A schedule of events for the Grad Gathering is provided below for the convenience of attendees.

The Grad Gathering is scheduled for Friday, October 17, 2025, in Pharmacy Hall at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore, Md.

Time Activity
9:00-9:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast (PH Atrium/Gallery)
Conference Wi-Fi available
9:30-9:45 a.m.

Welcome Remarks and Updates (PH N103)
Sarah L.J. Michel, PhD
Dean and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
9:45-10:15 a.m.

"Breakthroughs Can't Wait" - Highlighting Lifesaving Research at UMB (PH N103)
Alex Likowski
Assistant Vice President of Communications
University of Maryland, Baltimore
10:15-11 a.m. Morning Keynote (PH N103)
“Maryland’s Life Sciences Labor Market - An Optimist’s Perspective”
Chris Frew, Founder
BioBuzz Networks
11-11:15 a.m.

Break
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions - Alumni Panel and Hot Topics

  • CAR T- Cell Therapy: Manufacuting, Therapy, Access, and Costs (PH N103)
  • UMSOP Alumni Panel: Innovative Careers in Biomedical Sciences (PH N111)
12:15-1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch and Poster Session (PH Atrium/Gallery)
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions - Alumni Panel and Hot Topics

  • Update on the FDA (PH N103)
  • UMSOP Alumni Panel: Ask Me Anything (PH N111)
2:30-2:45 p.m.

Break
2:45-3:45 p.m. Afternoon Keynote (PH N103)
"The Entrepreneurial Edge: Three Habits that will Ignite Success"
Pravin Jadhav, PhD, CEO
Vivpro
3:45 p.m.

Closing Remarks (PH N103)
Andrew Coop, PhD
Associate Dean for Students
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
5 p.m.

Alumni, Faculty, Student Networking Event/Happy Hour
La Cuchara
3600 Clipper Mill Road
Baltimore, MD 21211