Front Row To The Biotech Revolution

We tend to only think about founders and CEOs when we think about entrepreneurship.

But building a venture takes an entire team of individuals with very different skillsets and strengths. Come and hear from our panel of industry experts and entrepreneurial talents as they discuss their personal journeys and diverse paths before taking the plunge into the world of biotech startups. This event will also provide opportunities for networking and connecting with other like-minded individuals across the industry.

Register now to secure your spot and take the first step towards making a difference in this exciting field. We look forward to meeting you!

Enjoy pizza, brownies and beers from 5pm on.

About the Panelists:

Lewis Hong, Senior Director, Paratus Sciences

• Lewis enjoys working at the interface of biology and technology, building high-performing teams that are empowered to make significant contributions to human health. In his role at Paratus Sciences, Lewis is responsible for drug discovery and operations the Singapore R&D site. He was previously at MSD (known as Merck in the US and Canada), leading a team in genome and biomarker sciences that supported drug discovery programs and clinical biomarker studies in the Cardio-Metabolic and Oncology disease areas. Lewis began his career at the A*STAR Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology.

Lisa Ooi, Vice President of Strategy, Hummingbird Bioscience

• Lisa has more than 18 years of experience in the biomedical industry in the areas of oncology/hematology, oncology biomarker development, clinical pharmacology, preclinical and clinical development, as well as large-scale private and public research partnerships and investment promotion. She has previously worked at the Singapore Economic Development Board, ASLAN Pharmaceuticals, Bayer Healthcare, the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR), and served on the boards of multiple biomedical entities such as Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE) and the Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI).

Ying Xim Tan, Director of Discovery Operations, Medisix Therapeutics

• Ying Xim leads the Discovery team’s research efforts at Medisix Therapeutics. She joined the company in 2018 as a Research Scientist, and was a key driver in guiding the successful transition of its lead asset from discovery to development. Ying Xim was previously a Research Fellow at the Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, studying the role of methytransferases in liver biology and cancer.

Yvonne Koh, Vice President of Investments & New Ventures, ClavystBio [moderator]

• Yvonne brings a unique blend of commercial and public sector experience to investing and venture building at ClavystBio. Her multi-faceted career includes roles in venture capital investing, business strategy, product development, technology commercialization, and innovation policy across the biotech and medtech sectors. Yvonne was previously at Lightstone Ventures (LSV) and prior to that, was Deputy Director at the National Research Foundation where she led the development and implementation of Singapore’s innovation strategy.

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This event is jointly brought to you by Biotech Connection Singapore and ClavystBio.

About Biotech Connection Singapore | Biotech Connection Singapore (BCS) is a non-profit organization that aims to promote life science entrepreneurship in Singapore. Established in 2014, BCS serves as a platform to foster interaction between academia, industry and business in the biomedical and healthcare fields. We engage our growing community of members by organizing educational events, providing consulting services and enabling communications to our members at large. Find out more at www.biotechconnection-sg.org

About ClavystBio | ClavystBio’s mission is to accelerate life sciences translation and innovation in Singapore. The company invests in early-stage ventures in the biotech, medtech, and digital health sectors, as well as in real estate and services to launch and grow global life sciences companies. Find out more at www.clavystbio.com