Portal Pours (FKA RI Bio Life Sciences Tuesdays) @ Ocean State Labs
Join RI Bio, Ocean State Labs – Powered by Portal Innovations, and members of Rhode Island’s growing life sciences community for Portal Pours (FKA RI Bio Life Sciences Tuesdays), an evening dedicated to conversation, connection, and community.
This relaxed gathering brings together professionals from across the region’s life sciences ecosystem, including biotech, medtech, pharmaceuticals, research institutions, startups, investors, and service providers. Whether you're reconnecting with colleagues, meeting potential collaborators, or expanding your professional network, Life Sciences Tuesdays offers an excellent opportunity to engage with the people shaping the future of life sciences in Rhode Island and beyond.
Featured Panel Discussion:
Life Sciences: From Idea to Product
This month's event will feature a panel discussion exploring the journey from scientific innovation to commercial success, including insights on product development, commercialization, and entrepreneurship.
Panelists:
Satish Tadikonda, PhD, Entrepreneur, Investor, Senior Lecturer in the Entrepreneurial Management Unit at Harvard Business School
Jeff Champagne, Medical Technology and Life Science Product Development Sherpa
David Durfee, PhD, Founder, Engineer & Chief Scientist, Impact Electronics
Optional Facility Tour @ 3:30 PM
Interested in touring the new Ocean State Labs facility and 150 Richmond Street? Please register separately for the tour here:
https://luma.com/a97aoe6o
Enjoy complimentary beverages and great conversation while connecting with innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and industry leaders in an informal setting designed to spark new relationships and new ideas.
About Portal Pours (FKA RI Bio Life Sciences Tuesdays):
Life Sciences Tuesdays (FKA Tiny Bar Tuesdays) started on March 2025 by RI Bio and is a monthly reoccurring event on the first Tuesday of every month at Ocean State Labs. This recurring event series brings together members of the life sciences community for networking, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to strengthen Rhode Island’s innovation ecosystem.
Note: The RI Bio Summer Social on August 19th will replace Portal Pours event on August 4th. Learn more @ https://luma.com/melv2voo.
Sponsors:
A special thank you to our annual sponsors, VWR (part of Avantor), Adler Pollock & Sheehan, and isgenuity LLC, for their continued support of Rhode Island’s life sciences community.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Parking Options:
Metered Street Parking: There is 2, 4 and 10 hour street parking along Clifford Street as well as many other streets.
Paid Lots: There are several paid lots in the area but I recommend 200 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903 (Brown University lot @ $12/day or $5 after 3pm). Please note that the lot only accept credit cards.