2011 WIB Annual Dinner Celebrates Women in the Life Sciences
Nearly 300 members, honored guests, and industry peers gathered at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, March 29 to join Women In Bio for its Annual Dinner to recognize and honor "Advancing Women in the Life Sciences."
The Annual Dinner is WIB's premier networking event drawing life sciences professionals from the mid-Atlantic area, as well as from new WIB chapters in Chicago and North Carolina. According to WIB President-Elect and Board member, Phyllis Dillinger, "This is the advancement of a powerful group of women in the life sciences that is changing the outcomes for new leaders and women-owned companies."
President Debra Bowes welcomed members and thanked the sponsors and volunteers for making this event happen. Ms. Bowes gave an overview of WIB's achievements and programs. President Emeritus, Lynn Johnson Langer, spoke about the Robbie Melton Scholarship Fund and announced Ms. Kim Abramson and Ms. Nan Li as the 2011 award winners. Christine Warrington, WIB-RTP Chapter Chair, summarized the activities and successful accomplishments of the new WIB chapters in Research Triangle Park and Chicago for 2010.
The highlight of the evening was an inspiring presentation from keynote speaker, Dr. Maxine Gowen, founding President and CEO of Trevena, Inc. Dr. Gowen grew up in the United Kingdom and was able to cultivate both a scientific and business background – obtaining a Ph.D. in cell biology, as well as an M.B.A. from Wharton. Dr. Gowen talked about her journey through post doctoral studies to management roles at GlaxoSmithKline. She has balanced her family and work roles and has mentored many women in her career. Dr. Gowen encouraged the audience to "Do what you feel is right," adding, "Nothing is ever wasted." Her remarks emphasized that each step in our career path ends up adding to our growth.
Click here to view the "Thoughts From Members, 2011" video.
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*FULL* WIB-Washington DC/Baltimore: Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) Hosts Young Women In Bio: Exploring Bioscience and Careers
The Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine invites Baltimore area middle school girls for an afternoon discovering the fun and challenge of science and medical careers. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 4:00 p.m.to 6:45 p.m. EDT in downtown Baltimore. It includes a hands-on lab exercise and an informal discussion with women working in science and medicine. A separate simultaneous event about nurturing interests in science will be held for parents. The discussions will be followed by a pizza dinner. This event is full. To place your daughter on a waiting list, please email info@womeninbio.org.
WIB-San Francisco Bay Area: Join Us for an Evening of Speed Networking
An exciting environment for women in the biotech industry to meet as many people as possible in a two-hour time period. This is a great way to mingle, learn fast facts and make connections with new peers in the region. WIB-San Francisco Bay Area will be hosting speed networking events periodically with this first event in San Francisco on May 21, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. pst to 8:30 p.m. pst at K&L Gates. Subsequent events will be held at locations in the South Bay, Peninsula and East Bay . Click here to register!
WIB-Seattle Metro Offering Session on Professional Renewal: From Surviving to Thriving, with Coach Cezanne Allen, M.D.
Join us on May 23, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in downtown Seattle for a professional renewal program featuring professional coach, Dr. Cezanne Allen, who helps mid-career professional women reenergize their careers by reconnecting who they are with what they do. Dr. Allen invites you to take a look at an area of your professional life that is currently a source of frustration and challenge. You will be walked through a process that facilitates a shift to a greater sense of choice and possibility, and leave equipped with a tool you can bring to areas of your life where you feel depleted and desire renewal. This engaging presentation will help you identify limiting roles in your work and personal life that drain your energy and effectiveness, replacing them with more resourceful ways of thinking, relating and working together. Click here for more details and to register. Thank you to our event host, Fenwick & West LLP, a national technology and life sciences law firm.
WIB-National: Women In Bio Reception at BIO 2012
Please join us as we help kick off BIO 2012 with a Women In Bio Reception, June 18, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT. Cocktail hour and networking with fellow and prospective WIB members. Click here for more information and to register.
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The WIB Greater Boston chapter leverages the strength of the region's biotechnology supercluster to promote leadership and entrepreneurship of women in the life sciences. In partnership with the national organization, WIB Greater Boston aims to foster the community of biotechnology professionals in New England while providing mentorship and professional development opportunities across the career continuum - from those just beginning their careers to industry veterans. continue »
