Jennifer Good of Trevi Therapeutics, Vlad Coric of Biohaven Rank as 2017 CURE Entrepreneurs of the Year
In a ceremony December 12 at the CURE Annual Holiday Party at Alexion in New Haven, the 2017 CURE Entrepreneur of the Year award was presented to Jennifer Good of Trevi Therapeutics and Dr. Vlad Coric of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, two biotechnology executives whose work has positively affected bioscience in Connecticut and beyond.
According to a media release, Jennifer L. Good is the co-founder of Trevi Therapeutics and serves as a director as well as president and CEO of the company. Prior to founding Trevi, she led the growth of Penwest Pharmaceuticals, a NASDAQ-traded company, from development stage through to profitability, resulting in its acquisition in 2010. At Trevi, Good has successfully raised $100 million, hired a high-caliber team of biotech innovators, and overseen the development of Trevi's drug candidate from preclinical through to Phase 3 for treatment of chronic severe pruritis in various medical conditions. Colleagues have described her as "inspiring, visionary, and a natural leader."
Vlad Coric, MD, is the CEO and a director of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals. With a background of more than 15 years of drug discovery and clinical development experience at Yale School of Medicine and Bristol-Myers Squibb, Dr. Coric joined with first-tier biopharma investors in establishing Biohaven.
The Entrepreneur of the Year award was established by CURE and the law firm of Shipman & Goodwin to acknowledge the importance of showcasing unique accomplishments of entrepreneurs in the Connecticut community.
Dormer Stephen, a partner at Shipman & Goodwin, said, "Both Jennifer Good and Dr. Coric's accomplishments and contributions within the Connecticut bioscience community are a great fit for the 2017 CURE Entrepreneur of the Year award, and we are proud to recognize each of them for their hard work and dedication."
"I am honored to receive this recognition from CURE," Dr. Coric said. "By establishing Biohaven in New Haven, we are able to tap into the talent and other resources that are critical to bringing treatments to patients who currently suffer from illnesses with few therapeutic options. We thank CURE for its vital work in Connecticut, and we are proud to be one of the many organizations who have chosen this state for groundbreaking medical research and robust commercial operations."
"I am pleased to receive this award on behalf of my colleagues at Trevi as well as our various stakeholders, who have all been very instrumental in the company's progress and growth," Good said. "New Haven has been a terrific community to found and grow a biotech company within due to its thriving talent pool, easy access to major cities on the east coast, and a culture of education and innovation."
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Gilt and Sarah Jessica Parker Unveil SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Bridal Collection for SpringSarah Jessica Parker, in partnership with Gilt, kicked off the exclusive launch of SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker Bridal, Gilt’s first foray into bridal ready-to-wear that would have Carrie Bradshaw swooning.
The collection includes dresses, skirts, bodysuits and other pieces, ranging in price from $295 to $2,395 and from sizes 0 to 14.
"Collaborating with Gilt on my first bridal ready-to-wear collection was an opportunity I couldn't pass up," said Sarah Jessica Parker. "The team there is brilliant and allowed me to be imaginative and take risks as I was designing for the non-traditional bride. It has been quite fun to play around with colors, fabrics and details to create unique pieces for all kinds of brides." The collection, comprised of ten styles, is inspired by Parker's vision of a modern, non-traditional bride, and is designed to dress a woman for a variety of wedding milestone moments; from her bridal shower through her wedding reception. Styles offered are a unique mix of classic dresses and gowns, modern bodysuits, full skirts, and a jumpsuit. The color palette includes traditional bridal white, sleek black, plus pops of blush, poppy, light gray and blue.
Designed in collaboration with Gilt, the collection was produced in New York City utilizing fabrics like cashmere and stretch crepe sourced from Spain, Italy and France.
The pieces all feature carefully curated details like elegant bows, sophisticated cutouts, feathers, intricate embroidery and beautiful hand-stitched beading.
The actress and style icon is no stranger to chic bridal wear. Carrie Badshaw, famously played by Parker, took part in an elaborate bridal photo shoot in Sex and the City: The Movie. The shoot featured gowns from designers like Christian Lacroix and Lanvin. Parker famously wore a black wedding gown for her own wedding to Matthew Broderick in 1997.
"Not only is Sarah Jessica Parker's style known around the world, her point of view is one-of-a-kind," says Tom Ott, Chief Merchant of Gilt. "Sarah Jessica brings her impeccable taste and fashion sensibility to life in this collection. We think our customers will be delighted with the offering which is stylish and well-priced in the bridal category."
As part of the bridal launch, Gilt will also offer 15 exclusive styles from the SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker footwear line, each of which are complementary to the bridal collection.
To correspond with the bridal collection launch, Gilt City will present offers from some of Sarah Jessica Parker's favorite places in New York City.
The offers were each chosen as a way to help brides plan for and celebrate the big day with highlights including, Leather Spa, Lars Nord Studio Tailoring, Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery, among others.
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Tea Forté Introduces ‘Matcha’ CollectionConvenience meets tradition in Tea Forté’s new Ceremonial Matcha Bowl Set and the Matcha Single Steeps.
The company said its spring harvested, shade grown, stone ground, organic matcha tea is best served in a centuries-old Japanese tea ceremony called chanoyu: a preparation technique known for its centering meditative qualities.
"The launch of Tea Forté's Matcha collection represents our continued commitment to wellness and cultivating all the potential mental and physical health benefits of tea," says Tea Forté CEO Michael Gebrael. "In addition to our high quality Pure Matcha, we've also blended four distinct flavored Matcha varieties. Prepackaged in pouches measured out for a single serving, our Single Steeps Matcha is ideal for the office, travel, or to keep with you for a boost anytime."
Tea Forté noted its handcrafted ceremonial tea bowl, handmade bamboo whisk and measuring ladle “encourages serene enjoyment of our premium Kosher, gluten-free and vegan matcha blends.” These include: Pure Matcha, Chocolate Matcha, Coconut Matcha, Ginger Matcha, and Chai Matcha.
According to a release, in addition to its distinctive taste, matcha is prized for its health benefits. Steeped green tea contains only the antioxidants that can be extracted in water, while with matcha, the whole leaf is consumed.
Available now in select stores and online at teaforte.com.
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Among other insights, the roundup revealed:
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