2025 Breakthrough Bootcamp at Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in London
London WC2E 7AW
Event summary
Cooley is hosting the next installment of our Breakthrough Bootcamp, an interactive series of panel discussions featuring cutting-edge insights and analysis led by top business and legal minds in the life sciences industry.
As we close out the year, gear up for what’s ahead in 2026 and beyond with strategic, business-driven insights powered by Cooley’s industry network.
Don’t miss out on these key topics:
- More Than Good Science: What It Takes to Be a Successful Biotech in Today’s Financing Environment – Enjoy a candid conversation with seasoned biotech leaders sharing boardroom insights and fundraising strategies that go beyond the breakthrough science.
- Courtney Thorne – Partner at Cooley (moderator)
- Renée Aguiar-Lucander – CEO at Hansa Biopharma
- Linda Bain – Venture partner at Atlas Venture
- Lisa Deschamps – CEO at AviadoBio
- Co-Dev Drama and How to Be a Co-Co Pro – Explore the world of co-development and co-commercialization through real-world deal stories and lessons learned. Hear perspectives from pharma and biotech insiders on when a co-co makes sense, what it really looks like in practice, and the governance and economic trade-offs that matter most.
- Jenny Davies – Partner at Cooley (moderator)
- Kelly Curtin – Managing director at Stifel
- Jon Kiburz – Vice president of business development transactions at GSK
- James Ryan, PhD – Chief legal and chief business officer at BioNTech
- Inside the $1B Deal: EsoBiotec’s Journey to Acquisition – Hear the story behind the deal, from incorporation to breakthrough. Gain insights into the strategy, including leveraging proof of concept in China, as well as the key milestones and relationships that shaped this landmark biotech transaction.
- Russell Anderson – Partner at Cooley
- Jean-Pierre Latere, PhD – Founder and CEO at EsoBiotec
- Rama Padmanabhan – Partner at Cooley
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At Cooley, we don’t just advise – we accelerate your achievements.
Our collaborative approach draws upon our unparalleled experience and extensive industry network to drive strategic solutions and resolve challenges.
With Cooley as your catalyst, you’re not just part of the life sciences industry – you’re shaping it.
Breakthroughs happen with Cooley.
To register, or for more information, please email the life sciences events team.
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