Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is the statewide trade association for the commonwealth’s life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA works to ensure Pennsylvania has a business and public policy climate that makes the commonwealth the most attractive location to open and operate a life sciences company.
LSPA represents biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment entities, along with myriad service providers who support the industry. Together, we unify Pennsylvania’s innovators to make the Commonwealth a global life sciences leader.
Join us at Life Sciences Future for the largest annual gathering of the life sciences on the east coast! Click here to view the robust list of speakers.
september
27sepAll Day28Life Sciences Future
Life Sciences Future is back! Join us for the largest annual gathering on the east coast of the life sciences. This conference is designed for all stakeholders in the life
Life Sciences Future is back! Join us for the largest annual gathering on the east coast of the life sciences. This conference is designed for all stakeholders in the life sciences ecosystem – biopharma, med tech, academic research, hospitality, legal, financial, real estate communities and more! Life Sciences Future will be the ultimate partnering event of the year with can’t-miss conference features, high-level speakers and focused sessions on timely topics.
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september 27 (Wednesday) - 28 (Thursday)
october
12oct9:00 am10:30 amPhase to Phase: The Guide to Drug Development
Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific and PPD, experts will present innovative strategies in outsourcing discovery that allows small companies to focus on their core discovery needs and frees them up
Sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific and PPD, experts will present innovative strategies in outsourcing discovery that allows small companies to focus on their core discovery needs and frees them up from both a capital and manpower investment.
In this session, attendees will hear from experts about: Challenges and Strategies to Address Your CMC Needs in Both Early and Late-Stage Development
Speakers:
Kevin Kane, PhD, Director, CMC Strategy, Strategic Consulting Group, PPD
Elena Whitley, PhD, DABT, Sr. Nonclinical Strategy Director, Strategic Development Consulting, PPD
Moderator: Tim Peters-Strickland, MD, Vice President, Global Medical Officer, Biotech Solutions, PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific
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(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Hosted virtually
19oct9:00 am10:30 amLegal Answers Workshop
Join us for our next Legal Answers Workshop series on “Emerging Legal and Compliance issues with Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences.” In this session, Ballard Spahr attorneys will be joined
Join us for our next Legal Answers Workshop series on “Emerging Legal and Compliance issues with Artificial Intelligence in Life Sciences.” In this session, Ballard Spahr attorneys will be joined by FDA regulatory specialists to delve into the complex landscape of AI and life sciences. This program will discuss:
Speakers:
Charley Brown, Partner and Artificial Intelligence Team Leader, Ballard Spahr
Gail Javitt, Director, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C.
Moderator:
Ryan Udell, Partner, Ballard Spahr
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(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Hosted virtually
25oct6:00 pm9:00 pmCFO Dinner - Invite Only
The CFO Dinner is an opportunity for the top finance executives and chief executive officers in the industry to come together for an exclusive dinner to celebrate the successes of
The CFO Dinner is an opportunity for the top finance executives and chief executive officers in the industry to come together for an exclusive dinner to celebrate the successes of the past year, re-connect with familiar faces, and make new connections.
This event is reserved for Life Sciences Pennsylvania Core Member Companies. This invitation is only for those who serve in the capacity of chief executive officer or chief financial officer of a Core member company. If you are not sure of your eligibility, please contact Lois Stephens, Membership Manager, lstephens@lifesciencespa.org.
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(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Flourtown Country Club
150 McCloskey Rd, Flourtown, PA 19031
november
01nov3:30 pm6:30 pmLeadership Panel on Tap
Join us in Pittsburgh at Leadership Panel on Tap! Experts from Deloitte will provide financial and accounting tips followed by a casual cocktail reception. Network and meet members of the
Join us in Pittsburgh at Leadership Panel on Tap! Experts from Deloitte will provide financial and accounting tips followed by a casual cocktail reception. Network and meet members of the Pittsburgh life sciences community at Nova Place.
(Wednesday) 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Nova Place
100 S Commons, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
02nov8:00 am4:00 pmExcellence Through Teaming
LSPA has teamed up with Leadership Edge to bring you a workshop that combines content and activities that provide a greater understanding of team development while understanding how to best
LSPA has teamed up with Leadership Edge to bring you a workshop that combines content and activities that provide a greater understanding of team development while understanding how to best leverage various personality types. Participants will walk away with new tools and skills to help their teams reach their highest potential.
Workshop Agenda
1. Best Teams Discussion
2. Understanding Personality Styles
3. Teaming
Course Teacher – Jeff Harmon, Facilitator, Executive Coach, The Leadership Edge
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(Thursday) 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
LSPA Headquarters
411 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
02nov9:00 am10:30 amThe Art of Fundraising
Danforth Advisors provides the life sciences community the best practices on pitch decks. Experts will discuss the necessary contents, what they need to look like and give advice on how
Danforth Advisors provides the life sciences community the best practices on pitch decks. Experts will discuss the necessary contents, what they need to look like and give advice on how long they should be.
Moderated by: Barb Carlin, Managing Director, Mid-Atlantic Region, Danforth Advisors
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Hosted virtually
09nov8:30 am1:00 pmPatient Summit
The purpose of the 2023 LSPA Patient Summit is to provide patient advocacy groups and public officials the opportunity to learn about exciting developments in the life sciences ecosystem and better understand
The purpose of the 2023 LSPA Patient Summit is to provide patient advocacy groups and public officials the opportunity to learn about exciting developments in the life sciences ecosystem and better understand the interaction between payers, patients, innovators and policymakers. Topics for the Summit were derived from feedback provided by the LSPA Patient Advocacy Groups.
(Thursday) 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
15nov8:30 am10:00 amOpen House @LSPA
@LSPA – The Life Sciences Center is open for member use! Join us November 15th, 2023 for coffee and networking @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center About @LSPA – The Life Sciences
@LSPA – The Life Sciences Center is open for member use! Join us November 15th, 2023 for coffee and networking @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center
About @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center : Our new facility 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, including our new state-of-the-art zoom room. To learn more about The Center, click here.
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(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:00 am
LSPA Headquarters
411 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
28nov6:00 pm9:00 pmCEO Dinner - Invite Only
LSPA welcomes CEOs from life sciences companies across the Commonwealth to Merion Golf Club for the annual CEO Dinner. Attendees gather in the ballroom decked out for the holidays, where
LSPA welcomes CEOs from life sciences companies across the Commonwealth to Merion Golf Club for the annual CEO Dinner. Attendees gather in the ballroom decked out for the holidays, where they met new peers and reconnected with familiar colleagues.
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Merion Golf Club
450 Ardmore Ave
30nov8:30 am3:30 pmBioBriefing
BioBriefing is a comprehensive one-day, in-person course providing you with an overview of the development of biopharmaceuticals. The course will start with foundational basics and give a detailed overview of the entire
BioBriefing is a comprehensive one-day, in-person course providing 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 about 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.
*EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS MODNAY, JULY 31 at 5:00 PM*
Location: LSPA Offices – 411 Swedeland Road, Suite 23-1080, King of Prussia, PA 19046
Arrival: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Course: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — 1:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
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(Thursday) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Life Sciences Pennsylvania
411 Swedeland Road Suite 23-1080
may
22may3:00 pm6:00 pm2024 Annual Tailgate
The Annual Tailgate is an opportunity for guests from across the thriving Pennsylvania life sciences community to gather for the largest networking event of the year.
The Annual Tailgate is an opportunity for guests from across the thriving Pennsylvania life sciences community to gather for the largest networking event of the year.
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Life Sciences Pennsylvania focuses on just that – the vast network of life sciences institutions and related industries that call Pennsylvania home. The makeup of LSPA is as diverse as the life changing technologies being developed in the innovative labs and development facilities across the state – but includes academic research institutions, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic, digital health, patient advocacy groups and so much more.