Women In Bio - RTP

In this edition of the WIB-RTP Leadership Spotlight, we are excited to celebrate Sarah Thompson, Programming Co-Vice Chair! Sarah Bober Thompson is a scientist working in RTP, NC. She is relatively new to her career with 4 years of industry experience. Her interest in industry was initially sparked by a female mentor during her undergraduate studies. She obtained dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry and Biology from Appalachian State University and a Master of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Saint Joseph. As a first-generation college student, she is passionate about supporting and mentoring individuals on their educational journeys as well as coaching others on financial health. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband and pets. Interested in joining Sarah by being part of the RTP Chapter of Women In Bio? Explore membership perks here: https://lnkd.in/gephy-Zm hashtag#womenleadership hashtag#womeninbio

Final Reminder: Don't Miss Out On This Event Tonight! Women In Bio - RTP (WIB-RTP) and the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) are excited to host our 11th Annual Joint Networking Event! This year we'll present a panel of leading women's health experts Omisade Burney-Scott and Amy Bryant who will focus on gender parity and health equity. This will be a great opportunity to hear from the panelists and learn about what is impacting current policies on women’s health. Ticket includes appetizers and two drink tickets. Date: November 12th, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST Location: SAS Executive Briefing Center, Room 150, 820 SAS Campus Dr., Cary, NC 27513 (location cannot accommodate walk ins so registration is a must) Program: 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM: Registration, Networking, Refreshments 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM: Welcome, Introduction of the topic, panelists and moderator bios and intros 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Women’s Health: The intersection of gender parity and health equity 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Q and A 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Closing, thank you’ s and raffles Pricing Information: Members: $25 Non-members*: $45 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eEiJnEff

Don’t miss out—Join us for the New Member Orientation & Networking this Friday! Whether you’re new to WIB-RTP or simply looking to reconnect, this event is the perfect chance to meet our vibrant community, learn about upcoming opportunities, and grow your network! Date: November 15, 2024 Time: 12 - 1 PM (ET) Location: Zoom (RSVP for link) RSVP today: https://lnkd.in/e6kg46Rm #WomenInBio

ATTENTION WILMINGTON MEMBERS! A new MAPS group is starting on Wednesday, December 4th 2024 at Osteria Cicchetti in Wilmington, hosted by Chase Hawk! If you're interested in mentorship opportunities and networking with other #WomenInBio in the Wilmington area, please reach out [email protected] to sign up for this new MAPS group! #mentorship #womeninbio #wilmington

If you have any questions, want to learn more about membership benefits and our chapter events, are interested in volunteering, or have suggestions or feedback, please reach out to us at [email protected]! Whether you're new or returning, we're here to connect, support, and empower women in the life sciences. You can also visit our webpage for more information: https://lnkd.in/enBkg7cS #WomenInBio

WIB-RTP: End-of-Year Celebration REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/eWazBbFj Tuesday Dec. 10th, 2024? 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM EDT Hyatt Place Durham Southpoint,? 7840 NC 751 Hwy Durham, NC, 27713 Join us for the End-of-Year Celebration—a special evening for women to connect, celebrate achievements, and enjoy meaningful networking! Hear an inspiring talk from Pepper Landson, Co-Founder and CEO of Praetego. Learn about this year's highlights from the WIP-RTP Chapter and the benefits of being a WIB member. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, inspire, and be part of our community! Ticket includes hors d'oeuvres?and two drink tickets. ? Program? 5:30?p.m. – 6:00?p.m.?Registration & Networking 6:00?p.m. –?6:30?p.m.?Pepper Landson,?The Power of Integrity 7:00?p.m. –?7:15?p.m.?Shirley Paddock,?2024 Highlights of WIB-RTP? 7:15?p.m. –?9:30?p.m.?Networking ? Speaker- Pepper Landson, CPC, Co-Founder & CEO of Praetego, Inc. ??? Pricing Information Members: $25 Non-members*: $45

Women’s health might finally be getting the attention it deserves, according to an analysis of US health tech investment trends. Although venture funding in the overall health tech market?fell 27% between 2022 and 2023, investments in innovators focused on women’s health grew 5%, marking a difference of 32 percentage points. For the past four years, the?Deloitte Center for Health Solutions?has analyzed the health innovation landscape, most recently with a deep dive into health tech and platform-enabled ecosystems. This year, they focused on investment trends among innovators focused on women’s health but also explored investment trends more broadly across the overall health market (this includes healthcare services, healthcare technology systems, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medtech companies). This webinar brings together three FemTech and Women’s Health experts in a moderated panel discussion to discuss these opportunities. Register today! https://lnkd.in/gvmztYUW

Speaker Spotlight: Omisade Burney-Scott, (Oh-me-Shah-Day), Creator at Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause? Omisade is a seventh-generation Black Southern feminist, storyteller, and reproductive justice advocate. She is also the Creator and Chief Curatorial Officer of the Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause (BGG2SM), a multidisciplinary narrative and culture shift project focused on normalizing menopause by centering the stories of Black women, transgender, gender-expansive people, and other marginalized groups of the Global Majority. The core program offerings by BGG2SM include a podcast that provides guidance and support for marginalized communities through the various stages of menopause, curated intergenerational storytelling gatherings, and a digital zine titled Messages from the Menopausal Multiverse. She has been featured in various prominent media outlets, such as Oprah Daily, Forbes, VOGUE, WebMD, NPR, InStyle Magazine, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. Additionally, she has written articles for Yes! Magazine, Blavity, Oprah Daily, The Honey Pot Company, and Ms. Magazine. Over the past 25 years, Omisade’s work has been grounded in social justice movement spaces focused on the liberation of marginalized people, beginning with her own community. She has worked in the nonprofit sector around social justice since 1995 and has been an organizational development and capacity-building consultant for 20 years for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Omisade is a 1989 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill. She currently serves on the boards of the Acorn Center for Restoration and Freedom and the National Menopause Foundation, as well as the Honey Pot Company Pulse Panel. She was recently selected for the Open Society Foundations Soros Justice Fellowship to expand the storytelling work of the Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause to work with formerly incarcerated/system-impacted people. Omisade resides in North Carolina and is the mother of two beautiful sons. Date: November 12th, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST Location: SAS Executive Briefing Center, Room 150, 820 SAS Campus Dr., Cary, NC 27513 Program: 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Registration, Networking, Refreshments 5:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Welcome, Introductions 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Panel Session Women’s Health: The Intersection of Gender Parity and Health Equity 6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Q&A 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Closing, Raffles Pricing Information: Members: $25 Non-members*: $45 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/eEiJnEff #WomenInBio #Healthcare #Networking

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and grow alongside fellow professionals in the life sciences community! Whether you’re just starting your journey with WIB-RTP or looking to expand your network with new members, this event is the perfect way to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and access valuable resources to help propel your career forward. ???Date: November 15, 2024 ??Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ???Location: Zoom Meeting ???RSVP Here:?https://lnkd.in/e6kg46Rm #WomenInBio #Networking

Join me next week for our annual joint event with HBA Southeast region and Women In Bio - RTP. Please note that due to the location, we are unable to accommodate walk ins, so register early! #womeninbio #hba