Category Archives: BioBuzz
ISPE’s 2018 Mid-Atlantic Science and Technology Showcase Bigger and Better than Ever!
For over 18 years the Mid-Atlantic Science and Technology (MAST) showcase has brought together industry and biotech professionals from across the DMV to put a spotlight on local vendors and the important work they do for the regional BioPharma companies they support. The MAST showcase is ISPE’s flagship event that encourages regional commerce and strengthens…
What Can You Learn from 5 Successful Women in Pharma?
In my humble opinion after meeting the women below, the more appropriate question is; What Can’t you learn from 5 successful Women in Pharma? ISPE’s Women In Pharma (WIP) group is a relatively new community within ISPE that is quickly growing in membership and spreading into new chapters. WIP provides women in the pharmaceutical industry…
This UMD Program is Solving Critical Challenges for both Startups & Commercial Biotechs
Get to know The Biotech Research & Education Program Three of the top challenges that most start-up biotech companies experience are a lack of (1) the laboratory and equipment resources, (2) the skilled manpower and (3) the money that they need to scale their technology. Without these three components good technology will either sit on the shelf awaiting the needed funding…
An Inside Look at How Three CEOs are Revolutionizing the Immuno-Oncology Field
Recap of the CEO Talks panel – The Buzz on Immuno-Oncology Ninety local leaders, professionals, and scientists from the biotech community were eagerly gathered at Montgomery College for the series premier of CEO Talks, hosted by BioBuzz. Participants had the opportunity to listen to an all-star panel of three Chief Executive Officers discuss their business’ place…
BHI’s Rich Bendis Named 2017 Influential Marylander by The Daily Record
The Daily Record has named BioHealth Innovation Inc., (BHI) President and CEO Richard Bendis a 2017 Influential Marylander. Mr. Bendis is one of 51 Influential Marylanders who were selected by the publication for their significant contributions to their respective fields and leadership in the state. “It’s an honor to be chosen as an Influential Marylander…
Mary Rose Memorial Lectureship
Many BioBuzz Members, Partners, and Sponsors know Mike Smith, Biotechnology Program Manager and Montgomery College and Founder of BioTrain. We are very sad to share the news that Mike’s wife, Mary Rose, passed away on December 28th after her battle with a T-cell lymphoma. In support of Mike during this difficult time, we wanted to share…
Job Hunting Advice from Experts: Part 1
BY ELIZABETH WEINGARTNER · Having watched a loved one recently go through the process, I can personally attest that job hunting is no cup of tea. It is often frustrating and rarely easy on one’s self-esteem. Earlier this week I attended a panel discussion at the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering’s(ISPE) Mid-Atlantic Life Sciences Showcase…
BBJ - A new virtual community looks to connect Maryland's biotech players
BioBuzz and our upcoming BioHive were recently featured in the Baltimore Business Journal by Sarah Gantz. Biohealth is all over the map in Maryland. There’s the biotech corridor in Montgomery County, where companies like MedImmune LLC and Emergent BioSolutions Inc. call home. The students and academic researchers at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland are…
BHI EXPANDS ENTREPRENEUR-IN-RESIDENCE (EIR) PROGRAM
Steve Wolpe and Ethel Rubin Named EIRs for National Institutes of Health; Dr. Albine Martin to Serve as EIR Working with Johns Hopkins University and Maryland-Based Health-Technology Companies BHI Continues Search for Neurology and Neuroscience Experts to Fill Roles of EIRS for the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) ROCKVILLE AND BALTIMORE,…
Relevant Health Accelerator Now Recruiting Inaugural Class of Health Tech Startups for Fall 2015
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, May 20, 2015 – Today, Relevant Health, a newly launched innovative health technology startup accelerator focused on bringing products to market, announced that it is now accepting applications from health tech startups for its Fall 2015 class. Additionally, the accelerator launched its website and the portal to its streamlined application process. U.S. and…