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Seminar: Cardiovascular Diseases Associated with SARS-CoV2 and HIV Infections

Xuebin Qin, M.D., Ph.D., professor of medicine at Tulane National Primate Research Center, part of the Tulane University School of Medicine, will present, “Cardiovascular Diseases Associated with SARS-CoV2 and HIV Infections” at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in RGE-123.

The talk, part of the Integrative Medical Sciences Seminar Series, is free and open to the public. If you have any questions, please send an email to epolcyn@neomed.edu.

Jessica Sublett, chief executive of Bounce Innovation Hub.

VITALS with Jessica Sublett, president and chief executive of Bounce Innovation Hub

Jessica Sublett, J.D., LLM, president and chief executive officer of Bounce Innovation Hub in Akron, will be the VITALS speaker from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 via Zoom.

The talk, free and open to all, will be moderated by Monica Robins, WKYC-TV’s senior health correspondent.

Register for Jessica Sublett’s talk.


Biography

Jessica Sublett is passionate about technology, innovation and entrepreneurship and has dedicated her career to supporting entrepreneurs and economic development in Northeast Ohio. In May 2022, the Bounce Innovation Hub Board of Directors unanimously named Jessica as the next President & Chief Executive Officer of the organization beginning January 1, 2023.

In the role of president and CEO at Bounce Innovation Hub, Sublett is responsible for overseeing the vision and strategic direction of the organization. Sublett is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, overseeing finances and budgets, developing partnerships and collaborations with other organizations, and advocating for the organization’s mission and objectives in the broader community. Overall, Sublett plays a crucial role in setting the direction and vision of the organization, driving growth and financial sustainability and ensuring its long-term success.

Prior to being named CEO, Sublett served as Chief Operating Officer at Bounce from January 2018-December 2022. As COO, Sublett’s work focused on ensuring that the organization had the wherewithal to execute on its strategic plan. Between 2018-2022, she led the organization’s efforts to secure over $6.4M in public grant funds and $1.75M in private grant funds to sustain the organization’s program operations and financial well-being. In addition, she was deeply involved in corporate development, which, combined with grant funds, supported a total 5-year contribution amount of over $10.5M. She was responsible for creating and executing the rental model for the incubator and coworking facility, which generated an additional $4M in those same 5 years.

Sublett led programming structure and team development to implement and execute on programmatic priorities and strategic initiatives, where she was instrumental in launching Bounce’s Technology Incubator Program, Software Accelerator Program, and GROW Program. She worked closely with entrepreneurs, stakeholders, and community partners to ensure that programming offered by Bounce effectuated positive economic impact in the community. As COO, she oversaw the daily operations of the organization, which included community impact reporting; financial forecasting and management; HR management; strategic plan execution and reporting; governance and compliance activities; programming oversight; facility management; and resource development. In 2020, she oversaw the strategic planning process for the organization, which culminated in Bounce’s first three-year strategic plan.

As a licensed attorney in Ohio, Sublett uses her background in technology transfer and intellectual property law to help shape programming that supports the region’s most innovative startups and is keenly focused on developing and building inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. She works closely with other entrepreneurial support organizations to build partnerships that ensure that entrepreneurship is accessible to all of community members.

Sublett earned her J.D. and a certificate in intellectual property from the University of Akron School of Law, her LL.M in Intellectual Property from the University of Akron School of Law, and her B.S. in Business Management from the University of Findlay. She held many leadership positions throughout her academic career, including president of the Intellectual Property and Technology Law Association at the University of Akron, vice president of the Student Bar Association at the University of Akron, vice president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society at the University of Akron, and president of the Student Chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management at the University of Findlay. Sublett is a graduate of Leadership Akron’s Signature Class 38, a 2021 Greater Akron Chamber 30 For the Future award recipient, a 2023 Crain’s Cleveland Business Forty under 40 award recipient, and a quarterly contributor to Smart Business Magazine.

Three pharmacy students post for a selfie.

Pharmacy Discovery Day for Prospective Students

For prospective pharmacy students, we offer small-group sessions on campus so you may learn more about our pharmacy programs.

The sessions include:

  • A presentation introducing attendees to different areas of pharmacy along with an overview of our curriculum
  • Pre-requisite requirements and a student panel
  • A tour of our campus located in Rootstown, Ohio

Register now via Calendly.

Students in NEOMED’s Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars Program gather for a photo.

$2.9-million federal grant will help NEOMED attract more diverse students

The federal government has awarded a five-year, $2.9-million grant to NEOMED’s Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Scholars Program, strengthening an essential pipeline that encourages diverse undergraduates to continue postgraduate study […]

Three pharmacy students post for a selfie.

Pharmacy Discovery Day for Prospective Students

For prospective pharmacy students, we offer small-group sessions on campus so you may learn more about our pharmacy programs.

The sessions include:

  • A presentation introducing attendees to different areas of pharmacy along with a review of our curriculum
  • Pre-requisite requirements and a student panel
  • A tour of our campus located in Rootstown, Ohio

Register now.

VITALS with Sara Whittingham, M.D., an anesthesiologist and Ironman finisher with Parkinson’s disease

Sara Whittingham, M.D., an anesthesiologist at Cleveland Clinic Marymount, a clinical faculty member at NEOMED and an Ironman finisher with Parkinson’s disease, joins the next VITALS | Visionary Health Leadership in Action, NEOMED’s monthly health leadership speaker series supported by University Hospitals. The program will be held at noon, Thursday, April 4, in person in Watanakunakorn Auditorium and via Zoom.

The talk, free and open to all, will be moderated by Monica Robins, WKYC-TV’s senior health correspondent.

Secure your seat

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Commencement Ball

The Commencement Ball will be held from 7 to 11 p.m., Friday, April 28 at the Akron Art Museum.

NEOMED Class of 2023 graduates’ tickets are complimentary. Graduates’ RSVP will open late March.

Faculty, staff and guest tickets will be available for purchase.

Questions? Contact Student Services at studentservices@neomed.edu.