{"id":74540,"date":"2020-08-13T11:29:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T16:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/?page_id=74540"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:41:43","slug":"bbcc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/students\/student-life\/organization\/bbcc\/","title":{"rendered":"BU Biotech Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-636x636.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-105968 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-636x636.jpeg 636w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-550x550.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-710x710.jpeg 710w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-600x600.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-8.58.21-PM-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Club Description<\/h4>\n<p>We hold weekly meetings that focus on interview practice, case studies, networking and career development for advanced science degree students interested in a career in the business of science.<\/p>\n<h4>Mission Statement<\/h4>\n<p>The BU Biotech Club is for advanced degree students at Boston University to meet and work on case studies in life sciences and biotech, and provide career development for transitioning into the industry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gms\/files\/2026\/02\/Introduction-to-6-509x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-106443 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2026\/02\/Introduction-to-6-509x636.png 509w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2026\/02\/Introduction-to-6-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2026\/02\/Introduction-to-6-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2026\/02\/Introduction-to-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">E-Board 2025-26<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cduys\/\">Catherine Duys<\/a>, Meeting Leader (<span>cduys@bu.edu)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lee-h-a1a468b6\/\">Lee Huang<\/a>, Meeting Leader (leehuang@bu.edu)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/murtaza-barkarar\">Murtaza Barkarar<\/a>, External Case Manager (barkarar@bu.edu)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/katherine-hui22\/\">Katherine Hui<\/a>, External Case Manager (<span>kathui@bu.edu<\/span>)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lulu-tong-b964811a6\/\">Lulu Tong<\/a>, Industry Liaison (<span>lulutong@bu.edu)<br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jiyaashar\/\">Jiya Ashar<\/a>, Industry Liaison (<span>jiya@bu.edu<\/span>)<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rachel-zhou-3238b0206\/\">Rachel Zhou<\/a>, Treasurer (r<span>yzhou@bu.edu)<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/owenhannah\/\">Hannah Owen<\/a>, Secretary (<span>hlowen@bu.edu<\/span>)<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Upcoming Events<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme for Spring 2026:<\/strong> <em>Academic breakthrough to consumer products; Biotech commercialization<br \/>\n<\/em><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/gms\/files\/2026\/03\/Pitch-competition-509x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"509\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-107074 aligncenter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2026\/03\/Pitch-competition-509x636.png 509w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2026\/03\/Pitch-competition-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2026\/03\/Pitch-competition-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bumc.bu.edu\/gms\/files\/2026\/03\/Pitch-competition.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2\/12\/26: Introduction to Biotech Commercialization and Investing &#8211; with Dr. Robert (Bob) Garces, Aespire LLC<br \/>\n3\/19\/26: Introduction to Life Science Entrepreneurship and Academic Commercialization &#8211; with Dr. Shoshana Das, BU <span>Director of Entrepreneurship Programs and Networks<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Upcoming events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><strong>4\/2\/26:<\/strong> Market Analysis &#8211; with Kathy Berger<br \/>\n<strong>4\/14\/26:<\/strong> Pitch Deck Info session (virtual) &#8211; with Dr. Robert Garces and Dr. Shoshana Das<br \/>\n<strong>4\/17\/26:<\/strong> GMS Alumni Mix and Mingle<br \/>\n<strong>4\/30\/26:<\/strong> Pitch Competition Finale (Application link &#8211; https:\/\/forms.gle\/PHX2NjbAYLZufn1u8)<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Past Events<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>In Fall 2025, club has been reinstated and has transitioned to BU Biotech Club, broadening its mission to assist life science consulting and other non-traditional careers in Biotech and Pharma industries.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Theme for Fall 2025: <\/strong><em>Corporate Biotech<\/em><br \/>\n10\/23\/25: Introduction to Life Science Consulting &#8211; with Dr. Elissa Everton, Lumanity Strategy Consulting<br \/>\n11\/13\/25: Introduction to Life Science Investment Banking &#8211; with Dr. Nick Frame, Mirus Capital Advisors<br \/>\n12\/8\/25: Introduction to Casing Workshop &#8211; with Gregory Stoller, Questrom School of Business<br \/>\n12\/10\/25: Case Simulation Workshop &#8211; with Gregory Stoller, Questrom School of Business<\/p>\n<p>In Fall 2022, we will transition back into some in-person meetings, alternated with zoom meetings, on <strong>Thursdays at 6pm<\/strong> to practice case interviews, network with industry alumni, as well as other concepts important for consulting.<\/p>\n<p>9\/16\/21: PhD to Life Science Consulting &#8211; with Remy Miller, Clarion<\/p>\n<p>8\/19\/21: Transitioning into Life Science Consulting &#8211; with Jess Goldberg, Health Advances<\/p>\n<p>6\/10\/20: How to network? Getting a job in industry. &#8211; with Dr. Sadaf Atarod, Translate Bio<\/p>\n<p>6\/24\/20: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the consulting industry? &#8211; with Dr. Leah Huiting, Putnam Associates<\/p>\n<p>7\/8\/20: A look inside venture capital. &#8211; with Dr. Jill Goldstein, Vida Ventures<\/p>\n<p>7\/23\/20: Case Workshop with ClearView Healthcare Partners<\/p>\n<p>7\/29\/20: How to perform a market analysis? A workshop with BU library resources. &#8211; with Kathy Berger, MBA, Pardee Management Library<\/p>\n<p>8\/12-8\/19\/20: Internal Case Competition<\/p>\n<p>8\/26\/20: What is life science investment banking? &#8211; with Dr. Nick Frame, Outcome Capital<\/p>\n<p>November 2020: Intro to Life Science Consulting Workshop Series<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Updates and Announcements<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in joining our email list to hear about upcoming events, fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/sQaATLqfFNrTjtidA\">Sign-Up Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Contact Us and Social Media<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Reach out to us on bu.stemcc@gmail.com if you have any questions or suggestions. Feel free to connect with us on the club <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/12369944\/\">LinkedIn<\/a> group and the club <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bubiotechconsultingclub\/\">Instagram<\/a> page<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Club Description We hold weekly meetings that focus on interview practice, case studies, networking and career development for advanced science degree students interested in a career in the business of science. 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