Focused ultrasound is a non-invasive medical technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to deliver energy at a specific target in the body. In this session, four medical practitioners will describe innovative use-cases, using focused ultrasound for different therapeutic applications, in short presentations. Use-cases & Speakers: Emerging Innovations in Focused Ultrasound for Cancer Immunotherapy Natasha …
Chile BioHub Lunch & Learn Accelerating Innovation: In Silico Approaches for Small Molecule Discovery The field of small molecule discovery has undergone a remarkable transformation with the advent of computational platforms.Among these, Schrödinger’s platform has emerged as a powerful tool for accelerating the discovery process, using physics-based methods to facilitate the design and optimization of …
From Molecule to Market: Opportunities & Challenges in Cell & Gene Therapy With the establishment of the Paul & Diane Manning Institute for Biotechnology, the University of Virginia aspires to make UVA and Charlottesville a leading center for cell and gene therapies. In this roundtable discussion, our panel of professionals will explore the exciting potential …
WoTech welcomes Jennifer Huffman to the RBTC Lunch & Learn stage for a conversation dedicated to building confidence in negotiation for women in tech roles and industries. Walk away with critical tools and tactics that female leaders of all ages and stages of their career can immediately leverage to enhance negotiation skills in a dynamic …
Pitch & Polish clinics provide a valuable opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a team of regional mentors who want to help them polish their presentation, provide feedback on their business model, and connect them with the resources they need to grow. These are private events with one company at a time …
From Engineer to Executive: How STEM Can Shape Diverse Paths Discover the boundless potential of a STEM education. This Up & Atom Women’s Leadership Initiative edition welcomes Mariana Fonseca Medina, Senior Vice President of Loyalty for Latin America at MasterCard. Mariana’s journey is a testament to the versatility of a STEM foundation. The event will be held …
Discover the Future of Life Sciences at RESI South 2024 Life Science Nation (LSN)’s first RESI South Conference (Redefining Early Stage Investments) is set to be held in-person on March 25 or virtually March 26-27 in Atlanta, Georgia. RESI South 2024 signifies a transformative moment for the life science sector in the Southeastern United States. This …
For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm into product development, the NIH provides non-dilutive federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The NIH SBIR/STTR programs award over $1.25 billion in R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses developing game-changing technologies. For those familiar with NIH …
For basic research advancing beyond the academic realm into product development, the NIH provides non-dilutive federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The NIH SBIR/STTR programs award over $1.25 billion in R&D funding annually to qualified small businesses developing game-changing technologies. For those familiar with NIH …
Join the Northern Virginia BioHub for their February Biotech & Beer. Special guest, Dr. Jessica Dymond, Vice President of Technology at In-Q-Tel, whose mission is to invest in cutting-edge technologies to enhance the national security of the United States, will be discussing her career in synthetic biology and biosecurity, as well as highlighting her current …
Join RBTC for an exciting evening of networking and innovation at Beer & Biotech, an ecosystem-building series that bridges the worlds of biotechnology and entrepreneurship. This year-long series is set to bring together a diverse array of professionals, including investors, physicians, academics, inventors, startups, and influential state and regional leaders in the biotech industry.
Join the AFCEA for the TechNet Emergence Conference, set to take place March 11-12, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Reston, Virginia. The Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association International (AFCEA) knows the pace of technology is ever-increasing, moving too fast for most people to keep up with one sector, let alone multiple areas of interest. …
Register today and join your friends from Virginia Bio in June, at the BIO International Convention, at the San Diego Convention Center. The BIO International Convention is the largest and most consequential gathering of the biotech community in the world. It’s where business and breakthroughs converge on a global level. We hope to see you …
Register to attend the first NIH technology webinar of the year on January 31, featuring a potential novel treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). Attendees will learn about a potential, novel treatment for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). Over 100,000 people in the U.S. and 1.5 million people worldwide suffer from RP, which leads to progressive photoreceptor cell …
Announcements around and during JPM Week each January often create waves throughout the biotechnology ecosystem. Join this webinar to learn what experienced dealmakers and market analysts found most relevant and influential from JPM Week to consider when planning your own capital formation and partnering priorities for 2024. Developments affecting M&A trends, the IPO window, licensing …
Networking with investors is a vital part of growing a life science startup company. So, what do you do when you can’t stand the thought of networking? What if nothing in your career and experience has prepared you to walk into a room full of suits and start talking to strangers about something so important …
Virginia Bio has partnered with the Medical Device Manufacturers Association to support their upcoming FDA Forum in Palo Alto, California, March 13-14. Virginia Bio active members are eligible to receive a $100 discount off the nonmember rate. MDMA’s 2024 FDA Forum will feature senior officials from FDA and industry and focus on the key regulatory …
Virginia Bio is dedicated to supporting women in Bio. The Empowering Women in Bio Speaker Series was born out of Virginia Bio’s continuous efforts to promote careers, leadership, mentoring, entrepreneurship, and encouragement of women in the life sciences. Building on the success of our highly acclaimed annual conference, Women Building Bio, this complimentary series—held quarterly—aims …
Learn tips for MHSRS abstract submission and DoD funding opportunities for life science & biotech companies! Register today for the G2G Annual MHSRS Abstracts and Participation Webinar. The 2024 Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), typically held in August at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, is the Department of Defense’s …
Richmond is home to an amazing network of biotech, pharma, medical device, healthcare and life science professionals. We also live in one of the best areas in the country for craft beers. Join us for Biotech and Beer where we will bring together our Richmond life science innovators from start-ups, academia and industry along with the regional ecosystem …
Recognizing and Managing IP – Before it is Too Late This talk, given by Joseph W. Ricigliano, a partner at Hoffmann & Baron, will touch on major issues that companies and academic labs need to consider and address across soft and hard IP asset management. Lunch will be provided. Please click here for information on …
For Start-ups and growing Life Science companies, we have put together a day of learning and collaborating. The Business of Science is the premiere event that will showcase how start-ups and growing companies will not only make their businesses survive, but THRIVE. The Business of Science will be an amazing education event for Life Science …
Where life science executives meet with directors of top funding programs & learn more about winning non-dilutive grants & contracts Now in its 19th year, the Non-Dilutive Funding Summit helps life science executives acquire valuable information about non-dilutive funding opportunities for the life sciences. The Non-Dilutive Funding Summit (NDFS) is a free, educational event. Join …
In this showcase of local innovation, eight companies will demo cutting edge medical devices and healthcare tech. Join CvilleBioHub for the inaugural Device and Tech Expo, a groundbreaking event celebrating innovation within Charlottesville’s vibrant life sciences ecosystem. Eight pioneering local companies will demo their cutting-edge products at a networking reception at InBio Headquarters. Refreshments served. Exhibiting …