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22 n e w h a v e n B I Z | M a r c h 2 0 2 0 | n e w h a v e n b i z . c o m NEW HAVEN: POWER 50 >> Health Care/Technology PATRICK CHARMEL PRESIDENT & CEO GRIFFIN HOSPITA L, DERBY Residence: Hamden College(s): Quinnipiac University, BS; Yale University, MPH Came to Griffin as a college intern in 1985 years ago and is still there at age 60. In an era of health-care consolidation, 160-bed Griffin remains an inde- pendent acute-care hospital that is flagship of a patient-centered care model known as Planetree. It is also the largest employer in Derby and one of the largest in the Valley. Both Charmel and his employer are well respected. Describe Griffin Hospital's impact on the local economy: Griffin has a direct economic impact on the local economy of more than $390 million includ- ing providing 1,800 jobs with a payroll of more than $120 million and non-salary spending of more than $80 million. What advice would you give young health-care professionals? Sometimes it's better to bloom where you are planted rather than seek a bigger pot. I joined Griffin as a 19-year-old student intern. I did my graduate school practicum there and was hired as a junior administrator aer graduation. irty-five years later I am still at Griffin, considered by many to be one of the best hospitals in the country. What is an unusual characteristic about you that most people don't know? In elementary school I suffered from severe dyslexia and associ- ated lack of short-term memory which adversely impacted my abil- ity to learn. anks to a dedicated and determined school psycholo- gist, I overcame my disability and achieved my potential. TED DINSMORE PRESIDENT SPHEREGEN TECHNOLOGIES, NEW H AV EN Residence: Killingworth College(s): Indiana University of Pennsylvania, BS (management information systems) Accomplished IT/business- development exec who founded promising applications- development firm. What does SphereGen do, how does it impact New Haven? We've created two product companies, transforming health care in the world of optometry (VeyeZER) and radiology/surgical planning (Dicom Director). Both companies utilize the Microso HoloLens, combining the world of health care and game design to improve patient out- comes and increase the efficiency of health-care professionals. I've invested our team's time and resources in New Haven. Sphere- Gen has intentionally sought local partners and clients. What personal characteristic has most contributed to your success? e ability to partner with others is key to my success. When I partner with another company like Micro- so or UI Path, SphereGen gains access to new clients and new tech- nologies. It's more than a business strategy — it's a philosophy. What advice would you give young up-and-coming professionals? Don't be afraid to fail. You will fail. Keep trying. What is a fun characteristic about you that most people don't know? I'm an avid (over-50) snowboarder and have snowboarded across the U.S. and Europe. VLAD CORIC, MD CHIEF EXECUTIV E OFFICER BIOH AV EN (N YSE: BHV N), NEW H AV EN Residence: Madison College(s) attended & degree(s): University of Connecticut, BS; Wake Forest School of Medicine, MD A clini- cal-stage bio- pharmaceuti- cal company with late-stage drug candi- dates targeting neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, Biohaven was founded on intellectual property from Coric's research at Yale, where he is an associate clinical professor of psychiatry. Coric led the company in raising over $1 billion. What is Biohaven's impact on the New Haven economy? Biohaven established its U.S. headquarters in New Haven, created hundreds of jobs and contracts with many local businesses. Biohaven also in- vested over $10 million to provide initial funding to establish another New Haven company, Kleo Phar- maceuticals. In 2019 Biohaven spent more than $5 million in Connecticut. What personal characteristic most contributed to your success? Pas- sion. Passion for one's work is key to professional success. My passion to improve patient care led to my career in drug development. What advice would you give to young professionals? Surround yourself with people smarter than you, and take your time to pick the best team members. Your success will depend on the collective efforts of those around you. Something about you that most people don't know? I previously practiced as a forensic psychia- trist — analytic skills and training that have helped me navigate the business world! PER HELLSUND CHIEF EXECUTIV E OFFICER CYBREX A THER A PEUTICS, NEW H AV EN Residence: New Haven College(s): Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, BS, MBA Describe your role in your company and its impact on the greater New Haven economy: We are building a dynamic company that in three years has grown from an idea into a 20-person biotech with more than 10,000 square feet of lab and office space. We are focused on the biggest challenges — developing drugs to treat the toughest tumors — while building a great culture where everyone is working incredibly hard to deliver drugs that provide hope to patients. What personal characteristics have contributed to your professional success? Resilience and passion. My own family has been impacted by cancer, and my passion for oncology is driven by always keeping the patients who are waiting for the next breakthrough at the center of what we do. What advice would you give to young up-and-coming professionals — in technology or any field? Find your passion and space in a market where you believe you have the opportunity to change the status quo. What is an unusual characteristic or quality about you that most people don't know? I love to fish. We're lucky to have so many waterways in Connecticut. Spending time on the water is one of the ways I unwind.

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