We are awash in what-JP-Morgan-Healthcare-2016-means conversations. But, more important, we have that rare animal known as biotech humor.
Via Forbes: “The Etiquette FAQ”
When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
Q: Any juicy stories about past conferences?
A: Well there’s a story about an IR firm that threw a reception filled with … oh never mind, I’m sure it’s not true.
Via Bruce Booth: “Sentiments Likely To Be Overheard At #JPM16”
“We’re sort of like Third Rock Ventures…” Overheard from VC’s trying to explain their strategy to others, reverting to analogies to convey the promise and the dream. Kudos to TRV for crushing it.
Once again, biotech barely passes its Phase 1 humor trial.
Follow #JPM16 as it happens
Twitter will always be the most immediate stream of #JPM16 info. The team over at STAT will be liveblogging JP Morgan Healthcare 2016. Meanwhile, you can always try to view the conference webcasts.
Pre-Day 1 deals and headlines
- Small firms able to orbit J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (San Francisco Chronicle)
- EY: Biopharma M&A Rush Will Continue in 2016 (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
- JP Morgan Healthcare Conference: 7 trends to watch (Pharma Forum)
- The Bradner factor: Roche bags a BET inhibitor in $535M Tensha buyout (FierceBiotech)
- Sanofi/Warp Drive in $750m deal to develop cancer drugs, antibiotics (Pharma Times)
- Novartis provides $170M to kick off Surface Oncology partnership (FierceBiotech)
- BioAtla Receives $45 Million Funding Commitment From U.S. Investment Fund (PR Newswire)
Thanks, Obama
A bit of context as we head into #jpm16 @dataanddonuts @ddj_rr pic.twitter.com/MRf8DDHk59
— Bonny P McClain (@graphemeconsult) January 11, 2016
Twitterverse
Yuck. San Fran will be awash with soggy pinstripe suits. #jpm16 pic.twitter.com/IE0FAhcIss — PatFTerry (@PatFTerry) January 11, 2016
Foreshadowing #jpm16: When your feet hurt so much by Wednesday, you’re running to your meetings like… pic.twitter.com/bxzmEjq2iR
— Julia Baron (@TheJuliaB86) January 10, 2016
Got #biotech news? Hang on to it until tomorrow. #JPM16
— John Carroll (@JohnCFierce) January 11, 2016
As #JPM16 kicks off, here’s “#Healthcare in 2016: 8 Charts You Need to Follow the Sector” https://t.co/NKKkskkYcJ pic.twitter.com/cn2z2K8LqM — Rasu Shrestha MD MBA (@RasuShrestha) January 11, 2016
A lot of “in-line” revenue pre-announcements this morning. #JPM16
— Adam Feuerstein (@adamfeuerstein) January 11, 2016
Photo: Flickr user Wally Gobetz
