BioPharm America 2013: Apply to Present by June 28!
EBD Group, the leading partnering firm for the life sciences industry, will hold the sixth annual BioPharm America™ September 17–19, 2013 in Boston, MA, at the Westin Boston Waterfront in collaboration with MassBio.
The deadline to submit an application to present is June 28, 2013!
EBD Group invites biotech, midsize pharmaceutical, and next generation companies to submit an application for a company presentation at BioPharm America™ 2013.
**MassBio members receive an extra $200 off of registration – Be sure to mention “MassBio” in the comments field!**
Click here for more information and to access applications online. You will be notified about the status/outcome of your application by the end of July 2013.
BioPharm America™ is where biotech industry partnerships get started. Meet face-to-face with biotech and pharma executives from around the world to identify and enter strategic relationships.
In 2012, BioPharm America had over 750 delegates from 462 companies taking part in 1,846 one-to-one partnering meetings facilitated by partneringONE®, the the world’s leading web-based partnering system for the life science industry.
Check out the complete list of 2012 presenters here.
Welcome New Members!
Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. We are dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism, increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Their long-time friend Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization. Since then, we have committed approximately $200 million to scientific research studies, training fellowships and international science initiatives. Website.
For more than 60 years, Charles River has provided tailored research models and laboratory animal support services, as well as preclinical and clinical support services, to help our global partners accelerate their research and drug development efforts. Our offerings span the entire drug development process, from discovery through market approval, forming a seamless partnership throughout the process. Website.
Fish & Richardson PC is one the largest intellectual property law firms in the U.S. We help biotechnology companies identify, create and protect intellectual property, including patents, trademarks and trade secrets. The firm’s clients include large and small companies, universities, hospitals, individuals and investment firms. We also counsel clients on technology transfer matters and regulatory issues that govern biotechnology products both in the U.S. and abroad. Website.
X-Rx Discovery, Inc.
X-Rx Discovery specializes in bench to IND development of therapies for oncological, immunological and metabolic diseases. The company leverages its expertise in medicinal chemistry, assay development and preclinical POC to rapidly advance high value programs. X-Rx maintains a critical focus on therapeutic differentiation, developing unique profiles and prosecuting targets once thought to be intractable. This unique combination of skills and attributes drives corporate strategy, and has positioned the company for long-term growth and success.
Xenetic Biosciences focuses on developing next generation therapeutics for Orphan Diseases. We have three patented platform technologies available for the development of therapies, PolyXen, ImuXen and Oncohist. Website.
Top 5 News: 5/11-5/18
1) Massachusetts keen to collaborate with Dublin’s HealthXL - Business & Leadership- 5/15/2013
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick attended a digital health gathering today in accelerator HealthXL’s headquarters in Trinity Technology and Enterprise Campus in Dublin. Link
2) MHT and BBJ honor 20 Women to Watch for 2013 (slide show) - Mass High Tech – 5/10/2013
More than 300 people in the high tech and life sciences community gathered Thursday morning to applaud the accomplishments of 20 local women who are making a difference in the local technology and life sciences scene in Massachusetts. Link
3) Covidien, others join together to find jobs for vets – Mass High Tech – 5/14/2013
Massachusetts has a thriving life sciences cluster, and there continues to be rapid growth in the sector. That’s why six of the state’s life sciences businesses are working together to fill some of those employment opportunities by recruiting and mentoring veterans. Link
4) Human Immune-Boosting Cancer Drugs Seen Extending Lives - Bloomberg – 5/13/2013
Merck & Co. (MRK), Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (BMY) and Roche Holding AG (ROG) have opened a new front against cancer with the next generation of experimental drugs that use the human immune system to seek and destroy tumor cells. Link
5) Sequester Hits Mass. Medical Industry On Multiple Fronts - 90.9 wbur- 5/17/2013
The Budget Control Act of 2011, better known as sequestration, has been law for more than a month now. And for months we’ve been reporting on the ripple effects the automatic federal budget cuts are having — or will have — in Massachusetts. WBUR’s Bruce Gellerman reports on the impact on the medical industry in the state, which is being hit not just on the research side, but also the patient care side. Link
Golf Classic 2013 Registration Now Open!
Registration is now open! Click here to register.
MassBio and the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd) are pleased to announce that we will host our 19th Annual Golf Classic on September 6th, 2013, and we will return to the award-winning Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, MA. Play 18 holes on a beautiful course – then add food, drinks, networking, and fun – all for an excellent cause!
The annual MassBioEd Golf Classic supports the Foundation’s activities in science and biotechnology education in Massachusetts through school programs, workforce training, and lifelong learning. Despite the challenging economy, MassBioEd’s programs continue to grow and reach more schools and students.
Through corporate support, MassBioEd has been able to provide:
- 185 high schools with over $3 million in equipment, supplies, and consumables to conduct cutting-edge biotechnology labs.
- 600 educators with professional development training.
- A new website that serves as a resource for STEM education stake-holders across the country.
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
Not only is the Golf Classic a fun way to support biotechnology education, but this well-attended industry event also offers a great opportunity for maximum visibility. There are a variety of event sponsorship options to choose from-from breakfast, to water bottles, to hole sponsorship, to giveaways and more! Click here to learn more.
For more information, visit our website.
MassCONNECT Mentees Shine in Spring 2013 Technology Showcase!
The MassCONNECT 2013 Cycle 1 class of entrepreneur mentees have spent the last two months collaborating with industry leader mentors to advance their business plans, develop plans to raise capital, and hone their pitch decks. This morning, the mentees presented their new and improved pitches to the entire group of mentors in their final Technology Showcase.
Congratulations Boston 3T Biotechnologies, LuminaCare Solutions, AblaCor Medical Corporation, and Pattern Genomics, LLC on graduating the program- we look forward to your future successes!
Here are a few photos from the event and details on the entrepreneurs’ groundbreaking innovations:
Boston 3T Biotechnologies Led by: Meijia Yang, Ph.D.
Meijia Yang kicked off the morning presenting his company: Boston 3T Biotechnologies. The company is working to develop genetically engineered T-cells as therapeutic for treating lymphomas and solid tumors. The therapeutic mechanism is based on the mobilization of the patient’s own immune cells, which will lead to the killing of the cancer cells. In addition, this technology trains the patient’s immune system to memorize this acquired ability in order to fight against the recurring cancer cells, resulting in a durable and effective control of the cancer.
LuminaCare Solutions Led by: David Howe Ph.D.
Next up was David Howe who presented LuminaCare Solutions a Healthcare IT Company focused on patient data for optimization of clinical trials. LuminaCare’s lead technology is a platform that integrates patient characteristics, clinical data, and testing algorithms to provide personalized dosing for patients to maintain efficacy while reducing side effects. By repurposing technology that is currently being used to determine efficacious doses for the overall population from clinical trials, LuminaCare Solutions is able to determine an optimal does for a patient using a simple, minimally invasive test.
