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Termeer Institute Announces 2026 Transatlantic Connections Award Honorees
Shana Wang of PathCision Medicine and Arno Bisschop of Genewity Named as This Year's Recipients The Termeer Institute today announced the recipients of the 2026 Transatlantic Connections Award (TAC), recognizing two life sciences entrepreneurs — one in the United...
Termeer Institute Announces Class of 2026 Termeer Fellows
17 First-Time CEOs Selected from Four States and Five Countries The Termeer Institute today announced the Class of 2026 Termeer Fellows, welcoming 17 first-time CEOs leading early-stage life sciences companies across four U.S. states and five countries. The Termeer...
Mentorship that compounds: building leadership capacity through the Termeer network
For first-time biotech CEOs and other emerging leaders, the job can be isolating. The decisions are high-stakes, the learning curve is steep, and the expectation is to lead with clarity even when the path is uncertain. In honor of January’s National Mentorship Month,...
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,...
