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BioME Legislative Update: Webinar 1

Watch part 1 of the BioME Legislative Update series to learn about BioME’s policy priorities, current legislative developments shaping the life sciences industry, and how to get involved. This event was hosted by BioME in collaboration with our expert policy consultants from Maine Street Solutions.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Research Spotlights

Watch July’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Research Spotlights episode and hear from Maine research scientists to learn about some of Maine’s innovative research.

July’s Coffee Hour featured Dr. Kristen Woodberry (MaineHealth Institute for Research), Dr. Michael Mason (University of Maine), Dr. Kristen O’Connell (The Jackson Laboratory), and Dr. Joshua Kelley (University of Maine).

BioME Student Showcase 2023 Recap

The BioME Student Showcase is an exciting opportunity for aspirational scientists to showcase their passion for research and bioscience. Each year, Maine high school and college students present their original life science-focused research projects in competition for cash and academic prizes.

On May 3, 2023, BioME organized the fifth annual BioME Student Showcase at Bangor Arts Exchange in Bangor, ME. A panel of judges, industry experts, and mentors were present to evaluate the presentations of 8 college and 12 high school students selected for their original biotech research.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Medical Devices

Watch March’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Medical Devices episode and hear from Maine scientists and life science professionals to learn about the medical device sector within Maine’s life sciences industry. Speakers introduce their companies, medical devices share information on attaining FDA approval.

March’s Coffee Hour featured Dr. Jeffrey Halter (Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center), John Konsin (Prapela, Inc.), Dr. Marie Hayes (Activas Diagnostics, LLC) and Derek McKenney (Puritan Medical Products). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Food & Bioscience

Watch November’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Food & Bioscience episode and hear from Maine scientists and life science professionals to learn about food science, nutrition, agricultural science and the relationship between bioscience and food. Our speakers will cover topics such as virtual food experiences and concepts for medical devices, caloric restriction and aging research, algae supplements rich in omega-3s, and food science programs at UMaine.

November’s Coffee Hour featured Dr. Aric Rogers (MDI Biological Laboratory), Dr. Nimesha Ranasinghe (University of Maine and FlaVR Labs Inc.), Deena Sisitsky (PhytoSmart) and Dr. Denise Skonberg (University of Maine). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

October BioME Virtual Coffee Hour

Watch October’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour episode and hear from Maine scientists and life science professionals to learn about a Maine startups, clean energy trends, life sciences educational programs, agricultural research and some of the impressive work that’s being done in Maine.

October’s Coffee Hour featured Dr. Dorothy Klimis-Zacas (University of Maine), Martin Grohman (E2Tech), Michael Wing (Accelera) and Billie Cary (BioME). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

July BioME Virtual Coffee Hour

Watch July’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour episode and hear from Maine scientists and life science professionals to learn about a Maine technology accelerator, microscopy imaging, molecular biology, calibration services and some of the impressive work that’s being done in Maine.

July’s Coffee Hour featured Dr. José Fernández Robledo (Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences), Dr. Frédéric Bonnet (MDI Biological Laboratory), Jaimie Logan (TechPlace) and Louis Waterhouse (LAW Calibration). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

May BioME Virtual Coffee Hour

Watch May’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour episode and hear from Maine scientists, life science professionals, commercial brokers and academia to learn about the state’s lab space, research and some of the impressive work that’s being done in Maine.

May’s Coffee Hour featured Michael McKernan (The Jackson Laboratory), Dr. Tamara King (University of New England), Josh Soley (Maine Realty Advisors), and Chuck Lubelczyk (MMCRI). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

BioME Legislative Briefing: Life Sciences in Maine

Watch our virtual BioME Legislative Briefing: Life Sciences in Maine. The event was hosted by Representative Susan Austin and took place on March 25, 2022 virtually via Zoom.

Learn about Maine’s fast growing life sciences industry through new industry data. The event featured a panel of startup companies (Dr. Kristy Townsend, Neuright Inc., Dr. Cem Giray, Salmonics LLC, and Patrick Breeding, Marin Skincare) who spoke about their impressive work and state policies and funding that have enabled them to grow. The event was followed by a Q&A session, and attendees had an opportunity to connect with speakers and each other. Learn more about our policy and advocacy efforts.

March BioME Virtual Coffee Hour

Watch March’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour episode and hear from Maine scientists, innovators, and academia to learn about some of the impressive work that’s being done in Maine.

March’s Coffee Hour will featured Matthew Lynes, PhD (MMCRI), Theresa Roelke, APRN-AGPCNP (MaineHealth), Kate Dickerson (Maine Science Festival), and Anne Lichtenwalner, DVM, PhD (University of Maine). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Innovation & Insights

Watch February’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour episode and hear from Maine life science entrepreneurs, medical device manufacturers, digital health startup and academia to learn about some of the new and innovative technologies being developed in Maine and the collaborations formed to create them.

February’s Coffee Hour featured David Eagleson (The Baker Company), Samir Haydar, DO, MPH (MaineHealth), Caitlin Howell, PhD (University of Maine), and Justin Hafner (KinoTek). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

November BioME Virtual Coffee Hour

Watch November’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour episode and hear from Maine investment group, international trade organization, aging research laboratory, and innovation strategist to learn about some of the impressive work being done in Maine.

This episode featured Zeynep Turk (Maine International Trade Center), Bobbie Lamont (Maine Angels), Jarod Rollins, PhD (MDI Biological Laboratory), and Oliver Olsson (Waterstone Properties Group). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

BioME & MCE 2021 Life Sciences Summit

Day 1

Day 2

Watch the BioME & MCE Life Sciences Summit. Day 1 featured key player’s in Maine’s technology transfer network discussing new resources, funding opportunities and success stories and was followed by an exciting BioStartup showcase where we heard from 5 bioscience entrepreneurs and their emerging technology businesses.

The technology transfer panel featured Susan Ahern (MaineHealth Innovations), Renee Kelly (University of Maine), Judy Sproule (MDI Biological Laboratory), and was moderated by Greg Fryer (Verrill Dana). The BioStartup presentations included Cem Giray (Salmonics, Inc.), Jason Hine, MD (HaloMed, Inc.), Ariel Shevenell (Signal Insights), Jerry Collins (Treadwell, Inc.), Kristy Townsend, PhD (Neuright), and was moderated by Paul Fitzpatrick (Maine Center for Entrepreneurs).

On Day 2, life science visionary, Juan Enriquez, TedTalk Star, Managing Director, Bestselling Author and Investor, presented an incredibly thought-provoking keynote address. The keynote was followed by a panel dedicated to navigating life science business and workforce in 2021.

The panel featured Catherine Longley, JD (Jackson Laboratory), Julie Cross, PhD (IDEXX), Aileen Huang-Saad, PhD (Roux Institute), Dan Belyea (Maine Community College System), and was moderated by Toby Ahrens, PhD (FocusMaine). This event was organized in collaboration with Maine Center for Entrepreneurs.

Women in Bioscience 2021

Watch our fourth annual Women in Bioscience, virtually. This event featured a moderated panel discussion of acclaimed female scientists and entrepreneurs focusing on leadership, career stories, and obstacles for Maine women in bioscience.

In this inspiring live event Aileen Huang-Saad, PhD (The Roux Institute), Stacey Harris (Consigli Construction Co.), Melissa Glenn, PhD (Colby College), Joan Gordon (Maine Molecular Quality Controls), and Kristy Townsend, PhD (Ohio State University and University of Maine, moderator) discussed their personal stories as Maine women in the industry.

The panel was followed by an interactive workshop “Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and Coping with a Potential Barrier to Success” lead by Shannon McCoy, PhD (University of Maine). Later in the evening a networking reception was held at The Roux Institute’s collaboration café and deck that overlooks Casco Bay.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Early Career Opportunities

Watch July’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Early Career Exploration episode and hear from Maine biotech entrepreneurs, scientists, academia, and workforce development leaders who will speak about their personal career paths and the resources and opportunities available within the state.

This episode was organized in collaboration with Educate Maine, and featured Kate Howell (Educate Maine), Daniel Calles, PhD (Bowdoin College), Patrick Breeding (Dermarus), and Sarah Peterson, MD, PhD (IDEXX). Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Aquaculture & Bioscience

Watch May’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Aquaculture & Bioscience episode and hear from Maine aquaculture and life science professionals to learn about the relationship between the two industries in our state.

This coffee hour featured Erik Heim (Nordic Aquafarms), William Keleher (Kennebec River Biosciences), and Dr. M. Scarlett Tudor (University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute). The 1st place recipient of the BioME Student Showcase, Patrick Wahlig (Falmouth High School), also made an appearance to speak about his research of Maine striped bass and stable isotope analysis. Presentations were followed by Q&A and the audience had a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

BioME Student Showcase 2021: College Session

Watch the college portion of the 3rd annual BioME Student Showcase. The BioME Student Showcase is an exciting opportunity for Maine high school and college students to show off their passion for life science, and present their research for a chance to win cash and academic prizes.

On April 29, 10 Maine college students presented their research through a series of 3 minute fast-pitches to an audience of mentors, judges, friends, and contestants. Read more about the event, and watch part of the high school session on our blog.

April BioME Virtual Coffee Hour

Watch April’s BioME Virtual Coffee Hour episode and hear from from Maine life science innovation leaders, scientists and entrepreneurs to learn about the impressive work that’s being done within the state.

April’s Coffee Hour featured Magdalena Blaszkiewicz, PhD (Neuright, Inc.), Kate Greene (Owl’s Head Solutions), Susan Ahern (MaineHealth Innovation Center), and Kristine Logan (TechPlace & MRRA). Presentations were followed by a Q&A session, and the audience was able to connect with speakers and each other.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Exploring A.I.

Watch our sixth BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Exploring: AI. This coffee hour episode was in partnership with the Government of Quebec Office in Boston. Speakers explored topics concerning artificial intelligence in relation to life science.

This virtual event featured Samuel Scarpino, PhD (Northeastern University), Carla Emmons (Cognaisent), Ted Pine (Cognaisent), Patricia Gruver-Barr (Québec Government Office in Boston), and Marina Massingham (Aifred Health), and was followed by a Q&A giving the audience the opportunity to connect with speakers.

BioME Legislative Update & COVID-19 Vaccine Briefing

Watch our our Legislative Update & COVID-19 Vaccine Briefing now! Each year, BioME hosts a Legislative Reception to provide our members and supporters to with an opportunity to speak directly with Maine State Legislators about their policy needs. In place of our in-person event, we held a Zoom meeting and gathered global and state health officials from Biotechnology Innovation Organization, Husson University and Eastern Maine Medical Center/Northern Light Health to provide information regarding the science and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Attendees also heard from Maine State Legislators regarding their committee work, and legislative priorities around the COVID-19 vaccine and Maine’s life science industry. The event was followed by a Q&A session, and attendees had an opportunity to speak with health officials and Maine State Legislators. Learn more about our policy & advocacy efforts.

January BioME Virtual Coffee Hour

Watch our fifth BioME Virtual Coffee Hour. These virtual coffee hours give attendees and speakers an opportunity to share their work and connect with each other throughout the pandemic.

January’s Coffee Hour featured a short tour of New England Ocean Cluster’s coworking space with Patrick and Janeen Arnold; Maine entrepreneur, Paul J. Fitzpatrick, and University of Maine Biomedical Engineering faculty, Dr. Karissa Tilbury, Dr. Andre Khalil and Kendra Batchelder. The presentations were followed by a Q&A, giving the audience an opportunity to connect with speakers.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour featuring Dr. Nirav Shah

Watch our November BioME Virtual Coffee Hour featuring Dr. Nirav Shah. Dr. Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention, gave us his thoughts and opinions on COVID vaccine and treatment development as well as talking a bit about his background and career path. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A, giving the audience a chance to ask their own questions. Read more on our blog.

October BioME Virtual Coffee Hour

Watch our third BioME Virtual Coffee Hour. These virtual coffee hours give attendees a chance to hear from Maine life science entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers and faculty and learn about the impressive work that’s being done in the state.

This virtual event featured Dr. Sue Ishaq (University of Maine), Corey Martin (Spotlight Safety), Dr. Dan Gray (Gray Optics), and Dr. Katherine Motyl (Maine Medical Center Research Institute) and was followed by a Q&A giving the audience the opportunity to connect with speakers.

BioME Member Cost Savings

Watch the BioME Member Cost Savings event with BIO Business Solutions. As a member of BioME, companies have access to the largest cost savings program geared toward life science companies. BioME, in partnership with BIO Business Solutions, offer BioME members discounts on goods and services your organization routinely purchases.

This event featured our partners Bob Dearth (BIO Business Solutions), Jeff Vallerga (VWR), Tony Mazzarella (Clean Harbors), Kevin Chiarizio (UPS), and Steve Joseph (BREX) and was followed by a Q&A giving the audience a chance to learn how they can save. Learn more about our Cost Savings Programs.

BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Why Maine?

Watch our second BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Why Maine? These virtual coffee hours give attendees a chance to hear from Maine life science entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers and faculty and learn about the impressive work that’s being done in the state. In this episode, we were excited to share our Why Maine video and project that we have been working on in collaboration with the speakers of this Coffee Hour series.

This virtual event featured Dr. Deborah Bronk (Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences), John Konsin (Prapela), and Dr. Toby Ahrens (FocusMaine) and was followed by a Q&A giving the audience a chance to connect with the speakers and each other.

Women in Bioscience 2020

Watch our third annual Women in Bioscience, virtually. This event featured a moderated panel discussion of acclaimed female scientists and entrepreneurs focusing on adjusting to a new work environment in the midst of a global pandemic, career stories, and obstacles for Maine women in bioscience.

This inspiring live webinar, Dr. Jenn Monti (MaineHealth), Dr. Janet Yancey-Wrona (Lonza), Dr. Meghan May (University of New England), Lauren Celano (Propel Careers), and Dr. Kristy Townsend (University of Maine, moderator) discussed their personal stories as Maine women in the industry, followed by a Q&A.

The Science of COVID-19

Watch the BioME webinar dedicated to “The Science of COVID-19” with Maine’s best epidemiologists, virologists, infectious disease & public health experts. The goal of this virtual event was to facilitate communication and collaboration among Maine’s bioscience community, and the general public, regarding the specificity of the virus and the disease it causes, research progress, testing, possible vaccines and treatment, epidemiology and virology in general, all from a scientific perspective.

In this informative live webinar, Dr. Norman Moore (Abbott), Dr. Edison Liu (Jackson Laboratory), Dr. Melissa Maginnis (University of Maine), Dr. Dora Anne Mills (MaineHealth), and Dr. Douglas Sawyer (MMCRI, moderator) address the science behind COVID-19, followed by a 30 minute Q&A.

Industry Exploration – Biotech Panel

Organized by Educate Maine in partnership with BioME. This industry exploration panel discussion focused on careers in biotech. Attendees heard from four panelists who have built their careers within Maine’s biotech industry. Attendees also had the chance to get their questions answered during a live Q&A.

This virtual event featured Katelyn Harroff (Abbott), Nicole Nguyen (Artel), Bram Bergeron-Smith (EnviroLogix), Casey Doucette, PhD (IDEXX), and Agnieszka Carpenter (BioME, moderator).

BioME Student Showcase 2020

Watch clips from our second annual BioME Student Showcase. The format was a little different this year, but despite obvious difficulties, the Showcase was held virtually and proved to be a success. 10 college students and 16 high school students were selected to virtually present their original life sciences-related research to a panel of judges in competition for cash and academic prizes. Read more on our blog.