LIFE SCIENCES FUTURE SW
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April 24, 2025
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
8:00am – 6:00pm
7:30am – 8:15am Registration & Networking
8:15am – 4:30pm Program
4:30pm – 6:00pm Cocktails & Networking
The Life Sciences Future SW conference will unite stakeholders from the region and beyond, including life sciences start-ups, established industry leaders, academic institutions, healthcare providers, and investors.
This event will strengthen connections within the Southwest region while fostering new relationships across the state. The conference aims to create a more cohesive and thriving regional ecosystem that supports business growth, innovation, and collaboration in the life sciences sector.
Company Presentations
Interested in presenting at Life Sciences Future Southwest? Register for a Company Presentation slot and showcase your innovations on stage, gain visibility and receive valuable feedback from a panel of industry experts. The deadline to submit an application ends Friday, March 7, 2025. Click Here to Submit an Application!
Company Presentation applicants will require a $75 deposit. Once the individual presents on the day of the event, we will refund the $75. However, if they cancel at any time after confirming, this fee will not be refunded.
AGENDA:
Navigating the Federal Landscape: A Fireside Chat on Policy and Innovation
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the changing landscape of policy initiatives and the innovation in the Pennsylvania Life Sciences.
Next-Generation Therapeutics: Innovations Shaping the Future of Medicine
This panel will discuss the innovative advancements that are shaping the future of next-generation therapeutics. Experts will highlight breakthroughs in biotechnology and how these developments pave the way for more effective and targeted therapies for a wide range of diseases.
Life Sciences at the Crossroads: Harnessing AI in Health Care
This panel will discuss ways artificial intelligence is transforming the life sciences industry. Experts will discuss AI’s potential to accelerate research, improve patient outcomes, and personalize treatments. Additionally, the conversation will address the challenges and ethical considerations of integrating AI into life sciences, ensuring that it fosters innovation while prioritizing patient safety.
Your Advocacy Leaders
Join leaders in the life sciences for a Your Advocacy Leaders panel discussion. Learn about LSPA’s advocacy priorities for 2025, how the PA State Budget affects your organization, and life sciences initiatives from the governor’s office.
Meet these industry all stars at Life Sciences Future SW!
Jeffrey O’Donnell, Sr.
Runway Healthcare
Brian Yordy
F-Prime Capital
Katie Reuther, PhD, MBA
Penn Health-Tech
Dennis Purcell
Aisling Capital
Rachael Bushey
M&A Attorney
Goodwin Procter
Bruce Peacock
Multiple-time biotech CFO & Investor
Bruce Shook
Serial Med Tech Investor
Greg Jackson
Life Sciences Greenhouse Investments
Maureen Mulvihill
Actuated Medical
Nick Pachuda
Peptilogics
Former J&J Business Development
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Life Sciences Pennsylvania was founded in 1989 by a biotech scientist at Penn State University. Today it has grown to represent the entire life sciences industry – medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, investment organizations, research institutions, and myriad service industries that support the life sciences in Pennsylvania.