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SUMMARY:2025 BioNJ Inspiring STEM Conference
DESCRIPTION:INFORM\, INVOLVE\, INSPIREIgniting Ideas & Advancing Bold Futures\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 4\, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Genmab\, 777 Scudders Mill Road\, Bldg. 2\, 1st Floor\, Plainsboro 08536Registration for BioNJ Members is $330 and $430 for Future Members.\n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\n\n\nBioNJ is thrilled to unveil the agenda for our upcoming Inspiring STEM Conference\, taking place on Thursday\, December 4! \n\n\n\nEvolving from our highly regarded Inspiring Women in STEM Conference\, this year’s expanded program is designed to engage and empower all professionals across the STEM spectrum — from early-career talent to senior leadership. \n\n\n\nThe full-day event features a thoughtfully curated agenda addressing the most pressing and forward-looking topics shaping the future of science\, technology\, engineering and math. With a focus on actionable insights\, bold ideas and inclusive dialogue\, the conference promises to engage and energize everyone committed to advancing the future of STEM. \n\n\n\nFrom how AI is reshaping the STEM workforce to how the Gates Foundation is accelerating women’s health-focused R&D\, this forward-thinking program will leave you informed\, inspired and equipped to lead with impact in 2026 and beyond! \n\n\n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                        TimeCheck Out the Agenda\n\n\n\n        \n            8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.\nRegistration & Networking Breakfast \n        \n            \n            9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.\nWelcome & Opening Remarks \n\nDebbie Hart\, President & CEO\, BioNJ\nMarisol Mendez Peron\, Senior Vice President\, Communications & Corporate Affairs\, Genmab\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                        Time BE INFORMED: EDUCATIONAL TOPICS\n\n\n\n        \n            9:15 a.m.– 10:15 a.m.\nLEAP Beyond AI: Reinventing Leadership & Human IntelligenceKeynote by Micheline Nader\, BSN\, MPH\, DESS\, Author\, Motivational Speaker & CEO\, Jesra Foundation \nIn this powerful session\, Ms. Nader will deliver a compelling blend of visionary insight and practical strategy\, offering a framework for thriving in a tech-driven world while staying grounded in purpose and well-being. Attendees will explore how to: \n\nLead with confidence in an AI-enabled world\nAchieve extraordinary\, sustainable results\nUnlock and elevate their inner genius\nPrevent burnout and prioritize personal health\nBuild a leadership legacy that lasts\n\nWalk away inspired\, equipped and ready to lead boldly — with clarity\, compassion and resilience. \n        \n            \n            10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.\nNetworking Break & Exhibitor Showcase \n        \n            \n            10:45 a.m.– 11:45 a.m.\nPanel: How AI is Reshaping Workforce Identity\, Decision-Making and Leadership Priorities in STEM Fields \nAs AI rapidly transforms the STEM landscape\, leaders face a new frontier of challenges — and opportunities. This session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping workforce identity\, decision-making processes\, and leadership priorities across scientific\, technical and clinical environments. Whether you're an executive\, team leader or emerging professional\, this session will offer practical insights on navigating change with confidence and clarity.Panelists: \n\nTahamtan Ahmadi\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer\, Head\, Experimental Medicines\, Genmab\nStephen K. Burley\, M.D.\, D.Phil\, Director\, Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory\, Rutgers University\nRivers Cornelson\, Senior AI Consulting Lead\, Crowe\nTina Naser\, Partner\, Healthcare Life Sciences Industry\, IBM\nModerated by Meghan Condon\, Vice President\, Digital & AI\, Thermo Fisher Scientific\n\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                        Time BE INVOLVED:   INTERACTIVE TOPICS TO PROMOTE ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS/STEPS FOR ALL\n\n\n\n        \n            11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.\nImagining and Defining Our Relationship with AITo foster networking\, collaboration\, and idea-sharing\, we’ll be facilitating fun table discussions over lunch. Topics will include: \n\nLeadership & Personal Influence\nCareer Growth & Skill Development\nWorkplace & Collaboration\nHealth\, Wellness & Personal Balance\nImagination & the Future of Work\nTrust\, Ethics & Responsibility\n\n        \n            \n            12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.\nLunch\, Table Discussions & Exhibitor ShowcaseDiscussion led by Lynne Anderson\, Partner\, Faegre Drinker and Juliet Hart\, CEO & Founder\, Hart & Chin \n        \n            \n            1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.\nDebrief on Table DiscussionsAfter lunch\, we’ll reconvene for table readouts to share insights and examples on how AI can support our leadership\, career growth\, work relationships — and even our well-being. \n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                    \n        \n\n                                        TimeBE INSPIRED: INSIGHTS TO INSPIRE \n\n\n\n        \n            1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.\nSparking a New Era of Women-Centered Research and InnovationJoin us for a compelling conversation on the Gates Foundation’s landmark $2.5 billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development focused exclusively on women’s health. This session will explore how the initiative aims to advance more than 40 innovations across five critical and historically underfunded areas — particularly those impacting women in low- and middle-income countries. Gain insight into the strategies\, priorities\, and transformative potential of this unprecedented investment in women’s health and well-being. \nPanelists:\n\nKatie Barletta M.D.\, Ph.D.\, FACOG\, Senior Global Medical Director\, Ferring Pharmaceutical\nRu Cheng\, M.D.\, FACOG\, Director\, Women's Health Innovations\, Gender Equality Division\, Gates Foundation\nVrunda Desai\, M.D.\, FACOG\, Vice President\, Medical Affairs & Clinical Surgery\, CooperSurgical\nModerated by Elizabeth Garner\, M.D.\, CEO\, Sena Therapeutics\n\n        \n            \n            2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nClosing Remarks \n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTahamtan Ahmadi\, M.D.\, Ph.D.Executive Vice President and Chief Medical OfficerHead\, Experimental MedicinesGenmab \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLynne AndersonPartnerFaegre Drinker \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie Barletta M.D.\, Ph.D.\, FACOGSenior GlobalMedical DirectorFerring Pharmaceuticals \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephen K. Burley\, M.D.\, D.PhilDirector\, Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science(RAD) Collaboratory\, Rutgers University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRu ChengM.D.\, FACOGDirectorWomen’s Health InnovationsGender Equality DivisionGates Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeghan CondonVice PresidentDigital & AIThermo Fisher Scientific \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher CozicExecutive Vice President & Chief People OfficerGenmab & BioNJ Board Member \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRivers CornelsonSenior AI Consulting LeadCrowe \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVrunda Desai\, M.D.\, FACOGVice PresidentMedical Affairs & Clinical SurgeryCooperSurgical \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Garner\, MDCEOSena Therapeutics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebbie HartPresident & CEOBioNJ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJuliet HartCEO & FounderHart & Chin \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMicheline Nader\, BSN\, MPH\, DESSAuthorMotivational Speaker & CEOJesra Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina NaserPartner\, Healthcare Life Sciences IndustryIBM \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today and plan to join us at BioNJ’s STEM Conference on December 4\, 2025. Registration for BioNJ Members is $330 and $430 for Future Members. \n\n\n\nClick here or contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org to learn about Sponsorship opportunities. Call (609) 890-3185 with any questions.  
URL:https://bionj.org/event/2025-bionj-inspiring-stem-conference/
LOCATION:Genmab\, 777 Scudders Mill Road\, Bldg. 2\, 1st Floor\, Plainsboro\, New Jersey\, 08536\, United States
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