News & Events
Letter from Chief Executive Officer, Catharine Smith
Dear Friends of the Termeer Institute, The Termeer Institute is leading the way into a new era in life sciences—one where values-driven leaders are supported, empowered,and connected; scientific discovery knows no borders; and the exchange of ideas and experiences...
Finding Community in Cohorts: The Power of Peer Leadership
Leadership in biotech is often characterized by milestones, strategy, and scientific rigor. Yet for many leaders navigating a demanding, high-stakes industry, the most defining experience isn’t the technical work—it’s the isolation that comes with carrying...
Termeer Institute Appoints Catharine Smith as Chief Executive Officer
Boston, MA (September 8, 2025)— The Termeer Institute today announced that Catharine Smith has been named Chief Executive Officer, reflecting her established leadership of the organization and the importance of the role to guide the Institute’s mission to become a...
Introducing the Termeer Institute: A New Chapter in Patient-Centered Life Science Leadership
Introducing the Termeer Institute: A New Chapter in Patient-Centered Life Science Leadership The Termeer Institute, formerly the Termeer Foundation, focuses on developing life science entrepreneurs, building community, and convening stakeholders to advance cures for...
Termeer Foundation announces 2025 Transatlantic Connections Award honorees
This year’s recipients reflect a deep commitment to advancing therapies that help patients — and the world The Termeer Foundation announced today this year’s Transatlantic Connections Award honorees, an award that honors two life sciences entrepreneurs — one in the...
Termeer Foundation announces its Class of 2025 Termeer Fellows
Termeer Foundation announces its Class of 2025 Termeer Fellows Incoming class reflects an increasing global footprint and engagement in multiple biotech ecosystems Today the Termeer Foundation announced its largest class of Termeer Fellows to date, with 17 first-time...
Centering Patients in Innovation: Insights from Visionary Leaders
Join Hans Schikan, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Pharvaris and Termeer Foundation mentor, as he hosts an engaging conversation about patient-centered innovation. Hans welcomes Koenraad Wiedhaup, CEO of Leyden Labs, a company dedicated to eradicating viral threats,...
Keeping Rare Disease Patients ‘Front and Center’
Having a child with a rare or ultra-rare disease often means traveling a lonely, uncertain path. Doctors may be unfamiliar with the condition and unsure how to diagnose or treat it — presuming treatments exist, which typically they do not. And it is unlikely that...
Year in Review: Embracing a Global Community Through Partnerships and Programming
Looking across the biopharmaceutical industry landscape, several noteworthy medical advances have occurred in the last year. According to a recent article in STAT, new drugs for schizophrenia, muscular dystrophy, and pulmonary hypertension are among the most...
Closing Strong: Strategies for Leaders to Recharge, Reflect, and Lead into 2025
As we close out 2024—a year marked by political, social, and industry challenges—this conversation explores how biotech leaders can prioritize renewal and resilience. Join Michèle Berg, Managing Director of Envisage Consulting and executive coach, content consultant...