Hear from ARPA-H Director Renee Wegrzyn, PhD and White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Director Carolyn Mazure, PhD on the new $100M ARPA-H Sprint for Women’s Health Program and the White House plans, plus insights from WHAM Founder Carolee Lee and AMWA President Elizabeth Garner, MD. If you are an innovator, founder, funder, researcher or care about driving meaningful change in advancing the health of women, this event is for you!
Speakers:
Renee Wegrzyn, PhD – ARPA-H Director
Carolyn Mazure, PhD – White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research Director
Carolee Lee – WHAM Founder
Beth Garner, MD – AMWA President & Ferring Chief Scientific Officer
Co-Sponsors:
Black Women’s Health Imperative
FemInnovation
G2G Consulting
Health Collaboration Partners
HealthyWomen
Society for Women’s Health Research
Women’s Health Innovation Series
Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM)
Women In Bio Capital Region
https://www.g2gconsulting.com/event/womens-health-funding-hear-from-arpa-h-white-house-initiative-on-womens-health-research-and-wham/
FastForward U is hosting UpSurge Baltimore’s Equitech Tuesday, an open-to-all weekly networking event for the Baltimore innovation community. This special edition of the series will be held at the student hub in Remington – come celebrate tech in Baltimore!
This free 1:1 virtual session is an opportunity to discuss your company with experts in diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health and medical devices.
If you’re a growth-stage biohealth company looking for unbiased advice on your pitch deck, commercialization strategy, evidence development or entrepreneurial challenges, our EIRs can help.
To request a feedback session, please send a non-confidential pitch deck, and a short description of the input you’re seeking from the EIRs to Jon Nelson: jnelson@biohealthinnovation.org
The requested information should be received by our office at least 2 weeks in advance, so that we can schedule the appropriate experts. Thank you!
The Johns Hopkins University Life Design Lab, the Carey Business School and FastForward U are partnering to bring startups together with undergraduate and graduate students for this event. Attend to connect with students to recruit for open internships/jobs and build your company brand. Pitch your organization and your talent needs to students interested in working for a startup organization.
April 3 | 4:30-6:30pm
FastForward U | 320 W 29th St, Baltimore, MD 21211
For any questions regarding this event, please contact Kim Cosler at kcosler1@jh.edu with the subject “Startup Fest 2024”.
https://ventures.jhu.edu/event/johns-hopkins-university-startup-fest-2024/
Join medical device innovators, investors, universities, FDA and the rest of Maryland’s medtech community, for a full-day event to celebrate and build our medtech industry. Come for panels, breakout sessions, networking and opportunities to present your business needs, as we explore the impact and future of medtech in Maryland, opportunities to participate in federal and regional initiatives, device manufacturing, go-to-market strategies, and more. https://lu.ma/0nhcovj1
Summary:
?8:30 a.m. Registration and light breakfast
?Morning
?Panel discussions on why medical technology is critical to Maryland, what is the direction of medtech innovation, how to participate, and the social impact of medtech in Maryland
?Collaboration Catalyst Quick Pitches to present your business needs to connect with local partners and resources
?-Lunch-
?Afternoon
?Panel discussion with FDA CDRH
?Breakout sessions on Transitional manufacturing, CHIPS Act opportunities for microelectronics, Business strategies for medtech startups
?Closing session on Advancing the medtech industry in Maryland through collaboration
?4:15 p.m. Happy Hour and Networking
This free 1:1 virtual session is an opportunity to discuss your company with experts in diagnostics, therapeutics, digital health and medical devices.
If you’re a growth-stage biohealth company looking for unbiased advice on your pitch deck, commercialization strategy, evidence development or entrepreneurial challenges, our EIRs can help.
To request a feedback session, please send a non-confidential pitch deck, and a short description of the input you’re seeking from the EIRs to Jon Nelson: jnelson@biohealthinnovation.org
The requested information should be received by our office at least 2 weeks in advance, so that we can schedule the appropriate experts. Thank you!
At Children’s National, we define “innovation” as the process of translating novelties and discoveries to serve our patients and families, and ultimately, the larger market.
Innovation Day will primarily focus on Children’s National’s life science projects that are looking for strategic partnerships as well as co-development and licensing opportunities. The event will also showcase startup companies whose missions are aligned with our quest to bring more pediatric products to market. Throughout the day, investors and startups will have the chance to meet with our researchers and prominent stakeholders in the life sciences innovation ecosystem. Investors and interested companies will have a chance for one-on-one meetings with startups and selected research teams.
About Children’s National Research & Innovation
Children’s National Research Institute conducts novel basic, translational, clinical, and community research and education programs within Children’s National Hospital that improve the well-being of children throughout their lives. Our vision is to lead the nation in advancing the health and well-being of all children; to be a premier pediatric health system, with leadership in advocacy, research, education and clinical care; and to set the standard in delivering the highest quality care in ways that put the child at the center.
Agenda
1:30 PM | Registration | FA & CN
1:45 PM | Welcome Remarks | Kolaleh Eskandanian, PhD, MBA, Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, Children’s National Hospital
2:00 PM | Keynote/Plenary: Regional CDMO for Cell and Gene Therapy Development | Patrick Hanley2:20 PM | Presentation 1: Biliary Tract-Specific Fluorescence Image-Guided Surgery | Richard Cha
2:35 PM | Presentation 2: StrepApp for Image-Based Identification of Pharyngitis | Raj Shekhar
2:50 PM | Presentation 3: Virus-Specific T-Cells | Mike Keller
3:05 PM | Presentation 4: Antisense Oligonucleotides Treating FSHD | Yi-Wen Chen
3:20 PM | Presentation 5: In-Field Diagnostic Device for Paradoxical Vocal Fold Motion | Kevin Cleary and Nancy Bauman
3:35 PM | Presentation 6: AI for Detection of Rheumatoid Heart Disease | Kelsey Brown
3:50 PM BREAK
4:05 PM
Progress Update 1: TrachSense | Jules Sherman
Progress Update 2: PeriCor | Justin Opfermann and Charles Berul
Progress Update 3: Connector Protectors | Lori Irvin
Progress Update 4: mGeneRx | Nasser Hassan
4:20 PM | TRANSITION
4:30 PM | Startup Presentation 1: Luminoah | Neal Piper
4:45 PM | Startup Presentation 2: PyrAmes | Xina Quan
5:00 PM | 7:00 PM Networking Reception
Become a Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities: Children’s National Hospital welcomes sponsors for the 2024 Innovation Day & Showcase. Donations of any size are welcome, but sponsorship tiers are demarcated below. In order to make a donation or become a sponsor, please email the team Sponsorship Opportunities: Children’s National Hospital welcomes sponsors for the 2024 Innovation Day & Showcase. Donations of any size are welcome, but sponsorship tiers are demarcated below. In order to make a donation or become a sponsor, please email the team (lromano2@childrensnational.org)
The event, presented by the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF) in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Commerce, will spotlight the latest advancements in stem cell research and regenerative medicine technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to elevator pitches from MSCRF's portfolio companies and academic researchers, each showcasing their unique value proposition. Additionally, the Showcase will include poster presentations highlighting promising technologies, fostering engagement and dialogue.
Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the FDA, will serve as a keynote speaker, offering insights and guidance for expediting the approval of regenerative medicine-based products.
The event will conclude with a happy hour and networking session, allowing companies, investors, entrepreneurs, startups, and other stakeholders in the stem cell research field to connect and explore investment and collaboration opportunities within the ecosystem.
MSCRF's primary objective is to facilitate meaningful connections for its awardees, thereby strengthening the Maryland ecosystem and advancing stem cell research to improve patient outcomes. It's important to note that MSCRF does not endorse any specific company to potential funders or engage in deal-making negotiations resulting from connections made at the event.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/md-stem-cell-regenerative-medicine-tech-showcase-tickets-868312535167
FREE TO ATTEND! MAST Showcase is a Full Day to Learn, Network and Celebrate Industry Innovations with our local Life Science Community.
Click here to learn more.