Cracking the Code: Effective Biotech and Pharma Partnerships Unveiled
- Date: Tuesday June 17th
- Time: 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM ET
- Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center Room 210A
R&D is often the most cost-intensive and risky step in a new drug’s life cycle yet often dictates the speed and adaptability of the innovation ecosystem. The time and capital required for biotech to translate a new concept or target into a clinical asset is substantial, and in the age of platform companies, the potential targets are vast. How do you know what targets to prioritize? Partnerships between biotech and pharma in early-stage R&D have become more common and often crucial for advancing target discovery. This panel will spotlight successful R&D collaborations leveraging innovative bioplatforms that integrate cutting-edge technologies like genomics, proteomics, and AI-driven analytics to identify novel therapeutic targets more efficiently. Pharma leaders will share insights on what they are looking to get out of biotech partnerships and how to attract a partner for early R&D success.
Meet the panelists & Moderator

Hannah Green, MS
Life Sciences Reporter, Boston Business Journal

Lovisa Afzelius, PhD
General Partner; Co-Founder and Founding CEO, Flagship Pioneering; Metaphore Biotechnologies

Ram Aiyar, PhD
Chief Executive Officer and President, Korro Bio, Inc.

Paul Biondi, MBA
General Partner; President, Flagship Pioneering; Pioneering Medicines

Uli Stilz, PhD
Head of the Bio Innovation Hub, Novo Nordisk
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