The Economics of Life Sciences in Massachusetts
Jul
24
2017
Date: July 24, 2017
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Boston, MA
Topics
- The Economics of Life Sciences in Massachusetts
Event Details
Join Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Jay Ash and leaders from the Johnson & Johnson Innovation Center, Mintz Levin, and ML Strategies for a conversation focused on the strategic use of public and private investments in the life sciences ecosystem to ensure breakthrough innovation, sustained job growth, and the continuation of the Commonwealth’s global leadership in the life sciences industry. Hear from policy leadership about this administration’s vision for the life sciences industry, and learn from the front lines what investors and innovators in med tech, biotech, and pharma are seeing in the market.
Speakers
William T. Whelan
Speaker
William T. Whelan is a Mintz Member who counsels life science companies on venture capital financing and mergers and acquisitions. Bill guides clients through every stage of the corporate life cycle. He works with biotechnology, medical technology, and health care IT companies.

Jay Ash
Speaker
Secretary of Housing and Economic Development, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Marian Nakada
Speaker
VP Venture Investments, J&J Innovation - JJDC

Kadir Kadhiresan
Speaker
VP Ventures Investments, J&J Innovation - JJDC

Bernat Olle
Speaker
PhD, Co-founder & CEO, Vedanta Biosciences