Life Sciences Pennsylvania launched a series called “Connect@” for members to network in a casual and relaxed atmosphere. Please join us for the opportunity to reconnect with life sciences colleagues from the region as well as to meet newcomers to the community.

*Although the event is complimentary you must register to attend.

When: Thursday, October 17, 2019
Where: 100 Delta Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15238
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Schedule:

• 5:00 – 5:45 PM Registration + Networking
• 5:45 – 5:48 PM Welcome from LSPA
• 5:48 – 5:52 PM Welcome from Ryan Pruchnic, Managing Vice President, Cook MyoSite
• 5:52 – 6:00 PM Brief remarks from your speaker
• 6:00 – 7:00 PM Networking

Click here to learn more about Cook MyoSite!

Cook MyoSite Incorporated was formed in 2002 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cook Group. Cook MyoSite was established to guide the organization into the expanding world of cellular technologies. Cook MyoSite aims to develop and commercialize technology related to the collection, selection, and expansion of human skeletal muscle cells. Through pioneering efforts, research involving the use of adult skeletal muscle-derived cells for tissue augmentation is being investigated as a potential treatment option for patients with a variety of muscle-related disorders.

In addition to clinical research, Cook MyoSite has been developing and commercializing high-quality primary muscle cells and associated reagents to assist researchers performing muscle-related research since 2008. Our brand is committed to providing the research community with products to research and develop cellular treatments for a variety of muscle-related disorders.

Basics of Biotech is a comprehensive, two-day course meant to provide you with an overview of the development of biopharmaceuticals.  The course will start with foundational basics and give a detailed overview of the entire process from discovery to commercialization.  As an attendee, you will learn a bit of the science behind biotech products, the clinical research process, regulatory filings, and scale-up for manufacturing.  Different types of products such as biologic drugs, biosimilars, personalized medicine, stem cell, and regenerative medicine will be outlined.

This training will progress under the umbrella of the development timeline, from start to finish.

Learning Objectives:

Over two days, this interactive course will…

• Explain the biotech processes, what they are and how they work
• Explain the biotech lab, what it looks like and how it operates
• Explain the biotech product development process
• Examine how manufacturing facilities are built and operate
• Examine the evolution of biotech manufacturing
• Relate each step to the previous steps, and provide you with a seamless, consistent overview
• Provide you with an overview of basic science, terminology, and common areas of failure in product development
• Prepare you to improve in your current role, or be ready to enter the biotech field with some foundational knowledge

Who Should Attend?

This course will benefit anyone who is new to the biotech/biopharma industries, needs to know the process at a high-level, or those who need a refresher.  There is no level of prerequisite knowledge or understanding necessary to attend.  Additionally, this course will be of value to those who support any step within the development process, including outside vendors.

@LSPA – The Life Sciences Center is open for member use! Join us for coffee and networking at our Open House in our offices.

About @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center : Our updated, 8,600 square foot center offers our members networking and educational events; happy hours; meeting space; Center-wide internet service; quiet, secluded rooms for phone calls, video-conferences or teleconferences; and conference and training rooms. To learn more about The Center, click here.

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 AM

Location: @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center
650 East Swedesford Road, Suite 190 | Wayne, PA

*When driving to Life Sciences PA, please look for building 656 on the signs bordering our complex. Building 650 (Life Sciences PA) is behind 656 in the same complex.

Basics of Biotech is a comprehensive, two-day course meant to provide you with an overview of the development of biopharmaceuticals.  The course will start with foundational basics and give a detailed overview of the entire process from discovery to commercialization.  As an attendee, you will learn a bit of the science behind biotech products, the clinical research process, regulatory filings, and scale-up for manufacturing.  Different types of products such as biologic drugs, biosimilars, personalized medicine, stem cell, and regenerative medicine will be outlined.

This training will progress under the umbrella of the development timeline, from start to finish.

Learning Objectives:

Over two days, this interactive course will…

• Explain the biotech processes, what they are and how they work
• Explain the biotech lab, what it looks like and how it operates
• Explain the biotech product development process
• Examine how manufacturing facilities are built and operate
• Examine the evolution of biotech manufacturing
• Relate each step to the previous steps, and provide you with a seamless, consistent overview
• Provide you with an overview of basic science, terminology, and common areas of failure in product development
• Prepare you to improve in your current role, or be ready to enter the biotech field with some foundational knowledge

Who Should Attend?

This course will benefit anyone who is new to the biotech/biopharma industries, needs to know the process at a high-level, or those who need a refresher.  There is no level of prerequisite knowledge or understanding necessary to attend.  Additionally, this course will be of value to those who support any step within the development process, including outside vendors.

Join us for our Holiday Member Luncheon and the opportunity to gather with other Life Sciences Pennsylvania member companies – reconnect with life sciences colleagues from the region as well as meet newcomers to the community.

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2019
Location: Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh – Southside Works 2705 South Water St Pittsburgh, Pa 15203
Timing: 12:00 – 1:30 PM

*This event is reserved for C-Level Executives of Core Life Sciences PA member companies.  Guests will include CEOs, CFOs, CBOs and CSOs from our R&D-based companies, research institutions and investment organizations.

Sponsorships are available: If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Melissa Callum, Director, Programs, at mcallum@lifesciencespa.org or 610-947-6800 ext 208