
https://childrensnational.org/
With a health care experience designed around kids’ unique needs, we’re the premier provider of pediatric services in the Washington, D.C., metro area and its only health system specializing in kids.

Cartesian Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel cellular immunotherapies to cure cancer. Cartesian’s proprietary technology, originally developed by NIH researchers, has the potential to greatly broaden the use of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) cells for patients with multiple myeloma and other diseases.

Antidote is a digital health company on a mission. Our aim is to accelerate breakthroughs in potentially life-saving treatments by bridging the gap between medical research and the people who need it. “In a world where 80% of clinical trials are delayed or closed due to lack of awareness, we use cutting-edge technology to match the right patients with the right trials. We’re helping medical researchers make progress, faster – and offering new treatment options to patients in need.”

Aegle Therapeutics Corp. is a first in class, Phase 1/2a ready, biotechnology company isolating extracellular vesicles (“EVs”) from allogeneic bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells to treat severe dermatological conditions, including burns and epidermolysis bullosa (“EB”), a rare pediatric connective tissue disorder, and to prevent scarring. Aegle’s EV therapy, using its proprietary platform isolation technology, has the potential to demonstrate a safer, lower cost means of harnessing the regenerative healing power of stem cells. Aegle believes its therapy has the potential for functional regeneration and organization of complex tissue structures that can enhance healing, reduce scarring, minimize contraction and improve overall cosmesis.

We are excited to announce that Rich Bendis of BioHealth Innovation will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Technology Showcase. Now in its third year, the Technology Showcase promises to be a “must attend” event for biotech stakeholders in Maryland/DC/VA region. Check out the event page to learn more about our keynote speaker and some of the great panel sessions that we have planned.
Make sure to reserve time on your calendar for the afternoon of Wednesday, June 12.
The 2019 Technology Showcase is a half-day event that will showcase technologies being developed at the NCI and the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research (FNLCR) to encourage startup company formation, technology licensing and collaborations. Innovators, entrepreneurs, investors and business development professionals should attend.

University of Maryland Institute for Bioscience & Biotechnology Research, 9600 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Register NOW: https://tinyurl.com/BHISBIR2019
- 8:00 a.m. – Networking and Registration
- 8:30 a.m. – Welcome
- 8:35 a.m. – SBIR Funding Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- National Institute on Aging
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- National Cancer Institute
- 9:45 a.m. – Partnership Opportunities with NCI Frederick National Lab
- 10:00 a.m. – BREAK
- 10:20 a.m. – SBIR Funding Opportunities with the National Science Foundation
- 11:00 a.m. – BREAK
- 11:15 a.m. – SBIR Funding Opportunities with USAMRC
- 11:45 a.m. – Lunch
- 12:45 p.m. – (1:1 Room Set)
- 1:00 p.m. – Writing Your Specific Aims Page OR 1:1 Meetings* (available simultaneously)
- 1:30 p.m. – Writing Your Phase II Commercialization Plan OR 1:1 Meetings* (available simultaneously)
- 2:00 p.m. – Writing Your Specific Aims Page OR 1:1 Meetings* (available simultaneously)
- 2:30 p.m. – Writing Your Phase II Commercialization Plan OR 1:1 Meetings* (available simultaneously))
- 3:00 p.m. – 1:1 Meetings* (NIH only)
- 4:00 p.m. – Adjourn
Pre-Registration REQUIRED: RSVP by noon, February 26 at https://tinyurl.com/BHISBIR2019
No charge for entrepreneurs to attend • NOTE: Most 1:1 meeting(s) timeslots now are booked but when you list your agency interests in the RSVP we will be certain to let them know to follow up with you with more information.

This new program is specifically aimed at helping patients with Type 2 diabetes, who take medications to control their blood sugar levels.

Are you a start-up in Maryland, DC or Virginia seeking feedback on your biohealth business idea, pitch deck, or commercialization plan? business/commercialization plan, pitch deck, or idea?
Schedule your feedback session with BHI EIRs on one of the following dates:
- 2/27
- 3/20
- 5/22
(30 minute blocks of time beginning at 9:00 in the morning. If the morning slots are filled, more time will be allotted beginning at 1 p.m.)
Pre-registration is required; sign up here (“EIR resource”at BHI). For questions/more information, contact BHI.