Life Science Washington

Join LSW for "Moving Pre-Clinical Assets Through the Clinical Trial Process" on March 25, 2025, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PST. ?? This educational event is a must-attend for anyone looking to navigate the critical steps of moving assets from preclinical to clinical trials. Regional clinical trial experts will share their invaluable insights on trial design, study launch, common challenges, and how to effectively leverage resources like CROs while tackling unforeseen obstacles. Speakers include: - Rachel Bender Ignacio, MD, Medical Director, COVID-19 Clinical Research Center, Fred Hutch - Dema Poppa, Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Tasso, Inc. - Laura Baker, Senior Director, Clinical Research Integration, Seattle Children's Research Institute - Colleen Delaney, MD, Founder & CSO, Executive VP of R&D, Deverra Therapeutics Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge from industry leaders! Register today: https://lnkd.in/geq4mc-5 #LifeScienceWashington #ClinicalTrials #EducationalEvent #PreclinicaltoClinical

Led by Nobel laureate David Baker, a team from the University of Washington has become the first to use artificial intelligence to successfully design effective enzymes from scratch. This breakthrough enables the production of enzymes tailored to any reaction, underscoring the region’s leadership in protein design. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHTn7dzs #FindYourBestLifeinWA #UniversityofWashington #AI #Enzymes

The Pacific Northwest's most anticipated life science event of the year is coming up! Life Science Innovation Northwest (#LSINW25) is the PNW’s largest annual life sciences conference. This one-and-a-half-day event will bring our life sciences community together to discuss and feature some of the most compelling life sciences breakthroughs of our time. ??Act now to save up to $300 on your LSINW registration! Take advantage of the early bird pricing by registering before March 28! ?? Conference highlights include: ? Hear an inspiring keynote address from Dr. Johanna Bendell, (Roche) ? Catch a memorable fireside chat with Dr. David Baker (Institute for Protein Design, University of Washington) and Simone Fishburn, PhD (BioCentury Inc.) ? Hear insightful panel discussions on hot topics including investing, cell and gene therapies, world-class research, IPD spinouts, and more ? Attend the?Fast Pitch Showdown?to learn firsthand about the up-and-coming life science companies ready to make a big impact in our community ? View?poster presentations?from entrepreneurs and researchers on the newest innovations and findings in our industry ? Hear the latest findings from our new?Economic Impact?and?Investor Reports?as well as a presentation of this year’s?Investor of the Year Award ? Network?with hundreds of conference attendees during our many networking breaks and our closing celebration reception! Don't miss out on all the fun - register today to secure your spot at LSINW! https://lnkd.in/dfjEUgcD #LifeScienceWashington #LifeScienceInnovationNW25 #Seattle #LifeScienceConference

Washington Research Foundation (WRF) has pledged $10M over five years to support the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology, a collaboration between UW Medicine’s Brotman Baty Institute (BBI), the Allen Institute, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. Launched in January 2024, the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology is pioneering cell and genome reprogramming technologies to transform disease treatment. This funding, one of the largest in WRF’s 44-year history, will accelerate the Hub’s efforts to develop foundational datasets, models, and molecular tools that enable cells to record their histories and restore healthy functions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJaXJqGG #LifeScienceWashington #WRFCapital #SeattleHubforSyntheticBiology #funding

Introducing Life Science Washington’s Member Spotlight Series: Featuring Benaroya Research Institute! ?? LSW’s Member Spotlight series highlights the innovations, impact, and future vision of our member companies in the life sciences industry. Through curated questions, we explore their origins, breakthrough technologies, local presence, and industry leadership. Our inaugural spotlight features Benaroya Research Institute (BRI), a leader in immune system research and groundbreaking discoveries in autoimmune diseases. With a strong presence in Washington state, BRI is advancing precision medicine and transforming how we understand and treat immune-related diseases. Read the full spotlight here: https://lnkd.in/gUtbDDGB #LifeScienceWashington #BenaroyaResearchInstitute #BRI #MemberSpotlight #immunology

Join LSW for "Moving Pre-Clinical Assets Through the Clinical Trial Process" on March 25, 2025, from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PST. This educational event is a must-attend for anyone looking to navigate the critical steps of moving assets from preclinical to clinical trials. Regional clinical trial experts will share their invaluable insights on trial design, study launch, common challenges, and how to effectively leverage resources like CROs while tackling unforeseen obstacles. Speakers include: - Rachel Bender Ignacio, MD, Medical Director, COVID-19 Clinical Research Center, Fred Hutch - Dema Poppa, Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Tasso, Inc. - Laura Baker, Senior Director, Clinical Research Integration, Seattle Children's Research Institute - Colleen Delaney, PhD, Founder & CSO, Executive VP of R&D, Deverra Therapeutics Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical knowledge from industry leaders! Register today: https://lnkd.in/geq4mc-5 #LifeScienceWashington #ClinicalTrials #EducationalEvent #PreclinicaltoClinical

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening at our winter happy hour at SLU BRU! It was great to see so many of Seattle’s life sciences professionals come together to connect, share ideas, and build new relationships. We appreciate you making time to join us, and we look forward to seeing you at future events! ?? #LifeScienceWashington #Networking #SeattleNetworking #LifeSciencesNetworking #CommunityBuilding

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Johanna Bendell, Global Head of Oncology, Pharma Research, and Early Development at Roche will deliver a keynote address at Life Science Innovation Northwest 2025! Dr. Bendell is a distinguished physician and researcher who has played a pivotal role in advancing early oncology drug development and gastrointestinal cancer research. Her leadership has contributed to developing numerous groundbreaking cancer therapies, shaping the future of oncology, and improving patient outcomes worldwide. With a career spanning top research institutions and industry leadership, she continues to drive innovation while mentoring the next generation of researchers and advocating for patients and caregivers. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of the most influential leaders shaping the future of cancer research and treatment at LSINW25! Register today: https://lnkd.in/dfjEUgcD #LifeScienceWashington #KeynoteSpeaker #LifeScienceInnovationNW #Seattle

Stay informed on the latest legislative developments with Life Science Washington. Our new blog post, One-Third In: Key 2025 Legislative Updates, breaks down where things stand in the 2025 legislative session, including important deadlines and what’s next for key bills. Read the full update to stay up-to-date on the latest policy changes. Want to dive deeper? Join us for a virtual legislative briefing on Thursday, March 6, at 12:00 PM PST. Get an in-depth update on priority bills, hear key insights, and ask your questions about the legislative process. To RSVP, contact Curtis Knapp at [email protected]. Click here to read the blog post: https://lnkd.in/g2WVXFcH #LifeScienceWashington #LegislativeUpdate #PolicyMatters #WALeg

Absci, a drug discovery company based in Vancouver, Washington, secured a $20M investment from AMD to integrate the company’s AI chips into its operations, optimizing costs and computational power for drug discovery. With companies like Absci at the forefront, Washington is rapidly emerging as a prominent hub for AI-powered drug development. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6VCBmid #FindYourBestLifeinWA #Absci #AI #DrugDiscovery