SPECIAL INNOVATION SUMMIT ENCORE:
WOMEN INNOVATORS IGNITE
May 21, 2021 / 3:30 - 4:30pm
Hosted by OCR’s amplifyHERscience, please join us for a discussion with change-makers from leading organizations who are dedicated to elevating women in science and innovation. You will hear about the women-focused programs they lead, the opportunities they offer, and their practical advice about extending the impact of your research beyond academia and into the real-world for optimal impact. Additionally, celebrate with us as we announce the winner of the first annual amplifyHERscience Award! You will leave inspired and better connected. Together we can make a difference!
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PLEASE NOTE: Get FREE access to Summit by using promo code aHs. Enter the promo code by clicking the Blue Promo Code link in the top right corner of the ticket order page. You need to sign up for Summit to join the Women's Encore.
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Yale School of Medicine's Julie Goodwin, MD, publishes paper in Nature.
In her own words: The endothelial glucocorticoid receptor plays a key role in the regulation of many diseases, including diabetes. Loss of this receptor results in accelerated renal fibrosis, a heightened inflammatory state, augmented canonical Wnt signaling and suppression of fatty acid oxidation in diabetic kidneys. These effects highlight the profound influence of the endothelial glucocorticoid receptor on kidney homeostasis and identify suppression of canonical Wnt signaling in endothelial cells as a novel therapeutic approach to diabetic kidney disease.
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Former Yale Blavatnik Fellow for Entrepreneurship, Natalie Ma, PhD., pens blog "Drinking from the fire hose: Value of Tech Transfer Offices."
"At Theia, we had the opportunity to talk to a remarkable woman who has spent time in both the science and business sides of the life sciences industry. Natalie Ma is currently the director of business development at Felix Biotechnology..."
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New Women’s Leadership Resource Library
In support of women leaders at the Yale School of Medicine, Prasanna Ananth, MD, MPH, a member of the School of Medicine Committee on the Status of Women (SWIM), has been collaborating with Melissa Funaro, Clinical Research & Education Librarian from the Cushing/Whitney Medical Library, on the Women’s Leadership Resource Library. The electronic library is designed to help women in medicine elevate leadership skills, through curated content on teamwork, mentoring, negotiation, time management, and more. **Please note that this library is available to anyone at Yale looking for general leadership resources or for those who seek to learn about supporting women in leadership pathways.** We hope you find this useful in your growth as a leader and innovator in medicine.
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OCR's Morag Grassie Receives WWN Award
On Thursday, April 22, the Working Women’s Network hosted the 5th Annual Recognition Award Ceremony. Over 100 attendees from different parts of the country joined as we honored Diane Frankel-Gramelis (Trailblazer), Chevelle Irvin (Heroine), Pilar Abuin (Visionary), Morag Grassie (Innovator/Creator), Danielle Shapiro (Work Life Champion), and Kathleen Castellon (Community Catalyst) for their amazing contributions to the University. These women have exemplified perseverance, innovation, and self-less leadership in a time of change and uncertainty. There wasn’t a dry eye in the virtual house.
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Yale Professors' Serap Aksoy, Hui Cao, and Debra Fischer elected to National Academy of Sciences
Three of the four Yale Professors elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences this week in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research are women. In fact, Aksoy, Cao, and Fischer also are among a record number of 59 women elected to the academy in a single year.
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Saturday, May 15th
2021 AIM-HI Women's Venture Competition Application Deadline
11:59pm ET
The AIM-HI Accelerator Fund is pleased to present the 2021 Women’s Venture Competition. Subject to due diligence and negotiation, the winning company will receive $1 million in investment from AIM-HI and co-investors. The investment money has been increased significantly compared to previous years, from $300K to $1M! Outside of the investment, “Rising Star” and “Most Innovative Technology” prizes will be awarded to chosen contestants. Click here to download the flyer!
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Women in Bio
Organization
Women In Bio's mentoring programs support women in various stages of their career and personal development. Many chapters have implemented and continue to develop exciting new programs that will grow within the Women In Bio community.
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Theia
Organization
Theia is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of women entrepreneurs and investors in healthcare. Their resources will support you in your entrepreneurial journey and pursuit of changing healthcare. Gain insight into entrepreneurship with their framework for company building and their podcast, “Spotlight on Women in Health Ventures.” Join their virtual network of rising young professionals and successful entrepreneurs and investors on Instagram and LinkedIn!
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WEST Women Entrepreneurs
Organization
Boston based WEST helps women in science, technology, and engineering advance their careers. Our members are committed to developing themselves as leaders through learning, networking, and sharing.
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The amplifyHERscience team
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