2022 Award recipients:

Entrepreneurial Achievement Award sponsored by Perkins Coie:

Dr. Erwin Berthier and Dr. Ben Cassavant, co-founders of Tasso Inc.

Ingrid K. Ruf, PhD, WIN Mentor of the Year Award:

Paul C. Harris, PhD

Life Science Investor of the Year Award

RA Capital Management

2021 Award recipients:

Entrepreneurial Achievement Award sponsored by Perkins Coie:

Dr. Jesse Salk, founder and CEO of Twinstrand Bioscience

Ingrid K. Ruf, PhD, WIN Mentor of the Year Award:

Dr. Wayne Tjusi

Event: BIOBASH

Date: Thursday, November 18^th, 2021

Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM PST

Venue: The Cathedral, Ballard

5449 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Description:

Life Science Washington Institute’s annual BioBash is a celebration of Washington state life science entrepreneurs and the community partners that support them. This event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders to recognize the discoveries, achievements, and innovations that have shaped Washington’s life science industry. Not only do we celebrate our state’s incredible entrepreneurs, but we also recognize the coaches, consultants, and mentors who provided their invaluable support to uplift and inspire the next generation of life science leaders.

Two awards will be presented during BioBash:

Life Science Entrepreneurial Achievement Award, sponsored and presented by Perkins Coie

Ingrid K. Ruf, PhD, WIN Mentor of the Year award, presented by Fenwick & West

Please come celebrate with beverages and light hors d’oeuvres. All food and drink will be individually packaged/wrapped by the caterer (Kaspar’s Catering).

COVID PROTOCOL: LSWI will require ID and proof of COVID vaccination from all attendees at our in-person events until further notice. Acceptable proofs of vaccination include the physical vaccination card, a photo of the vaccination card on a cell phone, or a screenshot of vaccination status through an online portal such as MyIR. Please have these with you ready to show upon arrival.

Since this is an indoor event, masks will be required and enforced for all participants unless actively eating/drinking.

Cost to Attend: $25 (non-refundable)

Space is limited to 125 registrants (keeping venue capacity at less than 75%). Register today before it’s too late!