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RESI JPM 2026 Investor Panels Announced 

16 Dec

Attendees voted with their RESI Cash alongside judges’ scores to determine this year’s winners.

By Claire Jeong, Chief Conference Officer, Vice President of Investor Research, Asia BD, LSN

Life Science Nation is pleased to announce the investor panelists for RESI JPM 2026, taking place January 12–13 during JPM Healthcare Week. Across two full days, RESI JPM will bring together active investors, strategic partners, and industry leaders for focused discussions on the funding environment, partnership strategies, and emerging opportunities across life sciences and healthcare. 

RESI investor panels are designed to provide founders and executives with direct insight from decision-makers who are actively deploying capital, forming partnerships, and shaping the future of the industry. Each panel features experienced investors and strategics sharing candid perspectives, followed by opportunities to continue conversations through RESI’s structured partnering platform. 

Investor Speakers on Day 1 (January 12)


Sharon Chan
Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS Asia Pacific
Irene Cheong
A*STAR
Ansbert Gadicke
MPM BioImpact

Dushyant Pathak
Autobahn Labs
Andrew Krowne
Dolby Family Ventures
Robert Balfour
ALSA Ventures

Rick Berenson
Mass Medical Angels
Gunes Bozkurt
Beiersdorf
Jian Cao
Medtronic

Jeff Chu
Features Capital
Karen Chu
Harvest Integrated Research Organization (HiRO)
Rod Cotton
2Flo Ventures

Juan Cueva
Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Bettina Ernst
BERNINA BioInvest
Jack Florio
NuFund Venture Group

Nirdesh Gupta
Cedars-Sinai Technology Ventures
Karen Harris
Alzheimers Drug Discovery Foundation
Uplaksh Kumar
Foresite Capital

Ken Lin
ABIES Capital
Michael Loftus
PoC Capital
Brianna McDonald
Ecosystem Venture Group

Swati Mehta
25BIO
Ahmed Mousa
LAFANA
Mahesh Narayanan
Neuvation Ventures

Kenny Nova
Mid Atlantic Bio Angels
Jessica Owens
INITIATE Ventures
Jojo Platt
Corundum Neuroscience

Steven Saltzstein
FORCE Family Office
Garth Smith
Ontario Brain Institute
James Spann
Boyd Street Ventures

Jessica Tam
Baxter Healthcare
Lee Chuan Teck
Enterprise Singapore
Varun Turlapati
Chaanakya Capital 

Investor Speakers on Day 2 (January 13)


Friedemann Janus
Bayer
Jiaping Gu
Takeda Ventures
David Berry
Averin Capital

Ekaterine Kortkhonjia
Johnson & Johnson Innovation
Nick Naclerio
Illumina Ventures
Eric Schaefer
March of Dimes

Marc Appel
Pacific Bridge NY
Anjan Aralihalli
Raya Therapeutic
Yaron Daniely
aMoon Fund

Miriam Dong
ID3 Ventures
Cristina Escoda
Tachyon Ventures
Yinghong Gao
Viva BioInnovator

Gary Gershony
BayMed Venture Partners
Tom Gibbs
Debiopharm Innovation Fund
Rohit Jain
HBS Alumni Angels of Northern California

Sai Jasti
Bayer
Anula Jayasuriya
Kidron Capital
Gautam Kainth
TCP Health Ventures

Jin Lee
Oxonian Ventures
Brian Miglionico
Agios Pharmaceuticals
Ralph Morales III
Aquillius Ventures

Stephanie Oestreich
Myeloma Investment Fund
Donna Parr
Cross-Border Impact Ventures
Bibi Sattar Marques
Buenavista Equity Partners

Takehiko Sawabe
Beyond Next Ventures
Venkat Srinivasan
Innospark Ventures
Anthony Vallance-Owen
We Venture Capital

Chensu Wang
Yonjin Venture
Chris Yoo
Xcellerant Ventures
Qing Zhang
LDV Partners

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RESI JPM 2026 offers more than panels. Attendees gain access to curated investor meetings through RESI’s partnering system, targeted networking, and programming designed to support meaningful connections during one of the most important weeks in healthcare investment. 

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RESI JPM 2026 IPC Finalists 

2 Dec

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Life Science Nation is pleased to announce the finalists for the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) at RESI JPM 2026. Taking place over two full days in San Francisco, RESI JPM will once again bring together early-stage life science and healthcare innovators with a global community of investors seeking opportunities across drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health (4Ds). 

This year’s IPC will run as a continuous track, with finalists presenting in dedicated sessions held every hour across both days of RESI JPM 2026. These startups will showcase technologies poised to address key challenges across the 4Ds and advance the next generation of healthcare innovation. 

The IPC gives founders a rare opportunity to pitch directly to active investors, including VCs, family offices, corporate venture groups, and angel networks. Presenting companies receive actionable feedback, participate in meaningful conversations with investors, and gain visibility among the hundreds of attendees in the RESI partnering community. 

Finalists will also present their technologies in the RESI Exhibition Hall, creating additional touchpoints for networking and ongoing discussion throughout the conference. 

About the RESI Innovator’s Pitch Challenge 

The IPC remains a defining element of all RESI conferences. Each pitch session brings together a coordinated panel of investors who deliver interactive, constructive feedback designed to help founders refine their fundraising narrative. IPC participants receive conference registration with full access to partnering, exhibit space in the RESI Exhibition Hall, and the opportunity to compete for a complimentary registration to a future RESI event. 

Join Us at RESI JPM 2026 

RESI JPM 2026 will feature a two-day, in-person experience in San Francisco, offering expanded opportunities for partnering, investor panels, workshops, networking, and an IPC track running every hour across both days. Full event details, including registration and program updates, can be found at the RESI Conference website. 

Meet the RESI JPM 2026 Innovator’s Pitch Challenge Finalists: 

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Navigating JPM Week: A Guide to RESI’s 2026 Event Lineup 

18 Nov

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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As the life science world converges on San Francisco for J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week in January 2026, the RESI Conference plays a central role, and its website’s dedicated “JPM Week Events” page is an essential resource for attendees and stakeholders alike. Here’s a breakdown of what the site offers and why it’s such a valuable hub. 

What Is the JPM Week Events Page? 

The RESI “JPM Week Events” page is essentially a curated calendar and guide, maintained by Life Science Nation. It compiles an exhaustive list of life science–oriented events happening in parallel with JPM Healthcare Week, from early morning breakfasts to high-level receptions and symposiums.  

It’s not just a list; it’s a strategic tool for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates to plan how to maximize their time during one of the most frenetic weeks in biotech and healthcare investments. 

What’s on the Agenda: Highlights from the 2026 Schedule 

Here is some standout events listed for January 2026 on RESI’s page: 

January 10–11: 

  • San Francisco CEO | Longwood Healthcare Leaders Forum — A full-day leadership forum at the Four Seasons.  
  • 9th Annual Neuroscience Innovation Forum — Focused on business development, licensing, and investment, held at the Marines’ Memorial Club.  
  • PwC Executive Women’s Event — A networking event aimed at women leaders in healthcare.  
  • Yafo Capital ACCESS ASIA BD Forum — A cross-border business development forum in San Francisco.  

January 12: 

  • RESI JPM 2026 Conference at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.  
  • AcuityMD Sunrise Partnering Breakfast — An early morning session for high-value partnering.  
  • AdvaMed Member Meeting Space & Receptions — Dedicated space for AdvaMed members.  
  • Incubate & DLA Piper: Innovation at a Crossroads — A policy-focused discussion on biopharma strategy in a changing global landscape.  
  • Lifeblood & Goodwin MedTech CEO-only Forum — A specialized gathering for medtech CEOs.  
  • MassBio Meeting Space & Receptions — Hosted by MassBio at the Parc 55 Hotel.  
  • QNova LifeSciences 12th Annual Partnering Forum — A major partnering event in the Hilton Union Square.  
  • PMI Biotech Reception — A dinner reception at InterContinental Mark Hopkins.  
  • Aquillius Pitch Showcase — A pitching event for life sciences companies. 
  • Biovia Event: Clusters of Excellence — A forum on European life science clusters and global success.  
  • T2Bmeet @ JPM — A streamlined meeting event to facilitate business development and partnering.  
  • Scale Biosciences JPM Happy Hour — Evening social for dealmakers.  
  • STAT @ JPM26 Live — A live event by STAT News.  
  • Reed Smith Reception — At the Museum of the African Diaspora. 
  • Deloitte Reception — A networking evening hosted by Deloitte.  

January 13: 

  • Continuation of RESI JPM 2026.  
  • Fierce JPM Week — A track that runs throughout JPM Week, focused on dealmaking and thought leadership. 
  • Biocom California Events — Receptions, meeting space, and more at Omni San Francisco. 
  • KoreaBIO / BioCentury / Sidley Austin IR Forum — Global investor relations forum.  
  • LaunchBio & Inspira Innovators Social Hour — A more informal social event for early-stage founders.  
  • Katten’s Diptyque Client Reception — A luxury experience for select invitees. 
  • Dartmouth Offsite — Hosted at the Beacon Grand Hotel.  
  • Bits in Bio Reception — For emerging biotech companies and leaders.  

January 14–15: 

  • Multiple networking breakfasts, partnering forums, and receptions.  
  • HCPEA Women’s Mentor/Mentee Networking Breakfast on January 14. 
  • 2026 Stanford Alumni in Healthcare Networking Mixer — A Stanford alumni focused event. 
  • CTIP Innovator Showcase (Jan 15) — For pediatric technology innovators. 
  • MBC BioLabs: Meet the Founders — Founders’ networking at a biotech incubator.  
  • Toplink Conference @ JPM — A full-day conference on tech + life science.  
  • Swissnex Networking Event — International networking through the Swissnex channel.  
  • And more receptions, including PCI Pharma Services, California Israel Chamber of Commerce Israel Lounge, and Destination Medical Center Discovery Exchange.  

Why This Page Matters 

  1. Comprehensive Planning Tool: For anyone attending JPM Week — whether founders, investors, BD execs, or scientists — having a central, curated list of relevant life science events is invaluable. Rather than navigating a sea of scattered invitations, the RESI page brings together a clean, structured schedule. 
  1. Partnership Optimization: Many of the events listed are tailored for dealmaking — breakfasts, partnering forums, and pitch showcases. This makes it easier for startups to schedule and maximize high-impact interactions. 
  1. Community Spotlight: The page isn’t only about formal conferences; it also highlights social events, networking mixers, and sector-specific receptions (e.g., women in healthcare, neuroscience, medtech). This helps attendees connect on both professional and personal levels. 

The RESI “JPM Week Events” page is more than just a listing: it’s a strategic roadmap for navigating one of the busiest and most important weeks in healthcare investing. By consolidating diverse events, boardroom policy talks to rooftop cocktail receptions; it empowers life science professionals to plan smarter, connect deeper, and maximize their time. 

For anyone participating in RESI JPM 2026, bookmarking this page is one of the first steps to making the most of the week. 

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Make Your Mark at RESI JPM with the New Company Presentation Track 

12 Nov

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Showcase your brand, services, and expertise to a global life science audience 

Life Science Nation (LSN) is introducing a new opportunity at RESI JPM 2026, the Company Presentation Track, designed for service providers, established companies, and later-stage ventures seeking to elevate their brand visibility and connect with decision-makers across the global life science ecosystem. 

Taking place January 12-13, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, RESI JPM will also feature three days of virtual partnering on January 14, 19–20. RESI JPM will bring together hundreds of early-stage life science and healthcare companies and over 500 global investors for two full days of partnering, investor panels, and networking. 

The new Company Presentation Track offers organizations a unique platform to deliver a 15-minute presentation highlighting their business, market positioning, and value proposition. Unlike the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, which focuses on fundraising and investor feedback for early-stage startups, these company presentations are designed for firms looking to expand their visibility, attract new clients, and strengthen their strategic partnerships. 

Participants in this track will have the opportunity to: 

  • Present their company, products, and services to an engaged global audience. 
  • Build brand recognition among investors, partners, and industry peers. 
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and industry expertise in a highly visible format. 

This new feature adds to RESI’s robust mix of investor panels, workshops, partnering meetings, and exhibition opportunities, making it a comprehensive platform for business development and partnership-building across the life science sector. 

Make your mark at RESI JPM. Share your story, elevate your brand, and connect with investors, innovators, and service providers driving the future of healthcare innovation. 

To apply, select Company Presentation during your RESI JPM registration or contact the RESI team at RESI@lifesciencenation.com for more information. 

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Make the Most of JPM Week with Sunday Partnering at the Marriott Marquis 

21 Oct

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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JPM week is coming fast, and the best opportunities go to those who plan early. If you still haven’t secured a venue or partnering space, Life Science Nation (LSN) has your solution. As the host of RESI JPM, LSN is opening Sunday partnering at the Marriott Marquis, giving attendees an extra day to meet face-to-face with fellow RESI participants or connect informally outside the partnering system before the main event begins.

Sunday partnering provides a head start on the biggest week in healthcare investment, whether you’re scheduling investor meetings, gathering your team, or hosting your own private event. The Marriott Marquis is at the center of the JPM ecosystem, making it the perfect base for receptions, showcases, and partnering tables throughout the week.

If you represent a membership organization, this is your chance to give your members valuable exposure and a convenient home base in San Francisco—without the steep prices other hotels are charging for table rentals. And for product or service providers, sponsoring or exhibiting at RESI remains the most direct and cost-effective way to meet early-stage innovators. Unlike other partnering events, RESI’s community welcomes vendor meetings, and our partnering stats show that clearly.

Life Science Nation is here to help you make the most of the biggest week of the year. Whether you’re planning a private reception, setting up a partnering table, or joining RESI as an exhibitor, our team can help you build visibility, secure meetings, and connect with the early-stage life science community that gathers at JPM each January.

Register RESI JPM by Friday, October 24 to save $600 on early bird rates!

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Pullan’s Pieces #4 – January – A Corner on Market Sentiments – Seed to Series A

19 Aug

As the saying goes, “What’s in a name?  That which we call a Series A by any other name would smell as sweet.”  Er… something like that, right? Hmmm, maybe it went a little bit differently.

But whatever it be, or not to be😊, the Seed Round is the new Series A. Clearly. I think we’ve all felt it for sometime but the data is in and the good ‘ole Series A just don’t buy what it used to.  Nahhh… the Seed round does that, and it may buy more (equity) than it used to as a Series A (more data hunting and crunching required but one gets a sense that the venture capitalists are, well, capitalizing).

Labiotech does a really nice job collecting and summarizing a variety of topics related to financings and dealmaking in the biotech sector and the 2024 breakdown of funding offers the following approximations (roughly, with some rounding made by this author):

The internal breakdowns for amounts invested look like this:

Readers of this corner will know that we keep a close eye on the XBI

As usual, the outliers can skew the numbers (more on this in a moment) but the median amounts invested into these rounds puh-rihhhty much drive the nail in the coffin of the old thinking about Series dynamics. This data could be charted in another way in which an inverted bell curve would appear and a GAPING hole between $20M and $50M would stare back at you.  Think about that for a moment… if you can’t get to value inflection for ~$15-20M, you better be raising $60-75M and have multiple reasons to do so as a cursory view of the companies listed in the dataset further indicates that the lower outliers (sub-median) on the Series A were generally geared for “finding out” about a single asset in the clinic.

Back to that previously mentioned outlier that can skew the averages… it also happens to bring even more of a spotlight to those famed words from Shakespeare which began this Corner on Market Sentiments.  One of the companies in the 2024 data set raised a whopping $100,000,000 … as a Seed Round!!  Indeed, a rose by any other name…

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Pullan’s Pieces #4 – China, Japan, Europe, Korea vs US- Collaborate or Compete?

5 Aug

As a deal maker, where should I go for a deal?  Where is my competition?

There is so much written about China, I thought I would try to put it in the context of other countries.

DEMOGRAPHICS:  China is Big but low GDP per capita, Japan has the oldest population.  Both Japan and China may have reached peak population, while the US has immigration to continue growth.  China and Japan have more big cities (making clinical trial recruitment easier).

The Medical Culture varies tremendously.  

The US, with the 3rd largest population and private insurance, has the biggest market

But there are even bigger differences in the magnitude of sales of new drugs. In the US, to be in the top 10 in 2031 means double digit billions.

The biggest company R&D budgets per company are in “Global companies”.

The biggest European and Japanese companies have become global companies. 

The biggest companies in the US have 45%-70% of their Rx sales in the US.

The biggest companies in Europe have 15%-30% of their Rx sales in Europe.

The biggest companies in Japan have <10% (Takeda) to 39% of their sales in Japan. (Smaller Japanese companies have most of their Rx sales in Japan)

The biggest Chinese companies have 80-95% of their sales in China.

2024 saw a surge in approvals: In 2024, China first-approved 93 innovative drugs, with 42% being domestically developed. But China is losing domestic market share to MNCs.

The biggest Korean companies with biologics (Samsung and Celltrion) have 10-20% of their sales in Korea.  The other big Korean companies have 70-90% of their Rx sales in Korea.

But China has almost as many drugs in Phase 1 thru 3 as the US, in almost as many companies as in the US.  

There are more companies getting series A in the US and in China but the dollar amount is smaller in China. 

The US leads in IPOs

But the Hong Kong Hang Seng Biotech Index was up 87% year to date (while the US XBI was down 6%).  

Europe is active in company acquisitions, but Asia is not.  

For companies with headquarters in the US, Europe, Japan and Korea:  most partnering deals are early and with more in-licensing than out-licensing. 

China does more out-licensing than in-licensing.  

So as a deal-maker, what do I think this data suggests?

1)  You need to capture value from the US, the biggest market and home of blockbusters.

2) US companies do the most in-licensing. US and Europe do the most M&A.

3) The most deals in 2024 and 1st Half of 2025 are still done at discovery and preclinical.

4) Japanese companies are increasingly global companies and do more in-licensing than out-licensing.

5)  China is a source of drugs to bring in, with many drugs in the pipeline and new series A companies needing partners to maximize their value. China does more out-licensing than in-licensing.  Presumably, the huge China vs China competition is pushing Chinese companies to innovate more to compete and to do deals.   And more exits (IPOs and M&A) encourages more VC funding of innovation.

6)  But the low cost and the high populations cities (for fast recruitment) means China should be considered for collaborations for your drug development.  (Just remember you need 20% of patients in the US for FDA approval).

7) Korea is a high-income market but small.  In-licensing deals are often early or at market stage.

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