Texas life sciences is at an inflection point — and the next chapter will be shaped by the leaders who show up now.
Join Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute (THBI), BioAustinCTX, BioHouston, and statewide ecosystem partners on Thursday, February 12 at 11:00 AM for a timely virtual briefing:
Texas Biosciences: Driving Innovation, Patient Care, & Economic Growth
Texas is entering a defining moment for life sciences.
In Spring 2025, the Office of the Texas Governor released a bold five-year blueprint to strengthen Texas’ global competitiveness and accelerate economic growth. With Life Sciences & Biotechnology identified as a priority industry sector, THBI—the state’s leading life sciences industry association and public policy advocate—has been working closely with industry, academia, and economic development leaders to help shape the next phase of Texas bioscience leadership.
Exclusive Webinar Preview — February 12 at 11:00am
BioAustinCTX is pleased to host a special virtual presentation featuring:
Victoria Ford, CEO of THBI. Victoria will share an inside look at THBI’s forthcoming statewide strategic report:
Texas Biosciences: Driving Innovation, Patient Care, and Economic Growth
A Strategic Plan for Advancing the Bioscience Ecosystem
This webinar will provide an exclusive early preview of the vision, priorities, and opportunities shaping the future of the Texas bioscience sector—spanning innovation, patient impact, workforce development, and long-term economic growth.
Statewide Industry Convening — March 31–April 1
The full strategic plan will be officially released in March at the Texas Life Sciences Summit, March 31 – April 1 at Hilton Austin.
The Summit is Texas’ premier statewide life sciences conference and expo, bringing together leaders from across biotech, medtech, pharma, research institutions, investment groups, and government to accelerate collaboration and expand economic opportunity across the sector.
Why Attend
Join the webinar and the Summit to:
- Hear directly from THBI CEO Victoria Ford on the statewide bioscience strategy
- Gain early insight into the future of Texas life sciences innovation and investment
- Connect with the organizations and leaders shaping biotech growth statewide
- Be part of the conversation driving the next era of patient care and economic impact
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the partners building the future of biosciences in Texas.
✅ Save your seat for the February 12 webinar
✅ Plan to join the Texas Life Sciences Summit in Austin this spring
Webinar brought to you by:
Presenter: Victoria Ford, MPA
President & CEO, Texas Healthcare & Bioscience Institute
Victoria Ford is the President and CEO of the Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute a trade association representing the life science industry in Texas. She has over 29 years of Texas public policy experience including policy development, advocacy and administration. She previously served as Chief Policy and Regulatory Officer at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission where she managed over 2,200 employees across five divisions responsible for regulating health care facilities, streamlining business processes and programs, enhancing data and analytics, and more. Ford holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a Master of Public Administration from UT San Antonio.