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SPOTLIGHT
BioBash is in 1 Week!
Don’t miss the chance to network with other Life Science professionals and learn more about how incubators are helping expand our industry in Central Texas. Join us on Februrary 8 from 6 – 9pm.
This year, we are excited for BioBash to be hosted and sponsored by Karlin Real Estate.
Karlin Real Estate is a global real estate investment firm.
To build for a better tomorrow, Karlin is investing in innovation science real estate to push the boundaries of what’s possible in life science, research and development, engineering, technology, ag-tech and beyond. Karlin empowers those at the forefront of innovation science to challenge the status quo by developing spaces that embolden the bold and defy limitations. In Austin, in addition to Parmer, Karlin’s portfolio includes a number of assets, including Highpoint 2222, which is also tailored for the life sciences industry.
Since 2009 Karlin has acquired and financed over $6 billion of transactions representing more than 15 million square feet across the US and Europe square feet across the US and Europe. Karlin Real Estate is an affiliate of Karlin Asset Management, a private investment firm headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Austin, Raleigh and London.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Events
The Next BioBash is Right Around the Corner
Central Texas infrastructure supporting innovation and the life sciences is accelerating at a rapid pace with new facilities under construction at multiple locations in Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park and San Marcos. Our BioBash event will feature distinguished speakers providing an update on incubators, accelerators and laboratory space coming online in Central Texas as well as the recently announced ARPA-H Customer Experience Hub awarded to the Texas Consortium led by CPRIT, THBI, Opportunity Austin, BioAustinCTX and many other industry partners.
February 8 from 6 – 9 PM
ATC February Roundtable Breakfast with Jeff Moore
Jeff is the CEO of Moore Leadership LLC. He helps leaders build championship companies by cultivating Strivership, an ethic of continuous improvement based on the origin of compete: “to strive together”. Striving together is the highest form of ‘working together,’ aka collaboration, because it involves embracing the challenge of stretching beyond perceived limitations. Championship companies exude a spirit of Strivership, the sense that everyone involved is excited about pushing themselves and each other to get better every day!
Texas BioLife Summit
BioLife Summits is a cutting-edge event organization, specializing in regional biotechnology and life sciences summits. Our inaugural summit will bring together 200+ top experts from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare equipment and services, or related life sciences fields in Dallas, Texas. Our goal is to foster meaningful connections, inspire thought-provoking discussions, and encourage innovation in a rapidly evolving industry.
Camfil Foremarket Products Exhibition Trailer
Camfil invites you to experience the first-ever foremarket air filtration mobile exhibit. Featuring our diverse containment, life sciences, molecular, and HVAC product lines, you will see firsthand the latest advances in clean air solutions for protecting people and processes. Please join us for a cold beer and a hands on experience! Featuring CAMFIL’s containment, life sciences, molecular and HVAC product lines.
Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co., 1305 W Oltorf St, Austin, Tx 78704
InnovATEBIO Community/State Meetings: Increasing Work Based Learning Opportunities (Apprenticeships, Internships and Other)
The InnovATEBIO National Biotechnology Education Center is working to advance the education of highly skilled technicians for the nation’s biotechnology workforce. The Center is located at Austin Community College. In response to community requests, InnovATEBIO will be holding a series of community and state meetings organized by topic.
Unleashing Medtech Revenue Through Proven Value Analysis Strategies
BioAustinCTX member, Nancy Patterson, will be a panelist and lead this engaging webinar.
Learn more about who are Value Analysis decision makers, what matters most in a Value Analysis product review and how to plan for it. Value Analysis is now the driving methodology for all product purchasing decisions made by healthcare institutions and GPOs. Some topics that will be discussed include:
- How to develop an effective strategy to ensure Value Analysis Committee acceptance
- The top factors a Value Analysis Committee considers when making a decision
Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) – Texas Life Sciences Summit
Join the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI) on April 2 at the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown for the Texas Life Sciences Summit. The Summit will discuss workforce issues and commercialization efforts specific to the life science and biotech industry. The event will bring together the Texas life science ecosystem to network and encourage collaboration with an expo, industry partnership meetings and ample networking opportunities. Reserve your expo table, sponsor, or purchase tickets today.
Biofest Invest 2024
Local News
BioAustinCTX Adds Cindy WalkerPeach and Ryan Hawkins to the Board of Directors
BioAustinCTX, Central Texas’ Life Science industry organization, announced today the appointment of Cindy WalkerPeach, PhD and Ryan Hawkins to its Board of Directors.
AustinPx Partners with Microsize on KinetiSol Technology
AustinPx, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in bioavailability enhancement of orally delivered small molecule drug candidates, and Microsize, a leading active pharmaceutical ingredient enhancement CDMO, today announced the strategic partnership to accelerate the commercial application of AustinPx’s KinetiSol® Technology platform.
INDUSTRY RESOURCES
Biofest Invest
Biofest Invest pitch companies haveraised $69 million from investors nationwide over the past 3 years of the competition. Because we only open this competition to Texas based biomedical startups (medtech, digital health, biotech, pharma, diagnostics, etc.), this is huge for the overall Texas bioscience ecosystem and a great opportunity for companies to present themselves in front of local and national investors, many of whom will be speaking during the event.
Every company accepted into the competition will receive help in preparation from UTSA’s Technology Commercialization Center or theBridge to Bio program with a free pitch practice session and content review from their staff (zoom or in-person).
The winner of the 2024 BioFest Invest Pitch Competition will receive $10,000 in cash plus additional pro bono services.
Applications are due on February 16th
Stellarray, Inc Seeking Imaging Systems Physicist
X-ray imaging physicist/engineer to help develop portable tomographic medical imaging systems for digital breast tomosynthesis and trauma imaging. Primary responsibilities are source and system design. Need broad experience with advanced x-ray imaging systems, including detectors, reconstruction algorithms, AI, image transmission and reading. Mammographic radiology experience would be ideal.
Requirements to apply: Advanced degree in Radiography, Physics, Optics, EE or similar field. Successful, hands-on development of x-ray imaging systems or new sources for imaging systems. Experience with high voltage systems, including power supplies and amplifiers.
Deadline to apply: February 29, 2024
Scorpius BioManufacturing Has Multiple Openings
Scorpius BioManufacturing is growing rapidly and is adding to our manufacturing, facilities, quality, process development, analytical and warehouse teams to support cGMP manufacturing processes. Scorpius is located in the thriving biotech and life sciences hub of San Antonio, Texas.
We have a variety of positions open from entry-level to senior staff. Please see the job descriptions on LinkedIn for additional information.
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The Global Medical Device Job Board
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Stellarray, Inc Seeking Technical Advisory Board
Stellarray is developing portable x-ray tomosynthesis systems, including a portable 3D mammography systems for underserved populations and a portable trauma imaging system for emergency and military use. We are expanding our Technical Advisory Board to add expertise in these areas. TAB members help shape our approach to developing these systems and receive equity (options) in our company.
Medical qualifications and experience in radiography, especially mammography required. Engineering experience will be beneficial. Contact Mark Eaton for more information.
BioAustinCTX Seeking Grant Writing Volunteers
• 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
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
ATX Women in MedTech
Austin Technology Council
Austin Health Tech Meetup
Austin Technology Incubator (ATI)
Beam Founders
BioAustinCTX LinkedIn Group
BioMed San Antonio
BioNorthTX
Capital City Innovation (CCI)
Central Texas Angel Network
Health Tech Austin
Bio El Paso-Juarez
Health Wildcatters, Dallas
ACC Bioscience Incubator
Opportunity Austin
BioHouston
Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI)
Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio
Texas Health Catalyst
Texas Medical Device Alliance (TMDA)
TMDA LinkedIn Group
The Health Cell, San Antonio
TMCX/TMCX+, Houston
Top Austin-Area Medical Device Companies
Velocity Texas, San Antonio
Women in Bio-Texas (WIB-TX, Austin & Houston)
STAR Park
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