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Earlier today, Petfolk, a leading provider of veterinary and urgent care through its network of 'connected care' clinics, announced their Series C investment led by Deerfield Management. “Over the next decade, the landscape of veterinary medicine is poised to transform as pet parents seek care that is both high-quality and easily accessible. Veterinarians are also likely to choose to work for organizations that foster culture and support personal development,” commented kevin berg, Senior Advisor at Deerfield. “Petfolk demonstrates a remarkable commitment to elevating the veterinary profession.” See the press release here: https://prn.to/4f3Mtle

Sunday marked the start of #InternationalBrainTumorAwarenessWeek, a global observance that aims to raise awareness about brain tumors and their impact on individuals and families. As a 2023 grantee of the #DeerfieldFoundation (an affiliate of Deerfield Management), the Matthew Larson Foundation (Iron Matt) works to help children and families affected by pediatric brain tumors through building a network committed to providing financial assistance to reduce the burden of care on families; funding pediatric brain tumor research; and advancing improvements in patient care. To learn more about The Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors, visit their website: https://bit.ly/4eGmWhx

Another exciting day in NYC! Today, 250 high school students from across New York City will participate in the second annual Life Sciences Day, organized and led by Life Science Cares New York in collaboration with New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Mark Veich, Vice President of Philanthropy and Executive Director of the Deerfield Foundation, and CEO of Advancium Health Network, participated in the opening remarks to kick off the event. Six local science hubs, including Cure., will lead interactive tours, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities for students, all with the hope of providing real-world exposure to ideas, technologies, and careers in the life sciences. Learn more about the second annual Life Sciences Day: https://bit.ly/4dYAcx9

Next week, Deerfield Management Partner Jonathan Leff will participate in "The Financial Landscape: Are We Coming Out of the Fog?" at #BioFuture2024, taking place right here in NYC at Cure. BioFuture will convene more than 700 therapeutic pioneers, innovators, investors and media in candid, unfiltered conversations about the technologies and trends shaping the future of bioscience, digital technology and ultimately, healthcare. Learn more about what's being discussed at #2024BioFuture: https://lnkd.in/gMr6GRNE

Julian Harris, MD, MBA, Deerfield Operating Partner and ConcertoCare CEO, took the stage at HLTH USA 2024 to discuss emerging trends in digital health – like balancing tech-enabled solutions with face-to-face care to best support patients. #HLTH *ConcertoCare is a Deerfield portfolio company.

In 2024, more than 360,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Deerfield Management is proud to work with companies like MMI - Medical Microinstruments, Inc. Through robotic-assisted surgery with #Symani, breast cancer survivors are offered advanced options for autologous reconstruction that can help restore confidence and quality of life.   #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth *Medical Microinstruments, Inc. is a Deerfield portfolio company

In honor of World Mental Health Day yesterday, the #DeerfieldFoundation, an affiliate of Deerfield Management, is proud to support Project Healthy Minds, an organization focused on democratizing access to mental health services by building the world's first digital mental health marketplace, destigmatizing mental health by partnering with culture-makers, and improving access and affordability by advocating for innovative workplace investments in employee mental health. Project Healthy Minds is dedicated to closing the treatment gap for the 60% of Americans who have mental health conditions but never access care by attacking three barriers to accessing care: stigma, discoverability, and affordability. To learn more about Project Healthy Minds, visit their website: https://bit.ly/4gPzXY7

Deerfield Management and the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy are excited to announce the launch of an innovative certificate program for students, postdoctoral fellows, and professionals in biotherapeutics called "Molecules to Market." The new certificate program aims to bridge the gap between industry and academia by teaching participants the business fundamentals for translating scientific discoveries into commercial products with the potential to improve human health. Want to join the inaugural cohort? Visit https://unc.live/4eRZPAI for additional information. https://prn.to/3ZWoU9p

This week, the #DeerfieldFoundation and New York Cares teamed up with Women In Need, Inc. (Win) to assemble baby kits with essentials like bottles, socks, and baby soap for mothers and their newborns. These kits will provide much-needed support to new mothers at WIN, helping them care for their babies during a critical time. We are proud of our Deerfield employees' efforts to help women and children in our community, providing them with the resources they need the thrive. About WIN: Women In Need, Inc. (WIN), began in 1983 with the goal of serving women and children who are homeless and disadvantaged. At multiple sites, Women In Need's unique, comprehensive program offers the highest quality services. These include transitional shelters and permanent supportive housing, supportive housing for special populations of mothers with children, job training and placement, domestic violence prevention, counseling and referrals, alcohol and substance abuse treatment clinics, HIV/AIDS prevention and education, child care, aftercare, and alumni programs.

Proud of our beautiful building Cure. and all who continue to work so hard on its transformation!   Curious about the space? We hope to see you at one of Cure’s upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/et_c4csT