Events Calendar

May 7 - May 9

Medical Device Complaints, MDRs, and Reports

How do you implement and measure the effectiveness of a complaint handling system covering a diverse set of possible products and problems? How are complaint files managed across multiple domestic and international facilities? When do complaints rise to the level of MDR's, and how do you handle recalls? What are the current FDA enforcement trends in these areas? Through didactic sessions, interactive exercises, and discussion of pre-submitted questions, expert industry faculty and FDA speakers explore these issues in practical terms.

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May 8

Advancing Research to Treatments for Brain Tumors Conference

Date: Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 9:30am-5:00pm

Location: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Conference Center, 1111 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20004-2541

National Brain Tumor Society is bringing together brain tumor researchers and industry executives to discuss how to move research from bench to bedside.

  • Biophrama executives and VC investors will share their criteria for investment and licensing of academic research.
  • Panelists include:
    • Lauren Abrey
      Global Development Team Lead, Genetech/Roche
    • Neil Exter
      Partner, Third Rock
    • Brian Gallagher
      Partner, SROne
    • Michael Glutch
      Managing Director, Medimmune Ventures
    • Perry Nisen
      Senior VP of Science Transactions, Pfizer
  • Nation Brain Tumor Society-funded researchers will present brain tumor drug candidates ready for early stage investment and/or licensing.

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May 12 - May 17

TechConnect World Summit & Innovation Showcase 2013

TechConnect World is uniquely designed to accelerate the commercialization of innovations,
out of the lab and into industry.TechConnect World is divided into a Technical Research Program and an Innovation Partnering Program, gathering the world's leading market-focused research and commercially-viable innovations into the largest global technology accelerator program. Join leading funding agencies, national and federal labs, universities, tech transfer offices, and investment and corporate partners as we accelerate the commercialization of the world's top innovations in Washington D.C. We look forward to your participation!

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May 13 - May 17

National SBIR Conference/ National Innovation Summit

The National SBIR conference will for the first time be co-located with the National Innovation Summit and Showcase (NISS), May 13-16, 2013 in Washington DC. NISS provides the world's largest on-site matchmaking program with investors and corporate development partners and attracts over 3,500 attendees annually. The SBIR and STTR programs provide over $2 Billion annually for small businesses. This new event format efficiently com­bines both events; it's an ideal opportunity for you to speak directly to those from the public and private sector looking to invest in innovative technologies.

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May 14

Working with Industry in the Life Sciences - What does it Really Take?

The National Capitol Area Local Chapter of Society of Physicians Entrepreneurs (SoPE) in concert with JHU Carey Business School, MedChi, Montgomery County Medical Society and Medical Society of Northern Virginia presents:

"Working with Industry in the Life Sciences - What does it Really Take?"

Presenters:
Paul J. Selgman, MD
Mukesh Kumar, PhD
Ray Briscuso, JD

Agenda:
6:00 - 6:30 PM Registration and Networking
6:30 - 6:45 PM Welcoming Remarks, Dr. Jeffrey Hausfeld
6:45 - 8:00 PM Presentation followed by Q&A

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May 16

UM Ventures: Innovation at the Intersection of Medicine & Engineering

Please join colleagues from the University of Maryland, College Park Schools of Engineering and Computer Science for the first in a series of interactive sessions on the Intersection of Medicine and Engineering, a discussion to stimulate ideas and opportunities for collaboration followed by a networking reception. This program series is part of the UM Ventures (umventures.org) initiative and will include entrepreneurial faculty, post docs, and students from both campuses to broaden the potential of our work together.

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May 21

Research Commercialization Introductory Course (Start Day)

Now on its fifth run, the Research Commercialization Introductory Course is a very popular online course designed to help science and engineering researchers better understand how research commercialization works. Over 4000 researchers from across the US take the course each time it is offered.

The Research Commercialization Course is recommended for all science, engineering and medical researchers in public or private research institutions (e.g., grad students, post-docs, and faculty). This is an indispensable course for S&E grad students looking for jobs in the next 6-18 months.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 to 2:30 PM ET
twice weekly from May 21 to June 18, 2013

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May 24

Small Business Awards

The award luncheon will provide countless opportunities to show your appreciation for the estimated 33,000 small businesses of Montgomery County—businesses that contribute directly to the strength of the area's economy. Eight awards will be presented to eight distinct companies.

Registration and networking with exhibits will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by the program at 12:00 PM.

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Jun 3 - Jun 4

Health Datapalooza IV

Health Datapalooza IV (HDP IV) is the fourth annual national conference born from government efforts to liberate health data. The conference is a forum that features the newest and most innovative and effective uses of health data by companies, startups, academics, government agencies and individuals.

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Jun 5 - Jun 7

Capital Connection 2013

Capital Connection™, a MAVA premier event, is designed for seasoned executives, entrepreneurs, and investors at all stages to come together under one roof to expand their innovations, create industry connections, or grow their enterprise. It is one of the nation's most respected industry conferences with more than 800 attendees each year who share a common goal of enhancing our technological ecosystem.

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NOTE: Due to Covid19, many of these events may be postponed/canceled or changed to virtual meetings. Please check with each host before registering.