Clinical Research Networking Event: January 2022 GLSA Recap
The clinical research networking event hosted by Global Life Sciences Alliance (GLSA) and FOCM on January 19, 2022 brought together professionals from across the drug and medical device development industry to kick off the new year with open discussion and meaningful connection. This first event of 2022 welcomed three first-time attendees and set a collaborative tone for the months ahead.
To encourage conversation, the group remained together in one main room. Attendees introduced themselves and shared perspectives on current industry topics, including COVID trends, treatment outlooks, and the ongoing impact on travel, conferences, and in-person collaboration. While concerns about new variants remained, there was also a shared sense of optimism and fatigue-driven hope for stability.
A featured highlight of the clinical research networking event was a presentation from Heal Mary, (https://healmaryapp.com/) an oncology patient recruitment platform and GLSA client. Founded by Cassandra Hui, Heal Mary was inspired by her personal experience navigating limited treatment options for her mother. Drawing on her background in technology and artificial intelligence, Cass built Heal Mary to ensure patients are aware of all available options, including relevant clinical trials. A short video shared during the event captured her motivation and mission to improve patient access and awareness (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLB_CmGY3-trX3rKePF0FWw).
Looking ahead, attendees were invited to the February networking event, which will feature Kalyan Ghosh of Inference. He will discuss the critical role of data management and biostatistics in drug development.
Attendees
(Bold indicates first-time attendees)
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Heather Hollick, Rizers, LLC; Author of Helpful: A Guide to Life, Careers, and the Art of Networking
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Mike Burrows, Burrows Life Science Associates
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Kate Findlen, Life Molecular Imaging
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Kimberly Lupo, Portrett Pharmaceuticals
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Mike O’Gorman, Life Science Marketplace
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Andy Mulchinski, Symbio
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Brian Langin, Matrix Medical
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Charlie Speno, Matrix Medical
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Michael W. Young, biomedwoRx: Life Sciences Consulting
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Chris Matheus, Global Life Sciences Alliance & FOCM
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Denise McNerney, Global Life Sciences Alliance
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Joe Buser, Global Life Sciences Alliance
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Zulma Varela, Global Life Sciences Alliance
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Holly Cliffe, Global Life Sciences Alliance
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Hannah Lloyd, Global Life Sciences Alliance
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.