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Valentine Delabie

HACKATHON ON[e]Life 2019: “Hack Your Senses” Transform One Sense to Another

HACKATHON ON[e]Life 2019: “Hack Your Senses” Transform One Sense to Another

Marseille – December 10th & 11th 2019

ON[e]Life

ON[e]Life is a multi-expertise platform that aims to accelerate the development of biotechnology and e-health companies and to create bridges between life sciences and digital technologies. ON[e]Life is a driving-ecosystem actor focusing on worldwide digital transformation of life sciences, medicine, health and spread it through international collaborations.

 Hackathon

A Hackathon is a multi-day event where a team of creators / innovators (developers, doctor, students, clinicians, etc.) works together on a disruptive project using collaborative computer programming. This creative process is frequently used in the field of digital innovation (Briscoe & Mulligan, London’s Digital Economy, 2014). For the last two years, we have applied this process towards life sciences, medicine and health and we wish to replicate it.

 The project

Organized for the third time this Hackathon is dedicated to facilitate bridges between artificial intelligence and life sciences, medicine and health. ON[e]Life’s aims to promote and engage R&D collaborations between these two worlds to accelerate the translational research phase and the go-to-market of disruptive products (access to patients).

Format

On the day of the event, a 24-hour countdown will be launched. Teams will work on their projects with help of mentors on site. After these 24 hours, participants will pitch their projects for 3-5 minute in front of the jury. Each team will produce an innovative project that will be evaluated by a jury of professionals according to well-defined criteria.

HACKATHON 2019 – PROGRAMME

Hack your senses : Transform one sense to another for better Health and Well-Being

 

December 10th  2019 – Hackathon

9.00 am- 12.00 pm – Setting & Bootcamp with all participants

 2.00 pm- 8.00 pm – Technical Mentoring (IA, biosensors, biology, physicians)

 

December 10th 2019 – Symposium

6.00 pm- 7.00 pm – Data Security, Sharing & Innovation

Pascal STACCINI – CHU Nice

7.00 pm – 8.00 pm – Cybernetic or Biological Enhancement towards Human Immortality

Pierre Grand-Dufay

Olivier Oullier

Miroslav Radman

 

 December 11th , 2019 – Hackathon

9.00 am- 12.00 pm – Business & Marketing Mentoring Marketing

1.30 pm- 3.30 pm –Hacakthon Project Pitches

3.30 pm- 4.00 pm – Jury Deliberation

4.00 pm- 4.30 pm – Award Ceremony

4.30 pm- 5.00 pm – Conclusion & Networking

Sponsors

Contact

Vincent Tavernier

HACKATHON ON[e]Life 2019: “Hack Your Senses” Transform One Sense to Another Read More »

We are very honoured to count Alzprotect among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

We are very honoured to count Alzprotect among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Alzprotect for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Contributing Sponsor

AlzProtect is a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing drug candidates, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and orphan tauopathies such as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Innate Pharma, Genfit, Roche, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health, Alzprotect and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

For more information about the sponsorship opportunities, visit the dedicated site page.

Sponsors

Contact

Juliette Vanbastelaere

We are very honoured to count Alzprotect among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019 Read More »

We are very honoured to count Roche among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

We are very honoured to count Roche among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Roche for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Bronze Sponsor

As a pioneer in healthcareRoche has been committed to improving lives since the company was founded in 1896. Today, Roche creates innovative medicines and diagnostics tests for millions of patients.

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Innate Pharma, Genfit, Roche, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

For more information about the sponsorship opportunities, visit the dedicated site page.

Sponsors

Contact

Juliette Vanbastelaere

We are very honoured to count Roche among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019 Read More »

We are very honoured to count Innate Pharma among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

We are very honoured to count Innate Pharma among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Innate Pharma for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Contributing Sponsor

Innate Pharma is a commercial stage oncology-focused biotech company dedicated to improving treatment and clinical outcomes for patients through therapeutic antibodies that harness the immune system to fight cancer..

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Innate Pharma, Genfit, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

For more information about the sponsorship opportunities, visit the dedicated site page.

Sponsors

Contact

Juliette Vanbastelaere

We are very honoured to count Innate Pharma among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019 Read More »

We are very honoured to count Genfit among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

We are very honoured to count Genfit among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Genfit for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Silver Sponsor

GENFIT is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutic and diagnostic solutions in metabolic and liver related diseases where there are considerable unmet medical need.

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Genfit, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

For more information about the sponsorship opportunities, visit the dedicated site page.

Sponsors

Contact

Juliette Vanbastelaere

We are very honoured to count Genfit among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019 Read More »

We are very honoured to count IPSEN among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

We are very honoured to count IPSEN among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to IPSEN for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Bronze Sponsor

Ipsen is a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and specialty care. Their goal is to leave no patient behind and their mission is to prolong and improve patients’ lives and health outcomes, through launching at least one new molecular entity or meaningful indication each year.

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

For more information about the sponsorship opportunities, visit the dedicated site page.

Sponsors

Contact

Juliette Vanbastelaere

We are very honoured to count IPSEN among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019 Read More »

We are very honoured to count Pfizer among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

We are very honoured to count Pfizer among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Pfizer for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Gold Sponsor

Pfizer is a leading research-based biopharmaceutical company. They apply science and their global resources to deliver innovative therapies that extend and significantly improve lives. They make medicines and vaccines that help people when they are sick and prevent them from getting sick in the first place, as well as some of the world’s best-known consumer healthcare brands.

Pfizer teams work in developed and emerging markets to treat, cure and eradicate life-threatening conditions and challenge some of the most feared diseases of our time. aalso collaborates with healthcare providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable healthcare around the world.

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

For more information about the sponsorship opportunities, visit the dedicated site page.

Sponsors

Contact

Juliette Vanbastelaere

We are very honoured to count Pfizer among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019 Read More »

The Biotechnology Community: “Be our biotech future”

The Biotechnology Community: “Be our biotech future”

The biotechnology community is dedicated to every individual active or interested in the biotechnology industry. The purpose of this community is to create an international network with people from various disciplines who share interests, ideas and experiences to learn from each other. The ultimate goal is to become the leading biotechnology community in Europa and to organise a wide range of initiatives to bring this community together.

By joining the biotechnology community you will be provided with the latest news, events, developments, interviews, blogs, and vacancies from the industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to get in touch with biotechnology organisations and professionals and discuss interesting topics with them.

In order to make this community as successful as possible, we need you! Because we would like to publish interviews with people or organisations in the biotechnology industry, and blogs or articles about interesting topics. Besides, sharing the community within your own network or by inviting others in our LinkedIn group, would be a big help.

Would you be open for an interview or writing a blog? Would you like to share your knowledge, opinions, and ideas? Or would you like to post a vacancy or contribute in another way? It is all possible!

Share it with us via our contact form or an email to info@biotechnologycommunity.com

Sponsors

Contact

Juliette Vanbastelaere

The Biotechnology Community: “Be our biotech future” Read More »

Life Science Tour on December 9th

Life Science Tour on December 9th

Discover a rich international life science ecosystem in the Sud, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region

– Registration for this tour is now closed –

Take advantage of your visit to BioFIT on December 10th and 11th to take part in this tour of Marseille and its Life Science ecosystem the day before BioFIT (on December 9th):

  • Ecosystem presentation
  • Success stories
  • Visits
  • BioFIT welcome reception

AGENDA AND VISIT PROGRAMME – DECEMBER 9th, 2019

9:15 AMDeparture from Marseilles (Marseilles-Saint-Charles train station) by bus
10:15 AMPresentation and visit of the Georges Charpark Provence Campus
10:50 AMSuccess stories of the companies: Panaxium, Neuroservice, Neurosys
11:00 AMPresentation of the Life Sciences ecosystem
11:15 AMPresentation of the Metropole Aix-Marseilles Provence
11:30 AMPresentation of the Region Sud, the land of innovative therapies
12:00 PMNetworking lunch with Life Sciences companies and actors
1:15 PMDeparture from the Georges Charpark Provence Campus
2:00 PMPresentation and visit of the Grand Luminy Campus & AGL
2:30 PMSuccess stories of the companies: Innate Pharma / HalioDX in Hexagone
3:00 PMPresentation of the labs based in the campus: CIML, CIPHE & INMED
3:30 PMPresentation of Marseilles Immunopôle and MIMABS
4:00 PMPresentation of training offer in cancerology, immunology & diagnostics
4:30 PMTransfer to Marseilles
7:00 PMBioFIT Welcome reception at the InterContinental – Marseilles

Organised by:

Sponsors

Contact

Juliette Vanbastelaere

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BioVox news for BioFIT: Three business strategy tips to help your company grow

BioVox news for BioFIT: Three business strategy tips to help your company grow

Turnstone Communications, the driving force behind BioVox news, is a consultancy agency catering to life sciences companies. Lending a hand with communications, marketing and business development, we’ve seen it all: the good, the bad and the ugly. Getting a startup off the ground is a challenging endeavor; there are so many things to be mindful of and so many possibilities for mistakes. Here are three pieces of advice to bear in mind when starting out in the life sciences industry. These bits of business strategy will help your company blossom into its full potential!

#1: Don’t do it all yourself

A common mistake that we see time and time again with new companies is a tendency to try to do absolutely everything in-house. This particularly seems to happen when it comes to communications, like websites, logo and house style, marketing materials, written content, social media and more.

One of the reasons people often fall into this trap, it the attitude that “I can do this, so why should I pay someone external to do it for me?”. Unfortunately, this line of thought doesn’t take into account the amount of time and energy that goes into creating quality communications. When we are well versed in a particular skill, it will invariable go quicker and far smoother than it would for a person who’s learning on the go. We’ve seen relatively simple jobs, like creating a flyer, take much longer than needed and yield subpar results, because the company decided to do everything in-house.

Deciding to run your own company’s communications is also often a decision made without realizing how hard it can be to communicate science clearly. Communicating science is an art that requires skill and experience. Taking a complex subject matter, like science and technology, and distilling that information into accessible and effective messages is no mean feat. It can take years to learn how to communicate concisely without sacrificing the accuracy and integrity of the underlying scientific concepts.

So, leave this one to the experts. Your time and energy are valuable; put your talents to optimal use. There are experts out there, consultants like us, who can help you deliver tailored and optimized communications that really give your business a boost.

#2: Take advice with a grain of salt

When you start up a new company, there will inevitably be a lot of people with advice and opinions on how best to run your business. All of these stakeholders possess valuable expertise and insights, but it is important to remember that they all also have a vested interest of some description. For example:

  • Professors/academics – These experts are naturally focused on the science behind your business and can provide you with vital advice on breakthroughs in your field as well as new avenues for exploration. This focus on R&D often comes at the exclusion of other important factors though, like your business model, communications strategy and market analysis.
    How this might affect communications: academics have an unfortunate tendency to go on about technical details. Most non-scientists, including investors, are driven by both knowledge and other factors, so you will need to adapt your message depending on the audience and go beyond the scientific jargon and detail of academic language.
  • Investors – This group will obviously want for your company to succeed commercially and will be able to provide you with great financial advice on how to do so. They’ll like to make sure there is a theoretical market for your product, but they’re sometimes too detached from the real markets, meaning there is a distance between them and the actual market and scientific community.
    How this might affect communications: Investors might want to play it safe and limit expenditures; the marketing and communications budget is often the first to get cut in this scenario. However, to grow your company successfully, you need to build brand recognition and get on the radar of the people who matter.
  • Industry partners – This group of stakeholders includes both present and potential future partners, like big pharmaceutical companies who are important for funding, collaborations and deals.
    How this might affect communications: It may be in the interest of current partners to downsize your communications and visibility, as this limits the attention drawn by other potential partners who may otherwise swoop in and make competitive propositions. Industry groups may also want to keep their activities on the down-low, to keep competitors in the dark about their current R&D focus.

Most of these stakeholders will be present on your company’s board of directors. Again: these people can provide you with insightful advice specific to their area of expertise, but they may also have interests that don’t align with what’s best for your business. Our advice is not to rely exclusively on people with independent agendas. Have confidence in your own opinion and consider hiring external advisors, such as a consultant, who has no ulterior motives for the recommendations they give.

#3: Be innovative in both your R&D and communications

Speaking of innovation, our final piece of advice is to be daring and up to date with your communication methods. Too many startups have innovative science, but conservative communications. They often use poor channels which don’t reach the right target audience or fail to think about which platforms would work best for their purposes. Try to engage new technology when communicating about your breakthroughs, including blogs, webinars, videos and animations, social media (etc.). It is best to reach a modern audience by modern means.

So, outsource tricky tasks, don’t rely too heavily on biased advice and make sure to let your startup shine!

If you would like to get in touch with Turnstone Communications and see what we can do for you, please visit our website: https://turnstone.be/

 This article was originally published on BioVox: https://biovox.eu/

 

Sponsors

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Juliette Vanbastelaere

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