Bench International’s DeeDee DeMan and Kristine Mayle named to Murrieta Genomics Inaugural Advisory Board
Murrieta Genomics, the genomic sequencing business incubator, has released details of its Advisory Board. The Board will bring industry specific and broader business experience to bear as genomic sequencing startups build their business models. Read more --> https://bit.ly/2W0g3PD...
Immuno-oncology is primed to be one of the market’s hottest industries
Posted by DeeDee DeMan - When we think of the most competitive industries in the marketplace today, app creation, custom software development and other tech companies certainly come to mind. One we don’t think about often, however, is immuno-oncology, and we should, because this market is...
Avoiding the celebrity crush to build a better board
Posted by DeeDee DeMan - A film starring Leonardo DiCaprio is apt to do better at the box office than one that doesn’t feature his talents, and LeBron James has been to the NBA Finals eight years in a row. The moral? Big names can yield...
Bolstering the board room: Why the addition of women is integral
Posted by DeeDee DeMan – For generations the appearance of a company's board was very … homogeneous. Entirely white. Entirely male. In the last few years, however, women and people of color are finally being allowed the opportunity to make their mark on company boards. There’s...
Recent Key Placement: Chief Executive Officer – BioTme, Inc.
BioTime Implements New Leadership Structure; Appoints Brian Culley as Chief Executive Officer Read BioTime's Press Release: http://investor.biotimeinc.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=83805&p=irol-newsArticle_Print&ID=2367846...
Preparation, preparation, preparation!
Posted by: Natasha Allen, SVP & General Manager UK, Bench Despite the British sense of humor this article caught my attention and struck a cord with our philosophy here at Bench, that preparedness is the key to success. We have been vocal about keeping a stronghold...
Patients reaping the benefits of great collaboration advancements in Digital Health.
Posted by: Natasha Allen, SVP & General Manager UK, Bench International I read this article a couple of day ago, which then lead to reading numerous others, it is wonderful to see so many organizations taking positive steps to address and provide patient friendly and workable...
Recent Key Placement: Chief Medical Officer – ImmusanT, Inc
As Bench International continues to fulfill its mission of bringing the finest leaders to high impact, emerging growth companies, we are very pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Truitt, MD as Chief Medical Officer for ImmusanT. ImmusanT_Ken-Truitt_press-release_FINAL...
Swiss Biotech Association Honors Its Inaugural Group of Swiss Biotech Success Stories
Friederike Sommer, SVP Bench International Europe, hosted the 20th anniversary of the Swiss Biotech Association. The event launched the “Swiss Biotech Success Stories”, to celebrate those who have made significant contributions to the Biotech industry across Switzerland. The Swiss Biotech Success Stories not only highlights past...
Dignity and Grace Meets Indignity and Unconscionable Disgrace
Posted by DeeDee DeMan - Ken Frazier took a step that was unquestionably necessary, as a Human Being, a Man of Color, and a Leader of Leaders. Ken stepping down from the President’s Manufacturing Council, is the only response that is an acceptable step any...