Invest in Cures Rare Disease Forum

Join LaunchBio to explore the transformative potential of impact investing in addressing rare disease challenges. This annual forum highlights the promise of venture philanthropy and innovative collaborations, offering hope for the commercialization of therapies that could revolutionize the treatment of rare diseases.

Learn from venture leaders, advocates, researchers, and entrepreneurs as they share insights on accelerating translational research and advancing cures for patients through strategic funding and collaboration. This signature event brings together investment professionals from leading venture philanthropy funds to discuss cutting-edge approaches to supporting and funding breakthrough therapies. It features main-stage sessions, panel discussions, intimate gatherings and high-level networking opportunities.

Don’t miss a special screening of Stitching Strength at the end of the day, followed by an audience Q&A with Richard Bedlack, MD, PhD and Catherine Lomen-Hoerth, MD, PhD. The screening is free to all and open to the public.

Register here. 

Agenda:

8:00 - 9:00 am: Registration and Breakfast Networking

9:00 - 9:15 am: Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 - 10:00 am: Session 1 - Building a Rare Disease Investment Portfolio: Lessons from 5AM Ventures

10:00 - 10:45 am:  Session 2 - Mission-Driven Investment in Rare Disease Innovation

10:45 - 11:00 am: Networking Break

11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Translational Research Showcase

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Networking Lunch

1:00 - 1:30 pm: Keynote Address - Richard Bedlack, MD, PhD: What I Learned About Hope

1:30 - 2:15 pm: Session 3 - Investing for Impact with the ALS Investment Fund

2:30 - 3:15 pm: Film Screening: Stitching Strength

3:15 - 4:00 pm: Networking Reception

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