Events
Sep
17
Renal Grand Rounds - Debbie Cohen
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Sep
24
Renal Grand Rounds - Finnian McCausland
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Sep
24
“The Elephant in the Room” – Allocation of Founder Shares
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
How should founders divide equity, and how do you navigate that conversation before it becomes a problem? This interactive seminar will tackle one of the most important, and often uncomfortable, decisions facing an early-stage startup: allocating shares among founders.
The session will explore the factors that should inform founder equity decisions, including intellectual contributions, time commitment, experience, responsibilities, and anticipated involvement as the company grows. Dr. Deitcher will discuss common approaches to allocating equity, potential pitfalls of defaulting to an equal split, and how decisions made early can affect team dynamics, fundraising, and the company s future. Drawing on actual examples, he will illustrate many of the challenges and pitfalls founders encounter when making these decisions.
Participants will gain a practical framework for approaching founder equity decisions and navigating these conversations thoughtfully, transparently, and with an eye toward the long-term needs of the company.
This event is open to the Northwestern community (students, staff, faculty and affiliated startups).
This will be an in-person seminar at the Querrey InQbation Lab. Lunch will be provided.
Please register using your university or startup email address.
About the Speaker:
Steven R. Deitcher, M.D., FSM 86, FSM 88 is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Bespoke Biotherapeutics, a Bay Area company developing genome-engineered B-cell therapeutics for hemophilia A and HER2+ breast cancer, and co-founder of a stealth clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on brain regeneration. He previously held executive roles at Radimmune Therapeutics, Medeor Therapeutics, and Talon Therapeutics, where he led Marqibo from IND to FDA accelerated approval and eventual acquisition by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, as well as at Nuvelo. Earlier in his career, he was Chief of Hematology and Coagulation Medicine as well as Director of Thrombosis and Vascular Medicine Research at the Cleveland Clinic, with prior academic posts at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. A graduate of Northwestern s Honors Program in Medical Education (B.S., M.D.), he trained in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital/Washington University and completed hematology/oncology fellowships and post-doctoral protein chemistry work at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Oct
01
Renal Grand Rounds - Raad Chowdhury
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Oct
08
Renal Grand Rounds - Opeyemi Olabisi
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Oct
15
Renal Grand Rounds - Feranando Fervenza
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Oct
21
“Slicing the Pie” – Navigating Cap Tables and Dilution
Evanston - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
As startups grow and raise capital, founders face decisions that can significantly reshape their ownership and influence the company s future. Understanding how and why dilution occurs, and the tradeoffs that come with different equity and financing decisions, is critical to navigating that growth strategically.
In this seminar, Dr. Deitcher will explore the strategic considerations behind startup ownership and dilution, including how founder equity, employee incentives, outside investment, and future financing needs can affect the distribution of ownership over time. Using practical examples, he will illustrate how decisions made at different stages of a company s development can have long-term implications for founders, employees, and investors.
Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how to think strategically about ownership and dilution, evaluate the tradeoffs associated with equity and financing decisions, and ask the right questions as their companies grow.
This will be an in-person seminar at the Querrey InQbation Lab. Lunch will be provided.
This is event is open to the Northwestern community (students, staff, faculty, and affiliated startups).
Please register using your university or startup email address.
About the Speaker:
Steven R. Deitcher, M.D., FSM 86, FSM 88 is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Bespoke Biotherapeutics, a Bay Area company developing genome-engineered B-cell therapeutics for hemophilia A and HER2+ breast cancer, and co-founder of a stealth clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on brain regeneration. He previously held executive roles at Radimmune Therapeutics, Medeor Therapeutics, and Talon Therapeutics, where he led Marqibo from IND to FDA accelerated approval and eventual acquisition by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, as well as at Nuvelo. Earlier in his career, he was Chief of Hematology and Coagulation Medicine as well as Director of Thrombosis and Vascular Medicine Research at the Cleveland Clinic, with prior academic posts at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. A graduate of Northwestern s Honors Program in Medical Education (B.S., M.D.), he trained in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital/Washington University and completed hematology/oncology fellowships and post-doctoral protein chemistry work at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Oct
29
Renal Grand Rounds - Joshua Mezrich
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Nov
05
Renal Grand Rounds - Laura Barisoni
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Nov
10
“Boarding" – Considerations When Building an Advisory Board
Online - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The right advisors can bring expertise, credibility, and valuable connections to an early-stage company but a recognizable name on an advisory board does not necessarily translate into meaningful value. This interactive seminar will offer a practical, and at times candid, perspective on building an effective scientific or clinical advisory board for a life science startup.
Dr. Deitcher will explore how to identify and evaluate potential advisors for genuine alignment with a company s goals and stage of development, set clear expectations for their involvement, and structure relationships that are valuable to both parties. The discussion will also address advisor compensation, time commitments, deliverables, and common pitfalls that can arise when roles and expectations are poorly defined.
Participants will come away with strategies for building an advisory network that provides meaningful scientific and strategic guidance, strengthens company credibility, and helps open doors to potential investors, partners, and other opportunities.
About the Speaker:
Steven R. Deitcher, M.D., FSM 86, FSM 88 is the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Bespoke Biotherapeutics, a Bay Area company developing genome-engineered B-cell therapeutics for hemophilia A and HER2+ breast cancer, and co-founder of a stealth clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on brain regeneration. He previously held executive roles at Radimmune Therapeutics, Medeor Therapeutics, and Talon Therapeutics, where he led Marqibo from IND to FDA accelerated approval and eventual acquisition by Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, as well as at Nuvelo. Earlier in his career, he was Chief of Hematology and Coagulation Medicine as well as Director of Thrombosis and Vascular Medicine Research at the Cleveland Clinic, with prior academic posts at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children s Research Hospital. A graduate of Northwestern s Honors Program in Medical Education (B.S., M.D.), he trained in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital/Washington University and completed hematology/oncology fellowships and post-doctoral protein chemistry work at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Nov
12
Renal Grand Rounds - Petra Simic
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Nov
19
Renal Grand Rounds - Vishal Patel
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Dec
03
Renal Grand Rounds - Nicolae Valentin David
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Dec
10
Renal Grand Rounds - Jeanne Wirpsa
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Dec
17
Renal Grand Rounds - Aneesha Shetty
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Jan
07
Renal Grand Rounds - John Asplin
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Jan
14
Renal Grand Rounds - Yusra Cheema
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Jan
21
Renal Grand Rounds - Alexander Leidner
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Jan
28
Renal Grand Rounds - Pediatric Nephrology Case Conference
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Feb
04
Renal Grand Rounds - Cybele Ghossein
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Feb
11
Renal Grand Rounds - Jay Koyner
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Feb
18
Renal Grand Rounds - Beatrice Concepcion
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Feb
25
Renal Grand Rounds - Dinee Simpson
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Mar
04
Renal Grand Rounds - Anand Srivastava
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.
Mar
11
Renal Grand Rounds - Namrata Krishnan
Chicago - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us every Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm for an exciting variety of speakers presenting on a variety of topics but not limited to clinical nephrology, basic, clinical, and translational research, and innovation in kidney diseases.