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SUMMARY:BioME Student Showcase 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA Maine life science research competition\nAn 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. The goal of this event is to support innovation and commercialization of student ideas in Maine\, as well as connect current students with potential future employers and entrepreneurial resources in the state. \nBioME Student Showcase features THREE competition categories: (1) high school students (grades 9-12)\, (2) college undergraduate students\, and (3) college graduate students. Students must be enrolled in Maine educational institutions to participate. Judges for the BioME Student Showcase include Maine scientists\, entrepreneurs\, academia and start-up/commercialization experts. \nThis event is open to our members and supporters. Join the event and meet Maine’s future scientists![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER AS AUDIENCE” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-student-showcase-tickets-1259955784669%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn style=”btn-1″ title=”STUDENT INFORMATION” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbiomaine.org%2Fbiome-student-showcase%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12744″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n9:30-10:00AM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nRegistration & Poster Setup\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n10:00-11:30AM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nHigh School & Undergrad Poster Competitions\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n11:30-12:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nLunch Break & High School and Undergrad Winners Announcements\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n12:45-2:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nGraduate Fast-Pitch Competition\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n2:00-3:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nGraduate Fast-Pitch Competition Winners Announcement\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11621″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-student-showcase-2025/
LOCATION:University of Maine’s Collins Center for the Arts\, 2 Flagstaff Rd\, Orono\, 04473\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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SUMMARY:BioME Career Exploration 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCareer expo and workshops for Maine life science students and recent graduates\nJoin us on March 12\, 2025 from 12-4PM at the third annual BioME Career Exploration event – a career expo for Maine life science students. This event is for students at the high school junior and senior level\, college undergraduates\, college graduates\, recent graduates and anyone looking to change careers. Learn how to best position yourself for a career within Maine’s life sciences industry and explore the many opportunities within the state. \nMaine’s life science sector is thriving\, offering diverse fields of study\, a myriad of career opportunities\, and limitless potential for growth. A career in the life sciences can take many forms\, and students are able to receive education\, training and a great job right here in Maine. This event will provide a great opportunity for attendees to speak with Maine life science companies directly and hone their early career skills through professional workshops tailored to life science students. \nThe expo will feature tables staffed by Maine life science companies who will speak with students about positions within the company\, credentials needed\, and other tips about what they might look for in a team member. Workshops and breakout sessions will be geared toward students and new professionals looking to build on their life science specific workforce skills. \nLunch will be provided. Company tables will be available all day.  \nSee agenda\, workshop speakers\, and participating expo table organizations below.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-career-exploration-tickets-1245227491949%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n11:30-12:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nRegistration\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n12:00-1:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nLunch\, Welcome Remarks & Company Introductions\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n1:00-1:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop 1: Your Digital First Impression – LinkedIn Strategies for Success\nSpeaker: Kate Howell (Educate Maine) \nA strong LinkedIn profile is more than just an online resume—it’s a powerful tool for networking\, job searching\, and personal branding. In this session\, you’ll learn the essentials of creating and/or refining your LinkedIn profile while engaging in activities to strengthen your professional online presence. Through live demonstrations\, peer feedback\, and practical exercises\, you will leave with actionable steps to enhance your profile and use LinkedIn strategically for career development.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n2:00-2:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop 2: Crafting Your 60-Second Science Story\nSpeaker: Elena Brondolo\, MPH\, MBA\, EdD (The Roux Institute) \nThis interactive workshop helps researchers cut through the jargon and technical language and get to the heart of what makes their work matter. You’ll craft a compelling elevator pitch that explains your research in a way that connects with people – whether they’re potential funders\, collaborators\, or someone you meet at a conference. Through engaging exercises and feedback from peers\, you’ll walk away with a clear\, confident 60-second pitch that answers the crucial “so what?” question about your research without putting anyone to sleep.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:00-3:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop 3: Show Your Science\nSpeaker: Marnie MacLean (Moose Tree Media) \nYou can be the best scientist but your work won’t have an impact if you can’t tell others what you are discovering. You have to know how to communicate your science to various audiences. Even the most complicated science has a story\, and it’s important to learn how to tell that story in a way that is both engaging and informative. In this workshop we’ll look at why it’s so important for you to learn how to show your science and discuss specific “news you can use” tips to help you find your science story and share it with the world.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:45-4:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nExpo Tables & Networking\nPlease note that expo tables will be available throughout the day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11351″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKate Howell\, Director of Workforce Partnerships\, Educate Maine\nKate Howell has worked in Human Resources and leadership roles throughout her career. Prior to joining Educate Maine\, Kate was HR Generalist at a biotech company in Portland focusing on recruitment\, career development\, and university relations. She led the national university relations program and brings a wealth of knowledge in the area of internship programming and university partnerships. Before moving to Maine\, Kate worked in New York City and Washington\, DC across a variety of industries and non-profit organizations. Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Syracuse University and a SCP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11714″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nElena Brondolo\, MPH\, MBA\, EdD\, Director\, Future of Healthcare Residency\, The Roux Institute\nElena Brondolo\, MPH\, MBA\, EdD\, is the Director of the Future of Healthcare Residency at The Roux Institute\, Northeastern University. Her mission is to fast-track healthcare’s future by empowering early-stage health tech innovators. With over a decade of healthcare experience\, Elena fuses her passions for healthcare innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and leadership. Her expertise spans experiential learning\, change management\, and program development. \nBefore joining The Roux Institute\, Elena dedicated over four years to MaineHealth\, initially in clinical implementation and later as a leader in innovation education and funding programs. She revamped program curricula\, guided clinicians and researchers in commercializing their ideas\, and fortified the innovation foundation of the health system. Preceding her time at MaineHealth\, Elena spent four years at Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian\, focusing on patient flow\, behavioral medicine research\, and organizational development. During her tenure\, she co-founded a consulting company offering evidence-based leadership and organizational development support for academic medical research groups. \nElena’s people-first approach to program development and partnerships is rooted in her background in Organizational Psychology. She holds an MBA and MPH concentrating in entrepreneurship\, change management\, and health policy\, and recently earned her EdD in Learning\, Leadership\, and Innovation from Northeastern University. Her doctoral research explored strategies for catalyzing healthcare innovation during the pandemic\, translating these strategies into action through experiential learning for large systems.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”12793″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMarnie MacLean\, President\, Moose Tree Media\nMarnie MacLean is the founder and President of Moose Tree Media\, a video production and public relations company based in Cumberland. Prior to starting her own company\, Marnie spent almost thirty years working as a television reporter and anchor in Bangor\, Portland\, Oklahoma City\, and Boston. She has engaged audiences through storytelling throughout every stage of her career\, first as an award-winning broadcast journalist\, then as a public relations and multimedia strategist\, and now as a video producer and editor. Her company uses the power of storytelling to create videos with impact for businesses and organizations across Maine and northern New England. Marnie holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Boston University.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nParticipating Expo Table Organizations\nAbbott\, Corning Life Sciences\, EnviroLogix\, Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies\, IDEXX Laboratories\, Inc.\, The Jackson Laboratory\, LGC Clinical Diagnostics\, MaineHealth\, MDI Biological Laboratory\, Maine Molecular Quality Controls\, Inc.\, University of Maine\, Orono\, University of Maine\, Augusta\, University of New England\, and The Roux Institute.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12744″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11687″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nBryan Bozsik\, Senior Director of Quality\, Covetrus\nBryan Bozsik is an experienced quality aDurante and regulatory affairs leader with over 15 years of expertise in the in vitro diagnostic\, medical device\, analytical testing laboratory\, and pharmacy compounding industries. He has successfully led organizational quality systems through growth and merger\, and guided companies through complex regulatory changes. Bryan has held leadership roles in large multinational companies including Abbott Laboratories\, Alere\, and Covetrus\, where he currently is Sr. Director of Quality.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11689″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJess Davis-Knowlton\, PhD\, Senior Research Scientist\, BBI Solutions\nCurrently working as a Senior Research Scientist at BBI\, Portland\, Jess Davis-Knowlton has had a circuitous route to biotech industry. Her path has skirted med school\, danced with Drosophila courtship\, traversed a cross-state graduate program\, moonlighted with Microbiology instruction\, and touched down as part of a team building new antibody products.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11688″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nTom Snyder\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Medtech Startup\nTom is a medical device leader\, startup founder and mentor. He has led product development and commercialization teams at large and small companies (3M\, ACIST Medical and Lighthouse Imaging). As the CEO of Lighthouse Imaging\, Tom built a high performing team\, improved financial performance and positioned the company for acquisition. He is currently active in the medical device startup space and enjoys the challenge of turning concepts into successful products.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11621″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-career-exploration-2025/
LOCATION:The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\, 100 Fore St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T160000
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SUMMARY:Member Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please note that this event has been postponed to February 27 due to snow.  \nBioME is hosting our third Member Meet & Greet on February 6\, 2025\, from 4-6PM at the BioME office in Portland. Join us for an exclusive gathering offering intimate networking\, a chance to showcase your company over pizza and beer. This is a member-only event (first come first serve) that will be a great opportunity to connect with BioME staff and other BioME members. \nPlease note that this event is full. If you are interested in attending our next Meet & Greet\, please contact us at brianna@biomaine.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBioME Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12588″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-legislative-reception-tickets-511798030687|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/member-meet-greet-2025/
LOCATION:BioME Office\, 28 Maple St\, Suite 302\, Portland\, 04101
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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SUMMARY:BioME Legislative Update Webinar 2025
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join BioME on February 12\, 2025 from 10-11AM via Zoom for a legislative update call. This webinar will provide members with. the latest information on BioME’s policy priorities\, current legislative developments shaping the life sciences industry\, and actionable insights to navigate these changes. \nThis event is hosted by BioME in collaboration with our expert policy consultants\, Dana O’Brien from BioHarbor Strategies\, Clara McConnell and Mike Saxl from Maine Street Solutions.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FJcZOxvM7RlmFej0ghUEuWw|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12752″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-legislative-update-webinar-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T190000
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SUMMARY:BioME Holiday Mixer 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin us for an evening of networking & Holiday Cheer on December 9th from 5-7PM.\nOur annual Holiday Mixer will feature an evening of networking and a good deal of Holiday cheer at one of our favorite venues – Après in Portland. Check in with Maine’s life sciences community\, make new connections and see what we’ll be up to in 2025. Network over Maine craft seltzers and hors d’oeuvres. \nThis event is free and open to all. Attendees must register prior to the event.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-holiday-mixer-tickets-1044297922197%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”12001″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-holiday-mixer-2024/
LOCATION:Après Portland\, 148 Anderson St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
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SUMMARY:ME Bioscience Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGet Involved: Participate\, Volunteer or Sponsor!\nBioME’s 9th annual ME Bioscience Day will be held throughout the week of November 18\, 2024. This is a statewide event that aims to get middle school students excited about science and inform them of the opportunities that they might have working in a science-related field in their future. This year\, we are hosting a hybrid model with both in-person volunteers and virtual programming. \nBioscience Association of Maine (BioME) started this initiative in 2016 to promote science as a subject in schools and create student awareness for a potential career path in a science field. ME Bioscience Day 2023 was able to reach over 5\,400 students from 46 schools. Help us keep it going for 9th annual event in 2024 through participation\, volunteer or sponsorship![/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”LEARN MORE” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbiomaine.org%2Fme-bioscience-day%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/me-bioscience-day-2024/
LOCATION:Maine Middle Schools
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T170000
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SUMMARY:Reception at the Gallery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nLife Sciences Visual Content Library Showcase\nJoin us for an exclusive evening at the Portland Museum of Art on November 12 as we unveil our Life Sciences Visual Content Library. This curated collection of high-quality photos and videos showcases Maine’s thriving life sciences sector\, providing essential marketing resources for local organizations\, businesses\, and media outlets. \nAt this reception\, attendees will get a first look at the rich visual content that highlights the innovation\, talent\, and resources that make Maine a hub for life sciences. Enjoy drinks\, light refreshments\, and network with professionals from Maine’s life sciences community. \nThis project is a collaboration between BioME\, FocusMaine\, Northeastern University’s Roux Institute and Maine Life Science Network.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Freception-at-the-gallery-tickets-1044267932497%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nProject Collaborators\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”3873″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11806″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11466″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11995″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\nThe event will feature a taco bar catered by Bird & Co. and a cash bar will be available. There will be two optional tours starting at 5 and 6PM. The event will be held both indoor and outdoor and is free and open to the public. Register now – tickets are limited! \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11889″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/reception-at-the-gallery/
LOCATION:Portland Museum of Art\, 7 Congress Square\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:BioME Annual Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us at the BioME Annual Conference 2024 on October 2 at University of New England’s Innovation Hall in Portland\, ME. Learn about the life sciences industry in Maine and network with the biotech and medical device community and receive a copy of the upcoming BioME Industry Report. \nWe will start off by sharing key findings from the new BioME Industry Report focused on employment\, earnings\, establishments\, economic impact\, investments and other important aspects of this sector. This BioME report will be distributed on the day of the event. The event will feature panel sessions\, engaging talks\, presentations\, networking and expo tables. \nBioME Annual Conferences are open to all and provides the community with an opportunity to learn about the life sciences industry in Maine\, and connect with industry professionals\, academia\, research institutions and government. BioME Annual Conference brings together nearly 250 professionals to discuss our industry’s importance within the state\, partnerships and collaborations\, and the latest in scientific breakthroughs.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-annual-conference-2024-tickets-989242610277|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n10:30-11:00AM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nRegistration\, Expo Tables & Networking\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n11:00-11:45AM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWelcome Remarks & Industry Report Findings\nAgnieszka Carpenter (BioME)\nDr. James D. Herbert (UNE)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n11:45-12:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nQ&A Session and Comments from the Audience\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n12:00-12:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nLunch Break\, Networking & Expo Tables\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n12:45-1:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nEducational Programs Update\nBillie Cary (BioME)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n1:00-1:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nKeynote Address: Bio (R)evolution – The Next Wave of Biotech is Here Now\nKevin Mills\, PhD (BioKansas)\nBiotechnology is changing nearly every facet of our lives. The next technological revolution will be a biological one\, and it is already happening. Tectonic shifts in biology\, computation\, energy\, agriculture\, manufacturing and more are all converging to transform nearly every part of everyday life. How – and where – the R&D that is ushering in this change is\, itself\, evolving – and bringing with it incredible new opportunities. The future of biotech is limitless\, and the future is here now.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n1:45-2:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nAdvocacy Update: Maine’s R&D Bond Overview\nPatrick Woodcock (Maine State Chamber of Commerce)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n2:00-2:10PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nBreak: Networking and Expo Tables\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n2:10-3:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nPanel Discussion: Redefining Life Sciences in Maine\nPanelists: Michael Brigham (ImmuCell Corporation)\, Dr. Julia Brown (Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences)\, Shane O’Neill (University of Maine)\, Kaitlyn Haase (Kinotek Inc) and Moderator: Dana O’Brien (BioHarbor Strategies).\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:00-3:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nBreak: Networking and Expo Tables\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:30-4:20PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nPanel Discussion: Expanding the Life Sciences Ecosystem in Maine\nPanelists: Patrick Breeding (Marin Skincare)\, Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad (The Roux Institute)\, Michael McKernan (The Jackson Laboratory)\, Phoenix McLaughlin (Maine DECD) and Moderator: Dr. Janet Yancey-Wrona (University of Maine).\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n4:20-4:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nClosing Remarks\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n4:30-6:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nNetworking Reception\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11962″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJames D. Herbert\, PhD\, President\, University of New England\nJames D. Herbert is the sixth president of the University of New England\, serving since July 2017. President Herbert has led the university in developing and executing a strategic plan that centers UNE’s mission to enhance the health of individuals\, communities\, and the natural world\, overseeing growth in academic\, research\, and athletic programs\, new facilities\, and strategic external partnerships. He is a champion of the university as the ultimate marketplace of ideas and an advocate for the transformational marriage of active classroom instruction with experiential learning.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11899″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKevin Mills\, PhD\, President & CEO\, BioKansas\, Keynote Speaker\nKevin Mills has been President & CEO of BioKansas since March 2024. Prior to his current role he was the Chief Scientific Officer for the National Hemophilia Foundation. He previously co-founded two biotechnology startups\, Cyteir Therapeutics and Zubibio. Dr. Mills was a faculty member at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor (ME) from 2005 to 2016. He received his PhD from MIT and was a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11904″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nPatrick Woodcock\, President & CEO\, Maine State Chamber of Commerce\nPatrick joined the Maine State Chamber in October 2023 as President and CEO after returning to his home state from serving in a number of state energy leadership positions in New England. Prior to joining the Chamber\, Patrick was the Commissioner of the Department of Energy Resources under Governor Charlie Baker in Massachusetts\, where he oversaw offshore wind procurements\, new building codes\, solar policies\, and all other state and regional energy policies. He also served on the Board of the National Association of State Energy Officials\, and several state and regional energy boards. Prior to working in Massachusetts\, Patrick was Director of the Maine Energy Office from 2013 to 2016 in the Governor LePage Administration where he led efforts to expand air source heat pump adoption and other energy efficiency investments. He previously served as an adviser to former U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe in her Washington\, D.C. office. Patrick graduated from Bowdoin College in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11910″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nDana O’Brien\, Founder & President\, BioHarbor Strategies\nDana O’Brien: Dana is the founder and president of BioHarbor Strategies\, a boutique public affairs consulting firm centered on boosting the blue bioeconomy through sustainability and science. He is an accomplished government and association executive with significant experience in public policy\, communications\, and coalition building. Dana has a record of securing lasting and impactful policy wins in complicated political environments and holds deep connections with players in government and across the food and agriculture value chain. He began his career on Capitol Hill serving as Legislative Director for Congressman Ike Skelton\, a bipartisan and respected leader on rural development and military affairs. He then served as Executive Vice President for Food and Agriculture and Chief Sustainability Officer at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and as President of FocusMaine. Dana is a member of the BioME advocacy committee and the Maine Ballot Question Committee seeking voter approval of the Maine Research and Development Bond (Question #2) this fall. He is also a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and serves on the Board of Directors of The Cultivating Change Foundation\, an organization dedicated to valuing and elevating LGBTQ+ people in food and agriculture. Dana is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia and resides in Oguniquit with his husband Kevin Kelley and his dog\, Murphy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11915″ img_size=”thumbnail”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMichael Brigham\, President & CEO\, ImmuCell Corporation\nMr. Brigham was appointed to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer in February 2000\, while maintaining the titles of Treasurer and Secretary\, and was appointed to serve as a Director of the Company in March 1999. He previously had been elected Vice President of the Company in December 1998 and had served as Chief Financial Officer since October 1991. He has served as Secretary since December 1995 and as Treasurer since October 1991. Prior to that\, he served as Director of Finance and Administration since originally joining the Company in September 1989. Mr. Brigham served as a member of the Board of Directors of the United Way of York County from 2012 to 2019\, serving as its Treasurer until June 2016 and as Chair of the Board of Directors for one year and as a member of its Executive Committee. Mr. Brigham served as the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of the Kennebunk Free Library from 2005 to 2011. He re-joined the Finance Committee of the library in 2012. Prior to joining the Company\, he was employed as an audit manager for the public accounting firm of Ernst & Young in New York City. Mr. Brigham earned his Masters in Business Administration from New York University in 1989 and a Bachelor of Arts degree (with a double major in Economics and Spanish) from Trinity College in Hartford\, Connecticut in 1983.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11944″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJulia Brown\, PhD\, Research Scientist\, Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences\nJulia is a Research Scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences. Julia has a multidisciplinary background\, having earned an undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Carleton College\, a PhD in Microbiology from Cornell University\, and postdoctoral experience in Systems and Computational Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Brown came to Bigelow as a Bioinformatician for the Single Cell Genomics Center in 2016\, was promoted to Bioinformatics Scientist in 2020 and Research Scientist in 2022. Brown has worked on several high-impact research projects resulting in highly cited publications\, including discovery of novel marine viruses\, development of techniques to link physical traits of wild microbial cells to their genomes\, and discovery that viruses serve as a food source for the ocean’s smallest eukaryotes. \nJulia’s current research aims to characterize the diversity and roles of marine viruses and microbes in order to better understand their activity and potential within climate relevant ecosystems. Her research utilizes integrated field-based sampling approaches coupled with state-of-the-art nucleic acid sequencing technologies and advanced bioinformatic analyses to draw out novel\, otherwise unseen connections and relationships. Julia is also involved in educational activities at Bigelow such as mentoring undergraduate interns\, teaching for Bigelow’s Sea Change Semester\, and hosting data carpentry and bioinformatics workshops.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11948″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nShane O’Neill\, Forest Industry Business Development Manager\, University of Maine\nShane O’Neill is the Forest Industry Business Development Manager at the University of Maine in Orono. Shane serves as a forest sector ombudsman for Maine’s forest economy\, identifying resources and capacities within the University of Maine System\, state agencies and non-profits to support forest-focused businesses and communities across the region and coordinating impactful projects to advance forest-based innovations. \nShane works across the forest supply chain and products markets with established businesses and startups to increase competitiveness\, commercialize new products\, advance business development\, and increase workforce access and participation. Shane is also deeply involved in diverse multi-partner collaboration efforts across the state and region\, including the Forest Opportunity Roadmap/Maine\, Maine’s EDA Forest Bioeconomy Tech Hub\, and an NSF Engines regional forest economy innovation accelerator across Maine\, New Hampshire\, and Vermont. \nShane’s education is in Wood Science focused on industrial processing and composites\, with degrees from Michigan Technological University and the University of Maine. Prior to his current role at UMaine\, Shane spent 18 years in technical\, manufacturing\, and management roles across the building products\, injection molding\, and packaging industries\, founding two consulting LLCs focused on product innovation and forest-based composites technical research.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11952″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKaitlyn Haase\, Director of Quality & Research\, Kinotek\nKaitlyn Haase is the Director of Quality & Research at Kinotek\, a Portland\, ME-based startup revolutionizing how people understand and track movement health through advanced technology. In this role\, Kaitlyn oversees and guides Kinotek’s research and quality management strategies\, ensuring alignment with business goals and product development. With a strong background in data science and UX research\, she brings extensive experience from her previous positions\, including as Research Manager at the VEMI Lab and Research Analyst at the Spatial Knowledge & Artificial Intelligence Lab at the University of Maine. \nKaitlyn earned a B.S. in Mathematics and Secondary Education from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2013\, and an M.S. in Spatial Information Science & Engineering from the University of Maine in 2018.\nShe is also a passionate advocate for women and children in STEM\, actively promoting gender equality and inspiring the next generation of innovators through outreach programs\, mentoring\, and workshop opportunities.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11897″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJanet Yancey-Wrona\, PhD\, Technology Business Development Manager\, University of Maine\nJanet is the Technology Business Development Manager for the University of Maine\, helping to commercialize important new discoveries from the University. This position follows a variety of management positions in life sciences-based companies. After beginning her professional career as a research scientist at IDEXX Labs\, Janet served as the founding President of the Maine Technology Institute\, overseeing more than $40 million in investments for R&D in Maine-based organizations. From there\, she moved on to manage two pharmaceutical start-ups\, a research products company and served a variety of marketing roles\, most recently as Director of Marketing for the testing business at Lonza\, one of the world’s largest healthcare manufacturing companies. Janet’s background includes a doctoral degree in biology from the University of North Carolina\, and a post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11900″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nPatrick Breeding\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Marin Skincare\nPatrick is a biotechnology entrepreneur and co-founder of Marin Skincare\, which develops active skincare ingredients from sustainable marine sources\, and brings products to people through their brand Marin Skincare. Marin creates gentle and effective skincare products for people with eczema\, psoriasis and dry skin using a glycoprotein found in lobster as the key ingredient. He is also a co-founder of KinoTek\, an innovative movement analysis startup using motion capture and virtual reality to visualize\, analyze and communicate biomechanical information to decrease risk of musculoskeletal injury. \nPatrick earned his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 2017 and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 2019 from the University of Maine. He is passionate about biotechnology research and commercialization in various fields\, spanning skincare\, marine bioresources\, drug development\, medical education and sports performance innovation\, and enjoys participating in regular K-12 outreach experiences motivating and mentoring students for careers in STEM.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11903″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAileen Huang-Saad\, PhD\, MBA\, Director of Life Sciences and Engineering Programs and Associate Professor of Bioengineering\, The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\nAileen Huang-Saad is the Director of Life Sciences\, Health\, and Engineering Programs at Northeastern’s Roux Institute (Portland\, Maine) and an Associate Professor of Bioengineering. Leveraging her experience with design\, entrepreneurship\, education research\, and industry\, she seeks close the gap between higher education and professional practice. Specifically\, she is designing interdisciplinary experiential education life sciences\, health\, and engineering programs to attract\, retain\, and advance talent in the state of Maine. These programs are designed to re-imagine how higher education and communities can work together to impact economic and talent development. Dr. Huang-Saad currently serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Springer’s Biomedical Engineering Education and is a member of the Maine State Workforce Board and the National Academies’ Roundtable on Systemic Change in Undergraduate STEM Education. She is also an American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11908″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMichael McKernan\, Director\, Government & Community Relations\, The Jackson Laboratory\nMichael McKernan is Director of Government and Community Relations\, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)\, Bar Harbor. JAX is an independent\, non-profit\, biomedical laboratory and a world leader in the development and use of mouse models for human disease research. Mike advocates for JAX and life sciences R&D at the state and federal level\, builds and sustains community partnerships\, and helps support a range of JAX strategic operating initiatives including housing\, childcare\, and transportation. He works with JAX scientists to establish points of connection between their research and statewide health concerns including aging\, cancer\, and addiction. Mike brings to his work a special focus on education and workforce development. For over 20 years prior to his current role\, he directed STEM and undergraduate education programs at both JAX and the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11958″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nPhoenix McLaughlin\, Director of Strategy Implementation\, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development\nPhoenix McLaughlin is the Director of Strategy Implementation at the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. In this role\, he oversees the Maine Economic Development Strategy and manages numerous Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan initiatives. Previously\, Phoenix led the department’s business incentives programs\, including the development of the Dirigo Business Incentives program\, and worked on legislative affairs. Additionally\, he managed special projects for the Commissioner and the Office of Business Development\, including the creation of the State’s Forest Bioproducts Advanced Manufacturing Tech Hub. McLaughlin received a B.A. in International Political Economy from Colorado College and a Master in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School. He resides in Lewiston.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nSponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11966″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1717603283971{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11353″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMike Saxl\, Managing Principal\, Maine Street Solutions\nMike became Managing Principal of Maine Street Solutions and Counsel to Verrill following his service as a member of the Maine House of Representatives (1995-2002) and as Speaker of the Maine House (2000-2002). Mike brings over 30 years of professional public policy experience\, through his service an elected official\, a campaign operative\, state and federal policy staff\, and lobbying at all levels of government. Through those experiences\, Mike and the MSS team provide a cutting-edge combination of services to clients. \nMike grew up in Bangor\, graduated from Bowdoin College and the University of Maine School of Law\, represented the West End of Portland in the legislature and currently resides in Belgrade.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11339″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nLucy Liaw\, PhD\, Faculty Scientist III and Professor\, MaineHealth Institute for Research\nLucy Liaw is currently a Faculty Scientist at MaineHealth Institute for Research where she leads a biomedical research program in cardiometabolic disease\, a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Metabolic Networks\, and two institutional training grants to support research experiences for undergraduate college students and MaineTrack medical students. She is passionate about training\, education\, and mentorship\, and accessibility of careers in STEM. Because of this\, she has overseen the Research Training and Education programs at MaineHealth Institute for Research for over a decade. Through her academic affiliations at University of Maine\, Tufts University School of Medicine\, University of Southern Maine\, and the Roux Institute\, she serves as a professor\, mentor\, and advocate for students and young professional advancing within biomedical sciences and research.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11361″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nBarbara Stewart\, PhD\, Chair of Science Department and STEM Coordinator\, Bangor High School\nBarbara is the chair of the science and engineering department at Bangor High School. She is also the research coordinator for the STEM Academy at Bangor which provides STEM research and educational opportunities for forty five students each year. Her students have achieved at the highest levels of science competition\, including the International BioGENEius\, the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)\, and the National Junior Science and Humanities Research symposium (JSHS). She is also a founding member of Water for ME\, a nonprofit organization promoting water education and research in the state and throughout the world. \nBarbara earned at PhD in chemistry at the University of Maine\, a master’s degree in science education from the University of Maine and a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After completing her post doc at the University of Massachusetts\, she moved back to Maine with her family to start an educational software company and work as a lecturer in the chemistry department at the University of Maine. She also grew up in Houlton and is proud of her county roots.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11374″ img_size=”thumbnail”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nSarah Stillings\, Sr. Learning and Talent Program Manager\, Global Operations Program Management Office\, IDEXX\nSarah Stillings is a learning practitioner with more than a decade of experience designing\, developing\, and delivering learning experiences across K12\, Higher Education\, and corporate markets. She has developed and led learning programs at Pearson Education\, University of New England\, and IDEXX Laboratories\, helping learners build the skills they need to excel in their current roles and grow their careers. Sarah currently works in Global Operations at IDEXX Laboratories where she leads a diverse portfolio of learning and talent programs that align with the organization’s business objectives while nurturing the employee experience to improve retention\, performance\, and engagement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-annual-conference-2023-registration-695343690697%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-annual-conference-2024/
LOCATION:University of New England – Innovation Hall\, 772 Stevens Ave\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bio & Brews 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nTour & Networking\nBioME’s second “Bio & Brews” will take place on September 12th from 4:30-7:00PM at the The Cellars at Allagash Brewing Company in Portland\, ME. Join us for a captivating evening of science\, networking and delicious brews. \nBio & Brews offers a unique platform for life science professionals\, enthusiasts\, and curious minds to come together and connect with the community. Explore the scientific foundations of beer brewing where you’ll learn about the intersections of biology\, chemistry\, and craftsmanship. \nThe event will feature several different tours of Allagash’s facility. Upon registration\, you can select one of the following tours: Fermentation Science\, QC & Lab Work or Flavors in Beer. \nThere will be food provided and a cash bar will be available. Tours are optional.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbio-brews-tickets-944464066447|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Parking & Location\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11887″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11889″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\nThe event will feature a taco bar catered by Bird & Co. and a cash bar will be available. There will be two optional tours starting at 5 and 6PM. The event will be held both indoor and outdoor and is free and open to the public. Register now – tickets are limited! \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/bio-brews-2024/
LOCATION:The Cellars at Allagash Brewing Company\, 50 Industrial Way\, Portland\, ME\, 04103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240611T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20240521T204028Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Member Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BioME is hosting our second Member Meet & Greet on June 11\, 2024\, from 4-6PM at the BioME office in Portland. Join us for an exclusive gathering offering intimate networking\, a chance to showcase your company over pizza and beer. This is a member-only\, invitation-only event that will be a great opportunity to connect with BioME staff and other BioME members. \nIf you are interested in attending our next Meet & Greet\, please contact us at info@biomaine.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBioME Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11820″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-legislative-reception-tickets-511798030687|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/spring-member-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:BioME Office\, 28 Maple St\, Suite 302\, Portland\, 04101
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20240320T173238Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Bioscience 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA celebration of female scientists and entrepreneurs in Maine\nJoin us on May 23rd from 4:30-7PM for our seventh annual Women in Bioscience event at Halo at the Point in Portland for an inspiring keynote address\, networking\, and delicious food and drinks. \nWomen in Bioscience is a celebration of female scientists and entrepreneurs highlighting success stories and insights on navigating career advantages and overcoming obstacles. More than just a networking event\, this gathering is about empowerment. \nPrepare for a captivating keynote address featuring Amy VanHaren\, CEO & Founder of pumpspotting. Attendees will have the opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals\, exchange ideas\, and build valuable relationships than can propel your career forward.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwomen-in-bioscience-tickets-871820878717%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nKeynote Speaker\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11764″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAmy VanHaren\, CEO & Founder\, pumpspotting\nAmy VanHaren is the CEO and founder of Pumpspotting\, a women’s health technology company. Pumpspotting is closing the gap in maternal health through accessible breastfeeding solutions. Amy created Pumpspotting after struggling to feed both her family and career. Traveling 25\,000 miles cross-country on her Breast Express RV she sparked a movement for mothers. Under her leadership\, the company has served over 75\,000 parents and designed lactation solutions for organizations from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses to NASA. \nAmy is a former brand builder for iconic brands like Patagonia and Stonyfield and powerhouse in FamTech. Forbes recognized her as a Next 1000 Entrepreneur and Fast Company a creator of a World-Changing Idea. Vogue featured her leadership in the breastfeeding revolution. Amy is a Mainer\, mother\, and fierce advocate for creating support systems for women and families.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11607″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA celebration of female scientists and entrepreneurs in Maine\nJoin us on May 24th from 4-7PM for our sixth annual Women in Bioscience networking event at Grace in Portland for an inspiring panel discussion\, keynote address\, networking\, oysters from Lady Shuckers\, and delicious food and drinks. \nThe event features a moderated panel discussion of acclaimed female scientists and entrepreneurs focusing on success stories\, career advantages and obstacles\, along with practical concepts to advance women in the bioscience industry. Additionally\, we aim to inspire a younger audience to pursue a career in this industry by highlighting numerous career options\, companies throughout Maine.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]4:00-4:30PM Registration & Networking\n4:30-4:50PM Keynote Address by Lisa Rich-Milan\n4:50-5:30PM Panel Discussion\nSpeakers: Lisa Rich-Milan (Maridose LLC)\, Adriana Rosato\, PhD (MaineHealth Institute for Research)\, Amanda Howland (ElleVet Sciences)\, Melissa Maginnis\, PhD (University of Maine)\, and Marsha Rolle\, PhD\, moderator (Roux Institute)\n5:30-7:00PM Networking\, Food & Drinks[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11202″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAdriana Rosato\, PhD\, Director\, Center for Molecular Medicine and Faculty Scientist III\, MaineHealth Institute for Research\nDr Adriana Rosato is the Director of the Center for Molecular Medicine at Maine Health Institute for Research. She is a visiting Professor of Medicine at Tufts University\, and ad-joint Professor of Pathology at the University of California\, Riverside\, CA. She is member of the Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) Cluster for Antimicrobial Resistance (GCC AMR)\, member of American Society of Microbiology (ASM)\, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. She has received multiple awards\, including Faculty Award and Outstanding service as mentor of minorities. Dr Rosato earned his MSc\, and Ph.D at the University Paris XI\, Pasteur Institute\, Paris\, France. She is an internationally recognized expert on molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance with emphasis in multi-drug resistant pathogens (MDR)\, clinical impact of resistance\, and the molecular epidemiology and evolution of MDR\, the host human response during MDR infections and in the effects of antimicrobials and immunotherapies (e.g. cancer) on the microbiome. Her works have been published extensively (> 60) . She is Editor in numerous journals of the ASM\, former standing reviewer\, ad-hoc of NIH and European Agencies in where her input has contributed to important funding decisions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11169″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAmanda Howland\, CCO & Cofounder\, ElleVet Sciences\nAmanda Howland is ElleVet’s co-founder. Amanda was instrumental in development of ElleVet’s proprietary product line. She has over 20 years experience in public health research and marketing\, and has a BA from Colby College and an MPH from UNE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11195″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMelissa Maginnis\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Microbiology\, University of Maine\nDr. Melissa Maginnis is an Associate Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at The University of Maine. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania and earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences from Neumann College. Dr. Maginnis earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Vanderbilt University in Dr. Terry Dermody’s laboratory and performed postdoctoral training at Brown University in Dr. Walter Atwood’s laboratory. Dr. Maginnis joined the UMaine faculty in 2014\, and her laboratory at UMaine is focused on defining how the human JC polyomavirus recognizes and invades host cells; this work can ultimately elucidate targets for novel antiviral therapies to prevent or treat viral illnesses.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11168″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nModerator: Marsha Rolle\, PhD\, Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering\, Roux Institute at Northeastern University\nMarsha Rolle\, Ph.D. is a visiting professor of chemical engineering at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland\, ME. A native New Englander\, she grew up in Freeport\, ME and earned her B.S. degree in Biochemistry from Brown University in Providence\, RI. After graduation\, she joined Sulzer Innotec (then part of SulzerMedica\, Austin\, TX) to develop drug delivery technologies for medical devices. She earned a PhD in Bioengineering at the University of Washington and postdoctoral training at the Benaroya Research Institute in Seattle. \nSince 2007\, Dr. Rolle has been a member of the biomedical engineering faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester\, MA. She is passionate about commercial translation of biomedical technologies and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in her students. She published over 40 peer-reviewed articles with students and international collaborators in the fields of tissue engineering and biomaterials and holds 10 issued U.S. patents. In 2020\, she co-founded the Cell Engineering Research Equipment Suite (CERES@WPI) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) biotech incubator; funded by the Massachusetts Life Science Center. Her work has been funded by DAAD (faculty fellowship to Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart\, Germany)\, National Institutes of Health\, National Science Foundation\, and Manufacturing USA Institutes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/women-in-bioscience-2024/
LOCATION:Halo at the Point\, 20 Van Aken Way\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20240416T193548Z
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SUMMARY:Startup Maine Week: Life Sciences Panel
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin BioME at Startup Maine Week!\nGet ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit at Startup Maine Week\, May 14-17! Join us for expert insight\, skill building\, and meaningful connections to make big things happen. \nThe Biotech and Life Sciences in Maine panel will be held on May 17 from 10:30-11:30am (location TBC) and will feature John Konsin (Co-Founder & CEO\, Prapela\, Inc.)\, Kendra Batchelder\, PhD (Co-Founder\, WAVED Medical\, LLC)\, Tom Snyder (Co-Founder & CEO\, Medtech Startup)\, and Agnieszka Carpenter (Executive Director\, BioME). \nBuy your tickets and check out the program at www.startupmaine.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”LEARN MORE & REGISTER” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.startupmaine.org%2Fprogram|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA celebration of female scientists and entrepreneurs in Maine\nJoin us on May 24th from 4-7PM for our sixth annual Women in Bioscience networking event at Grace in Portland for an inspiring panel discussion\, keynote address\, networking\, oysters from Lady Shuckers\, and delicious food and drinks. \nThe event features a moderated panel discussion of acclaimed female scientists and entrepreneurs focusing on success stories\, career advantages and obstacles\, along with practical concepts to advance women in the bioscience industry. Additionally\, we aim to inspire a younger audience to pursue a career in this industry by highlighting numerous career options\, companies throughout Maine.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]4:00-4:30PM Registration & Networking\n4:30-4:50PM Keynote Address by Lisa Rich-Milan\n4:50-5:30PM Panel Discussion\nSpeakers: Lisa Rich-Milan (Maridose LLC)\, Adriana Rosato\, PhD (MaineHealth Institute for Research)\, Amanda Howland (ElleVet Sciences)\, Melissa Maginnis\, PhD (University of Maine)\, and Marsha Rolle\, PhD\, moderator (Roux Institute)\n5:30-7:00PM Networking\, Food & Drinks[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11202″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAdriana Rosato\, PhD\, Director\, Center for Molecular Medicine and Faculty Scientist III\, MaineHealth Institute for Research\nDr Adriana Rosato is the Director of the Center for Molecular Medicine at Maine Health Institute for Research. She is a visiting Professor of Medicine at Tufts University\, and ad-joint Professor of Pathology at the University of California\, Riverside\, CA. She is member of the Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) Cluster for Antimicrobial Resistance (GCC AMR)\, member of American Society of Microbiology (ASM)\, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. She has received multiple awards\, including Faculty Award and Outstanding service as mentor of minorities. Dr Rosato earned his MSc\, and Ph.D at the University Paris XI\, Pasteur Institute\, Paris\, France. She is an internationally recognized expert on molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance with emphasis in multi-drug resistant pathogens (MDR)\, clinical impact of resistance\, and the molecular epidemiology and evolution of MDR\, the host human response during MDR infections and in the effects of antimicrobials and immunotherapies (e.g. cancer) on the microbiome. Her works have been published extensively (> 60) . She is Editor in numerous journals of the ASM\, former standing reviewer\, ad-hoc of NIH and European Agencies in where her input has contributed to important funding decisions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11169″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAmanda Howland\, CCO & Cofounder\, ElleVet Sciences\nAmanda Howland is ElleVet’s co-founder. Amanda was instrumental in development of ElleVet’s proprietary product line. She has over 20 years experience in public health research and marketing\, and has a BA from Colby College and an MPH from UNE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11195″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMelissa Maginnis\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Microbiology\, University of Maine\nDr. Melissa Maginnis is an Associate Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at The University of Maine. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania and earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences from Neumann College. Dr. Maginnis earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Vanderbilt University in Dr. Terry Dermody’s laboratory and performed postdoctoral training at Brown University in Dr. Walter Atwood’s laboratory. Dr. Maginnis joined the UMaine faculty in 2014\, and her laboratory at UMaine is focused on defining how the human JC polyomavirus recognizes and invades host cells; this work can ultimately elucidate targets for novel antiviral therapies to prevent or treat viral illnesses.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11168″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nModerator: Marsha Rolle\, PhD\, Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering\, Roux Institute at Northeastern University\nMarsha Rolle\, Ph.D. is a visiting professor of chemical engineering at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland\, ME. A native New Englander\, she grew up in Freeport\, ME and earned her B.S. degree in Biochemistry from Brown University in Providence\, RI. After graduation\, she joined Sulzer Innotec (then part of SulzerMedica\, Austin\, TX) to develop drug delivery technologies for medical devices. She earned a PhD in Bioengineering at the University of Washington and postdoctoral training at the Benaroya Research Institute in Seattle. \nSince 2007\, Dr. Rolle has been a member of the biomedical engineering faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester\, MA. She is passionate about commercial translation of biomedical technologies and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in her students. She published over 40 peer-reviewed articles with students and international collaborators in the fields of tissue engineering and biomaterials and holds 10 issued U.S. patents. In 2020\, she co-founded the Cell Engineering Research Equipment Suite (CERES@WPI) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) biotech incubator; funded by the Massachusetts Life Science Center. Her work has been funded by DAAD (faculty fellowship to Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart\, Germany)\, National Institutes of Health\, National Science Foundation\, and Manufacturing USA Institutes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/startup-maine-week/
LOCATION:ME
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20240425T133206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T153549Z
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SUMMARY:BioME Legislative Update: Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join BioME on May 8\, 2024 from 10-11AM via Zoom for a legislative update call. This will be the last of a 2-part webinar series to update our members on BioME policy priorities\, current legislative developments shaping the life sciences industry\, and empower our members with actionable insights. This event is hosted by BioME in collaboration with our expert policy consultants from Maine Street Solutions. \nThis event will feature Brian Whitney (Maine Technology Institute)\, Clara McConnell (Maine Street Solutions) and Mike Saxl (Maine Street Solutions).[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZYkdeCgqzIsGdWa67hd2Y2DXLd-ZfkqnHM4|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11617″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-legislative-update-webinar-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20240222T175528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T191444Z
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SUMMARY:BioME Student Showcase 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA Maine life science research competition\nAn 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. The goal of this event is to support innovation and commercialization of student ideas in Maine\, as well as connect current students with potential future employers and entrepreneurial resources in the state. \nBioME Student Showcase features THREE competition categories: (1) high school students (grades 9-12)\, (2) college undergraduate students\, and (3) college graduate students. Students must be enrolled in Maine educational institutions to participate. Judges for the BioME Student Showcase include Maine scientists\, entrepreneurs\, academia and start-up/commercialization experts. \nThis event is open to our members and supporters. Join the event and meet Maine’s future scientists![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER AS AUDIENCE” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-student-showcase-tickets-848556143267%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn style=”btn-1″ title=”STUDENT INFORMATION” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbiomaine.org%2Fbiome-student-showcase%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n9:30-10:00AM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nRegistration & Poster Setup\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n10:00-11:30AM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nHigh School & Undergrad Poster Competitions\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n11:30-12:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nLunch Break & High School and Undergrad Winners Announcements\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n12:45-2:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nGraduate Fast-Pitch Competition\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text] \n2:00-3:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nGraduate Fast-Pitch Competition Winners Announcement\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11621″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-student-showcase-2024/
LOCATION:USM’s McGoldrick Center (2nd Floor)\, Bedford Street\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20240222T181301Z
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SUMMARY:BioME LIVE Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin us at Bissell Brothers for a “learn and connect” event on April 3 from 4-6PM\nJoin BioME on April 3 from 4-6PM at Bissell Brothers in Portland. Given the positive reception of our Virtual Coffee Hour\, we’re excited to extend this opportunity to connect face-to-face! Attendees will hear from Maine life science entrepreneurs\, scientists\, researchers and academia to learn about the impressive work that’s being done in the state. Presentations will be followed by an hour of networking. \nThis Coffee Hour will feature Matt Lynes\, PhD (MaineHealth Institute for Research)\, Kendra Batchelder\, PhD (WAVED Medical LLC)\, James Murphy (Educate Maine)\, and Eva Rose Balog\, PhD (University of New England). \nThe goal of this series is to connect Maine’s life science community and educate attendees about what companies and individuals are doing to advance the life sciences industry in Maine.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-live-coffee-hour-tickets-848566193327%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11740″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMatt Lynes\, PhD\, Faculty Scientist\, MaineHealth Institute for Research\nMatt Lynes is a Faculty Scientist at MaineHealth Institute for Research in Scarborough and an adjunct faculty at The Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston\, Massachusetts. Matt studies how humans and animals metabolize the food that they eat and how their bodies control the flow of metabolites to direct energy for either usage or storage. His work is supported by MaineHealth’s COBRE program in Regulation of Metabolic Networks and he is the recipient of NIH F32 and K01 awards\, an Early Investigator Award from the Endocrine Society\, and a Joslin Diabetes Center DRC Pilot and Feasibility grant.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11739″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKendra Batchelder\, PhD\, Co-Founder\, WAVED Medical LLC\nKendra Batchelder is a recent Interdisciplinary Ph.D. graduate from the University of Maine. Her academic journey began with a B.S. in Secondary Education and Mathematics\, followed by an M.A. in Mathematics. Kendra’s research centers on developing cutting-edge computational techniques for detecting pre-cancerous lesions on mammograms. Her work has resulted in co-inventorship of two U.S.-issued\, one E.U.-issued\, and one E.U.-pending patent\, all stemming from her efforts at the University of Maine. In her mission to make a tangible impact\, Kendra co-founded WAVED Medical LLC. This venture emerged following her completion of commercialization training\, aimed at translating her innovative research into solutions for the healthcare marketplace. Kendra believes that dedication to science\, innovation\, and entrepreneurship has the potential to revolutionize healthcare.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11738″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJames Murphy\, Development Director\, Educate Maine\nJames is the Development Director at Educate Maine\, a statewide nonprofit focused on career readiness and increasing the educational attainment of Maine people. Prior to returning to Maine\, he worked with AchieveMpls to raise funds to support the strategic priorities of Minneapolis Public Schools. James also lived and worked in Washington\, DC\, for nearly a decade\, managing various programs at the Points of Light Institute and later working in the community relations department at Booz Allen Hamilton\, an international consulting firm. Prior to that\, James taught high school social studies as a Teach for America corps member in Baton Rouge\, Louisiana. James holds bachelor degrees from Boston University and a Master’s in Public Affairs from the University of Minnesota. James and his family live in Portland\, where his children attend Portland Public Schools.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11737″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nEva Rose Balog\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Chemistry\, University of New England\nEva Rose Balog is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of New England. Her research uses biochemical and biophysical techniques to create and study novel proteins for various applications in biotechnology and biomaterials. Born and raised in Maine\, she received her Ph.D. in Molecular\, Cell\, and Developmental Biology from the University of California\, Santa Cruz\, and her B.S. in Biology from the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Balog also trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Los Alamos National Lab’s Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11617″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-live-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:Bissell Brothers\, 38 Resurgam Place\, Portland\, ME\, 04102\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
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SUMMARY:BioME Career Exploration 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCareer expo and workshops for Maine life science students and recent graduates\nJoin us on March 5\, 2024 from 12-4:30PM at the second annual BioME Career Exploration event – a career expo for Maine life science students. This event is for students at the high school junior and senior level\, college undergraduates\, college graduates\, recent graduates and anyone looking to change careers. Learn how to best position yourself for a career within Maine’s life sciences industry and explore the many opportunities within the state. \nMaine’s life science sector is thriving\, offering diverse fields of study\, a myriad of career opportunities\, and limitless potential for growth. A career in the life sciences can take many forms\, and students are able to receive education\, training and a great job right here in Maine. This event will provide a great opportunity for attendees to speak with Maine life science companies directly and hone their early career skills through professional workshops tailored to life science students. \nThe expo will feature tables staffed by Maine life science companies who will speak with students about positions within the company\, credentials needed\, and other tips about what they might look for in a team member. Workshops and breakout sessions will be geared toward students and new professionals looking to build on their life science specific workforce skills. \nLunch will be provided. Company tables will be available all day.  \nSee agenda\, workshop speakers\, and participating expo table organizations below.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-career-exploration-tickets-807322171347%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n12:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nRegistration\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n12:15-12:50PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nLunch\, Welcome Remarks & Company Introductions\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n1:00-1:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop 1: Networking Strategies & Practice\nSpeaker: Elena Brondolo\, MPH\, MBA\, EdD (The Roux Institute) \nLed by an experienced professional\, participants will learn to break the ice\, conquer nervousness\, and articulate their interests effectively in social settings. Through interactive exercises\, attendees will practice networking with peers\, preparing them for engaging interactions with company representatives at expos and beyond.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n1:50-2:20PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nIDEXX Tour & Expo Tables\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n2:30-3:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop 2: Optimizing your LinkedIn\nSpeaker: Kate Howell (Educate Maine) \nLinkedin has become an incredibly important tool for building and maintaining a professional network but is still a mystery for many. Join this hands-on\, highly interactive session where you will be guided through the process of creating or enhancing your profile and dive into when\, why\, and how to approach making connections. Take full advantage of Linkedin\, grow your network\, and open up new opportunities for job and internship leads. It is recommended that you create a basic profile before attending this session and bring your device to take action on LinkedIn during the workshop.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:05-3:35PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nIDEXX Tour & Expo Tables\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:40 -4:15PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop 3: Career Pathways Panel\nSpeakers: Bryan Bozsik (Covetrus)\, Basant Paradis (IDEXX)\, Jess Davis-Knowlton\, PhD (BBI Solutions)\, Tom Snyder (Medtech Startup) \nExplore various entry pathways into the life sciences industry. Our diverse panel features four professionals from different sectors of Maine’s life sciences industry. Discover the twists and turns of their career journeys as they share personal experiences and insights. Gain valuable perspectives on navigating and thriving in the dynamic field of life sciences. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and chart your own path to success.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n4:15-4:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nExpo Tables & Networking\nPlease note that expo tables will be available throughout the day.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11714″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nElena Brondolo\, MPH\, MBA\, EdD\, Director\, Future of Healthcare Residency\, The Roux Institute\nElena Brondolo\, MPH\, MBA\, EdD\, is the Director of the Future of Healthcare Residency at The Roux Institute\, Northeastern University. Her mission is to fast-track healthcare’s future by empowering early-stage health tech innovators. With over a decade of healthcare experience\, Elena fuses her passions for healthcare innovation\, entrepreneurship\, and leadership. Her expertise spans experiential learning\, change management\, and program development. \nBefore joining The Roux Institute\, Elena dedicated over four years to MaineHealth\, initially in clinical implementation and later as a leader in innovation education and funding programs. She revamped program curricula\, guided clinicians and researchers in commercializing their ideas\, and fortified the innovation foundation of the health system. Preceding her time at MaineHealth\, Elena spent four years at Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian\, focusing on patient flow\, behavioral medicine research\, and organizational development. During her tenure\, she co-founded a consulting company offering evidence-based leadership and organizational development support for academic medical research groups. \nElena’s people-first approach to program development and partnerships is rooted in her background in Organizational Psychology. She holds an MBA and MPH concentrating in entrepreneurship\, change management\, and health policy\, and recently earned her EdD in Learning\, Leadership\, and Innovation from Northeastern University. Her doctoral research explored strategies for catalyzing healthcare innovation during the pandemic\, translating these strategies into action through experiential learning for large systems.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11351″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKate Howell\, Director of Workforce Partnerships\, Educate Maine\nKate Howell has worked in Human Resources and leadership roles throughout her career. Prior to joining Educate Maine\, Kate was HR Generalist at a biotech company in Portland focusing on recruitment\, career development\, and university relations. She led the national university relations program and brings a wealth of knowledge in the area of internship programming and university partnerships. Before moving to Maine\, Kate worked in New York City and Washington\, DC across a variety of industries and non-profit organizations. Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Syracuse University and a SCP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10906″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nBasant Paradis\, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist\, R&D\, IDEXX\nOriginally from southern Georgia\, Basant obtained her BS in Chemistry from Georgia Southern University in 1998. She then joined International Paper’s Chemical Products Division\, Arizona Chemical (now Kraton Polymers) in Savannah\, Georgia where she worked in new product development. She left to attend the University of Maine where she obtained her MS in Chemical Engineering in 2001. Upon graduation\, she joined Georgia Pacific Corporation in Old Town\, Maine where she worked as a Process Engineer and supported process development initiatives. She left corporate America to be an entrepreneur owning several different types of businesses. She also taught Chemistry at the collegiate level for 4 years. In 2016\, she joined F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants of Bangor as the Director of Recruiting\, Specialty Chemicals. Her recruiting focus was working with chemical\, biotech\, and paper companies finding research and development scientists and engineers. In August of 2021\, she joined IDEXX as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist where she finds scientists and engineers for the Innovation Team. She truly enjoys working with candidate to help them find the best fit within the organization\, and she equally enjoys working with hiring managers to find the best fit candidates for their teams. She currently lives in Old Town\, Maine with her husband\, Mark\, their two children\, Andre and Olivia\, their two 2 dogs\, May and Abby\, their cat\, Piper\, and their two juvenile red-foot tortoises\, Scarlett and Bowser.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11687″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nBryan Bozsik\, Senior Director of Quality\, Covetrus\nBryan Bozsik is an experienced quality aDurante and regulatory affairs leader with over 15 years of expertise in the in vitro diagnostic\, medical device\, analytical testing laboratory\, and pharmacy compounding industries. He has successfully led organizational quality systems through growth and merger\, and guided companies through complex regulatory changes. Bryan has held leadership roles in large multinational companies including Abbott Laboratories\, Alere\, and Covetrus\, where he currently is Sr. Director of Quality.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11689″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJess Davis-Knowlton\, PhD\, Senior Research Scientist\, BBI Solutions\nCurrently working as a Senior Research Scientist at BBI\, Portland\, Jess Davis-Knowlton has had a circuitous route to biotech industry. Her path has skirted med school\, danced with Drosophila courtship\, traversed a cross-state graduate program\, moonlighted with Microbiology instruction\, and touched down as part of a team building new antibody products.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11688″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nTom Snyder\, CEO and Co-Founder\, Medtech Startup\nTom is a medical device leader\, startup founder and mentor. He has led product development and commercialization teams at large and small companies (3M\, ACIST Medical and Lighthouse Imaging). As the CEO of Lighthouse Imaging\, Tom built a high performing team\, improved financial performance and positioned the company for acquisition. He is currently active in the medical device startup space and enjoys the challenge of turning concepts into successful products.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nParticipating Expo Table Organizations\nMaineHealth\, IDEXX\, Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies\, MDI Biological Laboratory\, Roux Institute\, The Jackson Laboratory\, University of New England School of Pharmacy\, GenoTyping Center of America\, LGC Clinical Diagnostics\, Maine Molecular Quality Controls\, Inc.\, University of Maine (SPIRE)\, Corning Life Sciences\, and EnviroLogix.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11621″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-career-exploration-2024/
LOCATION:IDEXX Laboratories\, Inc.\, One IDEXX Drive\, Westbrook\, 04092\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
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SUMMARY:BioME Legislative Reception 2024
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join BioME on February 28th from 5-7PM at our annual BioME Legislative Reception at the Senator Inn & Spa in Augusta\, ME. BioME members and supporters will have the opportunity to speak with Maine State Legislators about the bioscience industry in Maine and their policy needs. This event provides individuals with a chance to represent their company and advocate for laws that benefit their sector. Legislators will get an inside perspective of life sciences as a whole and how this industry affects Maine’s economy. \nHeavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar will be provided.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-legislative-reception-tickets-807315882537%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11607″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-legislative-reception-2024/
LOCATION:Senator Inn & Spa\, 284 Western Ave\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240209T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240209T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20240122T205511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T191021Z
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SUMMARY:BioME Legislative Update: Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join BioME on February 9\, 2024 from 10-11AM via Zoom for a legislative update call. This will be the first of a 3-part monthly webinar series to update our members on BioME policy priorities\, current legislative developments shaping the life sciences industry\, and empower our members with actionable insights. This event is hosted by BioME in collaboration with our expert policy consultants from Maine Street Solutions.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZEuf-ugpzIuHdTcBZ7xYYXy6NiXeqcBRcLb|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11617″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-legislative-update-webinar-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240131T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20240122T202417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T202417Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Member Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BioME is hosting our first ever Member Meet & Greet on January 31\, 2024\, from 4-6PM at the BioME office in Portland. Join us for an exclusive gathering offering intimate networking\, a chance to showcase your company over pizza and beer. This is a member-only\, invitation-only event that will be a great opportunity to connect with BioME staff and other BioME members. \nIf you are interested in attending our next Meet & Greet\, please contact us at info@biomaine.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBioME Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11612″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-legislative-reception-tickets-511798030687|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/winter-member-meet-and-greet/
LOCATION:BioME Office\, 28 Maple St\, Suite 302\, Portland\, 04101
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240109T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20231214T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T203706Z
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SUMMARY:Networking with Startup Maine & BioME
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin us for January’s happy hour in partnership with Startup Maine\nJoin us on January 9 from 5-7PM at Shipyard Brewing in Portland for an evening of networking and celebration as we kick off the new year in collaboration with Startup Maine! \nWhether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur\, a remote worker\, a job seeker\, a service provider\, an investor\, a community member\, or simply startup curious — this event is for you! Dive into the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for innovation and business growth. If you’re intrigued by the advancements in life sciences\, health tech\, or the exciting future of biotech in Maine\, this is the perfect opportunity to explore\, learn\, and discuss with experts and enthusiasts in the field.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”RSVP NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSfbmiAav9PiecWR-CUc_DG8R3Dvft33OuaW_r7w9upKl9VBFw%2Fviewform|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/networking-with-startup-maine-and-biome/
LOCATION:Shipyard Brewing Company\, 86 Newbury St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231211T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20231024T193134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T144904Z
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SUMMARY:BioME Holiday Mixer 2023
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin us for an evening of networking & Holiday Cheer on December 11th from 5-7PM.\nOur annual Holiday Mixer will feature an evening of networking and a good deal of Holiday cheer at one of our favorite venues – Après in Portland. Check in with Maine’s life sciences community\, make new connections and see what we’ll be up to in 2024. Network over Maine craft seltzers and hors d’oeuvres. \nThis event is free and open to all. Attendees must register prior to the event.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-holiday-mixer-tickets-749258772157%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11491″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-holiday-mixer-2023/
LOCATION:Après Portland\, 148 Anderson St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231118
DTSTAMP:20260509T135155
CREATED:20231004T194523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T194523Z
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SUMMARY:ME Bioscience Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nGet Involved: Participate\, Volunteer or Sponsor!\nBioME’s 8th annual ME Bioscience Day will be held throughout the week of November 13\, 2023. This is a statewide event that aims to get middle school students excited about science and inform them of the opportunities that they might have working in a science-related field in their future. In the last two years\, we have done this event remotely. This year\, we are introducing a hybrid model with both in-person and virtual programming. \nBioscience Association of Maine (BioME) started this initiative in 2016 to promote science as a subject in schools and create student awareness for a potential career path in a science field. ME Bioscience Day 2022 was able to reach over 6\,700 students from 46 schools. Help us keep it going for 8th annual event in 2023 through participation\, volunteer or sponsorship![/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”LEARN MORE” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbiomaine.org%2Fme-bioscience-day%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/me-bioscience-day-2023/
LOCATION:Maine Middle Schools
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SUMMARY:Bio & Brews
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nTour & Networking\nBioME’s first “Bio & Brews” will take place on October 12th from 4:30-7:00PM at the Mast Landing Brewing Company in Freeport\, ME. Join us for a captivating evening of science\, networking and delicious brews. \nBio & Brews offers a unique platform for life science professionals\, enthusiasts\, and curious minds to come together and connect with the community. The event will feature a tour of Mast Landing’s Freeport facility. Explore the scientific foundations of beer brewing where you’ll learn about the intersections of biology\, chemistry\, and craftsmanship. \nThe event will feature a taco bar catered by Bird & Co. and a cash bar will be available. There will be two optional tours starting at 5 and 6PM. The event will be held both indoor and outdoor and is free and open to the public. Register now – tickets are limited![/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbio-brews-tickets-713879752557%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11402″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/bio-brews/
LOCATION:Mast Landing Brewing Company\, 200 Lower Main Street\, Freeport\, ME\, 04032\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230921T133000
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SUMMARY:BioME Annual Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1691437398096{margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEvolving Bioscience: Building the Ecosystem\nJoin us at the BioME Annual Conference 2023 on September 21st from 1:30-7:00PM at the University of Southern Maine’s Abromson Community Education Center in Portland\, ME. Learn about the life sciences industry in Maine and network with the biotech and medical device community. \nThe theme of this year’s conference is Evolving Bioscience: Building the Ecosystem. The event will feature two panel sessions\, engaging talks\, presentations\, networking and expo tables. \nBioME Annual Conferences are open to all and provides the community with an opportunity to learn about the life sciences industry in Maine\, and connect with industry professionals\, academia\, research institutions and government. BioME Annual Conference brings together nearly 250 professionals to discuss our industry’s importance within the state\, partnerships and collaborations\, and the latest in scientific breakthroughs.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-annual-conference-2023-registration-695343690697%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n1:30-2:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nRegistration\, Expo Tables & Networking\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n2:00-2:15PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWelcome Remarks & BioME Updates\nAgnieszka Carpenter (BioME)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n2:15-2:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nNew Dirigo Business Incentives Program\nCommissioner Heather Johnson (Maine DECD)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n2:30-3:15PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nPanel Discussion: Lessons from Other States: How to Grow a Life Sciences Ecosystem and Stay Competitive\nPanelists: Carol Malysz (RI Bio)\, Russ H. Read (National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce)\, Andrea Hechavarria (NH Life Sciences)\, Ryan Mudawar (Massachusetts Life Sciences Center)\, and Moderator: Leo Waterston (FocusMaine).\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:15-3:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nQ&A Session and Comments from the Audience\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:30-3:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nBioME Advocacy Update: Bills to Watch in 2024\nMichael Saxl (Maine Street Solutions)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:45-4:15PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nBreak: Networking\, Coffee and Snacks\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n4:15-4:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nMaine’s Mobile Learning Lab\nKate Howell (Educate Maine)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n4:30-5:15PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nPanel Discussion: Building Career Pathways for Maine Bioscience Talent\nPanelists: Dr. Daniel Moore (Southern Maine Community College)\, Dr. Barbara Stewart (Bangor High School)\, Dr. Andrea Tilden (Colby College / MDI Biological Laboratory)\, Dr. Lucy Liaw (MaineHealth Institute for Research)\, and Moderator: Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad (The Roux Institute).\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n5:15-5:30PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nQ&A Session and Comments from the Audience\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n5:30-5:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nBreaking Barriers\, Unlocking Potential: Clearing Career Pathways through Mentorship\nSarah Stillings (IDEXX)\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n5:45-6:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nClosing Remarks and Menti Polls\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n6:00-7:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nNetworking Reception\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11347″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nHeather Johnson\, Commissioner\, Maine Department of Economic and Community Development\nCommissioner Heather Johnson has a diverse background in the private technology sector including sales\, operations and general management roles at Nokia\, Gateway and Toshiba. After leaving the private sector\, Heather accepted a position as the Executive Director of Somerset Economic Development Corporation and had the opportunity to concentrate on rural economic development. Prior to her role as Commissioner Heather served as Director of the ConnectME Authority\, focusing on expanding access to and increasing adoption of broadband connectivity in Maine. As Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development Heather continues to dedicate her career to fostering economic development throughout the entire State of Maine.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11338″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nLeo Waterston\, Program Director\, FocusMaine\nLeo Waterston serves as FocusMaine’s Program Director\, working closely with statewide partners to oversee programs\, grants\, and initiatives to grow Maine’s food economy and bioeconomy\, and a thriving workforce to support them. \nLeo brings diverse experience within healthcare\, scientific research\, and public health settings to his work in economic development. Prior to joining FocusMaine in early 2022\, Leo served as the Program Director for the Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) at Maine Medical Center Research Institute (now MaineHealth Institute for Research). While in that role\, Leo also served for 5 years as the Project Director for the Maine Lung Cancer Coalition\, a grant-funded\, statewide\, multi- sector initiative focused on reducing the burden of lung cancer in Maine. Prior to coming to Maine\, Leo held various roles at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. \nLeo holds a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Fordham University and a Bachelor’s degree from Clark University. Leo is a graduate of Leadership Maine (Damariscotta Class). He currently serves as Vice President on the Board of the Maine Public Health Association and is on the Executive Committee of SEA Maine (Seafood Economic Accelerator for Maine).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11337″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nCarol Malysz\, MBA\, Executive Director\, RI Bio\nAs Executive Director of RI Bio\, Carol’s mission is to grow the life sciences economy in Rhode Island and southern New England. Having built a strong Board and life sciences community\, Carol leads the organization in developing valuable collaborations among life sciences companies\, entrepreneurs\, sources of capital\, academic and medical centers\, hospitals and government organizations to ensure a high-value life sciences community. In all her actions\, she advances the organization’s goals: advanced innovations that change the world and improve lives\, increased visibility and influence for the life sciences sector\, and increased business opportunities and economic impact. \nCarol brings more than 25 years of economic development\, entrepreneurship\, management and marketing experience to RI Bio. Prior to RI Bio\, she worked with firms across all industries in greater New England to provide executive coaching\, leadership\, talent development and workplace analytics consulting for startups to Fortune 500 companies. \nCarol earned her MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College and is a graduate of the Center for Creative Leadership.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11341″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nRuss H. Read\, Executive Director\, National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce\nRuss has worked in the bioscience industry for over thirty – five years. Formerly he was an executive with the Burroughs Wellcome and Glaxo Wellcome companies. He was heavily involved with the commercial development of antivirals like AZT and 3TC\, which are mainstay treatments for HIV illness. He was CEO of the Kucera Pharmaceutical Company- a start-up bio-pharmaceutical company based in Winston-Salem. He has led a national biotechnology workforce effort for seventeen years called the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce (NCBW). The NCBW is based in Winston-Salem and is a part of North Carolina’s Community College System\, Forsyth Technical Community College\, and the college’s division of Student Academic Success. The NCBW focuses on achieving best practices and skill standards for skilled technical workers. Russ leads or co-leads several NSF ATE grant initiatives\, including BETA Skills WFIRM Regen Med. Workforce and the Workforce Hub of InnovATEBIO.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11346″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAndrea Hechavarria\, President & CEO\, NH Life Sciences (NHLS)\nAndrea Hechavarria is President & CEO of NH Life Sciences (NHLS). This is the Granite State’s first ever life sciences association. Its arrival in New Hampshire represents an exciting new chapter in the state’s economic history. The organization will advocate to nurture\, protect and grow the Granite State’s cutting edge life sciences sector and the high quality jobs it delivers. \nPrior to becoming a founding member of NHLS\, Andrea was Vice President of Government Affairs and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Butterfly Network\, a disruptive digital health company transforming ultrasound with semiconductor technology and artificial intelligence. Prior to joining Butterfly\, Andrea co-lead U.S. Federal Affairs for 3M Company with a focus on 3M’s Health Care Business\, guiding the company through its COVID-19 response in Washington including the ramp up of global N95 mask production. While in Washington she also was one of the first Ambassadors for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation\, where she helped advocate for a Memorial to be built on the Mall in Washington\, DC to honor the service and sacrifice of all who served in the Global War on Terrorism. Earlier in her career\, Andrea spent nearly a decade as a U.S. Senate aide. \nAndrea is a proud NH native. She enjoys advising senior business leaders and executives on engagement and communications strategies with government officials and public policy stakeholders. She holds an M.B.A. from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and a B.A. in political science from Loyola University Maryland.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11340″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nRyan Mudawar\, Vice President of Education and Workforce Programs\, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center\nRyan Mudawar joined the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) in 2009 and currently serves as Vice President of Education & Workforce Programs. He oversees the development and implementation of the MLSC’s education and workforce investment strategy and leads efforts that foster partnerships and collaboration with public\, private\, and non-profit stakeholders. He manages programs and initiatives that focus on enhancing\, expanding\, and diversifying the life sciences talent pipeline. These most notably include the MLSC’s largest and longest-running program\, the Internship Challenge\, which has created more than 6\,000 internships for college students with over 1\,000 companies. The success of the program led to the creation of a high school apprenticeship program\, as well as an internship program for students with data science skills. He also manages equipment and professional development grants for public middle and high schools and capital grants for post-secondary institutions. \nPrior to joining the MLSC\, Ryan worked at several non-profit organizations throughout Greater Boston. He is a lifelong Massachusetts resident\, receiving his Master’s in International Relations from Suffolk University and a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11353″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMike Saxl\, Managing Principal\, Maine Street Solutions\nMike became Managing Principal of Maine Street Solutions and Counsel to Verrill following his service as a member of the Maine House of Representatives (1995-2002) and as Speaker of the Maine House (2000-2002). Mike brings over 30 years of professional public policy experience\, through his service an elected official\, a campaign operative\, state and federal policy staff\, and lobbying at all levels of government. Through those experiences\, Mike and the MSS team provide a cutting-edge combination of services to clients. \nMike grew up in Bangor\, graduated from Bowdoin College and the University of Maine School of Law\, represented the West End of Portland in the legislature and currently resides in Belgrade.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11351″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKate Howell\, Director of Workforce Partnerships\, Educate Maine\nKate leads a variety of initiatives at Educate Maine focused on connecting learners at all levels to careers in Maine including early career exploration\, internships\, pre-apprenticeship\, and apprenticeship. She has worked in talent development and leadership roles throughout her career. Prior to joining Educate Maine\, Kate was an HR leader at a biotech company in Portland focusing on recruitment\, career development\, and university relations. Before moving to Maine\, Kate worked in New York City and Washington\, DC across a variety of industries and non-profit organizations. Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Syracuse University and a SCP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11336″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAileen Huang-Saad\, PhD\, MBA\, Director of Life Sciences and Engineering Programs and Associate Professor of Bioengineering\, The Roux Institute at Northeastern University\nAileen Huang-Saad is the Director of Life Sciences\, Health\, and Engineering Programs at Northeastern’s Roux Institute (Portland\, Maine) and an Associate Professor of Bioengineering. Leveraging her experience with design\, entrepreneurship\, education research\, and industry\, she seeks close the gap between higher education and professional practice. Specifically\, she is designing interdisciplinary experiential education life sciences\, health\, and engineering programs to attract\, retain\, and advance talent in the state of Maine. These programs are designed to re-imagine how higher education and communities can work together to impact economic and talent development. Dr. Huang-Saad currently serves as Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Springer’s Biomedical Engineering Education and is a member of the Maine State Workforce Board and the National Academies’ Roundtable on Systemic Change in Undergraduate STEM Education. She is also an American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11343″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nDaniel Moore\, PhD\, Chair of Biological Sciences and Professor\, Southern Maine Community College\nDr. Daniel Moore is a Professor of more than 15 years at Southern Maine Community College. As Chair of Biological Sciences\, he is teaching courses and incorporating workforce development into the Biotechnology and the Marine Science programs. To complement his understanding of the life science industry\, he gained new skills and knowledge by interning two months this summer at a bioscience company\, KeraNetics\, in Winston Salem\, North Carolina\, through a fellowship from the NSF ATE BETA Skills program. \nDaniel is actively involved in efforts to increase STEM education in Maine by acting as a co-PI of the Growing Future STEM Teachers in Maine (GFSTM) project along with faculty at Saint Joseph’s College in Standish. This program is funded through an NSF Noyce Teacher Scholar grant. Daniel is also involved in efforts to increase the life sciences in Maine by acting as the SMCC administrator of the NIH INBRE grant and as a steering committee member of the Maine Life Science Network. \nDaniel earned a PhD in Biology from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge\, an MA in Liberal Education from St. John’s College in Annapolis\, MD\, and a BA in Chemistry from the University of Oregon. He has previously worked as a researcher in academic settings\, such as the Maine Health Institute of Research in Scarborough and at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore\, MD\, and he was a Senior Scientist at a small pharmaceutical startup in the Boston area.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11339″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nLucy Liaw\, PhD\, Faculty Scientist III and Professor\, MaineHealth Institute for Research\nLucy Liaw is currently a Faculty Scientist at MaineHealth Institute for Research where she leads a biomedical research program in cardiometabolic disease\, a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence in Metabolic Networks\, and two institutional training grants to support research experiences for undergraduate college students and MaineTrack medical students. She is passionate about training\, education\, and mentorship\, and accessibility of careers in STEM. Because of this\, she has overseen the Research Training and Education programs at MaineHealth Institute for Research for over a decade. Through her academic affiliations at University of Maine\, Tufts University School of Medicine\, University of Southern Maine\, and the Roux Institute\, she serves as a professor\, mentor\, and advocate for students and young professional advancing within biomedical sciences and research.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11361″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nBarbara Stewart\, PhD\, Chair of Science Department and STEM Coordinator\, Bangor High School\nBarbara is the chair of the science and engineering department at Bangor High School. She is also the research coordinator for the STEM Academy at Bangor which provides STEM research and educational opportunities for forty five students each year. Her students have achieved at the highest levels of science competition\, including the International BioGENEius\, the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)\, and the National Junior Science and Humanities Research symposium (JSHS). She is also a founding member of Water for ME\, a nonprofit organization promoting water education and research in the state and throughout the world. \nBarbara earned at PhD in chemistry at the University of Maine\, a master’s degree in science education from the University of Maine and a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After completing her post doc at the University of Massachusetts\, she moved back to Maine with her family to start an educational software company and work as a lecturer in the chemistry department at the University of Maine. She also grew up in Houlton and is proud of her county roots.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11363″ img_size=”thumbnail”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAndrea Tilden\, PhD\, Director of the Linde Packman Lab for Biosciences Innovation\, Colby College and Director of Education\, MDI Biological Laboratory\nAndrea Tilden is the inaugural Director of the Linde Packman Lab for Biosciences Innovation at Colby College and is the Director of Education at the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory. In both roles\, she has been at the forefront of advances in biomedical education\, including developing curricula and experiential learning opportunities for undergraduates and high school students. She has helped to launch programs at Colby in neuroscience and genomics\, collaborating with partner institutions MDI Bio Lab\, JAX\, and Bigelow. Currently\, she is developing programs with those and other partner institutions to create opportunities for students in bioinformatics\, data science\, and biotechnology. Andrea has had a career-long dedication to diversity in STEM\, having worked with various initiatives to increase access to STEM education and careers for first-generation and BIPOC students\, and securing grants and other funding to support these initiatives. A native Mainer\, she is dedicated to the growth of the bioscience workforce within the state and has served for over 20 years as the Colby representative to the NIH Maine INBRE Steering Committee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11374″ img_size=”thumbnail”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nSarah Stillings\, Sr. Learning and Talent Program Manager\, Global Operations Program Management Office\, IDEXX\nSarah Stillings is a learning practitioner with more than a decade of experience designing\, developing\, and delivering learning experiences across K12\, Higher Education\, and corporate markets. She has developed and led learning programs at Pearson Education\, University of New England\, and IDEXX Laboratories\, helping learners build the skills they need to excel in their current roles and grow their careers. Sarah currently works in Global Operations at IDEXX Laboratories where she leads a diverse portfolio of learning and talent programs that align with the organization’s business objectives while nurturing the employee experience to improve retention\, performance\, and engagement.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nSponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11386″ img_size=”full”][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-annual-conference-2023-registration-695343690697%3Faff%3Doddtdtcreator|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-annual-conference-2023/
LOCATION:University of Southern Maine – Abromson Community Education Center\, 88 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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SUMMARY:BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Research Spotlights
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin us for a virtual “learn and connect” on July 26th at 10am\nHear from Maine research scientists to learn about some of Maine’s new and innovative research. \nJuly’s Coffee Hour will feature 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). Presentations will be followed by Q&A and the audience will have a chance to connect with the speakers and each other. \nThe goal of this series is to virtually connect Maine’s life science community and educate attendees about what companies and individuals are doing to advance the life sciences industry in Maine.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZIucu-tqTMqH9ZXsOKuHQf3VQGE-6I-T24t%23%2Fregistration|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11285″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKristen Woodberry\, MSW\, PhD\, Faculty Scientist\, Center for Psychiatric Research\, MaineHealth Institute for Research\nKristen Woodberry\, MSW\, PhD\, is a clinical social worker\, licensed clinical psychologist\, and early psychosis researcher at the MaineHealth Institute for Research and an affiliate at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. A graduate of Bowdoin College\, she obtained her MSW from Simmons College School of Social Work and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Harvard University. She is a Research Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry Department at the Tufts School of Medicine. \nWith over 25 years of clinical experience with children\, adolescents\, and families\, including pioneering work adapting multifamily psychoeducational group therapies for adolescents and their families\, Dr. Woodberry’s research has focused on early intervention in major mental health conditions. She is particularly interested in 1) improving earlier identification and engagement of adolescents and young adults in primary care settings\, and 3) understanding the needs of rural youth with psychotic-spectrum experiences to guide the expansion of specialized care to rural communities. Read full bio[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11286″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMichael Mason\, PhD\, Professor\, Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and Assoc. Director Graduate School for Biomedical Science and Engineering\, University of Maine\nDr. Michael Mason earned undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Physics at the University of Puget Sound in 1995. He went on to obtain his PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2001\, working in the area of nanomaterials and single molecule/ quantum dot imaging and photophysics. Before joining the Engineering faculty at UMaine in 2004\, Dr. Mason worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Yale University in the Department of Applied Physics developing spectroscopic imaging tools for real-time chemical analysis and dynamics in complex systems. Dr. Mason has over 20 years of experience in the design and synthesis of structured nanomaterials and nanomaterial based constructs\, and in designing and developing highly sensitive instrumentation\, including single molecule/nanoparticle Raman and fluorescence spectroscopy and imaging tools. Specific research interests include: development of biosensors and instrumentation for veterinary and biomedical applications; Fluorescence\, Raman and multimodal Spectroscopies; Single molecule techniques; Localization Microscopy; Quantum dot synthesis and photophysics; Surface Chemistry of Materials; Colloidal Science; Photolithography; Single molecule kinetics; Molecular studies of coatings; Integrated Electroluminescent materials; Nanomaterials and porous solids. Recent work in the Mason lab includes the development of methods for the generation of nanocellulose based porous solid materials and commercialization of these materials for use in biomedical applications. Dr. Mason’s research is highly interdisciplinary bringing together chemists\, physicists\, materials scientists\, biochemists and biologists with engineers and\, recently\, health professionals to address a broad range of challenges. Dr. Mason has over 150 peer reviewed manuscripts and technical reports\, book chapters\, and conference proceedings as well as 5 patents.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11287″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKristen O’Connell\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, The Jackson Laboratory\nKristen O’Connell’s research program is focused on understanding the impact of diet\, body weight and peripheral hormone signaling on neuronal excitability and plasticity in the hypothalamus and other brain regions associated with the regulation of food intake and body weight.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11284″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJoshua Kelley\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences\, University of Maine\nJosh Kelley is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Maine. His lab studies the spatiotemporal regulation of G-protein signaling using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model organism. Dr. Kelley is interested in small G-proteins\, large G-proteins\, and G-protein Coupled Receptors. He specifically studies how negative regulation of G-protein signaling influences cell polarity\, ctyoskeletal organization\, and cellular morphogenesis. The Kelley lab makes use of yeast genetics\, biochemistry\, live-cell fluorescence microscopy\, custom microfluidics devices\, computational modeling\, and computational image analysis approaches. He is particularly interested in uncovering signaling motifs with applicability to cancer\, heart disease\, and aging.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nBioME Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11288″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-virtual-coffee-hour-research-spotlights/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Maine Pavilion at BIO 2023
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nMaine Pavilion at BIO International Convention\nThe BIO International Convention is back in Boston\, June 5-8\, to celebrate history-making innovation. Join us to take advantage of unparalleled business partnering\, promoting the Maine life sciences sector and network with 17\,000+ of biotech’s most influential leaders. \nBioME and partners will be hosting the Maine Pavilion at BIO this year. We hope to see you there![/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1″ title=”REGISTER FOR BIO” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bio.org%2Fevents%2Fbio-international-convention|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nMaine Pavilion Organizers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”2/5″][vc_single_image image=”3873″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/5″][vc_single_image image=”10977″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nMaine Pavilion Partners\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4186″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3731″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11161″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”4193″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”10042″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nMaine Pavilion Supporters\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11162″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11163″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11164″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11165″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nState of Maine Reception Sponsor\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner content_placement=”middle”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11204″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/bio-international-convention-2023/
LOCATION:Boston Convention & Exhibition Center\, 415 Summer Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women in Bioscience
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA celebration of female scientists and entrepreneurs in Maine\nJoin us on May 24th from 4-7PM for our sixth annual Women in Bioscience networking event at Grace in Portland for an inspiring panel discussion\, keynote address\, networking\, oysters from Lady Shuckers\, and delicious food and drinks. \nThe event features a moderated panel discussion of acclaimed female scientists and entrepreneurs focusing on success stories\, career advantages and obstacles\, along with practical concepts to advance women in the bioscience industry. Additionally\, we aim to inspire a younger audience to pursue a career in this industry by highlighting numerous career options\, companies throughout Maine.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fwomen-in-bioscience-tickets-629454745087|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]4:00-4:30PM Registration & Networking\n4:30-4:50PM Keynote Address by Lisa Rich-Milan\n4:50-5:30PM Panel Discussion\nSpeakers: Lisa Rich-Milan (Maridose LLC)\, Adriana Rosato\, PhD (MaineHealth Institute for Research)\, Amanda Howland (ElleVet Sciences)\, Melissa Maginnis\, PhD (University of Maine)\, and Marsha Rolle\, PhD\, moderator (Roux Institute)\n5:30-7:00PM Networking\, Food & Drinks[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11156″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKeynote Speaker: Lisa Rich-Milan\, CEO\, Maridose LLC\nLisa Rich-Milan has over 30 years of experience in healthcare\, with 10 years in CEO/GM/VP roles in pharmaceuticals\, biotech\, diagnostics\, and generics/biosimilars industries. Lisa joined Maridose LLC as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and voting Board member in December 2022. Maridose is 1 of 7 DEA approved biopharmaceutical research and product development companies for prescription and non-prescription drugs utilizing cannabis. \nShe moved from OraSure Technologies as GM/VP of Diversigen leading approximately 100 employees in the innovative area of Molecular Solutions for clinical and drug research focused on Microbiomes and Multiomics. Lisa has also previously held CEO positions at Caligor Coghlan Pharma Services and CompuNet Clinical Laboratories and other leadership roles in sales and marketing\, operations\, commercial teams\, and payer teams at Quest Diagnostics Clinical Informatics\, Bristol-Myers Squibb\, UCB\, Synthon Pharmaceuticals\, and Roche Diagnostics. \nHer community based Board roles and Committee Chairs included organizations such as the University of Dayton Business Advisory Board\, American Heart Association\, American Cancer Society\, WOCIP\, Dayton Chamber of Commerce\, Clothes That Work\, GDAHA\, Peachtree Rose Club\, Leadership Dayton\, and a current member of the graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority\, Inc. She graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance in 1985.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11202″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAdriana Rosato\, PhD\, Director\, Center for Molecular Medicine and Faculty Scientist III\, MaineHealth Institute for Research\nDr Adriana Rosato is the Director of the Center for Molecular Medicine at Maine Health Institute for Research. She is a visiting Professor of Medicine at Tufts University\, and ad-joint Professor of Pathology at the University of California\, Riverside\, CA. She is member of the Gulf Coast Consortia (GCC) Cluster for Antimicrobial Resistance (GCC AMR)\, member of American Society of Microbiology (ASM)\, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America. She has received multiple awards\, including Faculty Award and Outstanding service as mentor of minorities. Dr Rosato earned his MSc\, and Ph.D at the University Paris XI\, Pasteur Institute\, Paris\, France. She is an internationally recognized expert on molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance with emphasis in multi-drug resistant pathogens (MDR)\, clinical impact of resistance\, and the molecular epidemiology and evolution of MDR\, the host human response during MDR infections and in the effects of antimicrobials and immunotherapies (e.g. cancer) on the microbiome. Her works have been published extensively (> 60) . She is Editor in numerous journals of the ASM\, former standing reviewer\, ad-hoc of NIH and European Agencies in where her input has contributed to important funding decisions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11169″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAmanda Howland\, CCO & Cofounder\, ElleVet Sciences\nAmanda Howland is ElleVet’s co-founder. Amanda was instrumental in development of ElleVet’s proprietary product line. She has over 20 years experience in public health research and marketing\, and has a BA from Colby College and an MPH from UNE.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11195″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMelissa Maginnis\, PhD\, Associate Professor of Microbiology\, University of Maine\nDr. Melissa Maginnis is an Associate Professor of Microbiology in the Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at The University of Maine. She was born and raised in Pennsylvania and earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences from Neumann College. Dr. Maginnis earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Vanderbilt University in Dr. Terry Dermody’s laboratory and performed postdoctoral training at Brown University in Dr. Walter Atwood’s laboratory. Dr. Maginnis joined the UMaine faculty in 2014\, and her laboratory at UMaine is focused on defining how the human JC polyomavirus recognizes and invades host cells; this work can ultimately elucidate targets for novel antiviral therapies to prevent or treat viral illnesses.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”11168″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nModerator: Marsha Rolle\, PhD\, Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering\, Roux Institute at Northeastern University\nMarsha Rolle\, Ph.D. is a visiting professor of chemical engineering at the Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland\, ME. A native New Englander\, she grew up in Freeport\, ME and earned her B.S. degree in Biochemistry from Brown University in Providence\, RI. After graduation\, she joined Sulzer Innotec (then part of SulzerMedica\, Austin\, TX) to develop drug delivery technologies for medical devices. She earned a PhD in Bioengineering at the University of Washington and postdoctoral training at the Benaroya Research Institute in Seattle. \nSince 2007\, Dr. Rolle has been a member of the biomedical engineering faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester\, MA. She is passionate about commercial translation of biomedical technologies and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset in her students. She published over 40 peer-reviewed articles with students and international collaborators in the fields of tissue engineering and biomaterials and holds 10 issued U.S. patents. In 2020\, she co-founded the Cell Engineering Research Equipment Suite (CERES@WPI) in collaboration with the Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives (MBI) biotech incubator; funded by the Massachusetts Life Science Center. Her work has been funded by DAAD (faculty fellowship to Fraunhofer Institute in Stuttgart\, Germany)\, National Institutes of Health\, National Science Foundation\, and Manufacturing USA Institutes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11075″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/women-in-bioscience/
LOCATION:Grace\, 15 Chestnut St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T180000
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SUMMARY:BioME Student Showcase 2023
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nA Maine life science research competition\nAn 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. \nThe goal of this event is to support innovation and commercialization of student ideas in Maine\, as well as connect current students with potential future employers and entrepreneurial resources in the state. \nBioME Student Showcase features TWO competition categories: (1) high school students (grades 9-12) and (2) college students (undergraduate and graduate). Students must be enrolled in Maine educational institutions to participate. Judges for the BioME Student Showcase include Maine scientists\, entrepreneurs\, academia and start-up/commercialization experts. \nThis event is open to our members and supporters. Join the event and meet Maine’s future scientists![/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER AS AUDIENCE” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-student-showcase-tickets-594876380267|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn style=”btn-1″ title=”STUDENT INFORMATION” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbiomaine.org%2Fbiome-student-showcase%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]1:00-1:30PM Registration & Poster Setup\n1:30-3:00PM High School Poster Competition\n3:00-4:00PM Coffee/Snack Break & High School Winners Announcement\n4:00-5:00PM College Fast-Pitch Competition\n5:00-6:00PM College Fast-Pitch Winners Announcement & Mini Reception[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11089″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-student-showcase-2023/
LOCATION:Bangor Arts Exchange\, 193 Exchange St\, Bangor\, ME\, 04401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230307T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230307T110000
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SUMMARY:BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Medical Devices
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin us for a casual “learn and connect” virtually on March 7th from 10-11am.\nHear from Maine scientists and life science professionals to learn about the medical device sector within Maine’s life sciences industry. Speakers will introduce their companies\, medical devices share information on attaining FDA approval. \nMarch’s Coffee Hour will feature 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 will be followed by Q&A and the audience will have a chance to connect with the speakers and each other. \nThe goal of this series is to virtually connect Maine’s life science community and educate attendees about what companies and individuals are doing to advance the life sciences industry in Maine.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZIqdu6vqT4uG9QSqCACZd3jL4rGi1vNiKDb|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10994″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJeffrey Halter\, MD\, Pediatric Surgeon\, Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center\nDr. Jeffrey Halter is a pediatric surgeon at Maine Medical Center/Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital in Portland\, Maine since 2008. He graduated from Florida State University in 1994\, and University of Miami medical school in 1999. He completed general surgery training and a research fellowship in 2006 at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse\, and pediatric surgery fellowship training in 2008 at Nationwide Children’s Hospital at Ohio State University.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10993″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJohn Konsin\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Prapela\, Inc.\nJohn is the Co-founder and CEO of Prapela\, Inc.\, a company introducing the first mattress to help babies breathe. Previously\, John led or assisted in the launch of over 100 new medical devices while working at 5 of the largest life science companies in the World. Asked by Harvard’s Wyss Institute to assess a novel device\, he was struck by its ability to help babies breathe\, especially opioid-exposed newborns. Touched by family & friends struggling with addiction\, John decided to license the technology and create Prapela. At Prapela\, he has raised $4.64M in non-dilutive funding and secured three NIH grants and two FDA breakthrough device designations. Prapela aims to help every baby breathe better\, starting in hospitals and later in homes. John holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Duquesne University an MBA from the University of Colorado and attended Executive Education courses at INSEAD.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10995″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMarie Hayes\, PhD\, Co-Founder\, Activas Diagnostics\, LLC\nMarie Hayes\, Ph.D. and Ali Abedi\, Ph.D. are co-founders of Activas Diagnostics\, LLC which began in 2010 with our Phase I SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) award and principal investigators of an NIH Phase II SBIR award (2018-2021) to develop a new sleep device system to identify atypical patterns in early Alzheimer’s disease and Related Dementia (ADRD). Activas Diagnostics’ first product is an “under the sheets” mattress system that will innovate neurotechnology for home sleep monitoring. Our value proposition is based on our recent study of 100 aging persons with and without early AD. In over 200 nights of sleep recording in the home\, we determined AD risk based on arousal system irregularities detected in periodic microstructural movements impaired in AD. Using AI\, we have identified a time signature of this process that can classify patients with early AD\, or mild cognitive impairment. The marketing potential of our sleep device is supported by Activas’ NIH using AI algorithms and has been designated a de novo device system by the FDA with a developed regulatory path. Activas Diagnostics\, LLC has assembled an exceptional and committed commercial and medical device business development team\, hardware/software manufacturing contracts and a pivot commercial digital device business model. Our scale up commercialization funding is bridged by NIH support for manufacturing\, product testing and regulatory needs. Sustainability through dilutive fund raising is in the near future.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10992″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nDerek McKenney\, Director of Engineering\, Puritan Medical Products Co.\nDerek McKenney is the Director of Engineering at Puritan Medical Products. McKenney graduated from the University of Maine in 2014 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. During his time at UMaine\, McKenney held a summer internship position at Puritan between 2011 to 2013. In 2016\, he joined Puritan full-time and as a second-generation employee of Puritan Medical Products. In his current role\, McKenney works to ensure constant improvement and innovation in Puritan’s products as well as manage facility upgrades\, machinery builds and new product manufacturing.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nBioME Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”10991″ img_size=”full”][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZIqdu6vqT4uG9QSqCACZd3jL4rGi1vNiKDb|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-virtual-coffee-hour-medical-devices/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230208T160000
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SUMMARY:BioME Career Exploration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nCareer expo and workshops for Maine life science students and recent graduates\nJoin us this February at our new BioME Career Exploration event – a career expo for Maine life science students. This event is for students at the high school junior and senior level\, college undergraduates\, college graduates\, recent graduates and anyone looking to change careers. Learn how to best position yourself for a career within Maine’s life sciences industry and explore the many opportunities within the state. \nMaine’s life science sector is thriving\, offering diverse fields of study\, a myriad of career opportunities\, and limitless potential for growth. A career in the life sciences can take many forms\, and students are able to receive education\, training and a great job right here in Maine. This event will provide a great opportunity for attendees to speak with Maine life science companies directly and hone their early career skills through professional workshops tailored to life science students. \nThe expo will feature tables staffed by Maine life science companies who will speak with students about positions within the company\, credentials needed\, and other tips about what they might look for in a team member. Workshops and breakout sessions will be geared toward students and new professionals looking to build on their life science specific workforce skills. \nLunch will be provided. Free headshots and company tables will be available all day.  \nSee agenda\, workshop speakers\, and participating expo table organizations below.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbiome-career-exploration-tickets-503834541677|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nAgenda\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n11:50AM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nRegistration\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n12:00-1:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nLunch\, Networking\, Tables & Headshots\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n1:00-3:45PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nWorkshops\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text]1:00-1:30PM[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]Science-to-Business: Commercialization and Entrepreneurship\, Patrick Breeding\nGetting a job with a pre-established company or organization is not the only path for someone with a science background. Have a great idea? Learn from a UMaine grad about how he commercialized his research. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text]1:45-2:15PM[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]Communicating to Impress: Professionalism for Scientists\, Kate Howell & Sara Conant\nFrom interviews to offers – virtual meetings to in-person networking. How do you stand out from the crowd and build the right brand of professionalism while staying authentic? We’ll discuss the best options for making a great first impression\, showing off your scientific skills\, and communicating with team members at all levels in a way that will get you seen and heard.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text]2:30-3:00PM[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]From a Recruiter’s Perspective: Resume Writing & Interview Tips\, Basant Paradis\nLearn from an IDEXX recruiter\, trained as a scientist herself\, about what makes a resume stand out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text]3:15-3:45PM[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]Building your Brand: Using Linkedin to Enhance your Hire-ability\, Jeff Nevers\nLearn how personal branding can be the “nugget” from which all job searches\, and networking begin. How do you present yourself online to get the job you want?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/5″][vc_column_text] \n3:45-4:00PM\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”4/5″][vc_column_text] \nNetworking\, Tables & Headshots\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nWorkshop Speakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2743″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nPatrick Breeding\, Co-Founder\, Marin Skincare\nPatrick is a wellness entrepreneur and co-founder of Marin Skincare\, which creates gentle and effective skincare products for people with eczema\, psoriasis and dry skin using a glycoprotein found in lobster as the key ingredient. He is also a co-founder of KinoTek\, an innovative movement analysis startup using motion capture and virtual reality to visualize\, analyze and communicate biomechanical information to decrease risk of musculoskeletal injury. \nPatrick earned his B.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 2017 and M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in 2019 from the University of Maine. He is passionate about biotechnology research and commercialization in various fields\, spanning skincare\, marine bioresources\, drug development\, medical education and sports performance innovation\, and enjoys participating in regular K-12 outreach experiences motivating and mentoring students for careers in STEM.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10904″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nKate Howell\, Director of Workforce Partnerships\, Educate Maine\nKate Howell has worked in Human Resources and leadership roles throughout her career. Prior to joining Educate Maine\, Kate was HR Generalist at a biotech company in Portland focusing on recruitment\, career development\, and university relations. She led the national university relations program and brings a wealth of knowledge in the area of internship programming and university partnerships. Before moving to Maine\, Kate worked in New York City and Washington\, DC across a variety of industries and non-profit organizations. Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Syracuse University and a SCP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10905″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nSara Conant\, Program Director\, Maine Career Catalyst – Educate Maine\nPrior to joining Educate Maine in 2022\, Sara worked for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program. Her career & educational experiences have provided her with an understanding and practice in the design\, implementation\, & evaluation of experiential learning programs for both youth and young adults. Sara holds a Maine Professional Teacher Certification and is a graduate of the Muskie School of Public Policy at USM where she earned a Masters in Policy\, Planning\, and Management with a concentration in Public & Nonprofit Management.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10906″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nBasant Paradis\, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist\, IDEXX\nOriginally from southern Georgia\, Basant obtained her BS in Chemistry from Georgia Southern University in 1998. She then joined International Paper’s Chemical Products Division\, Arizona Chemical (now Kraton Polymers) in Savannah\, Georgia where she worked in new product development. She left to attend the University of Maine where she obtained her MS in Chemical Engineering in 2001. Upon graduation\, she joined Georgia Pacific Corporation in Old Town\, Maine where she worked as a Process Engineer and supported process development initiatives. She left corporate America to be an entrepreneur owning several different types of businesses. She also taught Chemistry at the collegiate level for 4 years. In 2016\, she joined F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants of Bangor as the Director of Recruiting\, Specialty Chemicals. Her recruiting focus was working with chemical\, biotech\, and paper companies finding research and development scientists and engineers. In August of 2021\, she joined IDEXX as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist where she finds scientists and engineers for the Innovation Team. She truly enjoys working with candidate to help them find the best fit within the organization\, and she equally enjoys working with hiring managers to find the best fit candidates for their teams. She currently lives in Old Town\, Maine with her husband\, Mark\, their two children\, Andre and Olivia\, their two 2 dogs\, May and Abby\, their cat\, Piper\, and their two juvenile red-foot tortoises\, Scarlett and Bowser.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10908″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nJeff Nevers\nJeff Nevers has counseled thousands of students and alumni in his 15 years in the Career Services field. He has advised and presented on topics ranging from career exploration to salary negotiation\, for a host of majors and professions from liberal arts to science to high tech. At the University of New England\, he held many career services roles\, most recently as director. He was also an affiliated faculty member\, teaching professional competencies to health professions students\, and was a faculty coach for interprofessional healthcare student teams competing nationally\, which resulted in two medaling teams in four outings. Jeff has presented on the intersection of human resources and higher education\, locally\, statewide and nationally. He most recently advised students at the Roux Institute of Northeastern University. A Maine native from Presque Isle\, Jeff has with a BS in Political Science from the University of Southern Maine and an MA in Journalism from Syracuse University. He lives in Portland with his wife\, Michelle.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nParticipating Expo Table Organizations\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]MaineHealth / MaineHealth Institute for Research\, IDEXX\, Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies\, Puritan Medical Products\, University of Maine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE)\, MDI Biological Laboratory\, Roux Institute\, The Jackson Laboratory\, Bigelow Laboratory\, Maine Molecular Quality Controls\, Inc (MMQCI)\, Covetrus\, and University of New England School of Pharmacy[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”10980″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-career-exploration/
LOCATION:University of Southern Maine – Abromson Community Education Center\, 88 Bedford St\, Portland\, ME\, 04101\, United States
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