The InnoHealth Summit 2024 marks the second annual convergence of innovators, investors, educators, and life sciences leaders in Ohio. This exhilarating event for Ohio Life Sciences members includes updates on the Ohio Innovation Districts, dynamic panel discussions, an awards ceremony, a networking reception, and a keynote speaker. The summit offers valuable insights into Ohio's flourishing life sciences ecosystem, in alignment with JobsOhio and Ohio Life Sciences initiatives.
EVENT INFORMATION
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Vitria on the Square
Address: 14 E 15th Ave 2nd Floor, Columbus, OH 43201
Self Parking: The Ohio Union South Garage, 1759 N High Street
*This event is invite-only and registration is based on your email address. Additional registrations will be placed on a waitlist for review. To request your name be added to the list of attendees, please click here.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
8:30 am
Registration and Breakfast
9:15 am
Welcome
- Tyler Allchin, Managing Director, Healthcare, JobsOhio
- Eddie Pauline, President & CEO, Ohio Life Sciences
9:45 am
Keynote: Capturing innovation as a global life science leader
Founded in 1888, Abbott Laboratories has pioneered life-improving technologies in cardiovascular care, diabetes care, diagnostics, neuromodulation, and nutrition. Join Abbott’s Chief Executive for insight into how the company pushes frontiers to bring innovation to patients in over 160 countries.
- Robert Ford, Chairman & CEO, Abbott Laboratories
10:30 am
Fireside Chat: Building dynamic life science communities and the role of research institutions in spurring growth
Kendalle Burlin O’Connell, CEO of MassBio, will represent Boston’s renowned life sciences hub. She’ll be joined by Chris Coburn, Chief Innovation Officer at Mass General Brigham, who has driven innovation at leading institutions like the Cleveland Clinic. Together, they’ll discuss how research institutions spark innovation and help create thriving life sciences communities.
- Kendalle Burlin O’Connell, President & CEO, MassBio
- Chris Coburn, Chief Innovation Officer, Mass General Brigham
11:00 am
Panel: Artificial intelligence and healthcare – Is the technology (and institutions) ready to drive real value?
While the AI narrative has dominated the broader market, the technology has struggled to deliver results in a healthcare setting. Our expert panel looks to explore how AI is being put to work right now.
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Jason Griffin, Managing Director, Digital Health Strategy & Cyber Practice Leader, Nordic Global
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Laura Kreofsky, Rural Health Strategy Lead, Tech for Social Impact, Microsoft
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Ben Shahshahani, Vice President, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer, Cleveland Clinic
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Melissa Manlet-Friend, Senior Director of Information Services and Business Development at Fisher-Titus Medical Center
11:30 am
Panel: Ohio’s quest to build a world-class biomanufacturing workforce
Thanks to investments from the likes of Amgen, National Resilience, Forge Biologics and many others, Ohio is emerging as a leader in manufacturing the next generation of therapeutics. Hear from the team working to build a pipeline of talent in support of this dynamic industry.
- Eddie Pauline, President & CEO, Ohio Life Sciences
- Kristi Clouse, Sr. Managing Director, Talent, JobsOhio
- Michell Ward, Director of Development, Office of Talent Strategies, Columbus State Community College
- Sandra Rodriguez-Toledo, Vice President of Site Operations, Amgen
12:00 pm
Lunch: Legislator of the Year Award
1:15 pm
Showcase: Early-stage biotech companies
Ohio’s biotech research and commercialization community has made significant leaps over the last decade. During this showcase, hear from a cohort of leading companies as they provide updates on their respective technology, fundraising, and plans for growth in the state.
Moderator: Emma Off, CEO, President & Partner, CincyTech
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David Richards, CEO, Clarametyx Biosciences
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Gabi Hanna, MD, CEO, Lamassu Pharma
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Jan Rosenbaum, PhD, President & CEO, Kurome Therapeutics
2:30 pm
Panel: Venture capital’s evolving role in bringing technology from benchtop to bedside
Join a group of venture capitalists for a conversation about how their funds are viewing the current market and how the investment landscape has changed post-pandemic.
- Tatyana Hower, Managing Partner, JobsOhio Growth Capital Fund
- Tom Shehab, MD, Managing Partner, Arboretum Ventures
- Karen Spilizweski, Managing Director, Rivervest Venture Partners
- Joseph Munda, Senior Vice President, first Analysis
- Jay Katarincic, Managing Director, Draper Triangle
3:30 pm
Showcase: Early-stage medical device and digital health companies
The final showcase of InnoHealth will feature exciting start-ups in new fields like digital pathology, diabetes management, ocular lens technology, as well as robotic surgery and imaging.
Moderator: Matthew McFarland, Vice President, Commercialization & Industry Relations, Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Tim Kulbago, CEO, HyperPath Solutions
- Paul Grimm, CEO, Myoptechs
- Aaron Crookes, CEO, Apricity Robotics
- Trishan Arul, CEO, Picture Health
- Adam Graybill, CEO, Journey Biosciences
4:45 pm
Closing/Reception
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