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The latest recognition for Pittsburgh is from PharmaVoice coverage that spotlights three up-and-coming U.S. biotech hotspots, and we’re thrilled to be one of them! The region’s life sciences ecosystem has a lot going for it, including being anchored by not one, but two, world-class academic institutions, the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, plus two major healthcare systems, UPMC and Allegheny Health Network. These and other uniquely Pittsburgh life sciences assets, like the University of Pittsburgh’s McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, are propelling Pittsburgh toward being a major player in the industry – a region with a long life sciences legacy and a focus on the future and delivering innovations that will shape what’s next in healthcare and medicine. https://lnkd.in/gPQ47vJ2

🔬Is Austin FINALLY on the cusp of a life sciences boom? Opportunity Austin commissioned a report by McKinsey & Company that suggests it is. The life sciences sector in Austin has seen remarkable growth, with a 137% increase in venture capital investment between 2018 to 2023. Today, the metro is home to more than 300 life sciences companies and 1,000 startups, employing 21,000 people. Over $1bn has been spent on research funding, with 1.5 million square feet of life sciences facilities under construction. And MD Anderson Cancer Center is on the way to town. Despite this, Austin is still rarely mentioned alongside the country's top life science hubs. But as the sector keeps maturing and growing, could we see Austin named among the nation's key centers for life sciences research, development, and investment? Austin friends, what say you?  #LifeSciences #Austin #Investment #Growth #medtech

On October 9th, the fourth installment of the Radboudumc Investment Day took place. Scientists, entrepreneurs and investors from the life sciences & health sector came together to exchange knowledge, network and talk about new collaborations.   The event was jointly organized by Briskr, Oost NL, Radboudumc and Radboud University. With well over 200 people attending, the turnout was once again larger than the year before.   Keynote speaker, Floris Rutjes, professor in Organic Synthesis at Radboud University, kicked off the event’s program. He talked about his personal experience and involvement with various start-ups, including Chiralix, FutureChemistry and Synaffix BV. Throughout the program, attendees engaged in targeted 1-on-1 conversations. Others met up spontaneously during the breaks, drinks and diner afterward.   The winner of this year’s poster competition was Nienke Timmermans, with her idea for an algorithm that monitors tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease. She received the Martijn Kriens Best Poster Award: an incentive prize of 2,500 euros for her idea. Entries in the poster competition were judged not only on their scientific merits, but also on their potential to eventually grow into a successful product.   The award is named after Martijn Kriens, who unfortunately passed away earlier this year. Martijn was, among many other things, a founding father of and a key driving force behind the Investment Day. His passion, energy and companionship will be dearly remembered by the organizing team and all knew him. #investmentday #entrepreneurs #startup #investors #scientists #lifesciences #healthcare #techhealth #ai #lifeport #innovation #funding #pitches #posterpresentations #networking

Fresh out of Boston's life science scene! 🧬 In the bustling hub of innovation, Boston's life science sector continues to soar. Here, collaboration sparks revolution, as academia meets industry, turning research into real-world applications. A recent report sheds light on growth patterns in the area - with venture capital funding pouring in, startups are flourishing like never before. Boston's life science ecosystem is a driving force; its fusion of biotech, pharmaceuticals, and tech is painting a promising future for healthcare globally. Key takeaways include: 1. Venture capital investments have hit record highs, signaling unyielded confidence in biotech. 2. Partnerships between academic institutions and life science firms bolster the translation of research into tangible solutions. 3. Employment in the sector is spiking, with a talent surge drawn to Boston's reputation as a life science crucible. With the growth trajectory we're witnessing, it's clear Boston isn't just riding the life science wave - it's steering it. What's your take on this boom? #LifeSciences #BostonInnovation #BiotechBoom

🌟#MeetTheGiants Mr. Benoit Dubuis, the Former Director of Campus Biotech with our SIP Founder Ms.Penny Low. 💡 As the Former Director of Campus Biotech, Mr. Dubuis was a pivotal figure in advancing the frontiers of biotechnology and neuroscience. Under his leadership, Campus Biotech has become a hub for groundbreaking research and collaboration, bringing together academia, industry, and startups. 🤖 Campus Biotech, under his guidance, stands as a beacon of innovation in the heart of Geneva. It's a unique space where researchers and entrepreneurs converge to push the boundaries of our understanding in biotech and neuroscience. 🔎 The organization's impact is far-reaching, contributing to critical advancements in health and science, and nurturing a new generation of innovators and thinkers. #MeetTheGiants #SocialInnovationPark #UnicornsforGood #TechforGood #MindfulLeadership #ImpactUnicorns #Innovation #Technology #SocialImpact Watch this space for more on UFG’s global network of #TechForGood leaders and organizations!

Only one week left until we see each other again at the 4th edition of the Radboudumc Investment Day. In the meantime, we’d like to give you a taste of what to expect from some of our esteemed speakers:   Bram van Ginneken (Professor of Medical Imaging Analysis and founder of Plain Medical) will talk about the rapidly growing demand for CT and MRI studies, and how that puts unsustainable pressure on radiologists. Plain Medical, a startup founded by an experienced team of medical image specialists and radiologists, has developed an AI engine that can compile radiology reports automatically. This can help radiologists report more efficiently and more accurately.   Thom Frielink (Associate at Curie Capital BV) will offer insights to entrepreneurs and scientists into how Venture Capital firms operate. He will explain the inner workings of these firms, and how this impacts decision making processes. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for investment, take advantage of these insights! Marc Robillard (CEO Tagworks Pharmaceuticals) will walk you through the premature spinout from Philips in 2011, the “40 days” traversing the desert, the key improvements of the click-to-release technology along the way, the crucial NL-based seed round in 2021, and how they arrived at the game changing 60 M Series A in 2023 with blue chip EU and US investors. Jointly organized by Radboudumc, Radboud University, Briskr and Oost NL, the Investment Day is a matchmaking event for investors, entrepreneurs and top researchers in the life sciences & health domain. To ensure a good balance between the three target audiences, the event is invite only. If you’re interested in participating, please send an email to Marion Schouten (marion.schouten@radboudumc.nl) to receive further information. #investmentday #investors #scientists #researchers #entrepreneurs #funding #networking #lifeport #healthcare #lifesciences #techhealth  

The Office of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey's #MassLeadsAct would mean more #jobs, reduced #drug costs, and strengthened #infrastructure for Central Massachusetts. MBI is working tirelessly to ensure that Central Massachusetts is designated a #global #bioindustrial and #biomanufacturing hub. #Startupfounders like Lina M. González ♻️, founder of SpadXTech, "credits MBI with affording her a financially feasible way to launch her own startup ...The availability of physical space to turn #research into #manufacturing facilities distinguishes Central MA from other tech-heavy #hubs of the state, such as #Boston & #Cambridge." Our dedication to building up the #CentralMABioCluster is helping the #lifesciences grow within our region and the Mass Leads Act Bill will help the #cluster continue to grow & positively impact our greater #community. #Woomentum #STEM #legislation #Governor #TeamMassachusetts #workforcedevelopment #clusterdevelopment #economicdevelopment

Join us at these 2x upcoming Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce (CO-IL) #webinars, our first ever as a new organization! We chose to highlight the BIRD Foundation and CO Hub for Health Impact because they speak to our foundational #culture and #mission dedicated to promoting and nurturing the #Colorado-#Israel #EconomicRelationship 👉 By educating and informing our respective #Colorado and #Israel #innovation ecosystems about UNIQUE opportunities and assets ready for the taking! #DidYouKnow? ✅ CO Hub for Health Impact = Colorado as the epicenter for #lifesciences innovation and #investment in the United States. 👉 Colorado offers the talent, infrastructure, lab and office space, top-ranked academic and research institutions, and a welcoming community of successful companies to support all stages of commercialization. #Israeli #bioscience companies...that means YOU! ✅ BIRD Foundation = $1.5 million grants for joint #US-#Israel R&D projects. 👉 Established by the U.S. and Israeli governments in 1977 to generate mutually beneficial cooperation between U.S. and Israeli companies, the BIRD Foundation acts on behalf of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and their corresponding Israeli government ministries. BIRD’s scope extends to #Agriculture, #Communications, #ConstructionTechnologies, #Electronics, #Electrooptics, #LifeSciences, #Software, #HomelandSecurity, #RenewableEnergy, #AlternativeEnergy and other #technology sectors. See you there! #COHubforHealthImpact #COLeadsLifeSciences #BIRDHLS #BIRDfunding #israeltech Colorado BioScience Association Colorado BioScience Institute

🌟#MeetTheGiants Mr. Benoit Dubuis, the Former Director of Campus Biotech with our SIP Founder Ms.Penny Low. 💡 As the Former Director of Campus Biotech, Mr. Dubuis was a pivotal figure in advancing the frontiers of biotechnology and neuroscience. Under his leadership, Campus Biotech has become a hub for groundbreaking research and collaboration, bringing together academia, industry, and startups. 🤖 Campus Biotech, under his guidance, stands as a beacon of innovation in the heart of Geneva. It's a unique space where researchers and entrepreneurs converge to push the boundaries of our understanding in biotech and neuroscience. 🔎 The organization's impact is far-reaching, contributing to critical advancements in health and science, and nurturing a new generation of innovators and thinkers. #MeetTheGiants #SocialInnovationPark #UnicornsforGood #TechforGood #MindfulLeadership #ImpactUnicorns #Innovation #Technology #SocialImpact Watch this space for more on UFG’s global network of #TechForGood leaders and organizations!

I so enjoyed contributing to CU Innovations 2023 Annual Report, a comprehensive reflection of our company's impactful initiatives. Give it a read, if you haven't already! #cuinnovations #cuanschutz #annualreport