From the LES website:
“New York City is home to a vibrant innovation ecosystem. From incubators to academic research centers to established private biotech companies and top pharmaceutical companies, innovation is thriving. Even with a wealth of talent and resources, the urban environment presents challenges in bringing innovative ideas to market. Join a discussion with our expert panel to hear how innovation is driven and fostered in New York City, and how initiatives and partnerships are overcoming the challenges of the urban environment.

Moderated by Janet MacLeod, Ph.D., Partner, Fox Rothschild

With Panelists:

Jahan Ali, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Octane Ventures
Sadhana Chitale, Ph.D., Director of Life Sciences/Technology Transfer, Office of Industrial Liaison, New York University
Thomas Gallagher, Esq., Senior Vice President, Intellectual Property, Kadmon Corporation
Bob Silverman, Esq., Head of Externalized Drug Discovery Partnering, Roche Innovation Center”