UR Ventures invites you to connect with the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR).

Wendi Yajnik, Ph.D., Global Head of Academic Partnerships and External Innovation at NIBR, will visit the University of Rochester. She will give a presentation introducing NIBR’s academic partnership office, followed by a lunch mix-and-mingle. The session will highlight opportunities for collaboration with NIBR and pathways for Rochester researchers to build industry partnerships.

When: Thursday, September 25th, 2025 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

                 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Company Presentation

                 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM   Reception/Luncheon

Where:  Ryan Case Method Room, URMC (1-9576)

RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/Cxux7V4HgP

We encourage you to join us for what promises to be an engaging and productive session. Feel free to reach out to saurin_parikh@urmc.rochester.edu if you have any questions about the event.