CBA-GP Summer BBQ 2024

CBA-GP Summer BBQ 2024

by | Aug 11, 2024 | CBA-GP Events

CBA-GP 2024 Summer BBQ:

A Resounding Success!

On July 21, 2024, the Chinese Biopharmaceutical Association-Greater Philadelphia (CBA-GP) hosted a vibrant summer barbecue at Norristown Farm Park. The event drew nearly 400 members and their families from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. It was a joyous gathering filled with delicious food, lively conversations, and engaging activities, highlighting the strong community spirit within CBA-GP.

 Participants enjoyed a wide variety of grilled delicacies prepared by dedicated volunteers, who worked tirelessly to ensure everyone had a great time. In addition to the food, the event featured interactive games and music performances that had everyone singing and dancing. The energy was infectious, with participants of all ages joining in the fun.

CBA-GP leaders, including Founding President Dr. Ling Yang, Current President Dr. Qing Liang, and President-elect Dr. Yue Zhu, shared updates on the association’s activities and future plans. The event also included a raffle with exciting prizes, adding to the festive atmosphere.

This annual barbecue not only provided a much-needed break from work but also offered a valuable opportunity for networking and camaraderie among members. The event was a testament to CBA-GP’s growing influence and the strong bonds within its community.

We thank all our volunteers, participants, and sponsors for making this event possible. We look forward to seeing everyone at our upcoming annual conference on September 14th at Villanova University!

2024 CBA-GP Startup Bootcamp

2024 CBA-GP Startup Bootcamp

by | Apr 21, 2024 | CBA-GP Events

CBA-GP STARTUP BOOTCAMP 2024

Are you an entrepreneur in the field of biotechnology or pharmaceuticals? Are you wondering how to effectively establish your startup and foster its growth? If so, come join  “CBA-GP Startup Bootcamp 2024” starting from this summer! Here, you will find systematic on-site workshops involving essential startup elements, one-on-one mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs, and hands-on support from fund investors.

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Accelerate Your Success

Start-up companies in the biopharmaceutical industry are demonstrating astonishing innovation and vitality. In order to further support and promote the growth of biopharmaceutical startups in Greater Philadelphia, the Chinese Biopharmaceutical Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter (CBA-GP) is orchestrating a series of events during the “2024 Start-up Bootcamp Program” starting from May. The program aims to accelerate a startup’s journey, starting from ideation, to launch, and finally growth. It will support the process of bringing your biotechnology innovations from entrepreneurial dreams to market success through strong collaboration with seasoned industry experts, experienced entrepreneurial mentors, and forward-thinking investors.

 

 

Onsite Workshops

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In partnership with the internationally renowned KPMG, we have designed comprehensive workshops focusing on the core elements of entrepreneurship. These workshops cover key topics from entity formation, legal consideration, fund raising, financial management, to tax compliance. 

Advisors + Investors

Connecting seasoned achievers with ambitious newcomers is our mission. This is where our advisors come in — shaping the future by empowering innovators with their wisdom and experience. Our invited advisors are accomplished entrepreneurs and executives, who embody visionary leadership and possess over a decade of experience in the biotech or healthcare industries. Their experience encompasses entrepreneurship, venture investment, board governance, business performance, regulatory affairs, IP and legal, and more. They can help you find your path, overcome obstacles, and shape the future by sharing their insights and showing what can be possible. 

What to Expect?

 

 

Each month’s events include structured learning, case sharing, brainstorming sessions, and both online and offline networking opportunities. This provides an excellent platform for in-depth peer-to-peer exchange and face-to-face conversations with industry leaders. Through practical exercises and interactive discussions, you will receive personalized guidance tailored to your business, discovering new ideas and strategies to address real-world challenges.

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Email us: CBA-GP-USA.ORG

NSF STTR/SBIR Funding – A Comprehensive Introduction

NSF STTR/SBIR Funding – A Comprehensive Introduction

by | Jan 2, 2024 | CBA-GP Events

The Chinese Biomedical Association – Greater Philadelphia Chapter (CBA-GP) cordially invites you to attend our 1st New Year Webinar on January 17. The theme of the conference is “How Small Biotech Companies Can Apply for Project Funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation.” We are honored to have Dr. Ed Chinchoy, Program Director of SBIR/STTR projects at the National Science Foundation (NSF), as the keynote speaker. The conference will be held online, and we warmly welcome industry colleagues to participate in discussions.

For more information, visit https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/1xa_XnxK4u6il22W03vQQA.

CBA-GP 1st Annual Conference Summary

CBA-GP 1st Annual Conference Summary

by | Nov 15, 2023 | CBA-GP Events

October 15, 2023

CBA-GP Annual 1 st Conference

The Chinese Biopharmaceutical Association, USA – Greater Philadelphia (CBA-GP), successfully convened its inaugural annual meeting on October 15, 2023, in the outskirts of Philadelphia. The event drew an impressive gathering of nearly 400 attendees, comprising esteemed professors, enterprising individuals, and leading figures from the biopharmaceutical industry.

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This milestone marked the first annual gathering of the association, centered around the theme of “Biopharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship.” The event was structured into six distinct segments: Keynote Session, Scientific Frontier and Drug Development, Buffet Lunch / Small Group Discussion, Poster Session of Scientific Frontier and Drug Development, Biotech Startup Pitch Competition, Dialogue to Entrepreneurs; all focusing on pivotal aspects within the realm of Biopharmaceutical area. These segments provided comprehensive insights and opportunities for interaction.

The conference commenced with an opening address by Dr. Ling Yang, the founding president of CBA-GP. Dr. Yang introduced the association’s activities and its current status since its inception, while also expressing anticipation of future challenges and opportunities. As an extension of CBA in the Greater Philadelphia area, CBA-GP has organized over ten online and offline events since its establishment earlier in the year, spanning diverse subjects such as career development, small business funding applications, and biotechnology entrepreneurship. The core team of CBA-GP comprises numerous academics and industry executives, sharing a common commitment to fostering biotechnological innovation, product incubation, commercial transformation, and strengthening connections between academia and industry. CBA-GP currently boasts nearly 3,000 members and has established strategic partnerships with numerous biotechnology companies and universities.

Professor Thomas Shenk

Keynote Speakers

The conference was privileged to host keynote speakers Professor Thomas Shenk, an academician of the Third Academy of Princeton University, and Michele Marcolongo, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Dean of the School of Engineering at Villanova University. As well as Dr. Nick Meanwell from Blumberg Institute, Dr. Li Peng from Palleon Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Y. Eugene Chen from University of Michigan, Dr. Xiaolu Yang from University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Daniel Krosky from Johnson & Johnson, Dr. Linda K. Zane from NIH/NCI for the scientific frontier and drug development talks.

Entrepreneurs Talk

Dr. Amy (GuoJuan) Liao from Couragene, Dr. Dan Zhang Hillgene/ ClinChoice, Dr. Bing Yao from ArriVent Biopharma, Dr. Dajun Yang from Ascentage Pharma for the dialogue as entrepreneurs.

Awards Ceremony

The event concluded with an awards ceremony where Dr. Song Wu, the former president of the CBA headquarters, Dr. You Li, the president-elect, and the sponsors of the annual meeting announced and presented certificates and accolades to poster presenters and participants of the entrepreneurship competitions. Prizes were also distributed to fortunate audience members. In addition, President Ling Yang officially introduced Dr. Qing Liang as the president-elect of CBA-GP.

President Ling Yang extended heartfelt gratitude to all participants, with special recognition for the distinguished guests, speakers, sponsors, as well as the dedicated staff and volunteers from both the CBA headquarters and CBA-GP.

During the dinner, Counselor Guolin Zhou from the Consulate General in New York commended CBA for its significant contributions to China-US pharmaceutical field exchanges. He expressed satisfaction with the pivotal role played by CBA-GP in fostering academic exchanges and facilitating entrepreneurial planning.

 

Editor: Long Geng

CBA-GP 1st Annual Conference – October 15, 2023

CBA-GP 1st Annual Conference – October 15, 2023

by | Aug 23, 2023 | CBA-GP Events

October 15, 2023, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Location: Connelly Center, Villanova University, 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

The inaugural annual conference of the Chinese Biopharmaceutical Association, USA – Greater Philadelphia (CBA-GP), will be held on October 15, 2023, at the Connelly Center of Villanova University (800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085). The theme of this in-person annual conference is “Biopharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” encompassing topics related to cutting-edge technology, drug development, the translation of biotechnological achievements, and entrepreneurship. We are honored to invite numerous heavyweight speakers to address the conference. Additionally, the annual conference will feature two segments: poster interactions and a biotech startup pitch competition. We warmly welcome everyone to actively participate. Please find the agenda and full details in the annual conference handbook. 

About CBA-GP

Established in February 2023, CBA-GP is the Greater Philadelphia chapter of the Chinese Biopharmaceutical Association, USA (CBA), one of the largest Chinese non-profit professional associations in the United States (https://cba-usa.org/about/chapters/cba-greater-philadelphia-cba-gp-2023/). The core team of CBA-GP comprises professors from academia and executives from the biopharmaceutical industry. CBA-GP is committed to promoting biotechnology innovation, product incubation, and commercialization, strengthening cooperation and connections between academia and industry, and providing guidance for professional development. CBA-GP has organized over ten online and offline events this year, covering topics such as career development, small business fund applications, and entrepreneurship in the biotechnology field. Currently, CBA-GP has around 1,700 members.