Newsletter April 2023

April ATC Roundtable Breakfast – 3 Keys to CEO Success with Joel Trammell

In this class you will learn three essential insights from a CEO who has been there and done it.

The 18th Annual BioHouston Chili Cook-off

One of the Houston life science community’s largest and most popular networking events where the BioHouston community gathers for a good time and…LOTS OF CHILI!

Nucleate Austin: State of Biotech Panel

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to learn more about opportunities in life science innovation? Come join Nucleate Austin for a conversation on the state of early-stage biotech entrepreneurship in Austin! Discussion will be led by Cain McClary (Partner at KdT Ventures), Matt Lyons (Partner @ Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati), and Dan Hussey (Associate Director of IP Licensing @ UT Austin’s Office of Technology Commercialization). Light refreshments and networking opportunities will be provided.

BioFest Invest

BioFest Invest is an annual spring event that brings together potential investors from across the nation and Texas bioscience companies seeking investment funding, while sharing best practices, connections, and valuable advice. The day-long event includes relevant speakers and panelists on valuable topics relevant to bioscience companies. Organizations that provide support to bioscience entrepreneurs will also be on-site to provide information.

The Science of Socializing™ is coming to Austin!

Azzur’s Science of Socializing™ is coming to Austin and we don’t want you to miss it! Azzur’s Science of Socializing™ is coming to Austin, TX on March 9th to host a LIVE networking event at Punchbowl Social and we don’t want you to miss it! Grab a drink and something to eat, catch up with colleagues, and mingle with other industry professionals. Food and Beverages are on us – We hope to see you there!

Horsman McFadden Scholarship Golf Tournament

The best ball scramble tournament is scheduled for April 21, 2023, and we invite your participation! Proceeds from the annual tournament help HSC team members and their dependents pursue higher education goals and ultimately change their lives for the better.

InnoTech Austin

InnoTech Austin, the Technology and Security Conference, creates an environment where education, innovation, peer-to-peer networking and the latest technology and business solutions are all available specifically for IT professionals. 

Envisioning the Next Bioscience Workforce

InnovATEBIO, the National Biotechnology Education Center, funded by the National Science Foundation, and located at Austin Community College is hosting a summit at the National Academies of Science focusing on biotechnology emerging technologies. On June 26th thought leaders, industry CEOs, alumni, students, 2- and 4-year biotechnology educators, and governmental organizations will share information on the state of biotechnology in the nation. There will be opportunities to network and meet alumni and view student posters.

Why the FDA Cares about Human Factors and So Should You

If you are developing a medical device or healthcare product that will need FDA clearance, you should be familiar with the FDA’s expected Human Factors process. FDA submissions will need to include proof that the product is safe and effective for use by intended users in the intended use environment. In this presentation, we will introduce the audience to the field of Human Factors, discuss why the FDA regulates Human Factors, and review the FDA’s expected Human Factors process that focuses on use error identification and mitigation. We will also outline the benefits of incorporating Human Factors into the product development process. Audience discussion and questions will be encouraged. 

Register today April 6 at 7:00PM or April 7 at 1:00PM

Telling your Medical Device’s Story to Regulatory Agencies

While regulation is generally viewed as documenting how your device is compliant, it also includes explaining how your device came to be and why that matters. Join NAMSA for this upcoming webinar where we will explore the advice of several experienced regulatory experts and provide pragmatic recommendations on how to tell a clear and compelling story to regulatory agencies.

NAMSA Training Series: Biological Safety – Course A

NAMSA’s Biological Safety Training Series is geared toward medical device professionals who require a working knowledge of biological safety and biocompatibility. Participants, through hands-on exercises, will demonstrate how to use standards to establish a biological safety evaluation, perform appropriate documentation and implementation of an evaluation plan, and review risk assessments and practice evaluation of biological risk.

NAMSA Training Series: Biological Safety – Course B

This two-day training course is designed for those who have received certification in the NAMSA Training Series Biocompatibility of Medical Devices – Two-Day Certification (Course A). Participants, through hands-on exercises, will learn to assess a device for biological risks, gain a better understanding of what testing is necessary and when, calculate safe limits with practical chemical characterization data, and plan an efficient strategy to endure potential obstacles