For the past 15 years, Elyse Blazevich has been innovating and creating new pathways in life sciences discovery in Colorado, most recently as President and CEO of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) and President of the Colorado BioScience Institute. An important Fitzsimons Innovation Community partner from their beginning, CBSA advances Colorado’s life sciences ecosystem by building a collaborative, pro-innovation business environment. CBSA expands access to capital, offers education and networking opportunities for their members, and advocates for life sciences companies by creating strong partnerships with policymakers and business leaders. One of the many ways they provide these opportunities is through the Rocky Mountain Life Sciences Investor & Partnering Conference, an event Fitzsimons Innovation Community is always honored to sponsor.