A GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCE EVENT
Bridging the Gap is an annual life science event organized together by the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego, San Francisco/Silicon Valley, New England and Minnesota- the top four life science clusters in the U.S. Since Life Science Bridge's mission is to promote trade between our clusters and Sweden. Bridging the Gap 2022 was a two-day event with the purpose to inspire, educate and connect people in the life science scene. With Sweden and the U.S. being at the top of the life science industry, we aimed to build bridges between these nations to promote a healthy and innovative world.  To make the event even more global, this year’s edition of Bridging the Gap will be in partnership with the Finnish American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego. 

Bridging the Gap 2023 will be a one-day webinar on April 27th, with speakers within the various areas followed by a panel discussion. The topics will be focused on The impact of Life Science innovation on healthcare. Speakers will attend from both Sweden and the U.S. Please join us to promote this global collaboration. For more information or questions, please check our social media or email development@sacc-sandiego.

Sign up link for the event will be released soon! 

SPEAKERS

Jack Florio
Managing Director with Weild & Co

On April 20th, Jack discussed various sources of funding available for life science companies in the U.S. as they move through their stages of development and the expectations of investors. More info on Jack can be found here. 

​Jonathan P. Gertler
Managing Partner and CEO of Back Bay Life Science Advisors

On April 20th, Dr. Gertler explained the differences among U.S. investor classes and how to prepare your company for on point discussion. More info on Jonathan can be found here.

 Asmen G​ül
​​Co-founder and CEO of Hela Technologies

​On April 21st, Asmen discussed the importance of patient-centric digital solutions and how he navigates a company from Sweden in the complex healthcare system of the United States. More info on Asmen can be found here. 

David Roberts
​​Senior Sales Executive at Captario

On April 21st, David talked about the drive to more personalized medicine and how AI and ML can help pharma minimize risk while going even faster. More info on David can be found here.

Lars Oddsson
​​CTO and Co-Founder of RXFUNCTION, INC.
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On April 20th, Lars talked about how to bring a novel medical device to the U.S. market. More info on Lars can be found here.

Peter Kelly
Head of Unit for Physician Led Innovation Emergency MD Clinical Innovation Fellow

On April 21st, Peter discussed how to transform healthcare from within. More info on Peter can be found here.

Antti Arjonen
​​Ph.D. Chief Science Officer at Brinter

On April 21st, Antti discussed the objective view of 3D bioprinting, its current state and its effect on the future of life science. More info on Antti can be found here.

Karin Rosén
MD, Ph.D – Senior Executive in Clinical Development & Medical Affairs

On April 20, Karin talked about what it takes to win in the US market. More info on Karin can be found here.

MODERATOR & REMARKS

Cecilia Lif
​​Trade Councelor at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington D.C.

Viveka Rydell-Anderson
​​Advisor at WIT Venture Studio
The closing remarks of Bridging the Gap 2022 was made by Cecilia Lif! More info on Cecilia can be found here.
The moderator for Bridging the Gap 2022 was Viveka Rydell-Anderson. More info on Viveka can be found here.

2022 SPONSORS

Head sponsor

Sponsors

FOR QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES - CONTACT:
Sara Eriksson
Head of Life Science Bridge  
Business Development associate with
​SACC San Diego
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