The Lodge at Torrey Pines
La Jolla, CA
Vern Norviel provides opening remarks and introduces the panel “Feeding the Pipeline: Sources of Innovation from Leading Non-Profit Research Institutes."
Deborah Smith moderates VC Panel: “Trends in Venture Investing” with Carole Nuechterlein, Head, Roche Venture Fund; Mira Chaurushiya, Senior Partner, Westlake Village Partners; Andy Schwab, Founder & Managing Partner, 5AM Ventures; Jason Hafler, Managing Director, Sanofi Ventures; Asish Xavier, Vice President, Venture Investments at Johnson & Johnson Innovation; Scott Platshon, partner at EcoR1 Capital.
Chrystel Gelin
cgelin@wsgr.comVern has three decades of experience formulating successful strategies for innovative life science companies and helping them develop IP programs.
Deborah Smith is a partner in the San Diego office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. She assists with the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the fields of chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology.