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Artificial intelligence is transforming the future of healthcare and the life sciences industry. From accelerating drug discovery to improving clinical trials and advancing patient care, AI is reshaping what’s possible.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion with industry leaders as they share insights on how AI is driving innovation, challenges that remain (e.g., technology challenges, regulatory challenges, skillset challenges, trust issues), and the opportunities ahead for life sciences professionals, investors, and entrepreneurs.

This event will bring together experts across law, venture capital, consulting, and cutting-edge technology to explore the real-world applications of AI and its impact on the life sciences ecosystem.

LOCATION

Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar
1000 East 9th Street Cleveland, OH 44114

PANELISTS

• Dave Cupar – McDonald Hopkins
• Eric Henry – Brooke and Associates
• Sean McKibben – DASI Simulations
• Daniel Luketic - North Coast Angel Fund/ North Coast Ventures

SCHEDULE

• 4:00 PM – Networking & Refreshments
• 4:30 PM – Panel Discussion
• 5:00 PM – Q&A + Networking
• 6:00 PM – Event Concludes

WHY ATTEND?

• Gain insider perspectives on how AI is changing the life sciences industry.
• Network with leading professionals and innovators.
• Discover collaboration opportunities at the intersection of AI and life sciences.

About Ohio Life Sciences

OLS is Ohio’s life science industry association, representing an industry that includes more than 4,900 businesses statewide. Ohio Life Sciences convenes and advocates on behalf of biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, labs, digital health, gene and cell therapy, agricultural biotechnology, and research and academic institutions throughout Ohio. OLS is the voice representing and advocating for the common interests of our life sciences community. OhioLifeSciences.org

About McDonald Hopkins

McDonald Hopkins, founded in 1930, is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Baltimore/Annapolis, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach. With more than 150 attorneys and 50 service and industry teams, the firm has the expertise and knowledge to meet the growing number of legal and business challenges our clients face. McDonaldHopkins.com

About Wave Strategy

Wave Strategy was started in response to the need for more rapid commercialization in the Healthcare space. Wave primarily focuses on the development of product concepts and early-stage technology emanating out of leading medical centers and biotechnology incubators. Wave bridges these technologies with strategic partners, investors, and industry experts as necessary to accelerate their introduction to the market. wavestrategyllc.com

About Centric Consulting

Centric Consulting is the right partner — committed to delivering tailored solutions and unmatched experiences.

For 26 years, the international management consulting firm has combined the benefits of deep experience, flexibility and cost efficiency to solve its clients’ toughest problems. Its teams include strategic advisors and the best talent from across the United States and India with expertise in areas like artificial intelligence, cyber risk and compliance, people and change, business applications and more. The firm builds teams that can scale up or down quickly based on client needs, industry and desired outcome.

Headquartered in Ohio, with 1,400 employees and 14 locations, Centric has been honored with over 100 awards for its commitment to employees, clients and communities. It's also been recognized 10 times by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms.

Visit: www.centricconsulting.com to learn more.

Hosed by Ohio Life Sciences, this one-day one-day workshop & behind-the-scenes industry tour for teachers preparing Ohio 6th–12th grade students for careers in life science & biotech.

You're already inspiring students with science. Now discover how to connect that passion to Ohio's $15 billion life sciences industry. Leave equipped with everything needed to show students their future in biotech starts in your classroom.

• “a really great experience connecting with other educators all over the state of Ohio, and getting to meet industry leaders as well. It's been really inspiring!”
• “gave me the opportunity to share with my students that science is happening in everyday life right here, in companies in Ohio. The science they're learning in my classroom translates to careers that hopefully they can envision for themselves! It really gets me excited.”

LOCATION

101 Jerry Couch Boulevard Middletown, OH 45044

WHY ATTEND
As a result of taking part in this learning experience, participants will:

• Know… protein synthesis, engineering design, protein folding principles, amino acid properties and how their properties determine protein final structure
• Understand… how to implement engineering design challenges, apply these understandings to gene therapy, vaccines, and drug development
• Be able to… pipette accurately, fold proteins according to chemical structure and amino acid properties, relate activities to current industry career needs

Start in the workshop and:

• do hands-on science
• collaborate with fellow life sciences educators
• use career-focused lessons informed by Ohio industry

Enjoy lunch (our treat!) with fellow teachers.

Then, during the industry visit, you’ll:

• tour a working life sciences facility
• connect with experts at an industry reception
• see firsthand what students can expect from life sciences careers

Take back:

• .9 CEUs
• modular life sciences curriculum materials
• science equipment for your classroom investigations

Please note that the event begins with registration at 8:00 am and ends at 6:00 pm – participants are expected to attend the full day including the tour and reception.

Registration is limited - Ohio teachers only. Spots fill quickly.

BioPathways is brought to Ohio science teachers at no cost by Ohio Life Sciences, the industry association representing the interests of Ohio's nearly 5,000 life sciences establishments.