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SPOTLIGHT

Save the Date: BioBash Returns October 28!

BioAustinCTX is thrilled to announce that Discovery to Impact at The University of Texas at Austin will be the Platinum Sponsor for our upcoming BioBash™ Life Science Networking Event!

Join us on Tuesday, October 28, at the brand-new UT Discovery to Impact Innovation Lab, located at the Parmer Tech Ridge campus off I-35 and Parmer Lane. This is a unique opportunity to:

  • Tour a cutting-edge life science facility before it officially opens its doors
  • Hear from influential leaders in the life sciences and innovation ecosystem
  • Connect with peers, innovators, and decision-makers from across the Central Texas biotech community

Registration opens mid-September, and BioAustinCTX members will receive early access via our website. Space is limited, and we anticipate a high turnout — so mark your calendars and plan to register early!

Stay tuned for more details in upcoming email,  newsletters and on BioAustinCTX.com. You won’t want to miss this exciting evening of innovation and networking!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Local Events

Aug 21
8:30am – 12pm

Bayou City Bio Pulse

Discover the collaborations, innovations and research in the Houston life science ecosystem with a special feature on our biotech innovation ecosystem. Enjoy a morning vendor exhibition and networking, followed by a panel discussion on the life sciences ecosystem and opportunity in The Woodlands.

Aug 27
8:30-10 AM

ATC August Roundtable Breakfast

Join the discussion: What is Quantum All About?

Sept 9
5:30-9:30 PM

Award for Innovation in Healthcare & Bioscience

Join us on September 9 from 5:30 to 9:00pm at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts for an exclusive event that brings together leaders from San Antonio’s largest economic sector to celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in health.

Dr. Larry Schlesinger, President and CEO of Texas Biomedical Research Institute, will be recognized for his visionary leadership in infectious disease research and his role in driving job growth across the sector.

George Hernandez, former President and CEO of University Health, will receive BioMedSA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. His enduring contributions to public health and healthcare access have left a lasting legacy in San Antonio and beyond.

Sept 26
Applications Due

Texas Life Science Forum

Applications are now open for life science startups to pitch at the 2025 Texas Life Science Forum, taking place November 11–12 in Houston. This is your chance to present to top investors, industry leaders, and corporate venture groups at Texas’s premier conference for life science innovation. Apply by September 26 to be considered. Early bird tickets are also available—reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare.

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Free and Customizable Quality Manual Template

Creating a high-quality Quality Manual from scratch can be an onerous and time-consuming task for any MedTech professional. To save you valuable time and avoid unnecessary headaches, Greenlight Guru is offering a free, ready-to-use Quality Manual that you can download instantly.

Risk Management Plan Template

Stay audit-ready and streamline your documentation with Greenlight Guru’s Risk Management Plan Template—designed to help medical device teams efficiently plan and document risk management activities in accordance with ISO 14971:2019 and IEC 62304 standards.

BioNTX Job Board

Visit Bio North Texas job board for available job posting in the North Texas region.

Career Connections

We equip underserved jobseekers with 21st-century skills and connect them to Digital Marketing careers across the US. With a focus on underserved communities, we amplify the online presence of small businesses, while launching the careers of jobseekers.

The Global Medical Device Job Board

What if, there was a one-stop shop for candidates and companies looking for top medical device opportunities and talent, worldwide Increase your network with more than 150,000 medical device industry professionals to access exclusive top talent and list incredible jobs in the medical device industry. The job board will always be free to job seekers, and hiring companies will receive their first 90 days of unlimited job postings free.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

BioAustinCTX Seeking Grant Writing Volunteers

BioAustinCTX is seeking volunteers to assist with Grant Writing:
• Determines grant proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests for grant proposals (RFPs), and attending strategy meetings.
• Prepares grant proposals by determining concept, gathering and formatting information, writing drafts, and finalizing.
• Supported by the BioAustinCTX Board

BioAustinCTX Seeking Volunteers

BioAustinCTX is seeking help with our PR/comms/marketing strategy as our content will increase in 2022. Please complete our volunteer form and indicate what areas you are interested in volunteering in.

Austin Chamber Talent Ambassador program 

We partner with nearby businesses who offer learning opportunities (guest speakers, internships, apprenticeships, etc.), and connect them to local schools, post-secondary institutions, and those facing barriers to employment.

BioAustinCTX

We are seeking volunteers to help collect and compile data to map the healthcare landscape in Austin. If interested, please fill our volunteer form.

TEXAS LIFE SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS

With warm regards,
Cathy Diehl, Cindy WalkerPeach, Ryan Hawkins, Scott Collins, and Timothy Sullivan, on behalf of BioAustinCTX.