Upcoming Events
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- ACS BIOT Webinar Feb. 27 – Merck Labs Vaccine Process Research, Development, and Commercialization
Are you interested in how Merck develops vaccines? đŸ“¢ The ACS BIOT Mid-Atlantic Chapter is excited to partner with Merck Vaccine Laboratories to host an online webinar on Friday, Feb. 27, at 12-1 pm EST, entitled “ACS BIOT Webinar Feb. 27 – Merck Labs Vaccine Process Research, Development, and Commercialization”.
This will be the first webinar of our 2026 series, and a brilliant opportunity to understand an industry perspective on vaccine research and development. Sign-ups can be made through the QR code below. Zoom links will be provided after sign-ups. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
- (Webinar) From Bench to Batch: Manufacturing Scale Up in Allogeneic Cell Therapies
May 15, 2025
Dr. Christopher Verni, a Senior Scientist in Analytical Sciences and Technology at Century Therapeutics, hosted a webinar focused on manufacturing considerations for allogeneic cell therapies.
Access the webinar recording here: https://acsbiot.org/webinars/
Past Events
(Webinar) The Biopharma Blueprint: Advice on the Transition from School to Industry
Wed, October 2, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM EST
Three leaders in the biopharma industry – Amalie Levy, Bryan Zee & Grace Price – shared their experiences transitioning from school to the workforce and answered audience questions live. The event was an engaging and informal discussion about starting in biopharma and how to be successful as you start in your career journey.
(In-Person) Industry Day with GSK
Thurs, August 22, 2024 | 2 – 5 PM | Upper Merion, PA
This event took place at the GSK site in Upper Merion, PA and provided an opportunity for students to learn more about what it’s like to work in biopharmaceutical process development. The day started with a technical overview of the biopharmaceutical development process, followed by tours of upstream and downstream bioprocessing labs, and ended with a speed-dating event where students got time to chat in small groups with GSK scientists from many different backgrounds. The event was followed by a happy hour at a local brewery.
(Webinar) Artificial Intelligence in Biotechnology
Wed, April 3, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM EST
This webinar covered topics including machine learning and generative biology in drug discovery and lab automation processes. There were three overview presentations by scientists from Generate: Biomedicines and Aera Therapeutics discussing applications of AI in biopharma. The audience had the chance to ask questions in an extended panel-style Q&A session afterwards.
(Webinar) Getting Drugs to Patients: Clinical Trial Design and Execution
Thurs, January 18, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM EST
Three speakers gave a panel discussion on their career journeys and involvement in the clinical trial space:
– Payal Leibiger, Supply Chain Lead at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
– Victoria Diab, Clinical Scientist at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS)
– Emily Malseed, Director of Early Development Clinical Operations at Amgen
(In-Person) Biopharma Industry Breakdown
Thurs, December 7, 2023 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | University of Delaware
Local industry professionals from companies in the Greater Philadelphia area – including Janssen, Merck, GSK, and Spark Therapeutics – joined us at UD to present on different career areas within biopharma, including Upstream Bioprocessing/Cell Culture, Downstream Bioprocessing/Purification, Analytics, Manufacturing, and Startups/Small Companies. This was followed by an open mixer where students networked with the industry attendees.