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The AAE’s annual meeting continues to be the most comprehensive endodontic education summit, vendor exhibition and networking opportunity in the world! Mark your calendars for April 2024! More information will be released in 2023!

What: 2024 NIST Rapid Microbial Testing Methods Consortium Workshop

When:  Day 1: Thursday, April 11, 2024 (OPEN to public, Registration Link)

Day 2: Friday, April 12, 2024 (Consortium members only, Link to Join Consortium)

Where: Virtual Meeting on Zoom

Workshop Overview:

The NIST-led Rapid Microbial Testing Methods (RMTM) Consortium launched in 2020 to develop standards and measurement-based solutions to advance the use of RMTMs in advanced therapy products.  NIST is hosting the 4th annual workshop on RMTMs to update the community on RMTM Consortium efforts and to work on Consortium deliverables.  Over the course of two days, independent working sessions (1 h to 2 h in length) will be hosted, with Day 1 open to the public and Day 2 for Consortium members only.  This open, virtual workshop is free of charge.  All interested parties are invited to Day 1, including advanced therapy producers, RMTM assay/instrument developers, and cell reference material producers.  New members are being accepted into the Consortium.

Interested in sharing your experiences with new detection technologies or validation/adoption of rapid microbial methods?  Submit an abstract using this form.   Abstracts are due March 18, 2024.

Questions?  email rmtm@nist.gov

The MPWRM Resource Center’s 6th Annual Stakeholder’s Summit was held on April 8-9, 2024, in Ann Arbor, MI, attended by more than 40 participants in-person, with more online.  In addition to the presentations by the Interdisciplinary Translational Project (ITP) teams, new this year was the ITP Pitching Hour, where each ITP team gave a 5 minute pitch presentation.

The event also included a panel session on “Regenerative Therapies in the Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Space: Opportunities, Challenges, and Trends”, a conversation with 5 panelists on the topic of driving innovations in the dental/ oral/ craniofacial space and critical issues to consider.

Thank you to all attendees, both in-person and online.  We hope you enjoyed the event, and look forward to seeing you at our future events!

There’s nothing like in-person educational and social events to recharge, refresh, and refill your sails. And there’s no better place than at the 40th Annual AACD Scientific Session in National Harbor, Maryland, April 3-6, 2024.

This webinar explores methods for engineering muscle tissue repair and explores how we can direct this process. Kevin Hart, Analytical Method Development Scientist at Cook MyoSite (PA, USA), and Loran Solorio, Manager of Product Research Engineering at Cook Biotech (IN, USA), will have an open conversation around this unique topic, addressing questions surrounding how we can direct this process and what specific signals we can provide to better direct muscle formation?

Abstract & Session Proposal Submission Sites Open: July 11, 2023
Session Proposal Submission Close: September 27, 2023, 11:59 p.m. PT
Abstract Submission Close: October 17, 2023, 11:59 p.m. PT
Presenter Pre-registration Deadline: January 11, 2024

The Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting is hosted by The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG). The meeting offers the opportunity for the medical genetics community to come together and learn the about latest research, therapies and practical implementation. The 2024 ACMG Meeting will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Center * Toronto, Canada on March 12-16, 2024. More information to follow!

Join us for the ADEA session in New Orleans!

Join us for three days of scientific presentations, hands-on training, commercial exhibits and networking opportunities.This event attracts oral surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists and general practitioners from around the world.

Be sure to return to Chicago’s McCormick Place West Building, Feb. 22 – 24, 2024, for a whole new program presented by the Leader in Scientific Dental Meetings. See the latest in dental innovations from in our Exhibit Hall.
Plans are already under way to again provide you the very best dental meeting. Check this site throughout the year as we provide more details on the 2024 Midwinter Meeting. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2023. See the website for updated registration costs.

FDA will be hosting a Job Application Roadmap webinar. Information about the webinar is posted on the FDA Recruitment Network. During the information session, FDA will review the job application roadmap, provide tips for applying to jobs, and answer questions about the federal application process. Please share the upcoming webinar with anyone who is seeking employment opportunities at FDA.

This online course will help you explore the commercial viability of your Medical-based innovation idea. The Lean LaunchPad approach (also called Lean Startup) is a process to help you systematically test key assumptions about your technology and the customer problems it might be able to solve better than current alternatives. This assessment of “technology-problem fit” is the critical first step toward commercial success for any technology venture. This course is for faculty, researchers, and students with Medical-based ideas or Intellectual Property and a strong interest in commercializing their technology.

Join us on February 14th at 11:30 AM ET for our online panel discussion on regulatory strategy to help innovators better understand some of the considerations for determining a product’s regulatory route to market. This introduction is for entrepreneurs new to medical device regulatory affairs and looking for an opportunity to learn more about regulatory requirements for bringing products to market. Our panelists, Grace Powers, Erika Tyburski, Sandra Maher, and Cathy Cambria, will cover topics including defining a medical device, reviewing basics about device classification, identifying different types of premarket submissions, and describing how to get a new product to market.

This event is the sixth session for the 2023-2024 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community. For more details on the series and to view the full schedule, visit https://biolocity.gatech.edu/bench2market/.

The AAOS Annual Meeting is where the trusted leaders in musculoskeletal health meet! Make the most of this industry-leading educational event to expand your knowledge and strengthen your skills, February 13-17, 2024 in San Francisco, CA at the Moscone Center!

The ORS Annual Meeting brings the orthopaedic community together for four days of workshops, learning sessions, networking, and advocacy. In addition to the education and fun, attendees can also learn from industry partners about the latest product innovations in orthopaedics. Finally, it is a great time to visit Long Beach and help ORS commemorate 70 years of research to advance musculoskeletal health for patients and families.

Join this three-day inclusive learning experience to learn about America’s Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage, non-dilutive funding for high-growth startups and small businesses. Participants will have the opportunity to connect directly with federal agency representatives who represent its competitive SBIR/STTR funding opportunities. Register here. for the event.

Join on January 17th, 2024, for an interactive discussion to review the basics of equity negotiation, fundraising, and dilution for life science start-ups. The speaker, James Stubbs, Ph.D. has over 20 years of commercialization experience, has held senior executive roles in five medical device start-ups, teaches medical device design at Georgia Tech, and is an active private investor.

This will be a HYBRID event online and held at Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences at Georgia Tech, 315 Ferst Drive Northwest, Suddath 1128, Atlanta, GA 30332

Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, so it’s important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good plan. Attend this webinar on Thursday, December 7, at 12:00 p.m. ET to review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to show your best self.

Are you in need of Phase I SBIR/STTR application preparation support? The NIH Applicant Assistance Program (AAP) offers biotech innovators assistance from grant specialists to help write a more competitive Phase I Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) application.

Attend this free webinar on Tuesday, December 5, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET to receive insights from program experts on how AAP can help you move forward with your commercialization journey.

Thank you for joining C-DOCTOR and the MPWRM Resource Center for our 4th Annual Joint Retreat. We hope you found it to be productive and look forward to seeing you at future DOCTRC events.
 
Highlighted presentations from the event can be found here.

Join to learn from four seasoned trial lawyers as they bring medical product liability litigation to life.

Are you ready to bring your cancer technology idea from the lab to market? Attend NCI’s Peer Learning and Networking (PLAN) Webinar, “Keys to a Successful IND Filing” on Friday, December 1, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET to hear best practices from peers who have been successful within the program.

The PLAN session consists of two parts:

Part I. Video Recording: Watch the pre-recorded panelist presentation on the PLAN webpage before joining the webinar and write down your questions.
Part II. Live Q&A Session: Attend a real-time panel session and ask your questions to the panelist and the moderating NCI SBIR program director.

Please join us for the 3^rd installment of the DOCTRC Innovator Networking Series with our honored guest speakers, Dr. Gary D. Hammer and Dr. Charles Hart, who will discuss pivoting from basic discovery research to translational research.

Register HERE

See video HERE

Date: November 17, 2023

Time: 9-10am PT | 12-1pm ET

Receiving an NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) award is an exciting step towards your commercialization journey. But do you know what expectations are afterward? Attend this webinar on Wednesday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. ET to learn about your role as an NIH awardee and how to effectively manage your grant or contract.

This session offers a comprehensive exploration of bone augmentation, covering its historical evolution, current practices, and future trends. Renowned national and international experts will share their insights and expertise, providing attendees with a well-rounded understanding of this topic. Through a combination of presentations and discussions, participants will gain valuable knowledge that can enhance their clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.

Featured Course:
November 9 @ 8:00 am: AAP/AAP Foundation/Osteology Foundation Regeneration Symposium: The Past, Present and Future of Bone Augmentation

Do you know that NIH offers (competitive) monetary awards beyond your original Phase II? What about the business and specialized expertise available to you free of charge, or registration support to attend investor and partnering events available through the NIH SEED office? Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, November 7, at 1:00 p.m. ET to learn how to take advantage of all the support available to NIH Phase II awardees. Hear from CEOs who have participated in these programs to get the “real scoop” about their value.

The 2022 ADEA Deans’ Conference is an opportunity to Renew, Rejuvenate and Reconnect. We will hear from colleagues who have “reinvented” themselves multiple times within their careers and learn how they re-energize. We will learn from colleagues in other health professions about how leaders can take a systems-level approach to creating environments that optimize wellbeing for students, faculty, staff and administrators.

The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.

Modular solutions with end-to-end coverage of cell therapy workflows enable flexibility and fine-tuning for scaling up the production of different cell therapies.

It is clear that closed and automated processing reduces labor costs, simultaneously minimizing the risk of contamination and operator errors compared to manual processes. But what are the possibilities of such processing solutions, now and in the future? And how can they maintain standardization while remaining flexible enough to be customized for specific needs?

Join us for this webinar to understand how modular systems allow precise tuning of processes and can simplify scaling in production. Discover how these solutions keep options open for scaling the production of CAR-T cells, tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and more.

See link below for updated meeting information and costs.

Are you a research entrepreneur or small business focused on translational science? Join MNSBIR, Inc. in collaboration with the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) for a webinar on small business funding opportunities on Wednesday, October 25, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Learn more about non-dilutive Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) funding and resources to help small businesses advance and commercialize promising translational biotech and life sciences research technologies.

You’ll learn about NCATS’ key research focus areas, tips for submitting a successful application, upcoming funding opportunities, and other NCATS resources and programs for researchers and entrepreneurs. There will also be an exclusive SBIR/STTR Bioscience Company Showcase, that will provide application experience along with tips and recommendations to future applicants. You will be able to ask questions during a dedicated Q&A session.

Join for a full day covering the latest developments regarding differences in regulatory aspects of cell therapy and regenerative medicine, cell therapy manufacturing, translational application of regenerative products, and target identification for gene therapy.

Thinking about spinning your technology out of the lab? First-time academic entrepreneurs can be daunted by the dual pressures of starting a company while maintaining their research and teaching responsibilities – but you’re not alone!

Join us on October 18th for a panel discussion with Rachael Hagan, Sally McFall, Ph.D., and Yogi Patel, Ph.D., entrepreneurs sharing their commercialization journey and expertise. Learn about their experiences and how they overcame barriers to bring their innovations out of academia and into the marketplace. We will also reserve time for networking with our panelists after the discussion.

This event is the second session in the 2023-2024 Bench2Market Talks series, which was created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community.

The American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology Annual Session will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, October 16-19, 2023. The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology aims to promote and advance radiology in dentistry, as well as provide a forum for communication among its members, the healthcare community, and the public.

The 2023 AABB Annual Meeting will bring blood and biotherapies professionals together to share cutting-edge research, unique perspectives, networking with colleagues and practice-changing solutions. We look forward to seeing you at #AABB23.

The ASBMR Annual Meeting is the world’s largest and most diverse meeting in the bone, mineral and musculoskeletal research field, attracting more than 2,000 attendees from more than 60 countries, including clinicians and researchers, representing all career levels and specializing in a variety of disciplines.

The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, BC, Canada, October 13-16, 2023.

From October 11-14, 2023, in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington, we will gather for networking, education, and continued growth in the Biomedical Engineering field. The BMES Annual Meeting is a premier event centered around topics and discussions specific to our community. The theme of this year’s meeting is focused on the convergence of three pillars essential to our field’s success: Science, Technology, and Social Transformation.

The Osteology Foundation’s National Osteology Group Australasia is hosting a webinar titled “Introduction to Guided Bone Regeneration.” Saso Ivanovski will be diving into Guided Bone Regeneration, a fundamental procedure in implant dentistry.

This event will be held on October 3, 2023 at 3:15 am (EST), 17:15 AEST (Brisbane), 15:15 AWST (Perth), 19:15 NZST (New Zealand).

For more information and to register for this event (make sure you a THE Box account), go to the National Osteology Group Australasia’s website.

• At the conclusion of the AAOMS Annual Meeting, participants should be able to:
  • Identify emerging issues and trends in oral and maxillofacial surgery to be on the forefront of research and innovation.
  • Apply knowledge while increasing competencies by participating in distinctive educational formats to support complex concepts in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
  • Demonstrate for all members of the OMS team the various evidence-based approaches and treatments applicable in oral and maxillofacial surgery while fostering interprofessional collaboration in practice to improve patient outcomes.
  • Discover support, guidance and leadership opportunities in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery through networking with peers and mentors.

What we know about cariology continues to evolve. New evidence, new treatments, and new innovations shape the way dental teams manage the disease.

How can providers apply this knowledge to provide personalized prevention recommendations for patients?

In this webinar, a collaboration between CareQuest Institute, Kansas City University, and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD), our expert panel will explore that question and various strategies for managing dental caries. They will also talk about avoiding a “one-size-fits-all” approach, sharing guidance on nonsurgical and nonrestorative protocols and implementation.

This is the third in a series of summer webinars on understanding, assessing, and managing caries.

Enroll today to learn how to craft a compelling NSF proposal that is sure to stand out from the pack and win over reviewers. Ms. Vohnout breaks down the process in a way that ensures your proposal shines and ticks every box that NSF wants to see.

Get inside perspective from a former FDA reviewer on IND review timelines and what drives the multidisciplinary team up to the 30 day deadline.

Network with colleagues, students, and dental team members at the premier meeting for general dentistry. AGD’s annual scientific session has earned a reputation for having some of the finest dental continuing education in the world. From advanced hands-on education to clinical and practice management lectures in an innovative one-hour lecture format, all of the CE earned at an AGD meeting can be applied to the AGD Fellowship and Mastership awards.

Network with colleagues, students, and dental team members at the premier meeting for general dentistry. AGD’s annual scientific session has earned a reputation for having some of the finest dental continuing education in the world. From advanced hands-on education to clinical and practice management lectures in an innovative one-hour lecture format, all of the CE earned at an AGD meeting can be applied to the AGD Fellowship and Mastership awards.

In this webinar, a collaboration between CareQuest Institute and the National Network for Oral Health Access, our expert panel will share an introduction to quality improvement for dental practices. They’ll spotlight simple and effective tools that any team can use to improve health outcomes in their local setting. In addition, two Federally Qualified Health Centers will discuss their quality improvement initiatives focused on caries prevention and medical-dental integration.

In this webinar, a collaboration between CareQuest Institute and the National Network for Oral Health Access, our expert panel will share an introduction to quality improvement for dental practices. They’ll spotlight simple and effective tools that any team can use to improve health outcomes in their local setting. In addition, two Federally Qualified Health Centers will discuss their quality improvement initiatives focused on caries prevention and medical-dental integration.

This symposium kicked off NIDCR’s 75th anniversary and featured keynote speaker and University of Michigan Provost Dr. Laurie McCauley, Acting NIH Director Dr. Lawrence Tabak, former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, and more.
The symposium covered the institute’s vital contributions to the biomedical research enterprise, highlighted the state of the science, included remarks from professional society partners, and featured conversations among federal partners and NIDCR leadership about the critical role of collaboration for achieving oral health for all.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Session: Clinical and Translational Science Network: Novel Approach)
Please stop by!

The General Session will feature Interactive Talks, Focused Learning Sessions, Hands-on Workshops, Keynote Addresses, and Symposia presented by experts from all over the world and is an extraordinary opportunity to meet new connections and grow your professional network.

The American Association of Clinical Anatomists advances the science and art of clinical anatomy. It encourages research and publication in the field and maintaining high standards in the teaching of anatomy.

Join thousands of dental professionals at PNDC 2023 for three days of high-quality and affordable dental CE (earn 20+ credits!), a bustling Exhibit Hall, special events and more — now all in one venue at the Seattle Convention Center!

The Hybrid LIVE and VIRTUAL World Stem Cell Summit is combined with the WFIRM/RMF Regenerative Medicine Essentials Course. We are creating new distinctive educational and professional experiences for attendees, where all participants in the globe can attend virtually or in person at the Wake Forest Institute in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Summit is like no other meeting and will be THE super-ecosystem event, trans-disciplinary in scope.

What savvy biotech/healthcare VCs care about

Using real-world case studies, this workshop will walk you through the practical steps of filing a PMA and offer you actionable insights on how to best navigate the PMA submission process. Steps required, best practices and preparation for inspection will be covered throughout this two-day workshop.

Finding lab space for your early-stage startup

Gain strategies for assembling and streamlining effective 510(k) and De Novo submissions and obtain insight into FDA’s perspective on the 510(k) and De Novo review process during this interactive workshop.

This annual conference brings together leading authorities from FDA, industry and academia to address the latest statistical trends and issues facing medtech organizations. Stay tuned for more updates on the agenda and speakers. Registration will open soon!

Save the date – more details to come, see site below.

The Society For Biomaterials is excited to host the 2023 Annual Meeting at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. In keeping with the history of our host city, the theme for 2023 is “Riding the Translational Waves to the Future”. This year’s program is focused on breakthroughs in biomaterials science, translation of research to clinical application, next-generation medical devices, standards development, regulatory issues, and commercial realities. Join us in 2023 to explore the future waters of biomaterials and avoid the translational wipe-out!

The 2023 conference will be held April 11-14, 2023 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston MA. Please join us in Boston in April and take in the beauty, culture, and fun of Boston in the Springtime.

Increasing Societal Impact of Medical & Biological Engineering Discoveries

The ASBMB annual meeting offers unmatched opportunities to learn from top scientists, explore new research, expand your professional circle and make yourself known in the community.

“Immunity at the oral mucosal barrier surface”
Dr. Lu Wang- Chief of the Translational Genomics Research Branch Director of the Translational Genetics and Genomics Program NIH National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

ABC’s of early-stage business planning

Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good plan. This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to show your best self.

The MPWRM Resource Center’s 5th Annual Stakeholder’s Summit was held on March 20-21, 2023, in Pittsburgh, attended by more than 50 participants in-person, with more online. In addition to the presentations by the Interdisciplinary Translational Project (ITP) teams, new this year was the ITP Exhibit Hall, where each ITP team showcased its project as attendees visited their booths. The event also included the Breakfast with Innovation Champions, a conversation with 4 panelists on the topic of driving innovations in the dental/ oral/ craniofacial space and critical issues to consider.

Thank you to all attendees, both in-person and online. We hope you enjoyed the event, and look forward to seeing you at our future events!

The Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting is hosted by The American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG). The meeting offers the opportunity for the medical genetics community to come together and learn the about latest research, therapies and practical implementation. The 2023 ACMG Meeting will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 14-18, 2023. More information to follow!

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ADEA!

Registration details to follow

The AAOS 2023 Annual Meeting is poised to deliver one of the best and biggest live education experiences in years. Make your plans now to be a part of it. Register and sign up for ICLs, Case Presentations and Specialty Society Programs.

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually!

The TERMIS EU conference is the leading event for the dissemination of the latest research in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, offering researchers, clinicians and industry an ideal opportunity to present and discuss their most recent findings, developments and challenges in the field.

Topic: Regenerative Technologies in Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Regulatory pathways options and timing

Join ArborHive as they welcome Raymond R. Rackley, M.D., B.M.E., Cleveland Clinic, to talk about his transition from Cleveland Clinic urologist to venture capital specialist. Networking and Q&A time will be included.

In partnership with Fast Forward Medical Innovation, the UM Department of Internal Medicine is sponsoring a webinar series to introduce the basic concepts of life science research commercialization and connect clinicians and research investigators with supportive resources. In a fully virtual format, the six-part series will feature special guest lectures from commercialization experts and case study examples from UM faculty colleagues actively navigating the commercialization pathway for novel therapeutics, diagnostics, digital health technologies, and medical devices.

The ORS Annual Meeting is the largest scientific meeting in the world dedicated solely to the field of research related to the musculoskeletal system and orthopaedics. Meeting attendees include the top basic, translational, and clinical research experts in the world representing academia, industry/private sector, government, and private practice. Research interests are widely varied and reflect the entire musculoskeletal system, orthopaedic injuries, diseases, conditions, prevention, and treatments.

This online workshop will help you explore the commercial viability of your medical or healthcare-based innovation idea/IP. We teach the Lean LaunchPad approach (also called Lean Startup), a process to help you systematically test key assumptions about your technology and the customer problems it might be able to solve better than current alternatives. This assessment of “technology-problem fit” is the critical first step toward commercial success for any technology venture.

All course events occur on Fridays from 9:00-11:00AM ET (8:00-10:00AM CT)

• Feb 3: Course Orientation
• Feb 10: Product-Market Fit
• Feb 24: Customer Discovery
• Mar 10: Market Assessment
• Mar 24: Commercialization Pathway

This online course will help you explore the commercial viability of your STEM-based innovation idea. The Lean LaunchPad approach (also called Lean Startup) is a process to help you systematically test key assumptions about your technology and the customer problems it might be able to solve better than current alternatives. This assessment of “technology-problem fit” is the critical first step toward commercial success for any technology venture.

All course events occur on Fridays from 12:00-2:00PM ET (11:00AM-1:00PM CT)

• Feb 3: Course Orientation
• Feb 10: Product-Market Fit
• Feb 24: Customer Discovery
• Mar 10: Market Assessment
• Mar 24: Commercialization Pathway

This program was designed with multi-site dentist owners, DSO’s, and dental entrepreneurs in mind, understanding that the business/clinical needs can be very different for multi-site dental practices. At the Summit, join fellow multi-site owners and dental professionals as top experts discuss the evolving dental industry, and how to grow your practices strategically to operate more efficiently. Network during provided lunch with other multi-site owners discovering together how to avoid roadblocks and learn best practices.

Business strategies for equity negotiation

Advanced Therapies Week brings the global advanced therapies community together for the most important week for doing business in advanced therapies.

If you are considering a submission to the Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR program, you don’t want to miss this DOE SBIR/STTR proposal preparation workshop. The DOE has two topic releases per year, requires a letter of intent, and dozens of topics/subtopics to navigate. Our expert will review what’s needed for a successful Department of Energy proposal including strategies to construct a competitive R&D scope of work, budget, and commercialization plan.

The Department of Homeland Security offers annual SBIR solicitations consisting of topics relevant to the following S&T Directorate organizations: Borders and Maritime Security, Chemical/Biological Defense, Cyber Security, Explosives, and First Responder Groups. Join this 1-hour overview of the DHS SBIR program and learn, from the source, what’s needed to submit a successful proposal to DHS and ask your questions.

The FDA is offering a free clinical investigator training course targeted to all stakeholders in the clinical trial enterprise including industry, academia, and regulators (both local and foreign). The two-day (Wednesday, December 7 – Thursday, December 8) course is designed for clinical investigators, healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare workers), and individuals involved in biomedical research and the development of medical products.

Find out how the government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. The two programs make over $4 billion in high-risk, non-dilutive capital available to innovative small companies annually!

Join virtually on November 23, 2022 for a webinar hosted by Anton Sculean and Martina Stefanini.

The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. Academic and industry experts will cover a wide range of topics relevant to cutting-edge research, new technologies, and emerging growth areas in chemical engineering.

Registration is open now for the 2022 Pacific Northwest Dental Conference, November 10-12 in Seattle, Washington. Join thousands of dental professionals at PNDC 2022 for a weekend of high-quality, affordable dental CE (earn 20+ credits), a two-day dental exhibit hall and more at Washington’s dental event of the year!

The DOCTRC Annual Joint Retreat was held both in person and as a hybrid event on October 31-November 2, 2022.

Thank you to all those who were able to join this event, and we hope to see you at a future DOCTRC event!

Join us Oct. 27-30, 2022 in Phoenix, Ariz. to learn, share, and network with the best and the brightest in the field of periodontology.

ASHG 2022 will take place October 25-29 in Los Angeles. The meeting provides a forum for the presentation and discussion of cutting-edge science in all areas of human genetics. ASHG members and leading scientists from around the world are selected to present their research findings at invited, plenary, platform, and poster sessions. This year’s meeting will be an unmatched opportunity to reunite and reconnect with your colleagues in a warm, diverse, and welcoming city.

This October, the industry’s foremost event returns to Boston for a momentous reunion of the industry’s best and brightest. Throughout the three day conference, the world’s top medtech executives and innovators will gather for valuable programs, networking and business development opportunities. Registration for The MedTech Conference is now open, so sign up today to take advantage of our early bird prices! Stay tuned to the conference website for up-to-date information on conference activities.

Join the 2022 BMES Annual Meeting in the city of San Antonio, TX.

For the first time, the Society for Biomaterials will be co-hosting the MS&T meeting! Abstract deadline is May 15, 2022

The AABB Annual Meeting brings blood and biotherapies professionals together for a must-attend event featuring cutting-edge research, the latest advances, networking with colleagues and practice-changing solutions.

Save the date! “Progress in Dental Materials and Digital Engineering”

Access novel science, technologies, and contacts you need to accelerate your bioprocessing, analytics, supply chain security and commercialization strategies.

The aim of the conference is to bring together all the key stakeholders interested in genetics and gene therapy to share and discuss advances and developments in these fields. Therefore we aimed at assisting academicians, business executives, researchers, scientists, manufacturers, gene therapy companies, communities, and agencies to keep on new developments in their specific fields and to join forces in finding alternative solutions.

Join for a full day covering the latest developments regarding medical device innovation, regulations, and policies. Experts will discuss digital intricacies involved in medical product development, artificial intelligence, machine learning, clinical virtual reality, regulatory framework of the digital world, and cybersecurity! Click link below to register!

This online workshop will help you explore the commercial viability your medical or healthcare-based innovation idea/IP.

This online course will help you explore the commercial viability of your STEM-based innovation idea.

Speaker: Martina Stefanini, Moderator: Rachel Schallhorn

Join us for this free event on August 30, 2022 from 3-4 pm EST. Topics for this session include medical and dental reimbursement.

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry is holding their annual meeting in Dana Point, CA. Register to attend today!

Successful applicants will be invited to showcase their novel technology or pitch their business proposals for funding support. Investors and dental companies will be able to review some of the most innovative dental technologies for investment or licensing opportunities. The conference will also offer cash prizes to top technologies that will be chosen by the organizing committee.

Network with colleagues, students, and dental team members at the premier meeting for general dentistry. AGD’s annual scientific session has earned a reputation for having some of the finest dental continuing education in the world. From advanced hands-on education to clinical and practice management lectures in an innovative one-hour lecture format, all of the CE earned at an AGD meeting can be applied to the AGD Fellowship and Mastership awards.

This online workshop will help you explore the commercial viability of your innovation idea. Register by July 8, 2022. All course events occur on Monday from 9-11 am EST.

TERMIS-AM is back with an exciting schedule to bring you the best education and networking you expect from a TERMIS conference! Our three internationally-renowned plenary speakers, fireside chat on commercialization, and 32 abstract-based sessions will show you the latest in TERM techniques and technology, all while taking advantage of the diversity and culture that Toronto offers in the summer months. Join us whether you’re a seasoned veteran or this is your first conference. Partake in a SYIS career panel, enjoy a beverage while perusing poster sessions, or visit a local lab during an offsite trip – we’ve got something for everyone!

Attend 18 different dental conferences with one admission ticket in one building – with the epic festival pass, you will have access to all the conferences at no additional cost!

The Onco Cell Therapy Summit (OCTS) is the only industry-led meeting covering the full range of autologous and allogeneic cell product advancements. A four-tracked agenda, featuring pioneering biopharma, academia, and solution-providers, will address all innovative MoA, manufacturing challenges, and clinical progress of CAR T, TCR T, TILs, Macrophages, and NK cells in treating haematological and solid tumors. Expect to hear from CXOs, VPs, R&D and Process Developers on the opportunities generated from recent clinical and technological data, and how they are tackling the most pressing industry challenges to get effective treatments to patients.

Assembly of event will revolve around the topic “Perspectives and Challenges in Regenerative Medicine”

The 2022 ISSCR Annual Meeting, co-sponsored by STEMCELL Technologies, gathers the world’s leading scientists, clinicians, business leaders, ethicists, and educators from more than 65 countries. Together, we celebrate 20 years of excellence, advances, and contributions of stem cell research and regenerative medicine. Discovery, careers, advocacy, inspiration, new business, and relationships start here.

Learn more about the ground breaking dental, oral, and craniofacial research that will be presented in focused learning sessions, workshops, keynote addresses, satellite symposia and symposia formats.

Revolutionizing cell and gene engineering – ground breaking analogous and allogenic treatments for blood borne and solid tumors.

Gain inspiration and critical insights from global thought leaders addressing critical topics at the intersection of science, business and policy. The 2022 BIO International Convention will feature 100+ interactive sessions across 4 days covering a variety of therapeutic areas, business development, digital health, patient advocacy, public policy, and next-generation biotherapeutics, and the latest updates from industry experts on COVID-19 and the vaccine.

The Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore) and the Society of Medical Physicists (Singapore) are proud to be co-organising the IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2022 (IUPESM WC2022).

The symposium offers three cutting–edge sessions daily, presented by internationally recognized speakers. Participants can attend any sessions they wish. Presysposium workshops are also available for an additional fee.

The thematic focus of this year’s technical summit is Achieving Manufacturing Scale.

Please stay tuned, details to follow.

Join on June 1, 2022 for a discussion about what savvy med-tech VC’s care about.

AMPLIFY is storming into the dental and DSO conference space to demystify tech. Learn from actual end-users who implemented cutting-edge techniques and processes to increase their ROI and reach their goals faster than ever before – register through the link below.

Join on May 18, 2022 for a discussion about investment and dilution.

Speaker: Gustavo Avila-Ortiz, Moderator: Purnima Kumar

Creating value for patients through CGT translational science

The Society For Biomaterials is excited to host the 2022 Annual Meeting at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront April 27-30, 2022 in Baltimore, MD. In keeping with the history of our host city, the theme for the SFB 2022 Annual Meeting is “The Perilous Fight to Translate Innovative Research to Commercial Viability”. This years program is focused on ideas that involve breakthroughs in biomaterials science, translation of basic research to clinical application, next generation medical devices, and content that explores standards development, regulatory issues and commercial realities.

Please stay tuned, details to follow

Join on April 14, 2022 for a discussion about legal considerations for technology commercialization.

Pathways to Impact was designed to help researchers adopt an entrepreneurial mindset, and think about impact beyond the laboratory. 90-minute online synchronous hands-on workshop facilitated by Drs. Mary Raber (Michigan Tech University) and Ilya Avdeev (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee).

Make plans to present your research and attend the 2022 AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Atlanta, Ga.

Join on March 16, 2022 for a how-to guide for milestone creations.

Based on the success of the 2021 AAP/AAPF/OF Regeneration Symposium held at the AAP’s Annual Meeting in Miami, this virtual webinar series will cover regenerative therapy of hard and soft tissue as key components in managing both teeth and implants. The series will be premiering on 10 March 2022.

The scientific program hosted in Oxnard, CA will feature a wide range of topics to highlight how interdisciplinary research has enabled us to push boundaries in our understanding of craniofacial research, including talks investigating the physics and mechanics of craniofacial development and regeneration.

Join on February 16, 2022 for a discussion on insurance payment strategies for new products.

How do investigators and sponsors make informed decisions about the clinical trials they are designing and executing? How do I make it both equitable and heterogeneous as well as statistically valid? Come to this one-day symposium on Friday, February 4, 2022 to hear from experts in their fields and have these and other questions answered.

The ORS Annual Meeting is taking place February 4-8, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. The focus of this years meeting is accelerating musculoskeletal discovery.

Join on January 13, 2022 for a discussion about regulatory pathways, options and timing.

The Society For Biomaterials (US) and the Japanese Society for Biomaterials are hosting a Joint Symposium January 8-10, 2022, in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel. This symposium is highlighting the seminal work of four pioneers in the biomaterials field!

This Department of Defense-focused workshop provides detailed instruction on preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DOD, including both technical and commercialization plans, and navigating the submission process. Presented by former DOD contract officer and SBIR/STTR commercialization expert, Monique Branham.

Find out how these two programs can provide a source of R&D funding between the initial development of your innovative idea and proof that it has potential in the marketplace. They’ll cover SBIR/STTR eligibility requirements, participating agencies, the differences between SBIR and STTR and more!

Join us on December 8, 2021 for a discussion about patentability, freedom to operate, prior art and patent strategies.

The translation of bench research into the clinical environment has accelerated significantly in recent years, and the need for clinically validated workflows has never been stronger. This webinar takes a closer look at this need, particularly in the oncology space, and discusses what the future for workflow validation might be. The considerable knowledge built up over years—and especially during the recent COVID-19 pandemic—is relevant to many disease states and can be applied universally, ensuring that globally standardized, scalable technologies can realize their full clinical potential.

Please save the dates for the second annual DOCTRC retreat. More information coming soon!

The scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering or a related discipline. A completed application with all required documents must be submitted by December 3, 2021 to be considered for the 2022 Scholarship. The Education and Professional Development Committee will review the applications and announce the recipient by January 14, 2022.

IMPACT is a 12-week accelerator program that uses a unique 1:1 approach and is created to connect startups with resources needed for commercialization. Selected companies will have the opportunity to engage with sponsors specialized research calls to help advance their business.

Part of the USC/CHLA Cell Therapy Program Seminar Series, speaker is:

• James (Jay) Bradner, M.D. – President of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR)

Learn more about:

• The innovation of first CART cell therapy, and the outlook for stem-progenitor cell therapy in hematology.
• The design principles for AAV gene therapy, and learnings from Spinal Muscular Atrophy
• Biological engineering strategies to overcome challenges with next-generation Cell & Gene Therapy

Commercialization and transition plans can be a key differentiator in the SBIR/STTR programs, it is important to know what the agencies are looking for and how to go about developing a good plan. This session will review the requirements and guide you through where to start, what to include, and how to show your best self.

Join on November 17th for a panel discussion with Emory University and Georgia Tech faculty sharing their commercialization journey. Learn about their experiences and hurdles to bring their innovations out of academia and into the marketplace.

Join a DOD expert in this virtual training and learn the goals and initiatives of DOD’s rebranded components. They’ll review DOD’s mission and provide an overview of all DOD components. AFWERX, SPARTN, SOFWERX, xTechsearch, etc… all have different focus, eligibility requirements and solicitation deadlines. Learn which ones participate in the SBIR/STTR programs, How the components differ and How to find open BAA’s and deadlines.

An impressive lineup of innovative medtech entrepreneurs will face tough questions from a panel of investors regarding their technologies, current stage of development, and financial projections. This event is a great opportunity to connect with healthcare entrepreneurs and industry-leading investors from the Boston area.

The general theme of the congress is “Biologically inspired technology driven regenerative medicine”, which is fully reflected in the 9 parallel thematic sessions to which you can submit abstracts for oral and poster presentation. The congress program also consists of a number of special sessions, including national societies sessions, SYIS sessions, industrial sessions, clinical sessions, European Project sessions, lunch workshops, and our usual business plan competition. Current in-person registration is halted – please see link below for more information.

Find out if your technology company is eligible for non-dilutive (FREE) federal funding through the government’s SBIR/STTR program. Join for this webinar covering SBIR/STTR program basics including program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding.

This workshop will convene key stakeholders from academia, NIH, NIST and FDA to discuss major challenges in the biocompatibility assessment of new dental restorative materials during early stages of product development, explore potential solutions to overcome limitations in predictive preclinical testing and establish opportunities for collaboration in this domain. Please direct any questions to Elijah Petersen at elijah.petersen@nist.gov

Join the discussion as key leaders in the field talk about the skill needs and gaps in regenerative medicine and their implications for practice and policy. This was THE hot topic for the 2021 Virtual World Stem Cell Summit in June.

Pamela C. Yelick, PhD & Luiz E. Bertassoni, DDS, PhD host a live webinar regarding Advances in Translation Dentistry: New Strategies for Dental Tissue Regeneration.

Join periodontal professionals from around the globe to network with the best and the brightest in the field of periodontology in Miami Beach, FL from November 4-7, 2021.

The Forum on Regenerative Medicine will host a two-day workshop to explore potential promising approaches to modulate the immune system and/or the regenerative medicine product for improving the clinical outcomes of tissue repair and regeneration in patients. Discussions at the workshop may explore the current state of knowledge about immune tolerance mechanisms and lessons learned from other areas of research; advances in engineering of allogeneic donor cells for acceptance by the host’s immune system; effects of aging and other factors on the local environment, endogenous repair, and wound healing; modulating the host immune system to create a pro-regenerative environment; and developing tools and preclinical models for monitoring and optimizing the host’s pro-regenerative environment.

Submit your most outstanding Soft Tissue Thickening case now until Sunday, 31 October 2021 on THE BOX. The authors of three cases selected by the jury will be invited to present their case in a webinar on December 9, 2021 where an expert panel consisting of Mariano Sanz and Daniel Thoma will select the overall winner.

Join us for a dialogue regarding “The Clinical Translation of Cell and Gene Therapies: Q&A” following a presentation by Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, MD, PhD, MSPH and Magdi Elsallab, MD.

This talk will cover Translational Funding Opportunities and will include a panel of funders who will discuss their available resources for innovators and highlight what technology types and development stages are most appropriate for their funding opportunities.

Join us for the very first DOCTRC Innovator Networking Series on Oct 26, 2021, 3PM Eastern

• Jan A. Nolta, PhD (Director, Stem Cell Program and Gene Therapy Center Scientific Director, UC Davis GMP Facility Institute for Regenerative Cures UC Davis Health)
• James J. Kovach MD, JD (Chief Innovation Officer, Aggie Square Director, Translational Entrepreneurship & Industry Research Alliances UC Davis Health)

Timothy Cote MD MPH is the newly-arrived Entrepreneur-in-residence at the Forsyth Institute, based in Cambridge MA. He will be hosting a monthly en vivo cum en silico seminar series to discuss topics in orphan drug development with an emphasis on regulatory affairs in the US and Europe. With more than 15 years of experience in the field, Dr. Cote was previously the Director of FDA’s Office of Orphan Products Development. In that capacity he personally signed 1,400 orphan drug designation decisions and saw 140 orphan drugs go to full marketing authorization.

The Society for Craniofacial Genetics & Developmental Biology annual meeting will be held virtually on October 18-19, 2021. See scgdb.org for details.

Unpitch is a near-decade old series bringing early stage founders together for personal meetings with senior VCs. Past participating investors have come from firms like Atlas, F-Prime, JJDC, Third Rock, Abingworth, Polaris, Vida Ventures, and many others. Unpitch BIO + MEDTECH is open to any early-stage founders who are developing cutting edge technologies in the life sciences or medtech space. Because we are keeping the event virtual again this year, we are welcoming applications from New England and beyond.

Register now for a webinar presented by John R. Zuniga, DMD, MS, PhD, with a live Q&A at 8:00 PM Eastern. The webinar topic is regarding advances in peripheral nerve repair and regeneration!

Mark your calendars for October 6-9, 2021, so you can join the 2021 BMES Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL at the Orlando World Center Marriott— in-person or virtually. We have so much in store for you to get excited about, but it all starts with science. That’s why we want our members, the best and brightest in the BME field, to shine at our annual meeting. This years meeting theme is, “Magical Healthcare Innovation Powered by an Inclusive Workforce.”

The Materials Research Society (MRS) and the Society For Biomaterials (SFB) are excited to announce a new collaboration in delivering education to their members.
SFB & MRS will present a new webinar each Tuesday in October at 11:00 am ET.

• October 5 – 3D Printing for Medical Applications
• October 12 – Translational Bioelectronics
• October 19 – Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biomaterials Design and Development
• October 26 – Biomaterials Science and Engineering to Address Unmet Needs in Women’s Health

ASBMR 2021 Annual Meeting will be held as an in-person event at the San Diego Convention Center from October 1-4, with the ability to experience the meeting virtually, in real time. Connect with more than 3,000 scientists from around the world for a program packed with cutting-edge research in the bone, mineral and musculoskeletal field. ASBMR is committed to providing the ability for ALL presenters to share their science with the bone, mineral and musculoskeletal community whether you can present in-person OR virtually.

Ann Arbor SPARK’s a2Tech360 is a week of events celebrating Ann Arbor’s spirit of innovation through experiences, conversations, and connections that strengthen and expand the region’s vibrant ecosystem. The events are tailored to a variety of interests and audiences, including entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, businesses, academic institutions, non-profits, job seekers, and the general public.

The selected presenters will have the stage to showcase their exciting new technology or pitch their business proposals for funding support. Join top executives from major dental companies including Colgate, Johnson & Johnson, Henry Schein and more representing professional or consumer dental products, insurance, government, academia and other sectors. Start-up companies with licensed technologies in the areas of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, probiotic nutraceuticals, AI-based software and dental consumer products have applied to present. Space is limited—register now to secure your spot for either in person or Zoom.

No matter where you’re at in the process, there’s a lot to plan to successfully get your device in the hands of end users and to maintain regulatory compliance across global markets. That’s why we’re bringing you the Get to Market True Quality Summit Series. From napkin drawing to product launch, industry experts at this event will help guide you through processes, considerations, and regulations to make sure you’re equipped with the knowledge and tips to bring your device to market (and stay there).

This FREE virtual SBIR/STTR training event will feature program managers from across several agencies. Program officers will provide a 30-minute overview of the agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal. Attendees will have time for Q&A and the opportunity to sign-up for one-on-one’s with agency officers.

The 99th General Session of the IADR, the 50th Meeting of the AADR and the 45th Meeting of the CADR took place on July 21-24, 2021 as a virtual experience.

This year’s event focused on the topic of Successful Clinical Translation of Innovations to Product Adoption in the Oral Regenerative Market. Following welcome remarks by the director of NIDCR and Resource Center updates, keynote presentations by Drs. William Giannobile (Dean & Professor, Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine) and Michael McGuire (Founder & Chairman, The McGuire Institute), highlighted the power of collaboration between academic and practice-based research networks for success in clinical trials. Subsequent discussion by a panel of experts on commercialization – leaders in major dental companies and experienced entrepreneurs in this space – touched on other critical success factors for the translation of oral regenerative technologies to the marketplace, including regulatory considerations, financing, licensing and acquisitions, product launch, and building a successful company.

The C-DOCTOR 2021 Summer Retreat took place June 7-8 and included presentations by ITP teams in stages 2 and 3, with a question and answer session following each. Keynote address was provided by Stephen Badylak, DVM, PhD, MD (University of Pittsburgh) regarding “An acellular approach to functional craniofacial reconstruction”. C-DOCTOR is led by clinician-scientists from Northern and Southern California with a strong track record of innovation and collaboration in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.