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OUTbio Seattle Newsletters

Hello OUTbio Seattle Community,


July marks the first year of OUTbio Seattle. We founded the Seattle chapter of biotech’s biggest LGBTQ+ professional organization to empower LGBTQ+ professionals in the life sciences through networking, education, advocacy, career development, and peer support. Over the past year, our community has grown to number more than 260 professionals who have gathered over six events to build a brighter biotech for everybody. We look forward to sharing our top takeaways from the past year and future directions for OUTbio Seattle during a state of the organization webinar this coming October – stay tuned for more details.


And before Pride month grows too distant in our rearview mirror, join us in looking back at a few moments we’re still celebrating:

Puget Sound Business Journal honored OUTbio Seattle co-founder Michelle Briscoe in its 2024 Outstanding Voices program that recognizes the leaders lifting up our LGBTQ+ family in Seattle’s business community and beyond.


Michelle champions openness and inclusivity in her role as COO and CFO at Talus Bio and strives to make Seattle’s life sciences scene a safe, warm, and welcoming for LGBTQ+ professionals. We hope you’ll take a moment to say hello to Michelle at our events this summer and give her a well-deserved pat on the back!

OUTbio Seattle celebrated Pride with two dynamic events last month: Our resident early birds kicked off Pride on June 1st with coffee, bagels and a round of speed networking at Cecil Bacon Manor before heading up to Volunteer Park for Seattle Pride’s annual Pride in the Park. And we rounded out the month with a celebration of the diversity and strength of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ life science community at Dexter Yard with support from Monod Bio, Outpace Bio, Shape TX, and BioMed Realty. We have a few more events in store and open for registration, so keep scrolling and claim your spot!

Mark Your Calendars for Brews & Biotech

Don’t miss the chance to connect with the Seattle chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Join us next Wednesday and grab a brew at Rough & Tumble, Ballard’s premier women and queer-owned sports pub.


🗓️ Wednesday, July 17th

🕕 5:30 — 8:00 pm Pacific Time

📍 Rough & Tumble,  5309 22nd Ave NW Top Floor, Seattle, WA 98107

🎟️RSVP here. It’s free to RSVP, but this is a buy-your-own-beverage event.

Join us at the Allen Institute for a building tour and happy hour on August 22! You’ll have the opportunity to connect with the Allen Institute’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group and enjoy sweeping views of South Lake Union from the upper-level café – and deck, weather permitting! Space is limited, so please register using the link below no later than Tuesday, August 6.


🗓️ Thursday, August 22

🕕 4:00 – 6:00 pm Pacific Time

📍 615 Westlake Ave North, Seattle, WA98109

🎟️ Register here by August 6.


As we round out year one of OUTbio right here in Seattle, we recognize each and every one of you who have rolled up your sleaves and lent a little elbow grease to build community together. Thank you. We look forward to seeing you at many more events in the months ahead! Until next time, a friendly reminder to register soon, to register often — and to share the latest OUTbio Seattle updates with your friends and colleagues.


Stay cool out there, and with best regards,


Your OUTbio Seattle Leadership Team

Hello OUTbio Seattle Community,


Happy Pride Month! We’ve got a few fantastic events lined up to celebrate Pride weekend with you all–we’re excited to celebrate with you. Here’s what’s happening:



🏳️‍🌈Start Your Pride Weekend with OUTbio Seattle🏳️‍🌈


Don’t miss our Pride Party at Dexter Yard on June 27th! Join us on the 15th floor deck for sweeping views of Lake Union, delicious food and beverages from SLU BRU and Gourmondo, all thanks to support from Gourmondo and our generous event sponsors at Monod BioOutpace BioShape TX, and BioMed Realty.


That same evening, we’re holding a donation drive for Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center (formerly Gay City). Bring new and unused socks, undergarments or hygiene items with you on Thursday, and you’ll be entered to win a pair of Pride-themed socks from Monster in Ballard. We’ve just released more tickets, so if you haven’t secured yours yet, RSVP now!


📅 Thursday, June 27th

🕔 5:00 — 8:00 pm Pacific Time

📍Dexter Yard south tower 15th floor deck, 700 Dexter Ave N

⚠️ Change of plans? If you grabbed a ticket early and can no longer make it, no worries – it happens! Just let us know via email, and we’ll free up a spot for a lucky duck on the waitlist.


Can’t make it on the 27th? Join us on the 29th for some b-ball! 


You’ve got another opportunity to mix and mingle with OUTbio Seattle this Pride weekend. Catch us at the Seattle Storm’s annual Pride game on June 29th and support OUTbio Seattle in the process! Use this link to purchase discounted tickets and support OUTbio Seattle programming in the process. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit OUTbio Seattle initiatives–and help keep the food and fun flowing at future events.


📅 Saturday, June 29th

🕕 6:00 pm Pacific Time

📍Climate Pledge Arena

🎟️ $45 via this link


Mark Your Calendars for Brews & Biotech


Join OUTbio Seattle and the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association–aka HBA Seattle–for a lively evening of fun and friends at Rough & Tumble, Ballard’s premier women and queer-owned pub with a focus on women’s sports. Don’t miss this unique (and free!) opportunity to mix, mingle, and cross pollinate your professional network with HBA on Wednesday, July 17th.


📅 Wednesday, July 17th

🕠 5:30 – 8:00 pm Pacific Time

📍Rough & Tumble, 5309 22nd Ave NW Top Floor, Seattle, WA 98107

🎟️ RSVP here


It’s free to RSVP, but this is a buy-your-own-beverage event.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Drag Bingo event in May and our bagel networking event on June 1st. Your enthusiasm and support made these events truly special and memorable, and we look forward to celebrating Pride with you soon!


Warm regards,


Your OUTbio Seattle Leadership Team

Hi OUTbio Seattle Friends,

We’ve got two events to kick off Pride Month this June. Let’s join together to celebrate diversity and strengthen our community — hope we’ll see you there!


Calling All Early Birds: Join us on June 1st for a morning filled with bagels, biotech, and plenty of schmear – vegan and gluten free options available. Meet us in the heart of Capitol Hill for your first cup of joe at 10:00 am, generously hosted by Cecil Bacon Manor with bagels and coffee provided by Eltana, Victrola, and Kaffeeklatsch. OUTbio Seattle board member Christian Dimaano will lead speed networking from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, then we’ll wrap up with a half hour of mingling until noon. After the event, head up to Volunteer Park for Pride in the Park with your new OUTbio Seattle friends.

The need-to-knows:

📅 Saturday, June 1, 2024🕔 10:00 am — 12:00 pm Pacific Time

📍Cecil Bacon Manor | 959 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102

🎟️ Grab your tickets and catch the full details here.

🏳️‍🌈Wrap Up Pride Month in Westlake with OUTbio Seattle🏳️‍🌈

We’re climbing to new heights – ahemmm, the new rooftop at Dexter Yard – for an evening filled with sweeping views of Lake Union and great news from the OUTbio Seattle team – paired with great food and drink from our friends at SLU BRU and Gourmondo, of course. And we could not have climbed this high without support from Gourmondo and event sponsors Monod Bio, Outpace Bio, Shape TX, and BioMed Realty.

The four-one-one:

📅 Thursday, June 27th, 2024🕔 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm Pacific Time

📍Dexter Yard south tower 5th floor deck | 700 Dexter Ave N

🎟️ Think fast, tickets here.


Save the dates, spread the word, and check out the generous sponsors who have helped us build OUTbio Seattle over the past year:


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