Entrepreneur, Innovation Expert; Public Speaker, Investor; Host of @LRTUpodcast
Joined June 2011
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Our Founder and CEO, @JohnLFlavin was back on @CNBCFastMoney to talk about this year's annual #ASCO conference! In the segment, John discussed ADCs, T-Cell engagers, and vaccines which are now going after previously undruggable cancer targets. Take a look! cnbc.com/video/2026/05/29/po…
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May 29
The world's largest oncology conference kicking off this week!
@portalinno CEO @JohnLFlavin on the important things to watch in the cancer therapy and vaccine space and why he expects more activity to happen soon.
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at the 2026 CureBRCA Collaborative in Chicago. Much appreciation to our 7 presenters, Dr. Heather Cheng for designing the program, and John Flavin for facilitating thoughtful discussions surrounding BRCA- related cancers in men. #asco #curebrca
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Portal's Founder and CEO, @JohnLFlavin, moderated a panel discussion with the Astellas team to talk about the Astellas pipeline in oncology research, and their investment approaches that help improve outcomes for patients. Thanks to everyone who came! (2/2)
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May 27
We’re thrilled to announce we've received De Novo classification from the U.S. FDA for PCWP Analysis Software, the first AI algorithm to noninvasively provide pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) readings for patients w/ heart failure. Read more: bit.ly/3RwF1bK
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We're excited to partner with @JNJNews at The New Jersey Innovation Hub, Powered by Portal, where J&J has secured the naming rights for our town hall area. Big things are happening in New Jersey and we can't wait to move in this summer!
May 19
Innovation Collaboration: The Johnson & Johnson Exchange to anchor Portal Innovations’ 30,000-square-foot science incubator at HELIX, signaling major corporate commitment to New Brunswick’s life sciences ecosystem.
@JNJNews @JNJInnovation @portalinno
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It was great to officially celebrate the opening of Ocean State Labs alongside our partners across Rhode Island’s life sciences and innovation ecosystem. There was real energy in the room yesterday as founders, researchers, investors, industry leaders, and public officials (1/2)
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What an event at the UChicago Science Incubator, Powered by Portal! Bluefors hosted their opening event at the incubator to celebrate bringing their technology to help quantum-based companies to Hyde Park! Bluefors continues to be a fantastic member and partner at the UCSI.
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We recently hosted a great fireside in New Jersey that featured Portal's Founder and CEO, @JohnLFlavin and Chris Picariello, President of @JNJNews Innovation! It was great to chat about NJ's growing life sciences ecosystem and rich innovation history.
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Great having @JohnLFlavin back on @BloombergTV to chat about our portfolio company, @CrossBridgeBio, getting acquired by @EliLillyandCo! In the segment, John discusses the science behind ADCs and Texas's growing life sciences market! bloomberg.com/news/videos/20…
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Let’s BEE honest 🐝 this one is worth the listen.
Dr. Gene Robinson joins LRTU to break down how genes and environment shape behavior, what honeybees can teach us, and where AI fits in.
This one will create a buzz: labratstounicorns.com/listen…
#bee #honeybee #gene
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Events at Ocean State Labs are up and running! We recently hosted @NucleateHQ for a discussion on AI in Biotech. This brought together science-driven leaders to discuss where AI is genuinely changing the field, potentially leading to breakthroughs. Take a look at pictures!
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Quick video: Portal's Stargaze Network Terminal allows for members to search more than 350 VCs in our database, while searching/filtering based on geography, check size, and AUM. Additionally, members can schedule office hours and find grant opportunities. Take a look!
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What if life isn’t just discovered, but built? In the latest Lab Rats to Unicorns, Dr. Kate Adamala explores synthetic cells, “life but not alive,” and how programmable biology could reshape medicine, manufacturing, and even space exploration.
Listen: labratstounicorns.com/listen…
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Take a look at our 2026 Venture Report written by Michael Schultz, Portal's Sr. Director of Venture! If you're in life sciences, this is a must read that lays out obstacles and optimism for the coming year. #biotech #medtech hs.portalinnovations.com/202…
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Building progress at the @helixnj continues to go strong! Just a few short months until we're able to move into the incubator space at the New Jersey Innovation Hub to help accelerate innovative startups in the area. Take a look at the latest pictures!
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Ocean State Labs, Powered by Portal in Providence, RI is officially open! The Ocean State Labs team has been hard at work putting the finishing touches on lab equipment to help welcome our first cohort of members. Stay tuned for additional pictures and upcoming events at OSL!
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On the new episode of LRTU, John Flavin talks with @SpiderwortBio Co-Founder Dr. Andrew Pelling about using plant scaffolds to grow human tissue and the power of augmented biology!
#biology #biotech #podcast
Listen here: labratstounicorns.com/listen…
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New pictures from Ocean State Labs, Powered by Portal just dropped and they're spectacular! The OSL team has begun unpacking lab equipment in preparation for our official opening (just a few short weeks away!). Momentum in Rhode Island is building - take a look at pictures!
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