Women In Bio - Capital Region

???10 days left to get the early bird price for individual tickets for our Women In Bio - Capital Region 's 7th Annual HERstory Gala! ?? Thursday, 8 May 2025, 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT ?? Pinstripes Bethesda, 11920 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852 ?Get your ticket NOW: https://lnkd.in/edkimkHn ????Last year, our 6th Annual HERstory Gala attracted over 200 men and women attendees from industry, government, non-profit organizations, and academia across the region (Were you there? Let us know in the comment ??) ????This year, we are honored to have two outstanding speakers Kathie Callahan Brady, President & Chief Executive Officer of Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc; and Tammi Thomas, Chief Development & Marketing Officer at TEDCO. ????Additionally, awards will be presented to the Catalyst for Change Scholarship Winner, the Rising Star Award Winner, and the MYstory Scholarship Winner (What are they? We’ll explain in a separate post) ????Shout out to our HERstory Gala Committee Chair Nao Gamo and Vice-Chair Theresa Cassino, PhD, PMP! Fun fact, Nao Gamo was the winner of Women In Bio - Capital Region ’s 2021–2022 Rising Star Award. ????If you and your company/ institution are interested in sponsoring our event, please reach out to Sponsorship Committee Chair Savanah Shumaker, or Vice Chair Stephanie M. Davis, Ph.D. for more info. ?Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/edkimkHn ?Early bird price for Table of Eight lasts until April 7th https://lnkd.in/edkimkHn

?? In-person networking event ?? Register at https://lnkd.in/eNTtZTpv ?? Location: The EDGE at 321 (321 Ballenger Center Dr, Cuite 125, Frederick MD 21703) ?? Time: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. ET, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Join us for an evening of connection, learning, and inspiration with Women In Bio at the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI). Come engage with a community dedicated to advancing and supporting women in the life sciences, biotech, and innovation industries. We’ll be serving a selection of delicious appetizers, sandwiches, mocktails, refreshing sparkling waters, and gourmet coffee and tea.

?? HERstory Gala Award Information ?? Our annual signature event offers three awards, and the application deadline is approaching! Submit your application now! ??Register NOW for early bird price: https://lnkd.in/enjeTU4g MYstory Scholarship: https://lnkd.in/edAnh6Dm Rising Star (WIB members only): https://lnkd.in/ePDmpVZw Catalyst for Change Scholarship: https://lnkd.in/eu8jtefZ

?? Looking for a peer-support group? Join MAPS Frederick Peer Group! You are not alone in your career development and you shouldn't be! Women In Bio - Capital Region MAPS Frederick Peer Group will have monthly virtual meet-up and we want you to join us! The next meeting will be 7:00 p.m. ET, April 8, 2025. We will welcome new friends, catch up with old friends, and discuss the plan for 2025! Contact the group leader Cindy Kurak or email us at [email protected] if you have questions!

??We had very nice, open, and supportive conversations at Women In Bio - Capital Region -DC coffee chat today, with both existing and potential members, including those who had just moved to the area. ??A common theme of our conversations was trying to find new jobs in the current climate. ??We shared resources and tips on networking and finding leads for new positions, discussed pivoting from previous jobs to new fields, and possibly pursuing new interests. ??We also discussed how to balance our own career development with families, partners'/spouses' careers, and international moves. Thanks to Nao Gamo for hosting! Thank you everyone for joining! Natalia Gómez-Navarro, PhD; Poonam Mercadante, MA, MPH, PMP; Cassandra Dutcher; Nhung Hoang, PhD See you next time!

?Women In Bio - Capital Region Frederick Coffe Chat ? What an incredible turnout! It was amazing to connect with so many women in life sciences, sharing advice, experiences, and support. The energy in the room showed just how powerful our community is—and we may need a bigger space next time! Key takeaways: ?? Mentorship can be transformative—both giving and receiving. ?? Growth happens outside our comfort zones. ?? A strong network lifts us all up. Thank you to everyone who joined! Let’s keep building this amazing community of women supporting women. Jaymie White Moran Sneha Saggurthi Crystal Canja Victoria Brun Cindy Bystry Carson, MS Gretchen Griffin, MS, MBA Lyuba Khavrutskii Maggie Scully Maureen Stefaniak Renee Varga Dianna Warsing Meredith R. McGuire, Ph.D. Please tag anyone else who I might have missed. #WomenInBio #CapitalRegion #Networking #WomenInSTEM #CareerGrowth #StrongerTogether

?? Call for nomination - MYstory scholarship Are you or do you know someone who aspires to have a life science career? Women In Bio - Capital Region is offering MYstory scholarship for students to attend our annual signature event, HERstory Gala 2025. ??Register NOW for early bird price: https://lnkd.in/edkimkHn Submit nomination materials to [email protected] ??Nominate someone else: Basic information (name, school, and email address) and a letter of support (up to 300 words; why you are nominating this person) ??Nominate yourself: Basic information (name and school) and a brief description (up to 300 words) of why you would like to attend HERstory Gala 2025 and its alignment with your goals All nominees will be asked to describe their dream career/career goal and how it aligns with their passions and values. Please include a role model, event, or experience that has sparked your interest in your chosen field, and how that motivates you to succeed. MYstory Scholarship recipient selection process: ??Applications are reviewed and chosen by the WIB-Capital Region Leadership Team. ??Nominees will be notified of award status in early April 2025

We have a LOT going on at Women In Bio - Capital Region ! Our Chapter Co-Vice Chair, Amrita Madabushi has created a series of infographics that I hope everyone will read, like, share, and/or APPLY for! CHAPTER/NATIONAL PAGES -Follow WIB Capital Region LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/et8a7kBw -Visit WIB Capital Region website: https://lnkd.in/eidjGMw3 -Follow Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower. National LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/eEPeWs2f -Visit WIB National website: https://lnkd.in/e9q9U6ZS MEMBERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT -Use code WHM$20 to get $20 off a one year student/general WIB membership: https://lnkd.in/edYimC8i -Get involved with WIB: https://lnkd.in/e4EaNFfc 7TH ANNUAL HERSTORY GALA -7th Annual HERstory Gala (featuring keynote speakers Tammi Thomas of TEDCO and Kathie Callahan Brady of Frederick Innovation Center) information and registration: https://lnkd.in/eb4ERHpn -DM the WIB Capital Region Sponsorship Committee (me, Stephanie M. Davis, Ph.D. or Poonam Mercadante, MA, MPH, PMP) for HERstory Gala sponsorship information. -Email [email protected] to submit nominations for HERstory Gala 2025 "Catalyst for Change," "Rising Star*," and "MYstory Scholarship" awards. *Please note that the Rising Star nominee MUST be a WIB Member.

???On Tuesday, March 25 at 12:00pm EST, BioBuzz will have a session dedicated to fractional consultants with Fehmida Kapadia, PhD, Founder and President of Kapamed Consulting, also Co-Vice Chair of Women In Bio - Capital Region 's EWIB Committee. ???Link to Register:?https://lnkd.in/evCTrDtu ???This session will explore the advantages of fractional roles, where executives provide contract leadership and consulting services to businesses. ???Learn how fractional consultants help companies scale, drive innovation, and access high-level expertise without the commitment of a full-time hire. Annabel Baldy

Our Women's History Month Membership Drive is Here! ?? This March, we’re #CelebratingCommunity—the power of women lifting each other up, breaking barriers, and making an impact in life sciences. ?? Join today and save! Use code WHM$20 for $20 off a new general or student membership. But hurry—this offer ends March 31, 2025! Be part of a network that empowers, connects, and advances women in life sciences. Whether you’re a student, a rising professional, or a seasoned leader, WIB is here to support your journey. Join today -> https://lnkd.in/eSDv3Tsd *Discount does not apply to auto renew memberships.