BOSTON – Nov. 12, 2019 – David J. Dykeman, patent attorney and co-chair of Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s global Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group and Boston Intellectual Property & Technology (IP) Group will co-chair the Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP) Health Professions Annual Breakfast, Nov. 17 at 9:00 a.m. at the Royal Sonesta Boston. Greenberg Traurig is a sponsor of the event.
The event, which is co-chaired by Rachel Wolfberg, Pharm.D., Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, brings together medical professionals, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and investors from across the biotech, pharma, healthcare, medtech, and diagnostics industries to strengthen business relationships within the Greater Boston Jewish community. Keynote speaker Adam M. Koppel, M.D., Ph.D., Managing Director, Bain Capital Life Sciences, will discuss, “How Innovation is Improving Delivery of Medical Care — Creating Value for Patients and Investors.” In addition, attendees will honor Beverly Siegal, M.D., M.P.H. with The Lewis H. Millender Community of Excellence Award.
Prior to the breakfast, Dykeman, who also serves as the Healthcare Innovations Network (HIN) Chair, will host a special HIN pre-reception at 8:00 a.m. Guest speaker Sophie Kornowski, Pharm.D., MBA and Senior Partner, Gurnet Point Capital, will discuss “An Insider’s View on Dealmaking in Pharma and Biotech Ventures.”
About Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group: Greenberg Traurig’s Life Sciences & Medical Technology Group advises clients ranging from start-ups to large multinational public companies to leading research institutions. The group’s attorneys work closely with clients, providing innovative legal counsel to help them achieve their objectives – from discovery through commercialization and product marketing.
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