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.
june
15jun9:00 am10:30 amPhase to Phase: The Guide to Drug Development
Experts at PPD and Thermo Fisher Scientific will present on innovative strategies in outsourcing discovery. This presentation will have our subject matter experts focus on innovative strategies to discovery that
Experts at PPD and Thermo Fisher Scientific will present on innovative strategies in outsourcing discovery. This presentation will have our subject matter experts focus on innovative strategies to discovery that allows small companies to focus on their core discovery needs and frees them up from both a capital and manpower investment.
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Hosted virtually
22jun9:00 am10:30 amLegal Answers Workshop - Edition 5
How to Survive and Thrive in the Current Fundraising Environment Market distress brings challenges, but also opportunities. In this session, Ballard Sphar experts will discuss what life sciences companies need to
How to Survive and Thrive in the Current Fundraising Environment
Market distress brings challenges, but also opportunities. In this session, Ballard Sphar experts will discuss what life sciences companies need to know about the legal aspects of fundraising, including
Moderator: Ryan Udell, Partner
CLE Credits: This program is approved for 1.0 in CA, NY, & PA; and 1.2 NJ. Uniform Certificates of Attendance will also be provided for the purpose of seeking credit in other jurisdictions. Any questions regarding the CLE Credits, please contact Donna Calvin, Professional Development Specialist for CLE, Ballard Spahr, at calvin@ballardspahr.com.
Agenda:
9:00am – 10:00am: Welcome & Discussion
10:00am – 10:30am: Breakout Sessions
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(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Hosted virtually
30jun8:30 am9:30 amMaking the Most of Your Membership
Life Sciences Pennsylvania will be hosting a Making the Most of Your Membership virtual roundtable discussion. This event is designed especially for new LSPA Members or newer employees of LSPA Member companies
Life Sciences Pennsylvania will be hosting a Making the Most of Your Membership virtual roundtable discussion. This event is designed especially for new LSPA Members or newer employees of LSPA Member companies who are looking for ways to build and improve their life sciences network.
Topics to be covered include:
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(Friday) 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Hosted virtually
july
12jul8:30 am10:00 amMaking the Most of Your Membership
Life Sciences Pennsylvania will be hosting a Making the Most of Your Membership roundtable discussion in-person at our offices in King of Prussia, PA. This event is designed especially for new LSPA
Life Sciences Pennsylvania will be hosting a Making the Most of Your Membership roundtable discussion in-person at our offices in King of Prussia, PA. This event is designed especially for new LSPA Members or newer employees of LSPA Member companies who are looking for ways to build and improve their life sciences network.
Topics to be covered include:
How can I position my company as a valuable resource within the life science community?
The life sciences are a unique industry; what do I need to know, and how do I learn it?
What specific techniques will help me make the most of my Life Sciences Pennsylvania membership?
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(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 10:00 am
LSPA Headquarters
411 Swedeland Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406
august
09aug8:30 am10:00 amOpen House @LSPA
@LSPA – The Life Sciences Center is open for member use! Join us August 9th, 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 August 9th, 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
10aug9:00 am10:30 amFinance Operations Series - Edition 1
LSPA partners with experts at KPMG to provide members a timely and relevant series for financial planning and operations.
LSPA partners with experts at KPMG to provide members a timely and relevant series for financial planning and operations.
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Hosted virtually
22aug6:00 pm10:00 pmLSPA Day at the Park
Enjoy a night at the ballpark hosted in Pittsburgh! Attendees will be able to experience a catered private rooftop area to watch the baseball game and mingle with colleagues in
Enjoy a night at the ballpark hosted in Pittsburgh! Attendees will be able to experience a catered private rooftop area to watch the baseball game and mingle with colleagues in the life sciences industry.
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
PNC Park
115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
september
27sepAll Day28Life Sciences Future
Life Sciences Future, the largest annual gathering of the life sciences community on the east coast, is the conference for all stakeholders of the life sciences ecosystem – biopharma, med
Life Sciences Future, the largest annual gathering of the life sciences community on the east coast, is the conference for all stakeholders of the life sciences ecosystem – biopharma, med tech, academic research, hospitality, legal, financial, real estate communities and more. Conference features include partnering, plenary sessions of broad interest, and focused sessions on timely topics and speakers.
This conference will be the ultimate partnering event of the year – with opportunities for one-on-one partnering with the biggest names in the industry.
Commitees & Chairs
Academic Outreach
Advocacy
Company Presentations
Hospitality
Programming/Agenda
Promotional Outreach
Real Estate
Talent
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september 27 (Wednesday) - 28 (Thursday)
november
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
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.