Empowering Women in Biotech
HGF Leeds Office
Tuesday 17th October 2023
About
Who is it for?
This is an inclusive event and all are welcome particularly:
Women in academia and the industry who would like to network
Women who would like to learn about and explore the opportunities available to them
This a great opportunity for academic and industry colleagues to get together,
Key Information
Date: Tuesday 17th October 2023
Location: HGF Leeds Office
Tickets are FREE and available below
Agenda
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09:30 Registration, Coffee & Networking
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09:55 Welcome
Stella James, Executive Director Business Development, Bionow
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10:00 Innovation in the region
Sarah Bowes, Interim Head of Business Support, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
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10:15 Women Leaders and their Stories
Chair: Rigel Moss McGrath, Partner, HGF
Helen Philippou, Professor of Translational Medicine, University of Leeds
Ruhksana Quoyoum, Director, AFChemPharm
Charlotte Blant, Founder, CEO, TIRO
Marie O'Brien, Co-Founder & CSO, ReNewVax
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11:15 Investor insights
Chair: Lotus Qi, Health & Life Science / Head of Operations, Capital Enterprises
Elizabeth Young, Senior Investment Analyst, ACF Investors
Natalia Blagburn, Portfolio Director, Mercia Ventures
Gemma Sturt, Investment Manager, Pioneer Group
Olivia Drinnan,Strategic Partnerships Manager, Deepbridge Capital
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12:15 Closing Remarks
Rigel Moss McGrath, Partner, HGF
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12:20 Lunch & Networking
Event Partners
Registration
Registration will open shortly. For any further queries please contact info@bionow.co.uk
Venue
Venue
HGF Limited
1 City Walk
Leeds
LS11 9DX
Travel
The HGF Leeds office is located a short 5 minute walk from Leeds Train Station, when exiting via the Southern Exit onto Little Neville St.
Parking
Parking is available at the Clayton Hotel next door – details can be found here.