About Catalyzing Collaboration
Catalyzing Collaboration in conjunction with Abbott Biotech Ventures, Inc. is pleased to present a forum titled;
Advances in Tumor Immunology
Friday, December 02, 2011
Abbott Laboratories Global Pharmaceutical R&D
AP6D Lower Level
Abbott Park, IL 60064
Become part of an on-going forum bringing life science researchers from universities and industries together to exchange ideas, discuss challenges, and explore potential collaborations in an effort to promote commercialization. This forum will provide a unique combination of presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking. The intent is to expose industry to the wealth of available research and innovation taking place in the life sciences departments of participating universities.
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. ABBOTT IS A SECURE FACILITY, NO ONSITE
REGISTRATION WILL BE ACCEPTED!!
Registration Closes at 12:00PM CST Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Register for this Forum at: https://www.123signup.com/
Agenda
Plan to arrive before 8:00AM to facilitate entry into Abbott Park, a Secure Facility
8:00 – 8:45 AM
Registration and Poster set-up
8:45-9:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks: Steve C. Kuemmerle, Ph.D., Director, Venture Investments, Abbott Biotech Ventures, Inc.
Brief Overview of the History and Goals of the Forum: Ron Kirschner, M.D., MBA; President, Heartland Angels, Inc.
9:00 – 9:45
Overview of Abbott Research & Development: James Sullivan, Ph.D.,
VP, Abbott Pharmaceutical Discovery
9:45-10:15
Catalyzing Collaborations in Oncology: Discovery and Development of Bcl-Family Inhibitors as Next-Generation Cancer Therapy: A Case Study
Steve Elmore, Ph.D., Director, Abbott Discovery Oncology
10:15-10:30
Break-Poster Review
10:30-11:15
New Targets, Advances and Challenges in Tumor Immunology
Gary Starling, Abbott Oncology Discovery
11:15-12:00PM
Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Lymphoid Microenvironment Formation and Immune Response, and its role in Tumor Immunity
Yang-Xin Fu, M.D., Ph.D., University of Chicago
12:00-12:45
Advances in Clinical Immunotherapy
Stephen D. Miller, Ph.D., Northwestern University Medical Center
12:45-1:30
Lunch-Poster Review-Networking
1:30 – 2:15
Detection, Assessment, & Companion Diagnostics: Emerging Directions in Molecular Diagnostics of Cancer.
Tracey Colpitts, Ph.D., Sr. Manager, Technology Assessment - Abbott
Molecular Diagnostics
2:15-3:00
Advances in Cancer Pharmacogenomics.
Kenan Onel, M.D., Ph.D., University of Chicago
3:00-3:15
Break-Poster Review
3:15-4:00
Collaborations with Industry. An Academic Perspective.
Steven T. Rosen MD, FACP, Director, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center Northwestern University Medical Center
4:00-5:00
Networking, Company Poster Discussions and Roundtables
Session A: Early Stage Investing: Angel and Venture Capital Investors
Session B: Collaborating with the Life Science Industry: How to Establish
and Maintain the Lines of Communication
Session A:
4:00 P.M – 5:00 P.M Early Stage Investing: Angel and Venture Capital Investing
1. Ron Kirschner, MD, MBA, President Heartland Angels, Inc. (Moderator)
2. Steve Kuemmerle, ABVI
3. Mike Buck, AVI
4. Pat Morand SWMF Life Science Fund
5. Kathryn Hyer from Illinois Ventures
Session B:
4:00 P.M – 5:00 P.M Collaborating with the Life Science Industry: How to Establish and Maintain the Lines of Communication
1. Cliff Turner (Moderator)
2. Abbott Global Licensing and Acquisitions (Pharma and Devices)
3. Nelson Grihalde, Ph.D. University of Illinois-Chicago, Technology Transfer Coordinator
4. Murali Gopalakrishnan, PhD, Director Abbott Global External research.
5. Matthew J. Raymond, Ph.D., MBA, CLP Rush University Director of IP
Abbott Park Directions
Please see attached campus map below
Google link for directions to Abbott Park from O’Hare Airport-Chicago;
Chicago O'Hare International Airport Bessie Coleman Drive Chicago, Illinois 60666
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Head southeast on Access Rd |
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Keep right at the fork |
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Take the ramp onto I-190 E |
1.8 mi |
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Take exit 1C for I-294 N/Tollway toward Milwaukee Toll road |
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Merge onto I-294 N Toll road |
12.8 mi |
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Merge onto I-94 W Partial toll road |
10.8 mi |
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Take the IL-137/Buckley Rd exit |
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Turn right onto IL-137 N/Buckley Rd |
0.5 mi |
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Turn right onto IL-43 S/N Waukegan Rd |
0.5 mi |
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Take the 2nd right onto Abbott Park Rd Destination will be on the right |
325 ft |
"Abbott Security Gate Check-IN" Abbott Park Rd
Google link for directions to Abbott Park from Mitchell Airport-Milwaukee;
General Mitchell International Airport 5300 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207
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Head north |
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Slight right onto WI-119 W |
1.2 mi |
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Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Interstate 94/Chicago and merge onto I-94 E Partial toll road Entering Illinois |
45.1 mi |
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Take the IL-137/Buckley Rd exit Partial toll road |
0.4 mi |
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Turn left onto IL-137 N/Buckley Rd |
0.7 mi |
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Turn right onto IL-43 S/N Waukegan Rd |
0.5 mi |
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Take the 2nd right onto Abbott Park Rd Destination will be on the right |
325 ft |
"Abbott Security Gate Check-IN" Abbott Park Rd
Hotels
Marriott Courtyard, Hilton Garden Inn, and Holiday Inn Express in the Abbott Park offer an Abbott Corporate Discount.
When reserving your room you may need to call them to guarantee the Abbott Rate. In addition, you should remind them at check-in that you are eligible for the Abbott Rate.
If they have questions regarding the Abbott Rate please let them know about the Forum and if necessary contact Natalie Potesta, 847-937-9964 (office), 224-475-5803 (mobile), or Natalie.Potesta@abbott.com.
Question? Please contact: Ronald L. Kirschner at ron.kirschner@comcast.net or Cliff Turner at cliffjt@comcast.net .
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