BioHealth Innovation Weekly for August 13, 2024

We’re just over a month away from the 2024 BioHealth Capital Region Week, which takes place from September 17th, 18th, and 19th at US Pharmacopeia in Rockville, MD. This milestone event marks a decade of transformative discussions and partnerships. Here’s what each day has in store:

BioHealth Capital Region Forum (September 17th-18th)
Celebrating our 10th Annual Forum with a robust lineup of speakers and panels:

Updates:
- GEN Top 10 BioCluster Update with Alex Philippidis, Senior Business Editor, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
- BioHealth Capital Region Update with Pete Briskman, Executive Managing Director, JLL-Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated

Keynotes:
- John F. Crowley, President & CEO, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
- Robert Stoffel, Vice President of Research, Amgen
- Craig Gravitz, Director, Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office, ARPA-H
Panels:
- Meet Some of the BioHealth Capital Region’s Med Tech Leaders
- Virginia: Leading the Way in Advanced BioHealth Manufacturing
- Transforming Healthcare: Innovations and Future Trends in Digital Health
- The Baltimore Tech Hub: Implementing Equitech Principles to Build a Thriving Ecosystem for AI and Life Sciences
- How Emerging AI, Machine Learning, and Quantum Technologies Will Impact Discovery and Regulation of New Drugs and Devices: A Peek Into the Future
- Collaborative Approaches to Support Innovation in Biotechnology in the Capital Region
- New BHCR Regional Research Initiatives
- Entrepreneurs in Residence Supporting the BHCR Ecosystem
- Inside the BioHealth Capital Region, Accessing Early Stage SSBCI Funding
- Biomedical Engineering: Meet the Region’s Bio Engineering Academic Leaders

Additional Fireside chats and panels are still being finalized. Please check the event agenda regularly for updates.

In a recent article by Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, Paul Vulto, PhD, CEO of Mimetas, discusses the growing demand for advanced organ modeling in fields like oncology and metabolic diseases. Mimetas is at the forefront of this innovation, creating sophisticated assays that replicate the complex tumor microenvironment and immune interactions. Their groundbreaking work in liver modeling has produced a life-like liver structure, with significant applications in fibrosis, NASH, and gene therapies, enhancing the accuracy of preclinical testing.

(Baltimore, MD) - Longeviti Neuro Solutions, a neurotechnology company with a focus on innovative solutions for complex brain surgeries, proudly announces the issuance of a groundbreaking patent for its novel prosthetic translucent, cranial implant. The ClearFit® implant integrates brain-computer interface (BCI), brain mapping, and neurosonography (brain ultrasound). This product sets a new standard in neurosurgical procedures, marking the first time a single implant has been patented to cover three critical areas. ClearFit’s patented technology was recently on the cover of Science Translational Medicine demonstrating promising research around this implant and neurosonography.*

The 7th Annual Investment Conference, scheduled for September 19th during the BioHealth Capital Region Week at US Pharmacopeia in Rockville, MD, offers a unique platform for companies and investors. Attendees will have the opportunity to create detailed profiles and schedule face-to-face meetings throughout the day to discuss potential collaborations and funding. Simultaneously, the auditorium will feature a series of quick pitches, providing selected companies and some investors with 7 minutes each to introduce themselves and present their ideas in front of an audience of peers and potential partners.

Why Investors Should Attend

For investors, this conference is an indispensable opportunity to access a curated selection of startups with groundbreaking ideas poised for investment. It offers a chance to engage directly with founders, understand their business models, and evaluate their potential in person. Investors can gain early insights into emerging technologies and trends, potentially leading to profitable investment opportunities and partnerships. Register Now.

Why Companies Should Attend

For companies, the Investment Conference is a vital avenue to meet face-to-face with leading investors actively looking to fund innovative projects and businesses. It provides a platform not only for potential funding but also for valuable feedback and advice on scaling their operations. The quick-pitch sessions offer companies a chance to capture attention, showcase their innovations, and articulate their vision to a room full of potential backers. Register Now.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, US, August 12, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The study, “Advanced Prediction of Respiratory Depression Episodes with the Linshom Continuous Predictive Respiratory Sensor”, completed enrollment of 508 patients well ahead of schedule.

“Preliminary analysis of the data shows that Linshom Medical’s sensor detects respiratory depression 12 minutes before current systems employed”, said Richard Urman, MD, MBA, the principal investigator of the study. “This gives health care providers additional time to take action and intervene before a crisis develops”.

GAITHERSBURG, Md., July 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE: EBS) announced the sale of RSDL^® (Reactive Skin Decontamination Lotion) kit to SERB Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical company, for a purchase price of approximately $75 million. In addition, SERB will pay Emergent a $5 million payment upon achievement of a milestone related to the sourcing of a certain component of RSDL^®. The transaction has signed and closed simultaneously.

In addition, SERB will acquire and maintain operations of Emergent’s leased manufacturing facility in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and several site-based employees who support RSDL^®will join SERB. SERB will also acquire the RSDL^® product inventory as part of the transaction and will assume certain related contracts. Emergent’s Winnipeg facility will continue to manufacture and supply bulk lotion to SERB under a long-term supply agreement between the two companies.

In this episode of BioTalk, Rich Bendis, President and CEO of BioHealth Innovation, Inc., welcomes guests from ARPA-H: Craig Gravitz, Director of the Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office (PATIO), and Jenica Patterson, Ph.D., Portfolio Lead at ARPA-H. Together, they provide a comprehensive overview of ARPA-H's mission and innovative programs.

Craig Gravitz and Jenica Patterson share their educational and career backgrounds, setting the stage for a discussion about ARPA-H and its various initiatives. They provide insights into how ARPA-H differentiates itself from other agencies like HHS and NIH, while also highlighting their collaborative efforts.

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Are you ready to showcase your company to some of the top minds in the industry? The 9^th Annual Crab Trap competition, a highlight of the annual BioHealth Capital Region Week, is now accepting applications from emerging companies eager to demonstrate their groundbreaking solutions. Scheduled for September 18th at the US Pharmacopeia in Rockville, MD, this competition is an unmissable opportunity for startups looking to make a significant impact.