Life Science Cares New York

Don’t miss out on the Life Science Cares New York event of the year! Secure your tickets for an unforgettable evening with Unforgettable Fire at Racket (formerly the Highline Ballroom). Purchase tickets here: https://bit.ly/4f2bAVL This is more than just a night out—it's a chance to enjoy great music, network with industry leaders, and support a meaningful cause. Plus, there’s still time to sponsor and join the ranks of an impressive group of supporters, including: Cooley LLP, Schrödinger, Opaleye, Aiyana, Evercore, PwC, J.P. Morgan, Jefferies, Blue Owl, Apogee Therapeutics, Argot Partners/Danforth, Goldman Sachs, Polaris, Royalty Pharma, and Morgan Stanley. Don’t wait; grab your tickets here https://bit.ly/3ZkgsRb and make this night truly special! For sponsorship, contact: elizabeth@lifesciencecares.org

Thank You to Everyone for Making the 2nd Annual Life Sciences Day 2024 a Success! What an inspiring collaboration across New York City's life science community! A huge thank you to Monica Malowney, M.P.H., Mikko Baylosis, and New York City Economic Development Corporation for being our lead sponsors—your support brought this vision to life. Opening Remarks from Viq Pervaaz, Seema Kumar, Mark Viech, and Pablo Legorreta set the stage perfectly with words of wisdom and encouragement for our next generation of scientists. Kyesha Ruffin M. Ed. and Science in the City, thank you for partnering with us to bring 250 students into the heart of the life sciences industry, giving them a first-hand look at career possibilities. And a special thanks to Coefficient Health for creating our event map and to Freshfields for helping to sponsor this incredible day. Cheers to the SIX Life Sciences Buildings and Companies who hosted these students, making their experience truly unforgettable: Alexandria LaunchLabs, Biolabs@NYULangone, Cure., SOSV/IndieBio, Taystee Lab Building (Janus Property Company), Innovation Triangle - West Harlem, and West End Labs. Of course, a big round of applause goes to the dedicated students and teachers who joined us from these fantastic schools: Belmont Prep High School, Cristo Rey New York High School, DREAM Charter School, Eagle Academy for Young Men, East Harlem Tutorial Program, High School for Health Professions & Human Services, International Baccalaureate World School, John Dewey High School, The Judith S. Kaye High School, The Laboratory School of Finance & Technology, and Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change. Your commitment to excellence is inspiring! This day is a true reflection of Life Science Cares, Inc. — connecting industry professionals with the next wave of scientists and innovators.   Thank you to everyone who joined us for lunch, and a shoutout to Russell Reynolds Associates, Rose Mistri Somers, and Cure. for the swag!

Seema’s career in life sciences is significant in helping drive equity & access to all. From her early work with the NIH and the prestigious Whitehead Institute to her leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson, Seema Kumar has been a driving force in championing science, advancing scientific innovation and creating impactful global health initiatives. During her time at J&J, she played a pivotal role in launching programs that fostered collaboration between science, government, and public health sectors, all with the aim of improving health equity and access to healthcare for underserved communities. Now, as CEO of Cure., Seema continues to build on that legacy, by driving collaboration and convening leaders who are creating life-changing solutions in healthcare. Through her new role on the board of Life Science Cares New York, she is eager to work with NYC's dynamic life sciences community to address poverty and improve the lives of children in the city. Please join us in welcoming Seema to this impactful organization! #LIfeScienceCaresNY #Cure

We’re excited to welcome 250 #NYC high school students to the second annual Life Sciences Day on October 24, 2024! Hosted by Life Science Cares New York in collaboration with New York City Economic Development Corporation, students will explore career opportunities in biotech, healthcare, and life sciences through interactive tours, hands-on workshops, and networking with industry leaders. For more: https://bit.ly/4dYAcx9 #LifeSciences #Biotech #FutureLeaders

Please join us in welcoming our newest additions to the Life Science Cares New York Board of Advisors: Daphne Karydas, President and CFO, Flare Therapeutics Michael Jiang, Senior Managing Director, Guggenheim Securities Samuel Bakhoum, CSO & Co-Founder, Volastra Therapeutics Michael Shih, Experienced Corporate Development Leader 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

🎉 We are 🚨ONE MONTH AWAY🚨 from Impact Night #2 with Life Science Cares NY! 🎉 Join us for a memorable night as we come together to celebrate our second anniversary and the remarkable accomplishments of our nonprofits this year. For maximum fun, feel free to invite your friends, family, and colleagues. This will also be an opportunity to support and learn about our mission to make a difference in the fight against poverty in NYC – and as a bonus, you'll get an exclusive look at the inspiring organizations we’ll be supporting in 2025! 💪 📅 Date: November 13th 📍 Location: Racket (formerly High Line Ballroom) 🎟️ Buy your tickets here: https://bit.ly/3ZkgsRb For sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Elizabeth at elizabeth@lifesciencecares.org.

Last week, Life Science Cares New York Board Members had the incredible opportunity to dive into Schrödinger's innovative platform and programs. Schrödinger is pushing the boundaries of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, and drug discovery and materials design. From their state-of-the-art platform that helps scientists model complex molecular structures to the impact they’re making on drug discovery programs, we left inspired by their contributions to the field. Thank you to the Schrödinger team Alex Schuman, MBA, Sasha Varasano, Geoffrey P., Robert Abel, Wu Yin, and Jennifer Chambers for hosting such a dynamic session, and to everyone who joined us! #LifeSciences #DrugDiscovery #Innovation #LunchAndLearn #ComputationalChemistry #Schrödinger #LifeScienceCaresNY

🎉 You don’t want to miss out on the celebration of Life Science Cares' 2nd birthday! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable night filled with drinks, food, dancing, and the opportunity to learn about the incredible work we're doing to address poverty in NYC. This is your chance to connect, have fun, and support a meaningful cause! Here's the link to purchase tickets: https://bit.ly/3ZkgsRb 📅 Date: November 13th 📍 Location: Racket (formerly High Line Ballroom) 🎟 Buy your tickets now before they’re all gone! For sponsorship opportunities, reach out to Elizabeth at elizabeth@lifesciencecares.org. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! #LifeScienceCares #NYC #CharityEvent #FightPoverty #CelebrateGoodTimes

Over 115 Roivant Sciences employees, including some who traveled from as far as England, joined forces last Tuesday to beautify Soundview Park with The Bronx is Blooming! The Bronx is Blooming is a nonprofit based in the Bronx, focused on environmental stewardship, youth leadership, and community building. Since 2011, they’ve trained and employed more than 480 Bronx youth, who, along with 24,000+ volunteers, have contributed 175,000+ service hours, caring for 20,000+ trees across 20+ parks and green spaces in the Bronx. Soundview Park, known as the Gateway to the Bronx River, spans 205 acres and offers critical wildlife habitat, recreational areas, and beautiful green space for the Southern Bronx community. Thank you John Vallacchi for your leadership in making the day a seamless success! Roivant, founded in 2014, aims to improve the lives of patients by accelerating the development and commercialization of medicines that matter. A huge thank you to your team for their enthusiasm, dedication, and hard work, which helped us surpass our goals for tree planting and stewardship! Special shoutout to Katie Koprowski and Laura Tirado, we truly appreciate your collaboration and the incredible group of people you brought together! Interested in joining the Life Science Cares New York community and making an impact in your community? Reach out today! For corporate partnership opportunities, email elizabeth@lifesciencecares.org. Nonprofits seeking support can contact Anna at anna.perrotti@lifesciencecares.org. #bronxisblooming #lifesciencecaresnewyork #volunteering #roivant #teambuilding #bronx

Unhoused youth graduate at a significantly lower rate than students with stable housing as the barriers to education are often insurmountable. The Monarch School Project has been on a mission to remove these obstacles and provide a sense of belonging for thousands of unhoused youth and their families in San Diego since 1987. In this month’s episode of our podcast #MovingForwardGivingBack, Monarch’s President and CEO, Afira Arrastia-DeVries, sits down with LSC’s San Diego Executive Director Alicia Quinn Kitagawa to discuss Monarch’s unique community school model, which provides a range of vital services beyond just academics - from mental health support to basic needs assistance. This can’t-miss discussion also touches on the importance of dignity, respect and asset-based approaches when working with vulnerable populations, as well as Monarch’s new training program that aims to equip educators across California with the trauma-informed and restorative practices. Listen at https://bit.ly/3UXzCtS or streaming on Apple, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon!