“Linkups” brings together biopharmaceutical professionals across New Jersey and New York in a welcoming, relaxed setting where authentic, person-to-person connections grow into lasting professional relationships.
The Linkups series is hosted by the KASBP NJ/NY Chapter in partnership with SK Biopharmaceuticals at SK Life Science LinX.
Linkup Events
Exclusive networking sessions designed to foster professional growth and community connection within the NJ/NY biotech and pharma landscape.
Linkups #1
The Current Trends in the Biopharmaceutical Industry
March 20, 2026 at SK Life Science LinX.
18:00 - 20:00 Check-in & Networking with DINNER
20:00 - 20:05 Opening Remark
20:05 - 20:10 Welcome Remark
20:15 - 20:55 Linkups Talk
FDA Diligence Considerations in Transactions for Biotech Companies & Recent FDA Updates
Sung W. Park (Reed Smith LLP.)
Navigating Structural Change in Biopharma 2026
TaeSoo Sean Kim (Ice Miller LLP.)
20:55 - 21:00 Group Photo
21:00 - 22:00 Networking
Linkups #2
Space as a New Frontier for Biomedicine & Bio-manufacturing
May 8, 2026 at SK Life Science LinX.
18:00 - 20:00 Check-in & Networking with DINNER
20:00 - 20:05 Opening Remark
20:05 - 20:55 Linkups Talk
Orbiting Breakthroughs: Space Medicine Shaping
the Future of Health
Fathi Karouia (NASA Ames Research Center)
SpaceLiinTech: A Next-Generation Space Bio-
manufacturing Platform for High-purity Protein Crystals
Jeeyong Lee (Space LiinTech)
20:55 - 21:00 Group Photo
21:00 - 22:00 Networking
Linkups #3
From Lab to Investor: The Bio Startup Journey
September 11, 2026, at SK Life Science LinX.
18:00 - 20:00 Check-in & Networking with DINNER
20:00 - 20:05 Opening Remark
20:05 - 20:55 Linkups Talk
AI-Powered Molecular Modeling and Simulation for
Next-Generation Drug Discovery
Wonpil Im (Molcube)
Building IR & PR Strategies to Engage the U.S. Life
Sciences Investment Community
Seungwoo Yoo (Investor Relations professional)
20:55 - 21:00 Group Photo
21:00 - 22:00 Networking