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SPOTLIGHT
Registration is Now Open for BioBash 2025 at the New UT Discovery to Impact Innovation Lab!
BioAustinCTX is proud to partner with the University of Texas Discovery to Impact Innovation Lab and Karlin Real Estate to bring you this year’s BioBash. Join us on Thursday, November 6, from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m., and be among the first to experience the brand-new UT Discovery to Impact Innovation Lab, located at the Parmer Tech Ridge campus (I-35 & Parmer Lane).
This is a rare opportunity to tour a state-of-the-art life science facility before its official opening, hear insights from leaders shaping the future of life sciences and innovation in Texas, and connect with peers, innovators, and decision-makers from across the Central Texas life science ecosystem.
We’re excited to welcome a distinguished lineup of speakers:
- Mark Arnold, Associate VP, Discovery to Impact, The University of Texas at Austin
- David Vanden Bout, PhD, Dean, College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin
- Keith Altek, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder, Scriptr Therapeutics
- Susan Davenport, Chief Economic Development Officer, Opportunity Austin
Spots are limited, and this event is expected to fill quickly—so don’t miss your chance to be part of this milestone evening for the Central Texas life science community. Tickets are $25. Look for a link in your confirmation email after you purchase to reserve a space to tour this facility. We expect this event to sell out so act now!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Local Events
THBI Fall Policy Summit and Luminary Awards Dinner
The Fall Policy Summit and Luminary Awards Dinner begins with a half-day conference focused on the latest research, policy initiatives and their impact on Texans, and what Texas biotech is doing to put patients at the forefront of innovation. Following the conference, stay for the Annual Luminary Awards Dinner, a special evening to recognize industry leaders who have furthered innovation in Texas.
ATC Special Breakfast Event
Join us at W as we look at Austin’s place in global business, co-hosted with the Austin Chamber and GAACC.
We will highlight the global developments shaping technology and innovation, and discuss what they mean for Austin’s economy, workforce, and long-term competitiveness. From international trade and investment to the partnerships fueling our growth, this conversation will connect the dots between global markets and regional opportunities.
Featured speakers include Mark Duval of the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, Dave Porter of the Williamson County Economic Development Partnership, and moderated by Thom Singer of the Austin Technology Council.
BioTX Corridor Mixer
Join Us for the next BioTX Corridor Mixer – Beyond VC – Biomedical Funding. The featured agenda topic is alternative funding pathways that go beyond traditional venture capital. Discover resources and opportunities available across Texas to support the growth of bio startups and innovators.
Registration is limited and includes parking, refreshments, and two drink tickets for beer or wine at the bar.
ATC’s Tech Week Special Session
Everyone’s building AI to make work faster and cheaper. But what if the real opportunity isn’t optimizing what exists, but in tackling what seemed impossible before? This panel features leaders who.ve discovered that AI’s greatest power isn’t replacing human judgment—it’s removing the barriers that prevented humans from addressing their biggest challenges. The pattern is clear: the companies thriving with AI aren’t just getting more efficient—they’re getting more ambitious about the problems they choose to solve.
The Texas Life Science Forum
The Texas Life Science Forum, co-hosted by BioHouston and Rice Alliance, is the premier life science and healthtech event in Texas that brings together members from industry, emerging life science companies, academic and investors. Hear pitches from innovative and early stage life science companies, network and enjoy exciting panels, keynotes and speakers.
LOCAL NEWS
Wendy Freeman Marsh Named Partner in Tech Consulting Group
Validation Engineering, Security and Management Consulting Firm Freeman, Craft, McGregor Group (FCMG) announces Ms. Marsh becoming a Partner in the Freeman Craft McGregor, Inc. consulting group. Describes Ms. Marsh’s expertise, consulting focus, and standards applied.
L7 Informatics Affirms Architecture, Not Data, is the True Moat for AI in Life Sciences
L7 explains that sustainable AI advantage in life sciences depends on architecture, not just data or algorithms. An orchestrated infrastructure that unifies workflows, standards, and feedback loops delivers compounding benefits: sharper forecasts, reduced variability, compliance confidence, and faster innovation. As AI adoption accelerates across research, clinical, and manufacturing, delaying architectural investment risks leaving organizations behind.
DES Announces Dawn Jedkins and Waibun Lee as Co-CEOs
DES, a multi-disciplinary firm that specializing in life science, healthcare, and commercial architectural design and engineering across Texas and California, has announced the appointment of two new Co-CEOs, marking a new chapter of renewed energy and growth for the firm.
BioNTX Job Board
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
Austin Community College Biotechnology Program
ACC Biotech Program has several initiatives we need help with. (1) We are looking for internship sites for our students. The student time commitment can vary up to 160 hours. The internships are for both 2 year and 4 year students and are offered every semester. Check out the ACC Biotechnology Program and you will see we have high school, a 2 year, and 4 years student programs. Students master biotech/biomanufacturings skills, practice project management and learn QA/QC, cGMP. (2) I need to schedule site visits for our students so they can learn about biotech jobs in Central Texas. Please contact Linnea Fletcher 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.
