Other Events
In addition to monthly Shared Interest Group (SIG) programming, LifeScience Alley offers a variety of specialized programming, designed to build on our current educational and networking opportunities. These events can be found on our Programs & Events Calendar under the Event Type "Other Events". We currently offer the following program series:
Breakthrough Series
Crossroads Series
Life Science Luminary Series (NEW)
Midwest Personalized Health Framework
Scholarship Golf Tournament (Alley Institute)
Small Business Leaders' Forum
Women's Leadership Roundtable for Life Science and Health Care Professionals
Breakthrough Series
LifeScience Alley has joined with the University of Minnesota to create an unparalleled model of academic-industry cooperation. The purpose of this continuing series is to spotlight University of Minnesota research and to effectively connect the University with the medical technology industry and healthcare. LifeScience Alley with its nearly 600 industry-wide member organizations is unmatched anywhere in the country. We have a unique opportunity to link world-class research with world-class medical technology, and we intend to build, strengthen, and sustain strong effective relationships through education and networking.
The 2010 Breakthrough Series topics will be (tentative): Heart Failure and Obesity.
Crossroads Series
The mission of our Crossroads Series is: To bring together leaders from all aspects of the life sciences and provide a forum for them to learn about broad-reaching trends in life sciences and health care, as well as to enter into multi-faceted dialogues on key issues. The outcome is for participants to:
- Understand implications of an issue for their aspect of the industry
- Play a leadership role in shaping how it affects their organization
- Collaborate more fully to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities
- Learn how technologies from one industry can be successfully be applied to another
- Share key resources in the true spirit of "knowledge-bridging"
- Help advance Minnesota's life science industry at the national or global level
The 2010 Crossroads Series topics will be: Nanotechnology, Preventive Medicine & Wellness, Diabetes, and Comparative Effectiveness Research. For more information or for general timing, contact Dana Boyle, Vice President of Business Development.
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Life Science Luminary Series (NEW)
The primary goal of the Life Science Luminary Series is to feature a range of nationally-recognized thought leaders and scientific & business pioneers to address pressing issues and/or trends in the health care and life science industry. Produced with the support of Faegre & Benson, LLP, each program features a 30-45 keynote address or 60-minute panel discussion, and is relevant to executive level health care providers, payors, medical device and biopharma-ceutical manufacturers, tech-based companies, researchers and policymakers.
For more information on the Luminary Series, contact Dana Boyle, Vice President of Business Development.
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Midwest Personalized Health Framework
The primary goals of the Midwest Personalized Health Framework, sponsored by Faegre & Benson, LLP, are to gather key players and develop collaboration and business opportunities in the field of personalized medicine
throughout the Midwest. Quarterly meetings led by LifeScience Alley cover key topics
relating to scientific research and industry issues. The “Midwest Framework” programming
strengthens the fabric of the region’s bioscience industry and fosters a more diversified bioeconomy that is more in tune with the future of medicine.
For more information on the Midwest Personalized Health Framework, contact Dana Boyle, Vice President of Business Development.
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Alley Institute Scholarship Golf Tournament
For two decades, the Scholarship Golf Tournament has provided a terrific opportunity for team building, networking, and fund-raising. The Alley Institute Scholarship Golf Tournament is designed to raise money to help students pursue life sciences careers. We use a scramble format so players of all abilities can participate, and the day concludes with an awards banquet where players can network. Alley Institute is committed to provide actionable solutions to help increase the awareness of career options in the life sciences, and to help ease the work force shortage in these specialized fields. Raising funds through the Scholarship Golf Tournament is a tangible way to make a difference in this effort.
The 2010 Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held in September at the Golden Valley Golf and Country Club. View sponsorship information.
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Small Business Leaders' Forum
Leaders of small scientific businesses are invited to meet in March ("Show Me the Money"), June (“Today’s Regulatory Hurdles”), September (“Reimbursement Realities – The Untold Story”), and November (“A View From the Bridge” – CEO All-Star Panel) to share best practices that will help both you and your organization grow. The breakfast meetings will provide leaders of small life science firms with an opportunity to network with each other and hear from seasoned experts about issues uniquely affecting heads of emerging companies.
For information on dates and topics, and for sponsorship information, please view the 2010 draft schedule. For more information about the program or sponsorships, contact Dana Boyle at (952) 746-3820 or 
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Women's Leadership Roundtable for Life Science and Health Care Professionals
Our community is fortunate to include many talented leaders – executives from diverse backgrounds who share both a passion for the life sciences and health care fields, as well as the drive to make a difference. LifeScience Alley’s Women’s Leadership Roundtables help you engage outside of your organization to diversify your experiences, broaden your go-to network and develop your leadership skills. This program is designed specifically for women executives in the life science and health care community – medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms as well as health care providers and payers. Download the Women's Leadership Roundtable program flyer for more information.
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