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SUMMARY:BioNJ Member Café
DESCRIPTION:BioNJ Members-Only Café\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 3 | 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Virtual\n\n\n\n\nRegister for November 3\n\n\n\nRegister for December 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an exclusive and dynamic networking experience at BioNJ’s Virtual Members-Only Café\, where meaningful connections and new opportunities await. This interactive virtual gathering brings together professionals across disciplines\, offering a unique space to reconnect with colleagues\, forge new relationships and engage in insightful conversations that inspire collaboration and innovation.  \n\n\n\nBe part of the conversation as we dive into timely topics\, such as talent acquisition\, policy\, clinical trials\, funding and more.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect\, engage and grow with your BioNJ community! \n\n\n\nThere is no fee to attend\, however registration is necessary. We look forward to seeing you and your entire Team Tuesday\, November 3. \n\n\n\nA Special Thank You to Our Sponsors\n\n\n\nMarket Maker Associate Members\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Associate Members\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExecutive Associate Members
URL:https://bionj.org/event/bionj-member-cafe/
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SUMMARY:2026 BioNJ Patient Advocacy Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Power of the Patient’s Voice\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 10\, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.Bristol Myers Squibb\, 3401 Princeton Pike\, Lawrence Township\, 08648\n\n\n\nAttendance is only open and free to ALL Patient Advocacy Organizations and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today!\n\n\n\nBecome a Sponsor\n\n\n\n\nMark your calendar for a powerful and inspiring day dedicated to advancing Patient advocacy and strengthening our collective impact. BioNJ’s 11th Annual Patient Advocacy Summit will bring together Patients\, Advocacy Leaders\, Care Partners\, Clinicians\, Policymakers and R&D Professionals for a dynamic program focused on advancing meaningful change. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Summit promises an inspiring lineup of discussions and real‑world insights that will leave attendees equipped with new tools\, fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to make a difference on behalf of Patients. You’ll connect with key stakeholders across the health care ecosystem\, share best practices and gain valuable knowledge to support your advocacy efforts. \n\n\n\nAttendance is open and free to all Patient Advocacy Organizations as well as R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals. \n\n\n\nBe sure to save the date for this powerful day of Education\, Engagement and Empowerment! \n\n\n\n                \n                \n                            \n                            \n                    \n            \n    \n    \n    \n\n\n\n\n\nIntroducing Our Inaugural Policymaker Champions — To Be Honored at BioNJ’s Patient Advocacy Summit! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul AronsohnState DirectorU.S. Senator Andy Kim \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssemblymanLouis D. GreenwaldAssembly Majority Leader \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssemblywomanCarol A. MurphyChair\, Assembly Health Committee \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenator Nicholas P. ScutariSenate President \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSenator Joseph F. VitaleChair\, Senate HealthHuman Services & Senior Citizens Committee \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIan BelizaireDirector\, AllianceDevelopment andGovernment RelationsPfizer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlisa BrownleeHome Accessibility & AssistiveTechnology SpecialistCare ServicesALS United Mid-Atlantic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrant CaleSr. DirectorStrategic Alliance LiaisonU.S. Policy & State Government Affairs/Corporate AffairsBristol Myers Squibb \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDebbie HartPresident & CEOBioNJ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa HornDirectorState Legislative AffairsDept. of Advocacy & AccessArthritis Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole JohnsonCo-Founder\, ExecutiveDirector\, Mom to JosieFOXG1 Research Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGavin JonesVice PresidentPatient StrategyLumanity \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle Liu\, MPHAdvocacy & EngagementSr. Program ManagerHepatitis B Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosée PelletierExecutive DirectorEarly Patient Engagement & Recruitment ExcellenceGlobal Purpose & Patient ExperienceCorporate AffairsBristol Myers Squibb \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChristina SanlnocencioPh.D.\, CPH\, CNPFounder\, LGS FoundationAssistant Professor of CommunicationFairfield University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaneen SekoniVice PresidentPolicy & AdvocacyCancer Support Community \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNick ShipleySr. Policy AdvisorWe Work For Health
URL:https://bionj.org/event/2026-bionj-patient-advocacy-summit/
LOCATION:Bristol Myers Squibb\, 3401 Princeton Pike\, Lawrence Township\, NJ\, 08648\, United States
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SUMMARY:Quantum Computing for Drug Discovery and Medicine: Emerging Applications and Industry-Wide Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Quantum Computing for Drug Discovery and Medicine: Emerging Applications and Industry-Wide Opportunities \n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Webinar \n\n\n\n\nRegister Today for Free!\n\n\n\n\nThe discovery and development of new medicines remain among the most complex and resource-intensive challenges in healthcare. Quantum computing offers a fundamentally new approach to modeling molecular systems\, with the potential to accelerate drug discovery beyond the capabilities of classical methods. \n\n\n\n“Quantum Computing for Drug Discovery and Medicine: Emerging Applications and Industry-Wide Opportunities” provides an introduction to quantum computing — what it is\, why it matters and how it works — followed by insights into IBM Quantum’s roadmap toward scalable\, utility-driven systems.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain an overview of how quantum algorithms are being developed for applications in quantum chemistry and optimization\, including emerging approaches to studying molecular interactions and identifying novel therapeutic candidates. \n\n\n\nThrough examples of industry collaborations and research initiatives\, the session will illustrate how organizations are beginning to integrate quantum computing into innovation workflows today while preparing for larger-scale applications in the future. The talk concludes with a forward-looking perspective on how quantum computing could help shape the next generation of drug discovery and medicine the broader industry. \n\n\n\nThis virtual session is designed for a broad audience across the healthcare\, life sciences and technology sectors\, including: \n\n\n\n\nPharmaceutical & biotechnology professionals\n\n\n\nStartup innovators\n\n\n\nAcademic researchers \n\n\n\nHealthcare organizations \n\n\n\nComputational scientists\n\n\n\nR&D leaders \n\n\n\nAnd business and technology strategists seeking to understand the practical and future implications of quantum computing. \n\n\n\n\nNo prior quantum computing expertise is required. \n\n\n\nIBM Presenter: \n\n\n\n\nGopal Karemore\, Ph.D.\, Global Quantum Lead\, Healthcare and Life Sciences\, IBM Research  \n\n\n\nDr. Karemore leads efforts to drive the adoption of quantum computing in life sciences and healthcare\, working with IBM teams and external partners to deliver high-impact solutions. Prior to joining IBM\, he held research and leadership roles at Novo Nordisk (Denmark)\, GE Research (India)\, Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (Spain)\, Danish Stem Cell Centre (Denmark)\, Novo Foundation Centre for Protein Research (Denmark)\, Fraunhofer Institute (Germany) and Penn Medicine (USA). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon Grust\, MS\, MBA\, Managing Director\, QuantumToMarket  \n\n\n\nMr. Grust is Managing Director of QuantumToMarket\, an advisory firm that helps companies commercialize their technology. He began his career at Bell Labs before joining the early wireless industry to pioneer and commercialize mobile enterprise software. This led to a series of executive roles at early-stage companies\, including CEO of a successful venture-funded turnaround. Mr. Grust founded the Quantum Driven New Jersey Meetup\, is helping to lead New Jersey’s initiative to develop a quantum strategy and is an active member of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium. \n\n\n\n\nRegister today for this complimentary virtual session on November 17 and discover how quantum computing is opening new possibilities for drug discovery\, accelerating innovation and shaping the future of medicine. We look forward to having you join us!
URL:https://bionj.org/event/quantum-computing-for-drug-discovery-and-medicine-emerging-applications-and-industry-wide-opportunities/
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SUMMARY:BioNJ Entrepreneur Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Meetings for Founders & C-Level EntrepreneursTuesday\, November 17 | 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\nGenVault\, 1351 Imperial Way\, West Deptford\, NJ 08066Registration is $15 for BioNJ Members and $20 for Future BioNJ Members.\n\n\n\n\nRequest an Invitation\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Tuesday\, November 17\, for a dynamic\, in-person Networking Happy Hour designed exclusively for founders and C-suite executives of innovative biopharma start-ups\, hosted at BioNJ Member GenVault’s state-of-the-art facility in scenic West Deptford. \n\n\n\nThis special evening will bring together trailblazing leaders for meaningful conversations\, valuable connections and new opportunities to collaborate. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres\, drinks and great company while exploring the future of biopharma innovation. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of BioNJ’s Entrepreneurs Exchange — an invite-only series of meetings designed to help emerging life sciences leaders: \n\n\n\n\nBuild long-lasting relationships\n\n\n\nGain insights from fellow founders and industry experts\n\n\n\nTackle shared challenges with a collaborative mindset\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a Founder or C-Level Entrepreneur\, click here to request your FREE invitation to join us on November 17! Once approved\, you will receive a confirmation email with a registration link — in addition to ongoing communications about opportunities and programs for entrepreneurs.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships\, address key challenges and gain insights from industry experts as you grow your business. \n\n\n\nThank You to Our Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information or to ask questions\, please contact Ann Wieczkowski at AWieczkowski@BioNJ.org. \n\n\n\nJoin our private BioNJ Entrepreneurs LinkedIn group!
URL:https://bionj.org/event/entrepreneurs-exchange-a-monthly-meeting-for-founders-c-level-entrepreneurs/
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