ABCT: Accelerator for Biosciences in Connecticut

Meet ABCT Cohort member Erika Smith. ? At the 2025 ABCT & WCBA Pitch Day, Erika Smith - CEO EpiTET Therapeutics - a start up from Yale University developing a first in class, oral approach to addressing chronic inflammation by selectively eliminating pathogenic macrophages.?The company has an extensive preclinical?efficacy?across many inflammatory including endometriosis, metabolic dysfunction (MASH), and certain cancers. ? Join us on May 7 in NYC for FirstXFounder Pitch Day to hear more from Erika and the other founders in this year’s cohort. https://lu.ma/oy60bpgz (Pictured is Erika's summit to Kilimanjaro to raise money for the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, $1m through Luke Timmerman and the Timmerman Traverse.)

?? Inside Track to Healthcare Innovation: A Masterclass on Working with Health Systems ?? Join us on February 26 from 4:00–7:30PM for the ABCT 2025 Hospital Reverse Pitch, hosted by Yale New Haven Health System at 101 College St., New Haven. https://lu.ma/pfjvd2ho This event brings together leading hospital innovation leaders, clinical innovators, and healthcare entrepreneurs for an evening of insights, networking, and collaboration. ?? What’s on the agenda? 4:00 PM – Panel Discussion | Learn from top healthcare experts, including: ?? Dr. Erica Spatz (YNHH) – Cardiologist and leader in remote patient monitoring ?? Dr. Guannan Gong, PhD (CTRLTrial, ABCT '24) – Data science and outcomes researcher ?? Dr. Amber Childs (M-Select, 2022 YNHHS Innovation Award Winner) – Clinical psychologist and health innovator ?? Matthew Zawalich – Digital transformation leader with deep health system expertise 5:00 PM – Networking Reception 5:30 PM – Hospital Reverse Pitch | Featuring innovation leaders from Hartford HealthCare, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare Hospital, and Yale New Haven Health. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with hospital executives, clinical entrepreneurs, and fellow innovators shaping the future of healthcare. Register now and be part of the conversation!

?? FirstXFounder Pitch Day 2025 – Tickets Now Available! ?? Our biggest event of the year is happening May 7th at West End Labs – and you don’t want to miss it! Join us as the first-time founders of 19 groundbreaking ventures from the ABCT & WCBA 2025 cohorts take the stage to pitch their innovations in therapeutics, medical devices, digital health, and more to an audience of investors, industry leaders, and biosciences innovators. Why Attend? ?? Discover Game-Changing Innovations – Meet first-time founders tackling cancer, rare diseases, pain management, women’s health, AI-driven healthcare solutions, and more. ?? Expand Your Network – Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts shaping the future of life sciences. ?? Be Part of the Next Big Breakthrough – Help fuel the growth of these visionary ventures and accelerate their impact. ?? May 7, 2025 | West End Labs, NY ??? Secure your spot now: https://lu.ma/oy60bpgz ABCT: Accelerator for Biosciences in Connecticut WCBA: Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator (The Catalyst)

?? Celebrating CellsBin? Inc.? and Rare-Cell Biology Innovation! We’re thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of CellsBin?, an ABCT graduate making waves in the field of rare-cell biology. After 18 months in stealth, CellsBin? has unveiled CB-Scout? NK, a groundbreaking innovation offering 1,000x greater sensitivity in monitoring NK cell therapies. With a patented fusion of nanophotonics and AI, CellsBin? is redefining scalable cell analysis and shaping the future of cell therapy. ?? Congratulations to the team on this milestone! Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/g_xBZ2uy

We're looking forward to another year of working with innovative founders who are developing groundbreaking medtech solutions. Check out the 2025 ABCT cohort and stay tuned to learn how you can meet them during this year's Pitch Day!

Head to Stamford CT on March 13th for an evening of networking and collaboration with Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower. This event allows you to connect with life sciences companies, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in a setting designed for bioscience professionals. Discover local companies and forge valuable connections with industry experts! You can connect with Candy Hwang, Ph.D., Carrie Collins White, Susan Sobolov, Katya Geltser, PMP and Mary Howard. Save your spot today: https://lu.ma/r1cvrvz1

Happy Holidays from all of us at FirstXFounder! ???? As we close out another year of innovation, collaboration, and growth, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible community of entrepreneurs, mentors, and partners. Wishing you a season of joy, reflection, and inspiration. Here’s to a bright and impactful 2025! Entrepreneurship Lab (ELabNYC) Bio & Health Tech, ABCT: Accelerator for Biosciences in Connecticut and WCBA: Westchester County Biosciences Accelerator (The Catalyst)

?? Partner Spotlight: FORGE Connecticut ABCT proudly recognizes FORGE Connecticut, a valued PASS partner since 2023. With a mission to support Connecticut’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, FORGE Connecticut delivers expert manufacturing guidance and connects innovators with critical resources. Led by Adam Rodrigues and a dedicated team, FORGE Connecticut has been instrumental in helping ventures like Mobabbi (ABCT '23 alum) navigate their journeys. Their unwavering commitment to fostering local innovation makes them a cornerstone of our ecosystem. Thank you, FORGE Connecticut, for empowering ABCT startups to grow and thrive! #ABCTPartners #InnovationEcosystem

Kick-off 2025 with the ABCT Alumni Reunion & New Year Celebration! ?? - https://lu.ma/m6c595ug Join us in New Haven on January 2nd for an inspiring evening reconnecting with ABCT alumni, FirstXFounder leaders, and innovators shaping the future of biotech. We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr Solène Vo Quang Costantini, an ABCT 2023 alum who is traveling from Paris to celebrate with us! Don’t miss this unique chance to network, reflect on past achievements, and preview the exciting year ahead for our programs. ?? Save your spot today, and start 2025 with purpose and connection!

Exciting news from ABCT alum Arome Science Inc.! CEO Alexey Melnik has officially launched S'Wipe, a game-changing product designed to streamline stool sample collection for metabolomic analysis. This innovation has the potential to transform how we decode the "chemical language of life," unlocking new possibilities in microbiome research. ?? Discover more about this cutting-edge technology and its potential impact in The Microbiologist: https://lnkd.in/e5etEMRW Congratulations to Alexey and the Arome Science team! ??