2008 Agenda
View the photo scrapbook from Convergence 2008 and the agenda below.
| Thursday, June 12th | |
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4:30pm-5:30pm |
How Foundations, Non-Profits and Philanthropists are Setting the New Research Agenda
Debi Brooks, co-founder, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
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| 5:30pm-7:30pm | Opening Cocktail Reception |
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7:30pm- |
Dinner on the town with fellow attendees |
| Friday, June 13th | |
| 7:30am-8:45am | Breakfast |
| 8:45am-9:00am | Introductions |
| 9:00am-10:00am |
Bringing Biological and Technological Breakthroughs to Market: What It Takes Glenn Batchelder, CEO, BIND Biosciences
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| 10:00am-10:30am | Networking Break |
| 10:30am-11:15am |
Fireside Chat: New Models for Life Sciences Investing and Company Creation Mark Levin, Founding Partner, Third Rock Ventures Moderator: |
| 11:00am-12:30pm |
Guest Activity: Martha's Vineyard Glassworks. The gallery and studio specializes in fine quality, hand-blown glass.(Limited space. Sign up at the Convergence registration desk, transportation provided.) |
| 11:15am-11:30am | Networking Break |
| 11:30am-12:15pm |
Fireside Chat Richard Pops, Chairman, Alkermes Moderator: |
| 12:15pm-1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm-2:30pm |
Clinical Trials: How to Succeed, and What Can Go Wrong Speakers: Jeremy Chadwick, PhD, SVP, Program Management and Clinical Operations, Synta Pharmaceuticals Corp. Moderator:br /> Laurie Halloran, CEO, Halloran Consulting Group |
| 2:30pm-3:00pm | Networking Break |
| 3:00pm-4:00pm |
Exit Scenarios: Considering the Options Speakers: Keith Dionne, PhD, Founding CEO, Alantos Pharmaceuticals
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| 4:15pm-6:30pm |
Participant and Guest Activity: Island Tour by Vineyard Guides. Visit Aquinnah and the Gay Head Cliffs, Edgartown and the historic Methodist Campground in Oak Bluffs. (Limited space. Sign up at the Convergence registration desk.) |
| 4:15pm-6:30pm |
Participant and Guest Activity: Watersports at Wind's Up in Vineyard Haven. Enjoy some sun and sand with Wind's Up watersports, located a short drive (transportation will be provided) from the Mansion House. Canoes, kayaks and sailboats will be available for Convergence attendees. (Limited space. Sign up at the Convergence registration desk.) |
| 6:30pm-9:30pm |
Children's program: Green Earth Carnival run by Cosmic Creations. Children will explore amazing facts about our Earth while playing games made with recycled materials. Includes arts & crafts, carnival games, projects and a movie! Dinner will be provided for the children. (Limited space. Sign up at the Convergence registration desk.) |
| 7:00pm-10:00pm | Clambake Dinner (Indoors and Tented at the Black Dog Tavern in Vineyard Haven. Convergence attendees are welcome to have 1 guest join them.) |
| Saturday, June 14th | |
| 8:00am-9:00am | Breakfast |
| 9:00am-10:00am |
Hedge Funds in the Life Sciences: How Their Role is Changing Speakers: Safi Bahcall, PhD, President and CEO, Synta Pharmaceuticals
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| 9:30am-12:00pm |
Guest Activity: Martha's Vineyard Museum in Edgartown. See the island's largest repository of cultural artifacts, historic photographs, archival records, and genealogical records. (Limited space. Sign up at the Convergence registration desk, transportation provided.) |
| 10:00am-10:30am | Networking Break |
| 10:30am-11:45am |
Children's Activity: Locomotion Station with Cosmic Creations. Children will enjoy a morning of fast moving fun when they experience science that soars! Children will make a balloon powered monorail, flying paper planes and wooden cars that really move. Activity will be indoors and outdoors. (Limited space. Sign up at the Convergence registration desk.) |
| 10:30am-11:15am |
Fireside Chat Speaker: Toni Hoover, PhD, Senior Vice President and Director, Pfizer's Groton/New London Laboratories
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| 11:15am-11:30am | Networking Break |
| 11:30am-12:15pm |
Fireside Chat Speaker: Deborah Dunsire, MD, CEO, Millennium Pharmaceuticals Moderator: |
| 12:15pm-12:30pm | Networking Break |
| 12:30pm-1:00pm |
Cleantech/Biotech: Where's the Overlap, and What are the Opportunities? Cary Bullock, Vice President, Development, Greenfuel Technologies Moderator: |
| 1:00pm-2:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:45pm-3:30pm |
Participant and Guest Activity: Polly Hill Arboretum guided tour. Discover the extraordinary range of plants that can be grown successfully on Martha's Vineyard. (Limited space. Sign up at the Convergence registration desk, transportation provided.) |
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*Guest activities subject to change |
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