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06.01.11: Susan Posner Elected to MassMEDIC Board of Directors
Health Advances, LLC is pleased to announce the election of Susan Posner, Vice President, to the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts
Medical Device Industry Council (MassMEDIC). MassMEDIC is the only organization in New England dedicated solely to promoting the
unique interests of the medical device industry. Susan's election by MassMEDIC's more than 300 member organizations reflects her
contributions and commitment to the medical device industry. Susan will serve a three-year term with the organization and anticipates
active involvement in advocacy with State and Federal government and the enhancement of MassMEDIC's educational forums.
 learn more about MassMedic.
learn more about our work in the medical devices area.
05.23.11: Health Advances Strengthens Management Team
Health Advances is pleased to announce that Karen Gershman has joined the firm in the role of Chief Operating Officer. As a
key member of the senior leadership team, Karen is responsible for directing a wide range of functional resources
necessary to deliver the highest quality consulting services to Health Advances' clients.
Karen comes to Health Advances with over 25 years in managerial, operational and financial management in both the public
and private sectors. For the last decade, Karen served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts' $50 billion Pension Reserves Investment Management Board. Karen earned her BA in Business
Administration from Merrimack College. "We are exceptionally pleased that Karen has chosen to join Health Advances. Our
clients have come to expect extraordinary service which requires that our consulting staff can confidently access our information
infrastructure and IT platforms globally. Karen has the experience and management talent to help Health Advances maintain this
strong service orientation while continuing to grow," says Marie Schiller, Partner.
read the press release.
12.01.10: Health Advances Announces that Kristin Ciriello Pothier has been appointed a Partner of the Firm
Over the past eight years, Kristin has been instrumental in developing and leading the Health Advances Diagnostics and
Life Science Tools Practice, a global practice providing results-oriented commercialization strategies for the clinical
diagnostics and life science tools sectors. Seasoned executives rely upon Kristin and her teams for assistance with market
strategy, pricing and reimbursement, portfolio prioritization and corporate strategy for novel diagnostics and life science
products and services. Kristin's clients range from small diagnostics and tools start-ups to the largest investors, public
companies and non-profit institutions in the industry. She is a frequent speaker and writer in the diagnostics and life
sciences industries, covering topics such as the commercialization of companion diagnostics, the transition of life science
tools to the clinical laboratory, and investment in personalized medicine.
Kristin joined Health Advances in 2002 with extensive experience as a scientist in genomics research at Genome Therapeutics and diagnostics
technology development at Genzyme. She earned an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Smith College and a Masters degree in Epidemiology,
Health Management, and Maternal and Child Health from the Harvard School of Public Health.
learn more about our expertise in diagnostics.
9.01.09: Health Advances, LLC Expands West Coast Operations
Health Advances, LLC is pleased to announce the expansion of its West Coast office. Led by Kimberly Howland, PhD,
Vice President, our California-based team is adding new consultants to better serve our
diverse and growing clientele. "Health Advances leverages the clinical expertise and deep
industry insight of professionals in both our East and West Coast offices to provide innovative,
actionable commercialization solutions for our clients worldwide," said Ms. Howland.
To accommodate its growth, our West Coast office has moved to a new location:
201 Mission Street, Suite 500
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: 415-834-0800
Fax: 781-392-1484
read the press release.
03.16.09: Health Advances Supports American Cancer Society Fundraising Event
Since its inception, Health Advances has devoted one day per quarter for our entire staff
to participate in community service. For the fifth year in a row, employees of Health
Advances contributed their time and talent to “Daffodil Days,” a major fundraising
event for the American Cancer Society.
support the ACS
10.30.08: Health Advances Community Service Day at The Greater Boston Food Bank
Over the years, Health Advances has returned many times to assist the Greater
Boston Food Bank in their important mission of distributing donated food and
grocery products to hunger relief agencies. Now, more than ever, hungry people
depend on the local food pantries, soup kitchens, homeless and residential shelters,
youth programs, senior centers, and day-care centers to which the Food Bank provides
food. Health Advances employees loaded food boxes onto conveyer belts, inspected and
sorted grocery products, and checked and labeled boxes for shipment to agencies. Health Advances
is committed to supporting charitable organizations in the Boston area through its community
service activities. Boston, MA
learn more about the Greater Boston Food Bank.
09.02.08:
Health Advances Establishes Office in San Francisco
A core team of professionals from our office in Massachusetts, led by Kimberly Howland, PhD, Vice
President, established our San Francisco office in order to better serve our many clients on the West Coast.
Like the Greater Boston area, the San Francisco Bay Area is a focal point for innovative
biotech, medical device, and diagnostic companies. For over 16 years, Health Advances has
been an integral part of the life sciences industry. We look forward to expanding our
involvement in the vibrant biomedical community in California. Boston, MA
read the press release.
03.17.08:
Health Advances Supports American Cancer Society Fundraising Event
Since its inception, Health Advances has devoted one day per quarter for our entire staff to participate in community service. For the fourth year in a row, employees of Health Advances contributed their time and
talent to "Daffodil Days," a major fundraising event for the American Cancer Society.
03.10.08:
Health Advances Launches New Corporate Image
Health Advances is pleased to unveil a new corporate image package. This includes our new format for corporate communications,
updated corporate website, and, most prominently, our new logo. Our new website provides more information for clients and recruits.
Emphasizing fresh, practical perspectives and new ideas, our new image reflects the values we strive to deliver to our clients.
01.01.08:
Kristin Pothier and Donna Hochberg Author Article for InVivo Magazine
Health Advances is pleased to announce the publication of the article
"Biomarker Diagnostics: Place Your Bets Wisely" by Kristin Pothier, Vice President and Donna Hochberg, Associate in the January 2008 issue
of In Vivo, a strategic business journal for the biopharma, med-tech, diagnostics and hospital supply industries. The abstract is as follows:
Biomarker diagnostics are the linchpin of personalized medicine. But building a successful business around such tests is anything but
straightforward, given the complexities associated with both their development and commercialization. Today's molecular diagnostic companies
need to think carefully before they choose a "go it alone" strategy when developing a particular test. It may make more sense to forge a
partnership with another diagnostic company or a drug developer with the goal of sharing costs and relative risks.
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10.03.07:
Skip Irving Appointed to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Board of Directors
For several years, Skip has been advising the Michael J. Fox Foundation on its strategy for engaging both large and small companies
in partnerships to develop novel Parkinson's therapeutics. In joining the Board, Skip will provide ongoing support for the further
pursuit of this strategy. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease
within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda.
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