The Termeer Foundation

Last week, Erica Mawby-Roche, programs senior director at The Termeer Foundation, held a meet and greet at Aquillius with the San Diego life sciences community to share information about the 2025 Termeer Fellowship and create new connections. This gathering was about more than meeting new leaders—it was part of our efforts to expand our vibrant network, ensuring a broader reach and deeper impact across the biotech industry. We're not just growing our network—we're advancing the frontier of healthcare innovation! ? A huge thank you to Aquillius for hosting and partnering on this event and to everyone who joined us! For more information about the 2025 Termeer Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/eCPQhhkj. To apply: https://lnkd.in/e4PPxGMj. #leadership #STEM #TermeerFoundation #HealthcareInnovation #RareDisease #Biotech #Bio #Biotechnology #PatientCare #LifeScience #PeopleEmpoweringCures #ConnectionsEmpoweringCures #LeadershipMatters #Healthcare #Mentorship #Mentor #Science #Leade #CEO #Founder #TermeerFellows

Applications for the Class of 2025 Termeer Fellowship are now open! Are you an innovative leader of an early-stage company in biotech or the life sciences? This is your opportunity to join a prestigious network of healthcare pioneers dedicated to advancing life-changing treatments. Our fellowship program, inspired by the bold legacy of Henri Termeer, provides a transformative year of skill competency growth, executive coaching, mentoring and network building with some of the industry's most respected leaders. Important Dates: - Application Deadline: November 12, 2024 - 2025 Class Announcement: Early April - Fellows Programming Begins: April 15, with the in-person welcome reception and orientation Through this immersive experience, fellows will deepen their expertise, enhance their leadership skills, and be part of a vibrant community committed to improving patient outcomes. Don't miss this chance to accelerate your career and make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Apply now (https://lnkd.in/e4PPxGMj) and take the next step in your professional journey! #leadership #STEM #TermeerFoundation #HealthcareInnovation #RareDisease #Biotech #Bio #Biotechnology #PatientCare #LifeScience #PeopleEmpoweringCures #ConnectionsEmpoweringCures #LeadershipMatters #Healthcare #Mentorship #Mentor #Science #Leader #CEO #Founder #TermeerFellows

Catharine Smith, Executive Director of the Termeer Foundation was in attendance last night at Boston Business Journal's Women Who Lead in Life Sciences event in support of the incredible women making an impact in the life sciences industry and on patients! Included on the panel were 2024 Termeer Fellows Floris Engelhardt, Co-founder and CEO of Kano Therapeutics and Theresa Tribble, Co-founder and CEO of Droplet Biosciences, Inc. Great conversations were shared about building and supporting diverse teams with diverse perspectives which is core to the values of the Termeer Foundation!

Congratulations to Parastoo Khoshakhlagh, Ph.D., 2023 Fellow and CEO of GC Therapeutics (GCTx), on the successful launch of their innovative cell therapy platform, TFome?. This groundbreaking work represents a major leap forward in cell therapy, integrating cutting-edge synthetic biology and machine learning to revolutionize patient treatment across multiple diseases. With an incredible $75 million in total capital raised, GCTx is set to transform the scalability and accessibility of iPSC-based therapies, highlighting Parastoo’s leadership and commitment to tackling some of healthcare’s toughest challenges. Her journey exemplifies the bold spirit of innovation that Henri Termeer championed and we foster among our fellows. As we look to the future, The Termeer Foundation remains committed to empowering leaders like her who push the boundaries of science to advance patient-focused innovations. Congratulations to Parastoo and the entire GCTx team on setting new standards in the biopharmaceutical industry! #leadership #STEM #TermeerFoundation #HealthcareInnovation #RareDisease #Biotech #Bio #Biotechnology #PatientCare #LifeScience #PeopleEmpoweringCures #ConnectionsEmpoweringCures #LeadershipMatters #Healthcare #Mentorship #Mentor #Science #Leader #CEO #Founder #TermeerFellows

Exciting Opportunity for Aspiring Biotech Leaders! The Class of 2025 Termeer Fellowship application is now open. If you're a first-time biotech CEO or founder of an early-stage company, this is your chance to be mentored by top industry leaders and accelerate your path to creating groundbreaking healthcare solutions. This unique program is tailored for emerging biotech leaders, offering network-building opportunities, an exclusive online community forum, coaching consultations, expert-led programming, and values-driven leadership sessions. Apply at https://lnkd.in/eacwR58T by November 12 to join an exclusive group dedicated to finding solutions for patients around the world. #leadership #STEM #TermeerFoundation #HealthcareInnovation #RareDisease #Biotech #Bio #Biotechnology #PatientCare #LifeScience #PeopleEmpoweringCures #ConnectionsEmpoweringCures #LeadershipMatters #Healthcare #Mentorship #Mentor #Science #Leader #CEO #Founder #TermeerFellows

We are proud to formally introduce 2024 Termeer Fellow Nabanita Nawar, PhD, CEO and cofounder of HDAX Therapeutics. A visionary in medicinal chemistry and biotech entrepreneurship, Dr. Nawar has dedicated her career to pioneering groundbreaking therapies that meet critical clinical needs. Under her leadership, HDAX Therapeutics has recently secured an impressive $3.2 million in seed financing to advance its innovative HDAC6-targeting therapeutics. This novel approach aims to transform treatment paradigms for neurological and cardiometabolic diseases, promising significant strides in patient care. Dr. Nawar's accolades include being a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and receiving Canada’s prestigious BIOTECanada Next Generation Leadership Award. Her expertise is not only shaping the future of HDAX but also inspiring the next generation of scientists as a lecturer at the University of Toronto. Join us in celebrating Dr. Nawar’s achievements and her commitment to improving patient outcomes through scientific excellence and innovative leadership. #leadership #STEM #TermeerFoundation #HealthcareInnovation #RareDisease #Biotech #Bio #Biotechnology #PatientCare #LifeScience #PeopleEmpoweringCures #ConnectionsEmpoweringCures #LeadershipMatters #Healthcare #Mentorship #Mentor #Science #Leader #CEO #Founder #TermeerFellows

New Web Feature: The Termeer Fellowship Supports Leaders Who Are Making an Impact on Patients Heading up a biotech company goes beyond funding and innovation — it demands leadership driven by values, passion, and a relentless focus on patient outcomes. The Termeer Foundation Fellows Program is designed to nurture these qualities, equipping first-time biotech CEOs with the resources, mentorship, and network they need to build thriving organizations. Through a comprehensive curriculum that spans personal leadership, executive coaching, DEI, and more, the Fellows Program supports biotech leaders in their journey to create life-changing therapies. Since its launch in 2018, the Termeer Fellows Program has empowered 61 fellows with the tools to excel not only as leaders but as individuals. The program’s unique combination of in-person and virtual events, as well as its community-building focus, has fostered a powerful network of biotech leaders. Safia K. Rizvi, CEO of CILA THERAPEUTICS and a 2023 fellow, shares, “The Termeer Fellowship has been a transformative experience, offering me professional growth and a community I can rely on.” Applications for the 2025 Fellowship are now open! If you’re a biotech CEO or know someone who would benefit from this transformative program, we encourage you to apply or share the opportunity with your network. Learn more about the fellowship in our latest web feature. Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/eSt5peJk.

Applications for The Class of 2025 Termeer Fellowship are now being accepted. If you're a first-time CEO or founder in the biotech and pharma life science sectors and meet the below criteria, this is your chance to enhance your leadership skills and accelerate your innovative vision. Criteria 1: First-time CEO of an early-stage or non-profit biotech/life science organization ? Criteria 2: Company that is patient focused and identifies as one of the following: ·? Diagnostic ·? Therapeutic ·? Medical device ? Criteria 3: At the time of the application, applicant company’s need to be in one of the following stages (please note, applicants must have secured some seed funding prior to application): ·? Actively raising or successfully raised a seed round ·? Actively raising or successfully raised a Series A ? Apply by November 12 to join a network of visionary leaders dedicated to transforming patient care. Don't miss this transformative opportunity—apply now or share this in your network to support emerging biotech leaders! To learn more about the Termeer Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/e3D67eVU To apply: https://lnkd.in/eacwR58T #leadership #STEM #TermeerFoundation #HealthcareInnovation #RareDisease #Biotech #Bio #Biotechnology #PatientCare #LifeScience #PeopleEmpoweringCures #ConnectionsEmpoweringCures #LeadershipMatters #Healthcare #Mentorship #Mentor #Science #Leader #CEO #Founder #TermeerFellows

What an amazing two days in Texas! Catharine Smith, Executive Director of the Termeer Foundation & Erica Mawby-Roche, Senior Director of Programs traveled between Dallas and Houston to connect with mission driven organizations supporting the local biotech start up community and life sciences across Texas. It was an honor to end the trip by attending the Texas Medical Center Innovation Factory's Accelerator for Cancer Therapies investor dinner.? ? This was an incredible opportunity to learn about the remarkable initiatives to foster innovation in life sciences, create new connections and share synergies!? ? A tremendous THANK YOU to Dr. Tinashe Chandauka,?Lydia McClure,?Nicole Small,?Gabby Everett,?Brad Phelan, MBA,?Jun Il Kwun,?Jenny Ligon,?Thomas Luby,?Allison Rhines,?Jennifer Roohi Mueller?!! ? We were thrilled to see some of our Boston partners, Caitlin Reimers Brumme and SueAnn Sheehan in Texas as well!

The application for the 2025 Termeer Fellowship will open on September 30. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic and diverse community of biotech leaders dedicated to creating groundbreaking solutions for unmet medical needs. 2023 Termeer Fellow Alvaro Amorrortu, CEO of Mediphage Bioceuticals appreciated his experience and speaks highly of the program: “A fantastic network of a very diverse group of individuals sharing similar goals and objectives, to cure patients. Hearing from different points of view can only help you grow and achieve your goals faster and better. I already feel part of a family.” If you're a first-time CEO (or know someone who is) passionate about making a real difference in healthcare, apply to become part of our prestigious community. Benefit from values-driven leadership programming, mentoring from industry leaders, and a diverse network that spans the globe. #STEM #TermeerFoundation #HealthcareInnovation #RareDisease #Biotech #Bio #Biotechnology #PatientCare #LifeScience #PeopleEmpoweringCures #ConnectionsEmpoweringCures #LeadershipMatters #Healthcare #Mentorship #Mentor #Science #Leader #CEO #Founder #TermeerFellows