Business of Biotech 2025
Patient-Driven Oncology, A New Era in Personalized Care
April 11, 2025
The Business of Biotech conference began in 2006 and has become a signature event in Tampa Bay. Today the conference attracts over 400 biotech executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and researchers from across the U.S. and is a unique opportunity to meet and collaborate with the innovators of our age.
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2025 Event Details
When: April 11, 2025
Where: Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa FL
Who Should Attend the Conference?
The conference connects biotech executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors and researchers to discuss the latest advances in cancer care. Thursday's Partnering Forum is an invitation-only event, and Friday's conference and exhibits are currently closed for registration.
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April 11, 2025
8:00am – 9:15am Breakfast and Networking
Atrium9:15am – 10:30am Welcome and Keynote Address
Craig Maxwell, Senior Vice President, Head of Oncology R&D Strategy,
Business Development & Academic Research Partnerships
AstraZeneca
Couch Auditorium10:30am – 10:45am Break 10:45am – 11:45pm Keynote
Levi Garraway, Head of Global Product Development & Chief Medical Officer
Roche
Couch Auditorium11:45am – 12:45pm Lunch, Networking & Tours
Atrium12:45pm – 1:30pm Keynote Address
Seema Verma, Oracle Health & Life Sciences
Executive Vice President & General Manager
Couch Auditorium1:30pm – 1:45m Break 1:45pm – 2:30pm Breakout Sessions
Cell Therapy in Action: The Next Era of Personalized Cancer Care
Moderator Aney Vasisht, CEO and President – Pagona Health
Couch Auditorium2:45pm – 3:30pm Breakout Sessions
AI and Digital Health: Transforming the Future of Oncology
Moderator Kamal Jethwani, MD, Vice President, Digital Ventures – Moffitt Cancer Center
Couch Auditorium
Levi Garraway, MD, PhD
Roche
Executive Vice President
Global Head of Product Development
Chief Medical Officer
Levi Garraway, M.D., Ph.D., is Executive Vice President, Global Head of Product Development, and Chief Medical Officer at Roche. Since joining in 2019, he has led all aspects of late-stage clinical development, and in 2023 he became a member of the enlarged Roche Corporate Executive Committee. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Stanford and sits on multiple advisory boards of leading academic cancer institutes. Levi earned his degrees from Harvard, completed medical training at the Massachusetts General Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. A recipient of numerous cancer research scientific awards, he spent over a decade on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, Dana-Farber, and the Broad Institute where his research contributions in cancer genetics helped shape the future of oncology innovation.
Craig Maxwell
AstraZeneca
Senior Vice President
Head of Oncology R&D Strategy, Business Development & Academic Research Partnerships
Craig Maxwell is the Senior Vice President and Head of Oncology R&D Strategy, Business Development & Academic Research Partnerships at AstraZeneca. He leads the company’s Oncology and Hematology R&D strategy, focusing on internal and external innovation in Cell Therapy, ADCs, Radioconjugates, AI, and diagnostics. He also drives AstraZeneca’s efforts to scale cell therapies for solid tumors, hematologic cancers, immune-mediated and rare diseases. Since joining in 2014, Craig has played a key role in strengthening AstraZeneca’s oncology pipeline through strategic acquisitions, including Neogene, Gracell, and Fusion. Previously, he held senior leadership roles in investment banking at JP Morgan and Bank of America.
Seema Verma
Oracle Health & Life Sciences
Executive Vice President & General Manager
Seema Verma is the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences. She leads efforts to integrate clinical research with care delivery, aiming to improve patient outcomes. Previously, she was the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from 2017 to 2021, managing a $1.4 trillion budget and 145 million beneficiaries. Verma has also held advisory roles for private equity firms and healthcare companies. Her leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic expanded telehealth and vaccine access. Recognized as a national healthcare expert, her insights have been featured in top publications like The Wall Street Journal and Health Affairs.
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Hotels near Moffitt Cancer Center
Hotel Information
Here is a list of hotels near Moffitt Cancer Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton
3705 Spectrum Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
813-977-7066Home2 Suites by Hilton
11606 McKinley Drive
Tampa, FL 33612
813-750-8844Hampton Inn & Suites
3333 East Busch Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
813-605-5233TownePlace Suites by Marriott
6800 Woodstork Dr.
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
813-975-9777
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