JLABS - Breaking Dependencies on Seasonal Vaccines to Address Infectious Diseases

Technology has the potential to break our reliance on annual or seasonal vaccinations and provide longer durability and greater reliability for coronaviruses, influenza, rhinoviruses, and more. Through innovation, there is an opportunity to increase the impact and acceptance of vaccinations and develop more consistent and impactful outcomes to reach large numbers of individuals, regardless of risk level, with one or more vaccines and limit the spread of infection disease. This program will address the state of breaking the seasonal dependencies and what challenges lie ahead for researchers and innovators.

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3rd Annual BioBuzz Awards Celebration & Symposium

BioBuzz has been a leading force in life science ecosystem building since 2009. Our robust regional editorial, events and workforce programming have grown a vibrant community of industry professionals and leaders across the Mid-Atlantic region that captures the attention of a national audience.

Our Annual Awards Celebration & Symposium celebrates the people, programs and organizations who go above and beyond to support to the success of our communities, the industry and the patients that ultimately benefit. This program brings together awards recipients, presenters and attendees from Maryland, Virginia, Philadelphia and beyond.

Join us and industry leaders Thursday, May 18 at City Garage Science & Technology Center in Baltimore, MD. Enjoy a robust afternoon of programming as well as a networking reception from 5 to 7pm. Cost is $95. Tickets are limited.

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Virginia Bioscience Commercialization Luncheon

Children's National Hospital Innovation Day and Showcase 2023

The organizers of the 2023 Children’s National Innovation Day & Showcase are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for this premier event highlighting innovation in pediatric healthcare. The event will take place on May 31, 2023, at the Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus (CNRIC) in Washington, DC.

Building on the success of previous events, this year's showcase will feature two main components:

• Children’s National Pre-Tech-Transfer Projects: Attendees will have the opportunity to discover cutting-edge projects developed by Children’s National that are seeking potential co-developers, licensees, and sponsors. These projects represent the forefront of pediatric medical advancements.

• Startup Companies: The event will also showcase a diverse range of startup companies, including those that have emerged from Children’s National as well as like-minded startups focused on commercializing pediatric medical products. Investors and strategic partners will have the opportunity to connect with these innovative ventures.

Agenda:

• 10:00 am: Welcome & Refreshments
• 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Research Presentations
• 12:30 pm: Lunch & Networking
• 1:15 pm: Fireside Chat: "What Startups and Researchers Need to Know About IP Strategy" featuring Luke Pedersen from Baker Botts and Sally Allain from JLABS
• 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm: Startup Presentations
• 4:00 pm: Closing Remarks
• 4:15 pm: Tour of CNRIC + JLABS @ Washington, DC + Networking (Optional)
• 5:00 pm: Cocktail Reception
• 7:00 pm: Adjourn

The list of presenters will be released next week, so stay tuned for exciting updates! Whether attendees have participated in previous events or will be joining for the first time, the organizers look forward to welcoming everyone.

Address: 7144 13th Place NW, Washington, DC 20012

Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity to connect with innovators, researchers, startups, and investors in the field of pediatric healthcare. Interested individuals can register now and secure their spot at the 2023 Children’s National Innovation Day & Showcase! Click here to register

Webinar: T Cell Receptor Targeting CD22 for the Treatment of Lymphomas and Leukemias

Register to attend a free NIH webinar. Attendees will learn about a new T-cell receptor (TCR) that targets CD22, being developed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a cellular immunotherapy to treat lymphomas and leukemias. CD22 TCR-T cells clear leukemia at clinically relevant doses without causing systemic cytokine elevation.

The webinar will highlight:

1. Novel CD22 specific TCR-T cells reducing tumor burden at clinically relevant doses
2. A new therapeutic method using these novel CD22 specific TCR-T cells that overcomes current treatment limitations for hematologic malignancies.

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AURP BIO Health Caucus - 2023

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Pitch and Mingle Series: The Pitchout

Join the Maryland Innovation Center for our pitch competition featuring entrepreneurs and start up companies in the community. $10,000 in cash prizes will be awarded. Spirited in atmosphere and in food and drink offerings, Pitch and Mingle is the perfect opportunity to stir up your social network, mingling with fellow attendees over light fare and libations.

Come support the community’s entrepreneurs, participate in the selection process, and make connections over cocktails at the MIC.

So how does it work? Five startups are selected to present a four minute pitch. This is followed by four minutes of Q&A from the panel of judges and audience. At the end, our judges will come together and select the top 3 companies! These winners will receive cash prizes with first place receiving $3,000! In addition, there will be a “Crowd Favorite” award which is selected by the audience. Judges to be announced soon.

Registration for this event is required. Food and drink are included. Ticket sales close on June 5 at 11:30 PM

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Howard County Economic Development Authority Business Resource Expo

Learn more about the valuable resources and services that Howard County has to offer at the Howard County Economic Development Authority's Business Resource Expo: Connecting Your Business to County Services. Help your business and come connect with your county based resources.

At this event, you'll have the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of county agencies and departments who can help you find answers to your questions.

• How can I do business with Howard County?
• How do I build a disaster recovery plan for my business?
• How do I acquire the permits I need?
• How can I gain contacts within the county government?
• How can I recruit seasonal employees?

Join us on June 8 from 10 AM - 2 PM to help your business grow and succeed, all in one convenient place. Representatives from the following agencies will be available:

• Howard Community College Training & Development Solutions
• Howard County Office of Emergency Management
• Howard County Department of Planning and Zoning
• Howard County Office of Procurement & Contract Administration
• Howard County Office of Workforce Development
• Go Howard
• Maryland SBDC
• Howard County Economic Development Authority

Don't miss out on this chance to learn more and connect with some of the most valuable resources in Howard County! Additionally, we will have a couple remarks and a raffle for a chance to win a ticket to the Maryland Innovation Center's popular End of Summer Bash in September!

Registration closes on June 7

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/business-resource-expo-tickets-602686731237

FLIPPING THE SCRIPT…HEAR LA HEALTH-TECH ENTREPRENEUR INTERVIEW LA’S BEST HEALTHCARE VCS ABOUT WHAT FOUNDERS REALLY CARE ABOUT LA #TechWeek

?Flipping the script, attendees will have the opportunity to watch a LA-based health-tech start up CEO moderate a panel of LA’s most seasoned and well regarded VCs investing into early stage healthcare companies, including BHI's EIR Kwame Ulmer, gaining valuable insights into the future of medicine, healthcare innovation and most importatnly fundraising. 

?During this event, our panelists will discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the healthcare sector, as well as their own experiences and strategies for successful healthcare investing.

?This event is a part of#TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.

Visit https://lu.ma/Wavemaker360LATechweek to learn more. 

BioBuzz Entrepreneur Series: Board Readiness

Who’s really in charge?! Learn why having the right board leads to a successful company and how to determine if yours is really stacking up.

Don’t miss this exclusive lunch and networking event with local Maryland entrepreneur, CEO, investor and advisor, Deborah Hemingway, PhD, Managing Partner, Ecphora Capital.

Learn the inner workings of a company’s board of directors while getting a rare glimpse into the decision-making processes and strategic planning that go on behind the scenes of successful businesses. Gain valuable insights into the role of the board of directors in shaping the direction and growth of a company, and discover the key factors that contribute to their effectiveness.

Whether you’re an aspiring business leader or simply curious about the inner workings of corporations, this is a must-attend event. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s top experts!

11:30am-12:00pm Lunch & Networking

12:00-1:00pm Seminar & Discussion

The event will take place at the City Garage Science and Technology Park located at Baltimore Peninsula, home to The Launchport Medtech accelerator. Plenty of free parking is available onsite.

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