Join WIB-Metro New York and Women.NYC for an inspiring morning of conversation, connection, and community. Enjoy coffee and bagels as Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder & CEO of Curemark and author of Goodbye, Status Quo, shares insights on innovation, leadership, and embracing change. A visionary scientist and entrepreneur, Dr. Fallon has dedicated her life to advancing children’s health and developing novel therapies for conditions such as autism and Parkinson’s disease. Her talk will explore how curiosity, courage, and purpose fuel lasting impact - whether in science, business, or personal growth.

Following her remarks, join structured networking roundtables led by life science experts for meaningful discussion and new professional connections. You’ll also have the chance to meet Dr. Fallon, continue the conversation, and purchase signed copies of her book.

Come for the ideas, enjoy a fresh spread of bagels and coffee, and leave with inspiration, connection, and community.

Note: Women.NYC members, please register through the Women.NYC registration page.

Program

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.  Check in, breakfast, & coffee
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  Author spotlight with Q&A
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.  Roundtable discussions with life science leaders
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  Open networking

Speaker Bio

Dr. Joan Fallon, Founder and CEO of Curemark

Dr. Fallon began her research on Autism and related disorders over 20 years ago and founded Curemark as a platform to develop product candidates to address her findings. Dr. Fallon has both clinical expertise and academic experience—the former from running a private practice specializing in pediatric development, and the latter as an Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at Yeshiva University. Dr. Fallon has played an integral role in two very successful (and unprecedented) medical ventures. She was an Oxford Health Plans board member and helped achieve underwriting authority from New York State for alternative and complementary medicine, where none had yet existed. She also helped implement a cost-effective, interdisciplinary health plan for Oxford that increased the level of quality care for all children enrolled there. Dr. Fallon has written numerous scholarly articles, lectured around the world on developmental problems in the pediatric population, and served on the Board of Directors of the ICA and Kentuckiana Children’s Center. She serves as a Senior Advisor to the Henry Crown Fellows at The Aspen Institute, as well as a Distinguished Fellow at the Athena Center for Leadership Studies at Barnard College/Columbia University. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Franklin & Marshall College. Dr. Fallon holds a BA degree from Franklin and Marshall College, a DC degree from Palmer University, and has completed the coursework for the MSc in clinical investigation from Harvard University’s joint program with Massachusetts General Hospital. 

Pricing Information

• WIB Members/Guests: Free
• Non-members*: $15

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