December 13, 2023 Year-End Networking Event Recap
The December 13, 2023 GLSA year-end networking event closed out the year on a fun and relaxed note. To set the tone, attendees were encouraged to wear holiday hats. As a result, several festive and creative hats made an appearance throughout the evening. In addition, the group took a moment to wish Taylor Swift a happy birthday, adding to the celebratory spirit.
Connecting the Community
As always, the primary focus of the event was connection. To support this goal, attendees were invited to share their LinkedIn profiles in the chat. This approach makes it easier to continue conversations and follow up after the event.
At the same time, participants were reminded to join the GLSA mailing list to stay informed about upcoming live and virtual events.
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Industry Updates and Conference Highlights
To begin the program, the group shared industry updates, news, and informal discussion. Notably, ASH, held earlier that week in San Diego, was highlighted as well attended and energetic. Because ASH is typically the final major therapeutic conference of the year, it served as a fitting conclusion to the 2023 conference season.
Trivia, Games, and Friendly Competition
After the industry discussion, the event shifted to a lighter format with Jeopardy-style trivia games. These games featured categories such as industry abbreviations, facts, and consolidation. For example, participants were asked questions like:
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What does RBQM stand for?
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Which company acquired Paidion?
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In what year was the FDA established?
Meanwhile, Denise McNerney kept track of answers and scores throughout the game. Ultimately, Violet Votin earned the gold medal, while Lauren Sherwood secured the silver.
Looking Ahead
Finally, attendees received a preview of the next event. In January, Don Tinker of Hobson Associates will present on the impact of COVID on the life sciences job market. Additionally, he will discuss current recruitment trends and what professionals can expect moving forward.
Attendees
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Michael Young (biomedwoRx)
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Kevin Boos (Aixial)
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🥇 Violet Votin (Machaon Diagnostics)
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Lisamarie O’Brien (Barrington James)
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Lauren Merante (Pharpoint)
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Joan Chambers (Greater Gift)
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Ira Snyder (Consultant)
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Anna Rosenberg (Questrel)
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Brian Langin (Consultant)
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🥈 Lauren Sherwood (Consultant)
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Samantha Geraci Yee (Farmacon Global)
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Nick Palumb (Takeda)
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Ravi Luthra (University of Miami Medical Center)
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Michael Braddock (Frontier Scientific)
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Jon Matheus (Pancrazi Real Estate)
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Alex H. (information incomplete)
About GLSA
Global Life Sciences Alliance (GLSA) connects biotechs, pharma, CROs, and clinical research sites with the right experts, advisors, and solutions to accelerate development and reduce risk. With a network of more than 200 trusted partners spanning pre-clinical and clinical research, GLSA offers flexible, cost-effective access to specialized expertise and services that support early-stage biotechs, mid-size pharma, and global pharmaceutical companies.
When you need trusted, global resources to accelerate your research, GLSA helps you scale smarter and move you forward with confidence.
To learn how GLSA can support your organization, connect with Denise McNerney or Chris Matheus for a conversation about your goals and challenges.
