Life Science Cares New York

Life Science Cares NY is heading North again as we continue to build the science trail at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center, Inc. in Harriman, New York! Depending on interest and progress, we will spend two Saturdays – Sept 14th and 21st – at the camp. Get out of the city for a few hours and get a great workout while getting the Mosholu Day Camp ready for next summer! Drinks and snacks will be provided. Family and friends are encouraged to come along as well! Ready to sign up? Register using this link today! https://lnkd.in/eGtzcKfU

CONGRATULATIONS, Project Onramp interns! Our 2024 cohort spent the morning at the NYSE celebrating the end of their summer internships this past Thursday. These future changemakers spoke about who their host companies were and what they enjoyed most about their experiences, got a tour of the trading floor (and witnessed the ringing of the bell), and got to post their dreams on the hashtag #MakeYourMark wall courtesy of 3M! The Life Science Cares New York team is endlessly proud of every single one of you and we cannot wait to hear about the amazing things you will all accomplish. A special shoutout to Johanna (Rodriguez) Grossman, PhD and her incredible colleagues at the NYSE for making this day possible for our students! If you are a life sciences organization interested in hosting one of our fabulous interns next summer, please reach out to anna.perrotti@lifesciencecares.org. #makeyourmark #projectonramp #STEMinterns #lifesciences #NYSE

We had a wonderful time at Gilead Sciences' beautiful Parsippany office. Committed to creating a healthier world for all people, 16 volunteers from Gilead's Quality Assurance team assembled 240 hygiene kits to benefit the clients of NewBridge Services, Inc. The volunteers learned about NewBridge's incredible work of bringing balance to people's lives through counseling, housing and education. Serving children, adults, and seniors, NewBridge offers comprehensive support services to address a wide range of community needs—not limited to counseling, addiction recovery, educational programs, and residential care. Thank you, Viki Ferlauto, Head of Counseling Services, for coming out to speak about the incredible work at NewBridge! And a massive shoutout to Antonia Taylor and Karen Dewees from Gilead for giving Life Science Cares New York the opportunity to facilitate this impactful engagement! If you are in the life sciences industry in the metro area and are curious about how to get involved with Life Science Cares New York, don't hesitate to reach out to anna.perrotti@lifesciencecares.org!

What a fun night at the Malt House in Innovation Triangle-West Harlem! We enjoyed a cool breeze and plenty of beer from Harlem Hops, delicious pizza from Chef Justin Smillie of Slow Fires NYC, and delightful desserts from e.terra Kitchen. Plus, we got to tour the Taystee Lab Building and Harlem Biospace new step-out graduation incubator. Special thanks to Scott Metzner, Jerry Salama from the Janus Property Company and Nancy J Kelley from Builds Bio+! Life Science Cares New York loves being part of building the Life Science Community in New York. If you'd like to get involved, please reach out to elizabeth@lifesciencecares.org.

Please join us in welcoming our newest additions to the Life Science Cares New York Board of Advisors: Lola Brown, PhD Brown, Associate Dean for Research, Weill Cornell Medicine Dalya Gayed, MD Gayed, Vice President, WW Hematology Strategy, Business Development and Early Assets, Bristol Myers Squibb Shirly Pinto PhD Pinto, Chief Scientific Officer, Kallyope Allen Waxman, Of Counsel, DLA Piper Josh Muntner, Chief Financial Officer, Imvax, Inc. Reach out to elizabeth@lifesciencecares.org to learn about how you can get involved in our work fighting #poverty in NYC. For more: https://lnkd.in/dXNW4tcx #lifesciencecares #volunteering #thanks #ittakesavillage #networkofgoodlife

On behalf of Life Science Cares New York, thank you to KiiLN- Keystone for Incubating Innovation in Life Sciences Network and Merina Varghese, @Ilse Daehn, @Gabriella Casalena, @Yana Zorina, and Nicole McKnight, PhD for your generous donation. Your support will advance STEM education in NYC. Congratulations on your achievements with KiiLN and the impact you've made. We look forward to building the life sciences community together in New York City. Thank you Alston & Bird for hosting the event to celebrate this transition. Keystone for Incubating Innovation in Life Sciences Network (KiiLN), founded in 2012 by five Mount Sinai postdoctoral fellows, set out to promote the success of early-stage biotechnology start-ups, contributing to entrepreneurial life science innovation. It has been a cornerstone for biotech startups in NYC, receiving funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration and press coverage in Xconomy, Crain's New York Business, and the New York Business Journal. From 2016 to 2019, KiiLN co-organized the annual Foundation conference, and since 2019, the ISMMS-KiiLN Postdoctoral Entrepreneurship Award has provided $10,000 grants to entrepreneurial postdocs. They are excited to pass on $20,000 to @Life Science Cares NewYork to continue their mission and support the next generation of entrepreneurs. #lifesciences #community #thanks #ittakesavillage #networkofgood

Life Science Cares NY would like to thank #Marsh for being a corporate partner! Many thanks for your donation and for your time and expertise! As the risk advisor of the future, Marsh helps clients, colleagues and communities grow by empowering them with confidence to thrive. With more than 45,000 colleagues and offices in more than 130 countries, Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh provides industry-focused brokerage, consulting, and claims advocacy services, leveraging data, technology, and analytics to help reduce their clients’ total of risk and define more effective paths to achieve the right outcomes. Learn more about LSCNY: https://lnkd.in/dXNW4tcx #volunteering #thanks #ittakesavillage #networkofgood

🎉 We were thrilled to celebrate the commencement of the Nido de Esperanza Class of 2024 on Thursday, June 27th! 🎓 We cheered on the toddlers for their first graduation, marking the beginning of many more milestones in their lives. The families' pride in the time and effort they've invested over the past three years was evident, making it a heartwarming morning that left smiles on our faces, warmth in our hearts, and light in our souls. A special thank you to Royalty Pharma, Julia DiNardo, and JoAnna Garcia for the beautiful backpacks! Your generosity means the world to us. Nido is a grantee of Life Science Cares New York. We are so appreciative of all the work they do in supporting families and early education. 🌟 #NidoGraduation #ClassOf2024 #LifeScienceCares #RoyaltyPharma #CommunitySupport #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Over two dozen volunteers came together last week to build 150 science kits for BioBus! BioBus helps K-12 and college students across NYC discover, explore, and pursue science! Thank you, General Atlantic, for supporting the next generation of scientists and problem solvers by hosting this event at your NY and CT offices! Special shout out to Ben Dubin-Thaler opening up the event with an awesome overview of why BioBus's work matters and a huge thank you to Peter Lafer for your endless support and commitment to Life Science Cares New York! Eager to get your team involved in a corporate volunteering opportunity? Reach out to anna.perrotti@lifesciencecares.org to get started! #LifeScienceCaresNY #GeneralAtlantic #BioBus #STEM #corporatevolunteering

🌟 Exciting News from Life Science Cares! NEW Funding Available to Project Onramp Alum Continuing to Explore Careers🌟 We're excited to announce our new Professional Development & Educational Support Grants specifically for Project Onramp alumni! These grants are designed to support your journey with supplemental educational opportunities, career experiences, and professional development. Here’s what you need to know: 🎓 What can the funds be used for? Qualified expenses include conference or event registration, training programs or certifications, transportation for educational purposes, and technology or subscriptions (excludes tuition). 🌟 Introducing: The Brandon Lewis Grant Named in honor of Brandon Lewis, a respected biotech leader and mentor, this grant celebrates his legacy by empowering Project Onramp alumni in Boston and New York City. (Read more about Brandon here: https://bit.ly/4cLR4Ys) 📝 Who is eligible? • Alumni who have completed at least one summer of Project Onramp in Boston or NYC. • Demonstrated financial need and a clear connection of expenses to educational or professional goals. 📅 How to apply? Applicants must apply at https://lnkd.in/egmAQ-zU. We review applications on a rolling basis.