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@biosurgerysven.bsky.social and Sonny Dhawan had an exciting time at ARM's 2025 Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa!
Sven spoke with IBTV to share some highlights from the meeting, and reflected on ARM’s continued dedication to patient advocacy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K12G...
#CGMesa25
Kenai Therapeutics is on a mission to cure neurological conditions like #Parkinsons using #celltherapies. Nick Manusos, CEO of Kenai, joined The Bio Hub to share his path to Kenai, and the lessons he learned along the way. #SaiseiPortCo @kenaitx.bsky.social
Listen here: bit.ly/42aLMSY
#AdvancedTherapiesEurope challenged us to think differently about how to scale advanced therapies and bring them to patients faster. @biosurgerysven.bsky.social and Miguel Forte came away feeling energized by the work the community is doing. We can’t wait to be back next year! #ATE25
16.09.2025 19:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
日本の製薬業界において20年以上のリーダーシップ経験を持つ、ジェームズ・フェリシアーノ氏のベンチャーパートナー就任を歓迎します！サイセイでは、ポートフォリオ企業と共に開発戦略の立案を支援します。詳細はこちら：http://bit.ly/4ppZScX
15.09.2025 22:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’re excited to welcome James Feliciano as a venture partner! With 20+ years of pharma leadership experience in #Japan, he will help guide development strategies alongside our portfolio companies. Learn more: bit.ly/4ppZScX
15.09.2025 13:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congrats to our intern, Siwei Huang, on her research presentation! Siwei is an MSc student at #UCL, and her research involved creating an AI Usage Scale to measure how meaningfully companies are using #AI and #ML in the #drugdevelopment process.
12.09.2025 15:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Managing Partner @jonathanyeh.bsky.social joined fellow #biotech and #VC experts at the #AsiaBioPartneringForum! His session focused on the future of biotech investing in Asia, where panelists provided insights into how companies can successfully navigate regulatory and funding shifts.
11.09.2025 17:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join us in welcoming our Graduate Associates! This inspiring group of Kyushu University students will be working alongside us for the next year to lend their scientific expertise to our investment work, while gaining hands-on experience in the biotech industry. We’re excited to have them on board!
08.09.2025 17:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
What will it take to unlock the full potential of #GeneEditing?
In the latest issue of Cell & Gene Therapy Insights,
@biosurgerysven.bsky.social examines the gene editing landscape and shares his perspective on how to bring lasting impact to patients.
Read the full issue here: bit.ly/464OE4S
Sven Kili is in Barcelona this week for #AdvancedTherapiesEurope!
He joined biotech industry experts to discuss the fundraising landscape for #CGT startups, bringing a unique perspective as both an investor and clinician.
Thanks to Phacilitate for organizing! #ATE25 @biosurgerysven.bsky.social
Who really funds global #DrugDevelopment?
Jonathan Yeh, Managing Partner at Saisei, discusses how the future of healthcare innovation depends on contributions from the entire global ecosystem, rather than a single market.
Read more: bit.ly/477CSc7
We’re thrilled to partner with Japan’s #MHLW on the new Drug Discovery Ecosystem Development Support Project!
This program will connect #biotech startups with world-class experts in order to advance their discoveries and help make an impact for patients worldwide.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Jj0r82
At #Expo2025Osaka - a global event dedicated to “Designing Future Society for Our Lives” - #SaiseiPortCo United Immunity’s breakthrough platform was named UCB Pharma’s “Most Innovative Technology with Potential for Disruption.” Congrats to President Masato Kishida & team on this incredible honor!
26.06.2025 14:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Congrats to @biosurgerysven.bsky.social and cofounders Michelle Boxall and Lee Buckler on launching Advanced Therapies Think Tank - #AT3, a new platform for unfiltered discussions on the advancement of cell & gene therapies. Season 1 starts July 3!
Learn more: www.advancedtherapiesthinktank.com
The #ASCO2025 Annual Meeting is here! Sonny Dhawan, PhD, is in Chicago and excited to meet with colleagues and partners to discuss the future of #oncology.
31.05.2025 19:28 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The rise of #entrepreneurship is quietly reshaping Japan’s workforce.
In a new article, Jonathan Yeh, Managing Partner, shares his perspective on how a new generation is breaking from tradition to embrace #startups and #innovation. Read more: bit.ly/4kGenXa
Our team is in New Orleans for #ASGCT2025! Excited to connect with innovators and explore the latest in cell & gene therapy. Researchers-let’s chat! Message us here or find Yusuke Wada, Ph.D. or Sonny Dhawan, Ph.D. between sessions. Hope to see you there! @asgct.bsky.social
13.05.2025 15:14 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Saisei が行っている次世代リーダー育成プログラム "Executive Fellows Program" のメンター、Audrey GreenbergさんとMiguel Forteさんが、The Medicine Maker 2025 #PowerList に選出されました！
グローバルリーダーとしてのご実績、おめでとうございます！
受賞者一覧はこちら bit.ly/4m3AGHK
Congratulations to Audrey Greenberg and Miguel Forte, our Executive Fellow Mentors, on being named to The Medicine Maker 2025 #PowerList! A well-deserved honor for two inspiring leaders. See the full list here: bit.ly/4m3AGHK
05.05.2025 00:23 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Congratulations to the #Craif team on their Series C financing! Craif is a molecular diagnostic company focused on #EarlyCancerDetection by analyzing a patient's microRNA.
Learn more: craif.com/en/20250428-...
#SaiseiPortCo
Saisei Ventures は、今年11月開催の #Science2StartupJapanに協賛します！S2S Japanは、トップ研究者とグローバルな投資家、製薬企業を結びつけ、#バイオテック #イノベーションを推進し、日本のライフサイエンスエコシステムを強化することを目的としたイベントです。応募は5/9まで！詳細・応募はこちら：https://s2s-japan.com/en/ #S2SJapan
25.04.2025 17:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We're a proud sponsor of #Science2StartupJapan! S2S Japan aims to enhance Japan's life sciences ecosystem by connecting top researchers with global investors, pharmaceutical companies to advance #biotech #innovation. Apply by May 9 to join the class of 2025: s2s-japan.com/en/ #S2SJapan
25.04.2025 17:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
日本の次世代バイオテクノロジーリーダーを指導する、「エグゼクティブ・フェロー・プログラム」を開始します！第1回のメンターを務めていただくJeff Abbey、Usman "Oz" Azam、Miguel Forte、Audrey Greenberg に感謝を表します。
詳細はこちら：
bit.ly/3G9hOXd
We’re excited to launch the Executive Fellows Program to mentor the next generation of biotech leaders in Japan. Welcome to our inaugural mentors: Jeff Abbey, Oz Azam, Miguel Forte & Audrey Greenberg! Learn more: bit.ly/3G9hOXd
14.04.2025 12:07 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
We're in Rome for the Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mediterranean! Join @biosurgerysven.bsky.social as he moderates a panel discussion on the dynamic ATMP investment landscape.
Date: Wednesday, April 16
Time: 10:45 AM
Location: Salone dei Cavalieri, Section 3&4
Full agenda: bit.ly/42kLqs1
#CGMed25
Dr. Sven Kili has been appointed partner at Saisei! Having advised the firm since its inception, he is now full-time, bringing over 20 years of experience in clinical practice and pharmaceutical leadership. Join us in welcoming Dr. Kili to his new role! bit.ly/4gOtZWM
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