Newsletter February 2023

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SPOTLIGHT

LOCAL EVENTS

WEBINARS & VIRTUAL EVENTS

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

CAREER CORNER

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

TEXAS LIFE SCIENCE ORGANIZATIONS

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SPOTLIGHT

Attention medtech, biotech, digital health, and pharma companies: registration is now open to attend BioFest Invest 2023 (https://biomedsa.org/biofest/) on Wednesday, April 19th at the University of the Incarnate Word.  This day-long, event will feature programming topics relevant to life science entrepreneurs and will include networking opportunities with a wide array of resources and potential collaborative partners.

Additionally, we will be hosting a pitch competition for any Texas based startups who are currently fundraising.  Selected companies will receive a free pitch practice session and content review with UTSA SBDC Technology Commercialization Center, along with a free hour of consulting with The Neutrino Donut, to review the SBIR market and potential opportunities for the company.  All companies will have the opportunity to present to investors and VC’s from across the country. The winner will receive $10,000, and other free prizes from member organizations (see website for details). Applications will be accepted until Friday, February 24th. 

We look forward to seeing you at BioFest Invest 2023!

Learn More and Register

UPCOMING EVENTS

Local Events

Feb 2
1:30-4:30 PM

Texas Health Catalyst Demo Day 2023

Join us at our 2023 Demo Day to hear early-stage innovators pitch their projects but, more importantly, highlight gaps identified through consulting with the program and our advisors. This year’s projects include an AI-enabled behavioral health coaching platform, novel conductive hydrogel-based treatment for accelerated wound healing, novel gastrostomy tube that reduces complications and financial burden for users, XR-based medical equipment training and education solution, and many more. Check out our full agenda to see the list of projects. 

Feb 2
4-5 PM

Meet MassChallenge 2023

Meet the MassChallenge team in Dallas and learn about the upcoming the 2023 US early stage program.

Feb 2
5:30-8:30 PM

Innovation in the Business of Healthcare – An Austin Perspective

Austin is rapidly evolving as a major player in the healthcare industry. Please join Harvard Business School Club of Austin for a discussion with thought leaders from the city’s largest healthcare organizations who will discuss the business of healthcare and Austin’s unique position.

Feb 9
4-6 PM

BioTX Corridor Mixer: Linking Austin, San Antonio, and in between

This region is primed to be the next bioscience hotspot in the US. At this event, start-ups, established companies, technical support organizations and investors will learn who’s doing what in this region. Regional ecosystem strengths will be presented along with contact information to move forward in Texas. Free parking and refreshments.

Feb 9
5-8:30 PM

Women Founders and CEOs in Biotech and Healthcare

Join Nucleate Dallas to hear from DFW’s amazing women leading in biotech and healthcare. Review their flyer to see speakers on the panel.

Feb 10
9:30AM – 5PM

BioNTX Career Expo

This full day educational program will feature multiple activities and speakers. Life science recruiters and career development professionals will help job seekers, post-docs and students prepare for their job search and interview process.

Feb 24
10AM – 3PM

UT Dallas Biomedical Engineering Evergreen Career Fair

Is your company looking to hire? Sign up now and get free access to over 700 biomedical engineering students at all academic levels interested in internships, co-ops, and jobs.

Feb 28
11AM – 3PM

Microchem Laboratory – New Facility Open House

Microchem Unveils New Laboratory Facility! The new 46,110 square foot facility, located in a suburb of Austin, Texas, doubles the amount of lab space, quadruples the amount of staff and activity space, and gives each discipline its own area.Microchem’s new facility is a major advancement for the life sciences industry in Austin and the antimicrobial industry as a whole.

To celebrate, we would like to invite all of BioAustinCTX to the new facility. Microchem is hosting an open house on February 28th, 2023. Come tour the lab, enjoy some food, and hear from special guest Dr. Charles Gerba. Each tour group is led by a department Team Lead or Analyst where you can visit the labs, learn about different operations, and network with other industry members.

Webinars & Virtual Events

Mar 14
10-11 AM

A Practical Guide to Writing Summaries of Safety and Clinical Performance

NAMSA invites you to join us for this engaging and practical webinar, led by one of our former Notified Body auditors, where we will review MDR SSCPs from the Notified Body perspective with a focus on demonstrating how to write clear, concise and informative SSCPs.

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

2023 State of Medical Device True Quality Summit Series

Greenlight Guru’s Summit Series is now available for on-demand viewing. Get a first look into trends, outlooks, statistics, and opportunities in the medical device industry from data gathered from 600+ medical device professionals.

Speed Device Design to Bottom-Line Value with Live, Real-World Data

Data is power: manufacturers that gather actionable data early in the product lifecycle can gain a competitive edge in market adoption and payer reimbursement. This is a wonderful article about accelerating technology design commercialization, innovation without sacrificing quality. Discover how to use data to drive innovation and commercialization.

Cancer Research in Texas

CPRIT offers several funding opportunities for promising cancer research, product development, and prevention programs. 

Feb 10
9:30AM – 5PM

BioNTX Career Expo

This full day educational program will feature multiple activities and speakers. Life science recruiters and career development professionals will help job seekers, post-docs and students prepare for their job search and interview process.

Feb 24
10AM – 3PM

UT Dallas Biomedical Engineering Evergreen Career Fair

Is your company looking to hire? Sign up now and get free access to over 700 biomedical engineering students at all academic levels interested in internships, co-ops, and jobs.

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.

Abbott

Multiple Positions
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Aeglea Biotherapeutics

Multiple positions
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ALKU

Multiple positions
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AMDM IVD Job Board

https://www.amdm.org/jobs.html

Asuragen

Multiple Positions
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Austin Technology Council (ATC) Jobs

https://www.austintechnologycouncil.org/jobs/

Babylon Health

Multiple Positions
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Black Diamond Networks

Multiple Positions
www.blackdiamondnet.com

Commissioning Agents (CAI)

Multiple Positions
https://cagents.com/careers

FDA Quality and Regulatory Consultants (FDAQRC)

Join the FDAQRC CAREER NETWORK

Luminex

Multiple Positions
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Molecular Templates

Multiple positions
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Nuclein

Multiple Positions
www.nuclein.com/careers/

Skills Alliance

Multiple positions
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Syneos Health

Multiple positions
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

BioAustinCTX Seeking Science Fair Judges

BioAustinCTX participates in Austin’s regional Science Fair each year and gives a number of Special Awards. We are looking for volunteers to help us select the best projects affecting health and the biotech industry. If you are interested, please contact Scott Collins. The fair takes place on February 23 from 9AM – 12PM. There is an alternate preview time on February 22 from 7 – 10PM.

Health Discovery Labs LLC

Health Discovery Labs is developing a medical device to address the problem of “Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness” (ICUAW).
Health Discovery Labs is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety of use of an innovative experimental medical device in ICU settings that could mitigate ICUAW.

You May Qualify If You:
•Are healthy, and
•Are between 18 and 65 years old.

Health Discovery Labs LLC

Health Discovery Labs is developing a medical device to address the problem of “Intensive Care Unit Acquired Weakness” (ICUAW).
Health Discovery Labs is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety of use of an innovative experimental medical device in ICU settings that could mitigate ICUAW.

You May Qualify If You:
•Are healthy, and
•Are between 18 and 65 years old.

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

THANKS TO OUR TMDA SPONSORS

With warm regards,
Cathy Diehl, Gretchen Upton, Hector Torres, Jason Scharf, Joe Skraba, Kristin Whitson, Lance Anderson, Mea Amor, Ryan Baird, Scott Collins, and Tim Sullivan, on behalf of BioAustinCTX and Texas Medical Device Alliance (TMDA).