1. Welcome, Opening Remarks
Suzanne Tomlinson and Stan Watowich
2. From Basic Science to Drug Discovery, Pointers and Prospects
Michelle Arkin, Pharm Chem, UCSF
3. Developing Novel Therapeutics from Scientific Breakthroughs
Philip Jones, MDA
Slides
4. Leadership Requirements to be a Successful
BioEntrepreneuer
Lynn Johnson Langer, NIH
Video
Slides
5. Launching a Drug Company Based on Technology from an Academic Environment
Gregory Stein, Curtana Pharmaceuticals
Video
Slides
6. Panel Discussion: Moving Academic Discoveries into the Clinic – Challenges, Pitfalls, and Advice
Video
7. Bringing the Customer Perspective to the Bench
Connie Coulomb, Coulomb Strategy Consulting
Video
Slides
8. Understanding the Key Elements to Building a Solid Biotech Foundation
Neil Warma, Etira
Video
Slides
9. A Sea of Checkbooks. How to Think about your Approach to Investors
Casey Cunningham, Sante Ventures
Video
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10. From Innovation to Commercialization – Resources in the Texas Medical Center and Beyond
Emily Reiser, TMC Innovation
Video
11. Panel Discussion: Aiding and Abetting Drug Development
Video