2025 SAPA Science and Careers Symposium
Early Bird Registration Now Open! Secure your Spot Today! ​​
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The 2025 Science & Careers Symposium, a flagship event of the Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA), brings together two of SAPA’s signature events - the Scientific Symposium and the Career Development Workshop - into one dynamic in-person gathering. Join us on April 12nd at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for a day of groundbreaking insights, career-building opportunities, and industry-leading discussions.
🌟This year's symposium theme: "Advancing Science and Careers: Shaping the Future Together."
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The early bird registration deadline is extended to March 31st 2025. Secure your spot now!
Event Highlights
As the biopharmaceutical landscape rapidly evolves, technological innovations, policy shifts, and emerging career pathways are reshaping the landscape. With the rise of ADC, TCE, and other novel therapeutics, along with the expanding applications of data science and AI, industry professionals and job seekers must stay ahead of the curve to capitalize on new opportunities.
The symposium will showcase an exceptional lineup of world-renowned leaders, pioneering groundbreaking innovations and shaping the future of biopharmaceuticals. This year, we’ve assembled distinguished scientists, visionary entrepreneurs, and top pharmaceutical executives, all set to share their expertise, insights, and forward-thinking perspectives.
🌟 Morning Plenary Session
Our morning plenary session boasts an impressive lineup of distinguished speakers, sharing insights into cutting-edge scientific advancements and industry trends. Confirmed plenary speakers include:
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Hua Xu, Robert T. McCluskey Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Yale University
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Peter Luo, Co-Founder & CEO, Adagene
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Hao Chen, Associate Vice President, Process R&D, Merck & Co., Inc.
Stay tuned for more distinguished speakers!
🌟 Afternoon Parallel Sessions
The afternoon will feature three parallel sessions and a specialized workshop, each led by prominent scientific and industry experts:
Session I: Novel Drug Discovery & Development – Covering breakthroughs and challenges in innovative drug discovery and early-stage development.
Session II: Career Development – Offering guidance on career growth, leadership, and industry transitions.
Session III: Diabetes Research Track (Co-hosted with Chinese American Diabetes Association (CADA)) – Exploring the latest advancements in diabetes research and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Workshop Session: Agentic AI Workshop – Diving into the transformative impact of AI in biomedical sciences and beyond.
1. Hands on coding workshop to learn about agentic AI framework
2. Requirement: minimal python coding experiences and attendee need to bring their own computer
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In addition, attendees will have exclusive access to one-on-one discussions with industry leaders, gaining insights into cutting-edge advancements, career strategies, and professional skills while expanding their network.
Event Registration
Time: April 12, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (EST)
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Location:
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School,
675 Hoes Lane West, Piscataway, NJ 08854
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Price for Registration :​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
SAPA member will enjoy additional discount
Registration Guidelines & Important Information: ​
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1. Deadlines:
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Early Bird Registration: March 31, 2025
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Regular Registration: April 7, 2025
2. AI Workshop:
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Limited to a maximum of 50 participants
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Requirement: minimal python coding experiences and attendee need to bring their own computer
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AI Workshop tickets must be purchased together with the main event ticket and cannot be purchased separately.
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Tickets are only available for online purchase before the booking deadline.
3. Member Discounts:
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Active SAPA members should log into their accounts to access discounted ticket prices.
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Not a member? We encourage you to join SAPA and enjoy exclusive benefits for a whole year, including event discounts:
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Student Membership: $20/year
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Regular Membership: $40/year
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Lifetime Membership: $300
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4. Refund Policy: All sales are final and non-refundable.
5. Parking Information:
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Free event parking is available in Lots A, B & C.
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Attendees must register their vehicles online before arriving onsite using the following link:
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You must enter an email address to receive a confirmation. Vehicles that are not registered may be subject to ticketing and/or towing.
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Special Event parking does not include metered parking and does not grant free parking to Rutgers faculty, staff, or students.
Agenda Overview (Ongoing Updates)
Highlighted Speakers for Parallel Sessions (Continuously Updated)
Parallel Session I: Novel Drug Discovery Science
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Jin Zhou, MD, Ph.D., Executive Director, Eisai
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Yi Fan, MD, Ph.D., Professor, University of Pennsylvania
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Haihong Zhou, Ph.D., Director, Merck
Parallel Session II: Career Development
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Russell Weiner, Ph.D., VP, AstraZeneca; AAPS President
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Yu Cheng, Ph.D., Vice President, Product Solutions and R&D, TA Instruments, Waters Corporation
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Laura Flessner, Founder & CEO, Mindtap LLC
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Amy Cuixiang Spinney, MBA, Global Director, Product Management, Fresenius Medical Care
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Ran He, Ph.D., JD, THC Lawyers
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Xia (Sienna) Liu, Founding Attorney, Liu Law Group PC
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Diana Ji, MS, Founder & CEO, Bongene Search
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Annie Shen, MS, MBA, Senior Partner, Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice, Page Executive
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Kejun Zhu, MBA, Director, Bristol Myers Squibb
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Jianjian Guo, Ph.D. Candidate, Yale University
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Junchi Lu, Ph.D., Senior Manager, Bristol Myers Squibb
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Willie Wu, Ph.D., Founding Partner, Cubic AI Technologies LLC
Parallel Session III: Chinese American Diabetes Association (CADA)
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Shuibing Chen, Ph.D., Professor, Cornell University
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Zhiping Pang, MD, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Cell Biology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Liming Pei, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Parallel Session IV: AI Workshop
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Ruixiang (Ryan) Tang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Rutgers University
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Jacob Albrecht, Ph.D., Director, Data Science and AI Capabilities and Governance, Bristol Myers Squibb
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Molly Liu, MS, Senior Manager, Analytical AI Patient Solutions, Bristol Myers Squibb
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Zhiwei Yin, Ph.D., Associate Director, Bristol Myers Squibb
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🔹Stay tuned for more distinguished speakers!
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and advance your career in biopharma!
Sponsorship
Explore sponsorship or cooperative opportunities with the upcoming SAPA event.
Please contact SAPA fundraising team: fundraising@sapaweb.org
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