FABS - Life Sciences, Biotechnology
The French-American Biotechnology Springboard (FABS) is a team of experienced, French and American volunteers with diverse life science backgrounds and skills. This forum aims to guide French bioentrepreneurs in the highly-specific scientific, business, and cultural environment of New England.


What We Do
New England’s first stop support to accelerate the understanding of the life sciences landscape and institutions relevant to a company’s growth
- Connect companies to relevant stakeholders in academia, industry and business and provide a personalized introduction based on company-specific needs
- Raise key business questions related to France/US markets and competitive value proposition
- Highlight cross cultural differences that can impact businesses coming from Europe
- Provide advice on strategic prioritization efforts
- Improve pitch strategy to various audiences
- Organize an annual meeting on innovation key trends in health care with leading experts on the industry
CORE MEMBERS
Jim Shanahan (FABS CO-FOUNDER) - Start-ups fund raising, Organization, Resourcing, Value proposition development and Messaging, Sales
Alain Eudaric - Market insights – Strategic Planning / Operational Execution – Process Improvement
Valerie Philippon, Ph.D (FABS CO-FOUNDER) - Medical Affairs and Communications
Jean-Noël Pellegrin - Valuation and Finance Support to M&A and Business Development
Michael Hanson - Entrepreneurial ecosystem and technology business incubators
Lucie Rochard, Ph.D - External Engagement Program Lead
Jonathan Cottet, Ph.D - Scientist, Academics
Sandrine Hulot, Ph.D - Scientist, Strategic Alliances and International Partnerships
Cecile Pastel Levy, MD. - Medical Affairs & Communication
Alexandre Blanchot, Pharm.D - Innovation – France
CONSULTANTS
Romain Marmot - Digital Health, Strategy, Fundraising, Business Development, Operations
Jean Jacques Yarmoff, Ph.D - Innovation & International Strategy
Jonathan F.X. O’Brien - Corporate law
Shahin Gharakhanian, MD (FABS CO-FOUNDER) - Clinical Drug Development & Medical Affairs
Adeline Boulanger, Esq - Business Immigration
Aude Ouensanga - Market Access, Commercial Due Diligence, Corporate Strategy, and M&A