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SUMMARY:Nucleate San Diego: Inside AI x Biotech
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion on all things AI in biotech! \n​Please add yourself to the waitlist if you’re interested! \n​As AI and ML become increasingly integrated into how we think about science\, business and our daily lives\, we sit down with a panel of experts to dissect how to best utilize recent advances. Our panelists bring a wide range of expertise\, including academic PIs\, industry veterans and investors. Learn more about our panelists below: \nBryan Duoto PhD – Founder OmTx\nBryan received his PhD in Biomedical NanoEngineering. Is the Founding ML Engineer at OmTx. OmTx is an ML-powered drug discovery\, protein-folding\, and anti-body design company. \n​\nAlexei Pushechnikov PhD – CTO at Expert Systems\, Inc\nAlexei received his PhD in Element and Organic Chemistry.  Is the Chief Technology Officer at Expert Systems Inc.\, A company that specializes in AI Enabled Solutions for Drug discovery. And also currently a Discovery Lead at Torrey Pines Investment. \n​\nRoman Timakhov MD\, PhD –  Research Director at ChemDiv\, Inc.\nRoman received his PhD in Molecular Biology. Served as Research Director for 11 years at ChemDiv. ChemDiv is an AI-driven drug discovery and screening company that integrates large-scale chemical libraries with machine-learning. \n​\nAdrian Jinich PhD – Assistant Professor at UCSD\nAdrian received his PhD in Systems Biology. Is an Assistant Professor and HHMI Fellow at UCSD. The Jinich Lab brings AI to the forefront of tuberculosis research\, by combining experimental and computational research to predict protein interaction and design protein-based inhibitors. \n​Following the panel stick around for open networking! \n​This event is very kindly sponsored by Teal Ventures and Chemdiv\, and Health Peak! We also thank Joya Kitchen for hosting us! \n​About the Host:​ \n​​Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions\, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming\, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information\, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy. \n​​We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs! \n​​Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company\, Genentech\, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals\, MilliporeSigma \n​​Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies \n​​Preferred Partners: Pillar VC\, Amino Collective\, Excedr\, Mercury\, Brex\, Fedsprout \n​​In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs\, Lens.org\, SynBioBeta
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/nucleate-san-diego-inside-ai-x-biotech/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Nucleate SD: Inside Venture Creation 101
DESCRIPTION:​Join us for an immersive panel on the fundamentals of biotech venture creation. We’re bringing together a panel of serial entrepreneurs\, venture capitalists\, and regulatory strategy experts to deconstruct the journey from ideation to exit. \n​Our experts will dive deep into: \n\n\n​Ideation: Identifying high-impact scientific opportunities. \n\n\n​The Framework: Navigating regulatory pathways and legal hurdles. \n\n\n​The Pitch: Mastering the art of storytelling to win over investors. \n\n\n​Fundraising: Understanding what VCs really look for in a seed-stage startup. \n\n\n​Whether you are a PhD candidate or an undergrad curious about the business of science\, this session will provide the blueprint you need to build the next great biotech venture. Learn more about our panelists below. \nArdy Arianpour: Ardy Arianpour is CEO & Co-Founder of SEQSTER\, the leading healthcare technology company that puts the patient at the center of all their health data. He is a visionary health tech executive with 20+ years driving innovation in life sciences\, pharma and digital health. \n​SEQSTER was founded in 2016 in San Diego with the mission of positively impacting patient lives at scale by removing the barriers to health data access. Prior to starting SEQSTER\, Ardy launched several clinical and consumer-based genetic tests as CCO of Pathway Genomics\, and served as SVP of Ambry Genetics\, which sold to Konica in 2017 for $1 Billion. \nSandra Pankow: Sandra is the founder and CEO of 3D BioAnalytiX. BioAnalytiX provide innovative tools to help you advance your drug development and structural proteomics research and develop better diagnostic tests to help find cures for devastating diseases faster \n​Chris Mason: Chris Mason is a clinician-scientist with over 30 years of cell and gene therapy experience spanning R&D clinical medicine\, manufacturing\, and commercialization. He is a serial entrepreneur\, including a Founder and CEO of Sun Vectors\, and Founder and Board Director of OriBiotech\, both focused on enabling cell and gene therapy for everyone regardless of geography or financial resources. He was a Founder and former Chief Scientific Officer at Avrobio and Board Director of several companies\, including Krystal Biotech and Papillon Therapeutics. Chris was instrumental in the founding of the industry advocacy group\, the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine \, and is a current Board Director. He is a Full Professor of Cell and Gene Therapy at University College London\, and is the Senior Editor of the journals\, ‘Cell and Gene Therapy Insights’ and ‘Regenerative Medicine’. \n​About the Host:​ \n​​Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions\, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming\, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information\, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy. \n​​We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs! \n​​Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company\, Genentech\, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals\, MilliporeSigma \n​​Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies \n​​Preferred Partners: Pillar VC\, Amino Collective\, Excedr\, Mercury\, Brex\, Fedsprout \n​​In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs\, Lens.org\, SynBioBeta
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/nucleate-sd-inside-venture-creation-101/
LOCATION:Tata Hall\, 9325 S Scholars Dr\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92093\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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SUMMARY:Nucleate San Diego: 2025 Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Nucleate San Diego’s Demo Day\, a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship! This event showcases groundbreaking biotech ventures\, cutting-edge research\, and the vibrant startup ecosystem that defines San Diego’s entrepreneurial spirit. Connect with founders\, investors\, and industry leaders as we highlight the future of life sciences. \n​—————————————————————— \n​Agenda: \n​11:30 – 12:30: Registration & light refreshments \n​12:30 – 2:00: Pitches from the 2025 Activator Cohort \n​2:00 – 2:45: Panel featuring Activator Alumni – Third Element Bio\, RyboDyn\, Healcisio\, Hybrid Reef Solutions\, Ablytx\, Crop Diagnostix. Moderated by Jocelyn Olvera. \n​3:00 – 4:00: Keynote speaker – Dr. Paul Roben \n​4:15 – 4:45: State of Nucleate year-in-review and Announcement of 2025 Nucleate Awards \n​5:00 – 5:45: Panel featuring industry experts Dr. Mallory Embree\, Dr. Denise Bronner\, Robin Gimm\, J.D.\, Miguel Motta\, M.B.A.\, Dr. Chris Mason\, Dr. Anna Moreno. Moderated by Dr. Sammi Sison. \n​5:45 – 6:30: Breakout sessions with founders\, investors\, and experts \n​6:30 – 8:30: Open networking\, celebration\, and Announcement of the 2025 Golden Prizes from Aquillius\, BioLabs\, Biocom\, and Oxford Properties \n​—————————————————————— \n​We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs! \n​Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company\, Genentech\, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals\, MilliporeSigma \n​Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies \n​Preferred Partners: Pillar VC\, Amino Collective\, Excedr\, Mercury\, Brex\, Fedsprout \n​In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs\, Lens.org\, SynBioBeta \n​ \n​​About the Event Host \n​​​Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions\, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming\, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information\, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
URL:https://startupsd.org/event/nucleate-san-diego-2025-demo-day/
LOCATION:11388 Sorrento Valley Rd\, 11388 Sorrento Valley Rd\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ecosystem
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