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October 10, 2018 at 9:15 am

OHIO Faculty, Students Get Discount to Women in Bioscience & Healthcare Conference

Since Ohio University is a BioOhio Leadership Member, faculty and students can get a 20 percent discount off registration to the Women in Bioscience & Healthcare Conference in Columbus on Oct. 18.

BioOhio logo--with background outline of state of Ohio.The full day event includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and a networking reception – and with the discount is only $60 to attend.

The day is filled with outstanding speakers, all of whom are industry leaders and innovators. Our agenda planning sessions alone have been so inspiring, we know you will leave the day energized and equipped with tactics to advance your career. Amazing insights are in store for you. Agenda topics include:  skills to lead & grow, redefining society’s image of science, how STEM education is driving change, and a whole lot more.

This event is not just for women. Men are highly encouraged to attend, and several speakers are male allies committed to the advancement of women in bioscience and healthcare.

  • Be sure to use promo code BIOPARTNER20 when you register!

For more information, contact Kevin King, Ohio University’s Director of Industry Partnerships.

Agenda Topics

Introduction and Opening Remarks

  • BioOhio and Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Columbus
  • Welcome Video from Congresswoman Joyce Beatty

Keynote Session – Painted Barriers: Redefining a Scientist

  • Frederic Bertley, PhD, CEO, COSI
  • Kirsten M. Ellenbogen, PhD, President & CEO, Great Lakes Science Center

Navigating Your Career: From Science or To Science

  • CoverMyMeds, Charles River, Tedia Company, and Xavier University

Expanding Research and Your Career

  • Abeona Therapeutics, Cleveland Clinic, Myonexus Therapeutics, and Sarepta Therapeutics

Harnessing Ideas in Healthcare & Research

  • The Eye Center of Columbus, Fuse by Cardinal Health, The LAM Foundation, The Ohio State University, and The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital

STEAM Empowered: Getting Girls Involved Early in Science

  • Blossom Scholastic, Loop by Pillar, Metro Schools, and ZED Digital

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