NCLifeSci Life Sciences Luncheon and Forum - Contract Research and Development


Thursday, October 30, 2025
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM (EDT)
* Registration open until 10/28/25 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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* Registration open until 10/28/25 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
Category: NCLifeSci Life Sciences Forum

This forum will look at Safety in Clinical Trials. The conversation will be led by Gerry Klein, M.D., principal at MedSurgPI.

  • June Almenoff, M.D., consultant, BioBridges
  • Christopher Crean, chief executive officer, Xyzagen
  • Jamie Lazar, principal safety committee specialist, ppd Clinical Research Services
  • Rich Shea, chief executive officer, Basking Biosciences

Thank you to our event sponsor.


If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Membership Director Natacha Janvier.

Agenda

October 30
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Schedule
11:30 a.m. Check-in/registration
11:40 a.m. Networking Lunch
12:10 p.m. Welcome and Sponsor Remarks
12:20 p.m. Panel Discussion
1:25 p.m.   Closing Remarks
1:30 p.m.   Extended Networking

June Almenoff, M.D., consultant, BioBridges

Bio coming soon.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Christopher Crean, chief executive officer, Xyzagen

Bio coming soon.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Gerry Klein, M.D., principal, MedSurgPI

Dr. Klein began his career in industry by serving as a PI conducting numerous clinical trials in diverse therapeutic areas. He then founded the San Diego Clinical Research Association (SDCRA) and served as its chief executive officer and chief medical officer. The SDCRA was acquired by Quintiles (IQVIA), and Klein served as a senior vice president and worked in both global drug development and medical affairs. He also founded Pathway Diagnostic, Klein Medical News Service, Entera Health and MedSurgPI. Additionally, he serves as an adjunct professor in the Department of Pharmacology at East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine. Klein has been and is currently a member of the board of directors of a few biotech companies. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida and his M.D. from Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Jamie Lazar, principal safety committee specialist, ppd Clinical Research Services

Bio coming soon.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                             Rich Shea, chief executive officer, Basking Biosciences

Shea joined Basking Biosciences as CEO shortly after its founding in 2019. He is an experienced life sciences entrepreneur and has been involved in the creation and growth of multiple life science start-up and growth companies for over the last 20 years. Shea began his career at Merck. He received his MBA from Duke University and his B.S. from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to attending Duke University, Shea served for five years as a Submarine Officer in the U.S. Navy.

* Registration open until 10/28/25 at 12:00 PM (EDT)
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* Registration open until 10/28/25 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

NCLifeSci members must register online. You will need to create a login to your new member portal in order to sign up for the forum. 

If you are not a member and are interested in learning more, please contact NCLifeSci Membership Director Natacha Janvier.

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