This headline from Contract Pharma ?????? ?? . ?? "Life Sciences Lead the Way in Pittsburgh Tech Ecosystem" ?? Total deal volume in Pittsburgh up 33% y/y ?? Life sciences accounted for 49.3% of total investment Based on recent report from Innovation Works and EY https://lnkd.in/eicrqJzS
关于我们
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance (PLSA) is connecting the region’s unique clinical, research, manufacturing, and technology strengths to enable the region as a global life sciences leader and economic engine.
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https://www.pittsburghlifesci.org/
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 医院和医疗保健
- 规模
- 2-10 人
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- Pittsburgh，Pennsylvania
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- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2024
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122 Meyran Ave
US，Pennsylvania，Pittsburgh，15213
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance员工
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Thank you Katie Jorgensen of ElevateBio, Kim Jaffe of BlueSphere Bio, Parul Nisha, PhD Nisha of Cook MyoSite, Susan Catalano of Circle Biopharma, and Anna Mamo, MS, MBA of UPMC Enterprises for sharing your knowledge and insights with the full house of attendees!
Women in Bio Pittsburgh recently hosted a vibrant panel discussion focusing on the rapidly evolving fields of cell and gene therapies. Our panelists—industry leaders Katie Jorgensen (ElevateBio), Kim Jaffe (BlueSphere Bio), Susan Catalano (Circle Biopharma), and Parul Nisha, PhD (Cook MyoSite), along with our moderator Anna Mamo, MS, MBA (UPMC Enterprises)—shared insightful perspectives from their diverse experiences and discussed current trends, challenges, and future opportunities in this innovative space. Key highlights from the event included: ?? Innovative Technologies: Excitement about transformative advances in cell and gene therapy technologies, and the substantial impact they're already making on patient lives. ?? Manufacturing Complexities: Discussions around the unique challenges and opportunities in manufacturing scalable therapies, emphasizing the critical importance of developing robust platform approaches and automation solutions. ??? Regulatory Insights: Insights into navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including practical advice on maintaining continuous dialogue with regulatory bodies and adapting clinical strategies to evolving FDA guidance. ?? Patient Impact: A thoughtful exploration of patient engagement in clinical trials, challenges around patient recruitment for rare diseases and broader conditions, and the profound impact these therapies can have on quality of life. Emerging Trends: Considerations for equitable access to treatments, the evolving role of real-world evidence and AI in clinical trials, and strategies for managing the economic implications of high-cost, life-changing therapies. The event underscored the resilience, creativity, and dedication of professionals within Pittsburgh's thriving life sciences community. Thank you to our fantastic panelists, our engaged audience, and Cook MyoSite for hosting us! We look forward to continuing this vital conversation and seeing you at our upcoming Women in Bio events. #WomenInBio #CellAndGeneTherapy #Biotechnology #LifeSciences #Innovation #WomenLeaders #Pittsburgh
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Yesterday PLSA CEO Megan Kahn Shaw and local life sciences executives Satya Venneti of Telling.ai and Jamie Quinterno of Peca Labs testified to the Pennsylvania State Senate Majority Policy Committee on the importance of life sciences innovation to the current and future regional economy and to identifying new life saving and cost savings approaches to human health. They also shared the importance of federal #SBIR and #STTR #AmericasSeedFund grants are to commercialization and how Pennsylvania could support an even faster growing sector by adopting a matching program like those that exist in 32 other states. Thank you to Senators Judy Ward Camera Bartolotta Cris Dush Scott Hutchinson Dawn Keefer Joseph Picozzi Devlin Robinson Patrick Stefano Gene Yaw for hosting and their service to this committee and the Commonwealth.
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????????Healthcare needs innovation that frees clinicians to practice medicine and increases productivity more than ever before. Congrats to Abridge for this deserved Fast Company recognition. A perfect example of how world class AI and clinical capabilities are coming together in Pittsburgh to drive human health innovation. Carnegie Mellon University UPMC
?? Today, Abridge was named #1 in healthcare and #7 in the world on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 list. Innovation is never a solo act—at Abridge, we take on healthcare’s toughest challenges in close partnership with health systems and clinicians on the ground. From partnering with Veena Jones (CMIO at Sutter Health) to expand ambient documentation into new care settings to collaborating with Ryannon Frederick (CNO at Mayo Clinic) to co-develop an integrated nursing documentation tool, it’s an honor to innovate alongside some of today's most innovative clinical leaders—especially these incredible women! Learn more here ?? https://lnkd.in/es-QeCJz
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Did you know about PLSA’s quarterly newsletter, The Pulse? The Pulse is a convenient way to stay up to date on the latest from PLSA and learn more about what’s happening within life sciences throughout this region and beyond. Take a look at our most recent edition along with previous editions here: https://lnkd.in/esdjfwbD.
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Tomorrow, join WIB-Pittsburgh for a panel discussion presented by Cook MyoSite featuring local experts in regulatory pathways, guidance, and accommodations available through regulatory agencies for cell and gene therapy. The discussion will focus on development, manufacturing, and scalability to consistently produce complex personalized therapies for broader patient access. Don’t miss this! For more information and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/e7pXF4ad.
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We are deeply appreciate of Madam Speaker Joanna McClinton's commitment to listening and engaging with the issues that are important for our region and for the hospitality and dogged leadership of Allegheny Conference on Community Development Stefani Pashman Dan Alwine
We were honored to host a roundtable discussion with Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton yesterday. We tackled topics like?the upcoming state budget, issues impacting our regional and state economy, investments that have enhanced our commonwealth’s business conditions, and what’s on the horizon to make PA even more competitive.?????? ? Thank you to the Speaker and to our members and partners in attendance: PPG, Comcast, Covestro, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, and Eat'n Park Hospitality Group.
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Pittsburgh Life Sciences Alliance is pleased to welcome Cally Uhl to our team! As Events and Marketing Coordinator, Cally plays a pivotal role in driving engagement across industry, academic, and community organizations to facilitate collaboration and catalyze growth. Throughout her career, Cally has worked on a variety of national and international events, digital marketing campaigns, and business development initiatives. Born and raised in Pittsburgh and a graduate of Duquesne University, Cally has firsthand witnessed the transformation and growth within the region, especially in the healthcare and tech industries. Please join us in welcoming Cally to PLSA!
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Life Sciences Pennsylvania's annual dinner is a time to celebrate the innovators, trail blazers and champions for #lifesciences in #Pennsylvania. Congratulations to the individuals and organizations from Southwest PA who were recognized last night. ?? Senator Devlin Robinson was recognized as one of LSPA’s State Officials of the Year for his contributions to helping create a pathway for Pennsylvanians to access biomarker testing. ?? Humotech was a finalist for Emerging Company of the Year for the incredible strides they’ve made to advance better was to assist human mobility. Time to get back to building.
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???? ?? ?? Deep sharing and collaboration is happening across the Commonwealth to advance life sciences. Yesterday PLSA CEO Megan Kahn Shaw joined industry leaders and ecosystem builders to discuss the key incentives and initiatives to develop the business environment and workforce that will drive the sector forward in our state. Maurie Smith Keystone LifeSci Collaborative Cait Garozzo The Skills Initiative Life Sciences Pennsylvania
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