This year’s event will feature two distinguished keynote speakers who will discuss the latest advancements in nanotech in medicine.
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ITHS/WE-REACH Symposium & Expo 2024
May 14, 2024
ITHS/WE-REACH INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM & ITHS TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE EXPO
- Dr. Rodney Ho (Professor, School of Pharmacy, University of Washington; Executive Director, WE-REACH; Director, TLC-ART Program; Faculty, ITHS, Fred Hutch Cancer Center and CFAR; Member, National Academy of Inventors) will focus on translation of short-acting to long-acting and targeted combinational HIV nanomedicine.
- Dr. Philip Low (Presidential Scholar for Drug Discovery and Ralph C. Corley Distinguished Professor of Chemistry – Biochemistry, Purdue University) will discuss his research in next generation targeted therapeutics.
In addition to the keynote presentations and an exciting hour of lightning talks from local biomedical entrepreneurs, the poster session will feature presentations by dozens of researchers and innovators all across the spectrum of translational science. The event will provide an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration among attendees and presenters. Download the event agenda here.
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ITHS/WE-REACH Symposium & Expo 2023
May 18, 2023
ITHS/WE-REACH INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM & ITHS TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE EXPO
This year’s event will feature three distinguished keynote speakers who will discuss the latest advancements in biotech and vaccine development.
Dr. Nora Disis (Associate Dean, Translational Science, University of Washington School of Medicine; Professor, Medicine; Member, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Director, Cancer Vaccine Institute; Director, Institute of Translational Health Sciences) will discuss her research in developing targeted vaccines for breast cancer.
Dr. Marco Pravetoni (Rick L. Seaver Endowed Professor in Brain Wellness; Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Pharmacology; Director, Center for Medication Development for Substance Use Disorders and Overdose, Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA) will focus on his team’s work around the development of a substance abuse vaccine that targets opioids and aims to prevent addiction and relapse.
Dr. Jay Evans (Research Professor, Division of Biological Sciences; Director, Center for Translational Medicine, University of Montana) will talk about his team’s research in developing innovative vaccine technology that has the potential to revolutionize the field of immunology.
In addition to the keynote presentations and an exciting hour of lightning talks, the poster session will feature presentations by dozens of researchers and innovators all across the spectrum of translational science. The event will provide an excellent opportunity for networking and collaboration among attendees and presenters.
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ITHS/WE-REACH Symposium & Expo 2022
September 30, 2022
ITHS/WE-REACH INNOVATION SYMPOSIUM & ITHS TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE EXPO
How do you translate innovations from great ideas to successful medicine? The ITHS & WE-REACH Innovation Symposium helped answer that question in a multifaceted celebration of process, perseverance, and accomplishment. The story of finding a treatment for cystic fibrosis that was shared is spectacular!
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WE-REACH Biomedical Innovation Spring Showcase
March 8, 2022, 12:30-2pm in person and
Vista Café, South Foege Hall
3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle
University of Washington
Video recording of the event >>>
Hear about the WE-REACH Biomedical Entrepreneurship Center and learn what has been accomplished since it launched a little more than two years ago.
If you are an academic innovator, come learn what we have to offer through our training and funding programs. WE-REACH provides monies to assist in a project’s development and of equal importance, coaching, mentoring, and project management to prepare you for follow-on investor funding!
Four of our project teams will highlight the unique and beneficial aspects of their journeys through the WE-REACH funding and milestone-based process. They are excited to share the progress they have made toward starting companies and launching their products.
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PNW Startup Showcase & Social
October 12, 2021
10am – 12pm Pacific
online
Are you interested in meeting students and community members involved in entrepreneurship and product development? If so, join us for the PNW Startup Showcase and Social!
Hosted by eight of our regional universities, the event showcases emerging startups driven by students, faculty, staff, and alums. Hear how these teams participated in multiple programs around the region to advance their projects.
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Startup Showcase & Social
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
3:00-5:00pm Pacific
Interested in meeting like-minded students and community members involved in entrepreneurship and product development?
Listen to teams pitch! Network with your peers!
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Health Economics Workshop
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
1:30-3:00pm Pacific
Does your innovation bring value to healthcare?
If so, what value and to whom?
Instructor: Scott Spencer, PhD Candidate in Public Health Genetics and Health Economics at the University of Washington. Scott is an expert in value assessment in precision medicine and health economic valuation and has worked with venture capital and insurance companies in this capacity.