At Children’s National, we define “innovation” as the process of translating novelties and discoveries to serve our patients and families, and ultimately, the larger market.

Innovation Day will primarily focus on Children’s National’s life science projects that are looking for strategic partnerships as well as co-development and licensing opportunities. The event will also showcase startup companies whose missions are aligned with our quest to bring more pediatric products to market. Throughout the day, investors and startups will have the chance to meet with our researchers and prominent stakeholders in the life sciences innovation ecosystem. Investors and interested companies will have a chance for one-on-one meetings with startups and selected research teams.

About Children’s National Research & Innovation
Children’s National Research Institute conducts novel basic, translational, clinical, and community research and education programs within Children’s National Hospital that improve the well-being of children throughout their lives. Our vision is to lead the nation in advancing the health and well-being of all children; to be a premier pediatric health system, with leadership in advocacy, research, education and clinical care; and to set the standard in delivering the highest quality care in ways that put the child at the center.

Agenda
1:30 PM | Registration | FA & CN

1:45 PM | Welcome Remarks | Kolaleh Eskandanian, PhD, MBA, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, Children’s National Hospital

2:00 PM | Keynote/Plenary: Regional CDMO for Cell and Gene Therapy Development | Patrick Hanley2:20 PM | Presentation 1: Biliary Tract-Specific Fluorescence Image-Guided Surgery | Richard Cha

2:35 PM | Presentation 2: StrepApp for Image-Based Identification of Pharyngitis | Raj Shekhar

2:50 PM | Presentation 3: Virus-Specific T-Cells | Mike Keller

3:05 PM | Presentation 4: Antisense Oligonucleotides Treating FSHD | Yi-Wen Chen

3:20 PM | Presentation 5: In-Field Diagnostic Device for Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion | Kevin Cleary and Nancy Bauman

3:35 PM | Presentation 6: AI for Detection of Rheumatoid Heart Disease | Kelsey Brown

3:50 PM BREAK

4:05 PM

Progress Update 1: TrachSense | Jules Sherman
Progress Update 2: PeriCor | Justin Opfermann and Charles Berul
Progress Update 3: Connector Protectors | Lori Irvin
Progress Update 4: mGeneRx | Nasser Hassan
4:20 PM | TRANSITION

4:30 PM | Startup Presentation 1: Luminoah | Neal Piper

4:45 PM | Startup Presentation 2: PyrAmes | Xina Quan

5:00 PM | 7:00 PM Networking Reception

Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities: Children’s National Hospital welcomes sponsors for the 2024 Innovation Day & Showcase. Donations of any size are welcome, but sponsorship tiers are demarcated below. In order to make a donation or become a sponsor, please email the team Sponsorship Opportunities: Children’s National Hospital welcomes sponsors for the 2024 Innovation Day & Showcase. Donations of any size are welcome, but sponsorship tiers are demarcated below. In order to make a donation or become a sponsor, please email the team (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)