Innovation Translation Council Launch

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Presented by research@BSPH, join the discussion at the launch of the newly formed Innovation Translation Council. Led by Anthony Leung, council chair and professor of biochemistry and molecular biology, the council will propel and organize the School of Public Health's efforts to increase the commercialization of research outcomes into products and services that will save lives, millions at a time.

This launch will feature a keynote speech from Phillip A. Sharp, whose 1977 discovery of RNA splicing set the foundation for today's biomedical industry. He will speak about this discovery as well as his experience with founding Biogen, a global biotechnology company that focuses on developing treatments and medicines for neurological and chronic diseases.

Following Sharp's keynote speech, a panel of leaders in the biotechnology industry will lead the audience through their experience in the sector.

After the keynote and panel, join the council in the gallery for hors d'oeuvres, discussion, and networking. All BSPH faculty, students, and staff are welcome to join this event.

Panelists:

• Myra Norton, senior director of business initiatives at FastForward, Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures
• Aleks Baranczak, chief program officer, Blackbird Labs
• Sebastian Seiguer, CEO and co-founder, Scene Health

Those who are interested in learning more about Phillip Sharp and his discoveries can attend a screening of Cracking the Code, a documentary about him and his work, on May 14.