Innovation in the Two Cambridges

The Development and Alumni Relations Office will be hosting a networking event for Churchill College alumni on Wednesday 3 December at Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Mass.

The CIC sits at the heart of one of the world’s most innovative communities, making it the perfect spot for our discussion. You and a guest are invited to join fellow alumni for a roundtable discussion on the theme of ‘Innovation in the two Cambridges,’ which will be followed by a chance to share ideas, and connect with fellow alumni over drinks.

The panel for the roundtable will feature the following speakers:

Harry Bullivant (U06) – VP of Market Development for TTP, a Cambridge (UK) product and technology development company. Harry works with biotech, pharma, and medical devices clients across the US, as well as engaging the innovation ecosystem in Boston. Before moving to the US, Harry was COO at LEX Diagnostics which developed a 5-minute PCR test for infectious diseases at point-of-care; LEX is due to be acquired in late 2025.

Roger Burton (U05) – is co-founder and CTO of Evoworks Bio, a biotechnology company dedicated to revolutionising the scaling process in pharmaceutical bioproduction through bioreactor clusters. Roger spent 15 years at Cambridge Consultants, working in the UK and the US before co-founding Evoworks Bio in Cambridge Mass. He holds an EMBA from MIT Sloan School of Management.

Paul Singh (G94) – co-founder and CEO of Interon Laboratories, Inc. a biotechnology company developing therapeutics for neurological disorders, beginning with Autism. Interon is also developing therapeutics for other neurological and immune disorders as well. Paul holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Dr Sylvia Smullin (G98) – physicist and innovation consultant who helps organizations translate research and data into impactful technology strategies. As Principal Consultant at Figured Eight Consulting, she combines deep expertise in experimental physics and data analysis with a pragmatic, product-focused approach to fostering innovation and R&D excellence. Her work focuses on bridging scientific rigor and creative problem-solving to drive meaningful impact, particularly in climate and deep-tech sectors.

Professor Markus Kraft (Fellow) – Professor in Chemical Engineering and Founding Director of the Cambridge Centre for Advanced Research and Education in Singapore. Professor Kraft is also the Director of CMCL Innovations, a technology-intensive company, where he is involved in the development of software for the automotive and chemical industry, and the design of carbon-neutral fuels.

The event takes place in the 12th-floor kitchen via the entrance at 255 Main Street. Please kindly note that ID is required for entry.

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