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It's a wrap! THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at the Connecticut Rare Disease Forum yesterday! Our dynamic community of researchers, advocates, industry leaders, and policymakers is driving meaningful change for rare disease patients and their families. What was YOUR favorite part of the event? Comment below! We would also like to extend special thanks to: Our speakers and participating organizations: ? Lon Cardon, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory ? Cat Lutz, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory Rare Disease Translational Center ? Mark Adams, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory ? Angela Cacace, Ph.D., CSO, Arvinas ? Tom Defay, Ph.D., Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ? Birgit Fogal, Ph.D., Boehringer Ingelheim ? Rebecca Riba-Wolman, M.D., Connecticut Children's, University of Connecticut Medical School ? Jodie Sherman Gillon, BioCT ? Michael Aberman, MD, Regeneron Ventures ? Monica Coenraads, Rett Syndrome Research Trust ? Pamela Gavin, National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) ? Nicholas Vita, Apriligen, Inc. ? Senator Tony Hwang, Connecticut General Assembly Our host and partner: The Jackson Laboratory Our sponsors: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim, Illumina, PacBio, Thermo Fisher Scientific,?Wiggin and Dana LLP, OrphAI Therapeutics, GeneDx, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. ? #RareDisease #ConnecticutRareDisease #RareDiseaseForum #ClinicalTranslation #LifeSciences #BiotechEvents

BioCT is pleased to announce the launch of the Connecticut Chapter of the LabOps Unite Community. The service provides laboratory operations, EHS, and facilities professionals in Connecticut an exclusive platform to share ideas, offer counsel, and discuss relevant developments with colleagues across industries and around the world. Whether you're seeking solutions to common challenges or looking to expand your network, this community is here to support you! Join for free at https://lnkd.in/eBXNm6AD

The Connecticut Rare Disease Forum is almost here! Registration closes THIS FRIDAY, so secure your place today at https://bit.ly/3EshX7p. ? Connecticut Rare Disease Forum Monday, March 10, 2025 at The Jackson Laboratory 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, CT ? Speakers: ??Cat Lutz, The Jackson Laboratory Rare Disease Translational Center ??Mark Adams, The Jackson Laboratory ??Angela Cacace, Ph.D., CSO, Arvinas? ??Tom Defay, Ph.D., Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ??Birgit Fogal, Ph.D., Boehringer Ingelheim ??Rebecca Riba-Wolman, M.D., Connecticut Children's, University of Connecticut Medical School ? Jodie Sherman Gillon, BioCT ? Michael Aberman, MD,?Regeneron Ventures ? Monica Coenraads, Rett Syndrome Research Trust? ??Pamela Gavin, National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) ? Nicholas Vita, Apriligen, Inc. Presented by BioCT and The Jackson Laboratory. ? Diamond Sponsors: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim. Table Sponsors:?Illumina, PacBio,?Thermo Fisher Scientific?and?Wiggin and Dana LLP. Supporter Sponsor:?OrphAI Therapeutics, GeneDx. ? #RareDisease #ConnecticutRareDisease #RareDiseaseForum #ClinicalTranslation #LifeSciences #BiotechEvents

Early Bird registration is open for the Yale Ventures 2025 Innovation Summit. This exciting event brings together the Northeast’s innovation and entrepreneurship community for two dynamic days of panels and keynote presentations covering advancements in #biotech, #health, #climate, #technology, #arts, and more. BioCT will be there. Will you? #LifeSciences #YaleInnovation25 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Today is #RareDiseaseDay — a day to shine a light on the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease. BioCT is proud to help advance research, foster collaboration, and amplify the voices of those impacted by rare diseases. Join us at the Connecticut Rare Disease Forum on March 10, where researchers, legislators, advocacy groups, and industry leaders will come together to drive progress and innovation. Together, we are making a difference. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3EshX7p. #RareDiseaseDay #RareDiseaseWeek #MoreThanYouCanImagine

Congratulations to Bo Bradstreet and Connecticut Innovations on today's well-attended and hugely beneficial Talent Fair 2025! Events like these are key to retaining and developing the incredible talent we have right here in Connecticut. #Innovation #ConnecticutGrowth #FutureLeaders #LifeSciences #Tech #Careers

The Connecticut Rare Disease Forum is made possible by the generous support of our Diamond Sponsors Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim; Table Sponsors Illumina, PacBio, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Wiggin and Dana LLP; and Supporter Sponsors: OrphAI Therapeutics and GeneDx. THANK YOU for supporting this event and the rare disease community. There is just one more week to register, so sign up today at https://bit.ly/3EshX7p. Connecticut Rare Disease Forum Monday, March 10, 2025 at The Jackson Laboratory 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, CT Presented by BioCT and The Jackson Laboratory. #RareDisease #RareDiseaseWeek #ConnecticutRareDisease #RareDiseaseForum #ClinicalTranslation #LifeSciences #Innovation #BiotechEvents #sponsorships

BioCT would like to extend a warm welcome to Hotel Marcel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Located in New Haven, Hotel Marcel is a fossil fuel-free, all-electric hotel that blends sustainability with modern design. Just off I-95, it’s a short trip to downtown New Haven, Yale, and local restaurants, shops, and attractions. Hotel Marcel is graciously offering BioCT members an exclusive 15% discount on room reservations. Book with the BioCT discount here: https://lnkd.in/eAtX3N9F #HotelMarcel #NewHaven #LifeSciencesCommunity

Sponsorships and table opportunities are still available at the Connecticut Rare Disease Forum! Learn how you can support innovation and connect with industry leaders at https://lnkd.in/eA2V_yQr. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/3EshX7p. ? Connecticut Rare Disease Forum Monday, March 10, 2025 at The Jackson Laboratory 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, CT ? Presented by BioCT and The Jackson Laboratory. ? Diamond Sponsors: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim. Table Sponsors:?Illumina, PacBio,?Thermo Fisher Scientific?and?Wiggin and Dana LLP. Supporter Sponsor:?OrphAI Therapeutics, GeneDx. ? #RareDisease #RareDiseaseWeek #ConnecticutRareDisease #RareDiseaseForum #ClinicalTranslation #LifeSciences #Innovation #BiotechEvents #sponsorships

Thank you David Krechevsky and Hartford Business Journal for highlighting the growing attention on the Connecticut #biotech industry, despite a challenging time in Washington. In addition to BioCT's Jodie Sherman Gillon, several of our members are featured. Halda Therapeutics, Canaan, Connecticut Innovations, Arvinas, Modifi Bio, EvolveImmune Therapeutics, Normunity, and Yale Ventures.