biotech Entrepreneur Community of Practice Roundtable with Tuyen Ong, CEO of Ring Therapeutics and CEO-Partner of Flagship Pioneering. This invite-only mentoring session was focused on helping founders and c-suite level executives of startups learn from the experiences of Tuyen Ong, a seasoned bioentrepreneur. He started the session answering the burning questions prepared by a number of the participants, followed by focusing on career planning, career development and fundraising. He also gave personalised advice and feedback to participants who sought help. We would like to thank our participants for being very active in the discussions. This enabled everyone to learn from one another and it definitely made the session a more enjoyable one! Once again, we greatly appreciate Tuyen Ong for mentoring biotech entrepreneurs in Singapore. We hope to continue this partnership with you! We would also like to thank our co-organisers: Vanessa Phua and Jerry Lui. #biotech #bioentrepreneurship #mentorship #founder

BCS Career Interviews – So you want to work in IP? IP is important for biotech companies and an alternative route after academia. How does someone enter this industry? What does daily work entail? In this interview article, Anni Wang, Ding Jie ANG and Seng Koon L. discuss their experiences in #IPinbiotech! Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gycVAPrv #IP #lifesciences #biotech

Are you ready to take your expertise in drug development to the next level? Join us for our lunchtime workshop on Biomarker Discovery and Target Product Profile (TPP) Development co-organised by Merck Group Singapore and Biotech Connection Singapore! 🎯 Why Attend? Biomarkers play a pivotal role in the drug development process, guiding everything from initial discovery to clinical validation. This workshop by Merck's David Loong and Eng Hwa Yeo, PhD will provide you with cutting-edge insights on: Biomarker discovery: Understand the critical role biomarkers play in identifying therapeutic targets and predicting patient response. Learn the importance of developing robust assays for biomarker validation to ensure reliability and reproducibility. Learn how they contribute to defining TPP. TPP development: Learn about the key elements of a TPP, including safety, efficacy and patient population. Master the creation of a TPP that aligns with both regulatory requirements and market needs, ensuring your product’s success. Case Studies & Real-World Applications: Analyze real-world examples to understand the challenges and solutions in biomarker and TPP development. Q&A: Learn from the panel discussion by David Loong, Eng Hwa Yeo, PhD and Phyllis Xiu Li Gan. 📅: 12 September 2024, Thursday 🕓: 11:30am to 1.30pm (Refreshments provided) 📍: NSG Biolab Site 1, 21 Biopolis Rd, # 02-03/05 Click the following link to register: https://bit.ly/3yYxUje