Understanding the Peer Review Process at NIH

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11/17/2021  – 11/17/2021
10:30 am  – 12:00 pm  EST

Virtual

The Peer Review process at the National Institutes of Health is unique — fully understanding this process can improve your chances of success in SBIR, STTR and other peer reviewed grant submissions to NIH. This session discusses the peer review process at NIH and tips on how to craft your proposal with the reviewers in mind. Presented

Writing Your Specific Aims For NIH SBIR/STTR Proposals

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11/10/2021  – 11/10/2021
10:30 am  – 12:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Your Specific Aims page is a critically important component of your SBIR/STTR application and typically the first page reviewers read. Yet, this one page is often the most difficult section to write! You need to “hook” the reviewers from the start as well as provide key information about your technology, the innovation and your team.

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NIH SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Virtual Classroom

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11/04/2021  – 11/04/2021
8:30 am  – 2:00 pm  EST

Virtual

The National Institutes of Health award over $1B annually to small businesses.  This workshop is a must if you are considering a National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR or STTR submission. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, you’ll receive detailed instruction on developing a competitive proposal for NIH’s SBIR/STTR program. Session Topics

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NSF SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Virtual Classroom

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10/13/2021  – 10/13/2021
8:30 am  – 2:00 pm  EST

Virtual

This live, interactive session provides viewers an overview of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) SBIR/STTR grant programs and provides a section by section description on writing an NSF SBIR/STTR proposal. With an NSF SBIR or STTR, YOU write the topic that you want funding for! Ideal for anyone considering an NSF SBIR/STTR submission in the

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October 2021 Commercialization Luncheon- Breast Cancer Research

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10/14/2021  – 10/14/2021
12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm  EST

Virtual

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join us in learning more about companies working to improve the lives of cancer patients in the Commonwealth and beyond. Speakers: Samy Y. Lamouille, serves as the CEO of Acomhal Research, Inc. and Assistant Professor at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion. He is an experienced cell

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Power Surge: Spark Your Company’s Growth with BLUE KNIGHT™

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10/25/2021  – 10/25/2021
11:00 am  EST

Virtual

Are you an innovator working on a potential solution that may allow us to predict, detect, prevent, or treat emerging infectious diseases? Tune into Power Surge on October 25th to learn about opportunities available within BLUE KNIGHT™, as well as insight on areas of interest and the application process. The session will conclude with a

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Making Precision Medicine a Reality in Immune-Mediated Diseases

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09/29/2021  – 09/29/2021
11:00 am  EST

Virtual

The complexity and heterogeneity of chronic immune diseases has led to barriers in the development of novel therapies and treatments for patients. However, by looking to the global ecosystem, harnessing scientific advances in understanding disease pathophysiology and identifying and employing biomarkers for mechanistic stratification, there is hope.   Join Johnson & Johnson Innovation on September

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2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Synthetic Biology Symposium

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11/09/2021  – 11/09/2021
8:30 am  – 5:30 pm  EST

Virtual and In-Person

The MITRE Corporation, Colshire Drive, McLean, VA, USA

Date: November 9, 2021 Time: 8:30 – 5:30 Location: MITRE Campus, McLean, VA 2nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Synthetic Biology Symposium Co-hosted by the SynBio at the University of Virginia and The MITRE Corporation, this meeting will bring together experts from industry, government, and academia. Join us to hear the latest research and of opportunities in SynBio

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Power Surge: Spark Your Company’s Growth with BLUE KNIGHT™

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10/25/2021  – 10/25/2021
11:00 am  – 11:45 am  EST

Virtual

Are you an innovator working on a potential solution that may allow us to predict, detect, prevent, or treat emerging infectious diseases? Are you developing science that may help protect vulnerable populations from future health threats? BLUE KNIGHT™, a joint initiative between Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS (‘JLABS’) and the Biomedical Advanced Research and

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J&J Innovation Presents: Meet with…Pandemic Investors

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09/30/2021  – 09/30/2021
1:00 pm  – 2:30 pm  EST

Virtual

The current pandemic has brought to the forefront the need for new solutions that can bolster our preparedness and the need to invest in potential solutions today that could help us be better prepared for the known and unknown threats of tomorrow. Venture funds and angel investors are seeking to do this by investing in a wide range of opportunities that focus on

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J&J Innovation Presents: Antimicrobial Resistance – Breakthrough Innovation and Breaking Barriers

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09/15/2021  – 09/15/2021
10:00 am  – 11:00 am  EST

Virtual

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing public health concern and a threat to global health security. 700,000 people die each year from AMR infections, and it is estimated that by 2050, AMR infections could cause 10 million deaths per year1. Multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria are a particular threat as existing antibiotics are becoming ineffective. During

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NOVA Biotech & Beer

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10/07/2021  – 10/07/2021
4:00 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

11225 Assett Loop, Manassas, VA 20109, USA

Guest Speaker:
Matthew Miessau

Contact Information:
Caron Trumbo trumbo.caron@vabio.org

Please join us for the first Northern Virginia BioHub in-person event!    Drinks, listening and mingling will be outside under a tent. Small tours will be given of the new Northern Virginia Bio Science Center! Incredible opportunity to hear from our Speaker Matthew Miessau from Epidarex Capital, tour the first turn-key wet lab facility in

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G2G Office Hours

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09/16/2021  – 09/16/2021
12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Guest Speaker:
Liz Powell

Contact Information:
Caron Trumbo trumbo.caron@vabio.org 804-643-6360

G2G Provides Expert Office Hours on Navigating Government and Accessing Government Funding Join Liz Powell, Founder and President, G2G Consulting she shares key government funding opportunities for biosciences and how to work with government and maximize effectiveness in navigating the system. Her team has secured $315 million in non-dilutive government funding since 2007 and she

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MedTech Conference

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09/27/2021  – 09/30/2021

Virtual

Join the world’s top medtech executives for the leading industry event—in-person & online! The MedTech Conference—Sept. 27-30, 2021. Now you can access world-class plenary speakers, cross‑cutting educational programming, valuable networking and business development opportunities—however you like. Our new hybrid format features an immersive virtual experience, as well as optional in-person gatherings in two host cities.

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Corning Webinar; Organoid Screening is the Future of Precision Medicine

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09/23/2021  – 09/23/2021
11:00 am  EST

Virtual

Dimensionality in cell culture is quickly becoming the new normal, especially for drug discovery steps. Developing organoid models that can be used to test and mimic in vivo conditions has extensive advantages that can significantly aid drug developers when creating new therapies. Moreover, patient-derived differentiated cell types can be generated to develop numerous complex tissues

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September 2021 Commercialization Luncheon- VEDP International Trade Assistance

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09/09/2021  – 09/09/2021
12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Are you preparing to market your technology abroad? Are you searching for ways to join Commonwealth or Federal Government overseas trade missions to help you land international opportunities? Are you an early-stage company who needs an early education on the resources, grants and support that are hiding in plain sight? Come join Olga Molnar, U.S.

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Africa Health 2021 VIRTUAL

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10/25/2021  – 10/29/2021

Virtual

Contact Information:
Richard Miller rmiller@vedp.org

VEDP is delighted to be participating in the largest healthcare event platform in Sub-Saharan Africa, Informa’s Africa Health, to be held virtually the week of October 25-29, 2021.  Slots remain open for this event for a deeply discounted fee of only $500; the registration deadline is August 13th. Most healthcare sectors expect to see double

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5th Annual National Cancer Institute Technology Showcase

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09/01/2021
11:45 am  – 5:15 pm  EST

Virtual

You are invited to register for the virtual 2021 Technology Showcase on September 1. The annual event planned by NCI Technology Transfer Center, in partnership with the Frederick National Laboratory (FNL), is designed to encourage licensing and collaboration of select NCI and FNL inventions. The 2021 event agenda includes: Technology pitches from seven NCI and

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Southeast Life Sciences AdvanSE Annual Conference and PitchRounds

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10/27/2021  – 10/29/2021

Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms, SC, USA

Held in Charleston, SC, this is the southeast’s main event for the biopharma, medtech, diagnostic, and digital health industries wishing to do business in the region. It will also include PitchRounds, Southeast Life Sciences’ annual small company pitch presentation.  We encourage our members to attend the AdvanSE and PitchRounds.

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George Mason University’s Accelerate 2022 Pitch Competition

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10/19/2021  – 10/21/2021

Virtual

George Mason University’s Accelerate 2022 Pitch Competition is “The competition fuels innovation-based business growth by showcasing the best and brightest new business concepts to potential investors to foster their development within Metro DC. The competition targets entrepreneurs with early- to mid-seed-stage businesses[.]”

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2021 Women Building Bio Conference

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09/30/2021
8:30 am  – 1:00 pm  EST

Virtual and In-Person

Virginia, USA

Contact Information:
Caron Trumbo trumbo.caron@vabio.org 804-643-6360

Women Building Bio 2021! Investing in Ourselves: Growing Stronger and Better Together Join us on September 30th for the 6th year of the Women Building Bio conference. Don’t miss an event where women converge to advance the industry with all stakeholders, men and women, front and center joining forces. Our half-day hybrid conference will offer

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Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center’s Game Changer Week

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08/23/2021  – 08/27/2021

Virtual and In-Person

Blacksburg, VA, USA

Contact Information:
Nicole Luth nicole.luth@vtcrc.com

Events are back with the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center’s Game Changer Week. We are inviting the community and regional stakeholders to submit tracks and/or events to take place during this week. Game Changer Week will bring together industry disruptors virtually and in person, to include tracks with corresponding events, a variety of webinars, happy

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Federal and Virginia R&D Tax Credit Webinar

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06/21/2021
11:00 am  – 12:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Contact Information:
Caron Trumbo trumbo.caron@vabio.org

2020 and 2021 have been unforgettable in many ways, including significant developments regarding research and development (R&D) tax credits and various other new incentives created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please join us for our upcoming webcast where KPMG professionals will discuss a variety of topics, including: Federal R&D tax credit, including application to

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2021 BioHealth Capital Region Virtual Forum

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09/13/2021  – 09/14/2021

Virtual

Contact Information:
info@biohealthcapital.com

by BioHealth Capital Region ABOUT THIS EVENT Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC set the bar high for biotech innovation. Join us for the 7th Annual BioHealth Capital Region Forum that will highlight the accomplishments of today and chart our successes of tomorrow. We are excited to present two half days of programming with an exceptional

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