Beyond the Lab: Turning Patient Insights into Therapeutic Advancements for Rural Communities

​Burlington Biotech Brews & Banter

​Patient Voices, Rural Data & the Future of Biotech

​Big ideas don’t only come from big cities. Join us for the fourth installment of Burlington Biotech Brews & Banter, an in-person event bringing together Vermont’s biotech, healthcare, and tech communities for an evening of insight, conversation, and connection.

​This lively panel discussion will dive into how patient voices, real-world data, and community-driven research are fueling the next wave of biotech innovation- particularly in rural and underserved settings. Hear from local experts and innovators who are translating lived experience into meaningful impact across therapeutics, healthcare delivery, and emerging technologies.

​What we’ll explore:

• ​How patient perspectives are reshaping the therapeutic development pipeline

• ​Innovative approaches to addressing unmet medical needs in rural communities

• ​The realities of collecting meaningful data beyond traditional clinical settings

• ​Success stories from Vermont-based researchers and startups turning insights into action

​After the panel, stay for local beer, light bites, and informal networking with fellow founders, researchers, clinicians, and innovators.

​Who should attend:
Anyone passionate about biotech innovation, patient-centered research, rural health, and building solutions that matter.

​Come for the conversation. Stay for the connections.