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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/
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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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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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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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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230208T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153939
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230201T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153939
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SUMMARY:BioME Legislative Reception
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join BioME on February 1st 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. \nThis event will feature highlights from our recently published “Maine Life Sciences: State of the Industry 2022” industry report (printed reports will be available to all attendees). \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-511798030687|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nEvent Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”10975″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-legislative-reception/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T190000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153939
CREATED:20221103T172002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T203110Z
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SUMMARY:BioME Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1667496372840{margin-top: -50px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1665161988433{margin-top: -70px !important;}”][vc_column_text] \nJoin us for an evening of networking & Holiday Cheer on December 15th 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 – North 43 Bistro in South Portland. Check in with Maine’s life sciences community\, make new connections and see what we’ll be up to in 2023. Network over holiday-themed cocktails\, Maine craft beer 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-463832895677|target:_blank”][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_column_text] \nBioME Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”10211″ img_size=”full”][vc_row_inner disable_element=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” size=”lg” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:%20https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZEscO-rqz4pEteI_lRATA8JBsBexPTdidTz|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-holiday-mixer-2022/
LOCATION:North 43 Bistro\, 1 Spring Point Dr\, South Portland\, ME\, 04106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221130T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153939
CREATED:20221114T205029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T204309Z
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SUMMARY:BioME Virtual Coffee Hour: Food & Bioscience
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nJoin us for a casual “learn and connect” virtually on November 30th from 10-11am.\nHear from Maine scientists and life science professionals to learn about food science\, nutrition\, agricultural science and the relationship between bioscience and food. Our speakers will cover topics such as virtual food experiences and concepts for medical devices\, caloric restriction and aging research\, algae supplements rich in omega-3s\, and food science programs at UMaine. \nNovember’s Coffee Hour will feature Dr. Aric Rogers (MDI Biological Laboratory)\, Dr. Nimesha Ranasinghe (University of Maine and FlaVR Labs Inc.)\, Deena Sisitsky (PhytoSmart) and Dr. Denise Skonberg (University of Maine). Presentations 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%2FtZAkdeGrqTwvG9KJWDifgA3HigpUL9WlBP3T|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10767″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nNimesha Ranasinghe\, PhD\, Co-Founder\, FlaVR Labs Inc. and Assistant Professor\, University of Maine\nNimesha Ranasinghe is an Assistant Professor at the University of Maine and Co-founder of FlaVR Labs Inc. Dr. Ranasinghe’s research interests include Multisensory Computing\, Human-Computer Interaction\, and Augmented and Virtual Reality. Nimesha is particularly interested in exploring the concept of ‘Flavor Interfaces’ where computing technologies can be applied to augment the traditional human-food interactions at the dining table. He is well-known for his Digital Taste (a.k.a. Virtual Flavors) and Virtual Cocktail (Vocktail) inventions and featured in numerous media around the world\, including New Scientist\, New York Times\, Time Magazine\, BBC Radio\, Discovery Channel\, and Reuters. Furthermore\, he has published his work in several prestigious academic conferences and journals\, including the ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI)\, the ACM conference on Multimedia\, and the Journal of Human-Computer Studies. In addition\, he has received numerous awards for his research works; in 2014\, his work on Digital Lollipop was selected as one of the ten best innovations in the world by the netexplo forum at the UNESCO HQ\, Paris.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10771″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nDeena Sisitsky\, CEO & Co-Founder\, PhytoSmart\nProven executive management track record driving growth in the pharmaceutical industry. For Abbott Diagnostic Division\, Deena developed user interface ergonomics for a physician office based clinical chemistry analyzer product line. As Product Manager for Fujisawa-USA\, Inc. she developed and implemented awareness for a specialized infectious disease “new to market” drug to include forecasting\, budgeting\, nationwide physician focus groups\, ad agency engagement and interface\, soliciting\, supervising and publishing the results of clinical studies\, while overseeing the regulatory approval process. The campaign resulted in establishing product as “drug of choice” and accounted for 25% of company’s total revenue. As Marketing Communications Director for technology startup\, Aerogel Composite\, Deena designed and implemented strategic and cost effective marketing communications for state of the art advanced nano-structured carbon and metal composite material that attracted Fortune 100 customers. Deena is responsible for overseeing all facets of PhytoSmart’s business with the goal of making ZipZyme™ the number one choice among pets\, vets and pet parents in the Omega 3 marketplace. She received a Bachelor of Arts in History and a Master’s of Business Administration in Science\, Technology and Innovation\, both from The George Washington University.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10770″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nDenise Skonberg\, PhD\, Professor of Food Science\, University of Maine\nDenise Skonberg is Professor of food science in the School of Food and Agriculture at the University of Maine. She holds graduate degrees in food science and fisheries\, and spent several years working in aquaculture extension in Thailand. Dr. Skonberg teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in food chemistry\, aquatic foods\, food biotechnology\, and food product development. Her research program evaluates the application of different processing technologies to promote sustainability of the seafood sector\, with an emphasis on reducing seafood waste\, generating value-added byproducts\, and developing safe and nutritious seafood products. Specific projects focus on characterizing the impacts of high hydrostatic pressure\, sous vide processing\, and fermentation\, on commercially important aquatic foods\, including lobsters\, farm-raised seaweeds\, and invasive green crabs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10766″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nAric Rogers\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, MDI Biological Laboratory\nAric Rogers is Associate Professor in the Kathryn Davis Center for Regenerative Biology and Aging at MDI Biological Laboratory. His lab investigates the interactions between genetics and the environment as they relate to health and aging. In particular\, research is focused on genetic pathways involved in nutrient sensing and how healthful adaptation to dietary restriction is controlled by changes in protein homeostasis and mRNA translation. The lab uses the microscopic nematode C. elegans and\, more recently\, the African Turquoise killifish\, to understand how interventions that slow aging work across different species.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nBioME Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”10210″ img_size=”full”][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZAkdeGrqTwvG9KJWDifgA3HigpUL9WlBP3T|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/biome-virtual-coffee-hour-food-bioscience/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221119
DTSTAMP:20260509T153939
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LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T204434Z
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SUMMARY:ME Bioscience Day 2022
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]BioME’s 7th annual ME Bioscience Day will be held throughout the week of November 14\, 2022. 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 2021 was able to reach over 7\,250 students from 52 schools. Help us keep it going for 7th annual event in 2022 through participation\, volunteer or sponsorship![/vc_column_text][vc_btn style=”btn-1″ title=”LEARN MORE” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fbiomaine.org%2Fme-bioscience-day%2F|title:ME%20Bioscience%20Day%20Videos”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/me-bioscience-day-2022/
LOCATION:ME
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioME":MAILTO:info@mainebioscience.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260509T153939
CREATED:20220208T130025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T170202Z
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SUMMARY:October BioME Virtual Coffee Hour
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1665162036940{margin-top: -70px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1665161988433{margin-top: -70px !important;}”][vc_column_text] \nJoin us for a casual “learn and connect” virtually on October 26th from 10-11am.\nHear from Maine scientists and life science professionals to learn about a Maine startups\, clean energy trends\, life sciences educational programs\, agricultural research and some of the impressive work that’s being done in Maine. \nOctober’s Coffee Hour will feature Dr. Dorothy Klimis-Zacas (University of Maine)\, Martin Grohman (E2Tech)\, Michael Wing (Accelera) and Billie Cary (BioME). 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” size=”lg” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:%20https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZEscO-rqz4pEteI_lRATA8JBsBexPTdidTz|target:_blank”][vc_column_text] \nSpeakers\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10206″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nDorothy Klimis-Zacas\, PhD\, FACN\, Professor of Clinical Nutrition\, University of Maine\nDr. Klimis-Zacas is professor of Clinical Nutrition\, cooperating professor at the School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering and Faculty Associate of the Institute of Medicine at the University of Maine. As a Fulbright Senior Fellow\, she aided in the establishment and curricular development of the Human Nutrition and Dietetics Program at Harokopio University\, Greece where she is a cooperating professor. She is also cooperating professor at DeFENs-Department of Food\, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Milan\, Italy. \nHer research and teaching have focused on lipid and trace mineral nutrition and metabolism associated with Cardiovascular Disease. Additionally\, she has explored the role\, signaling pathways and gene expression of berry bioactive compounds and berry- enriched diets on endothelial function\, inflammation\, and lipid metabolism as it relates to Cardiovascular Disease and the Metabolic Syndrome in pre-clinical and clinical studies. Recently she is researching the molecular mechanisms and genomic effects of polyphenols on endothelial cell migration and angiogenesis as it relates to diabetes mellitus\, ischemic disorders and wound healing and she has developed and is testing non-fidelity prototypes for targeted skin delivery of bioactive compounds from wild blueberries for acute and chronic wounds. \nThe recipient of the Senior Fulbright Fellowship and Fulbright Senior Specialist Awards and Cariplo Fellow as well as Maine Nutrition Council’s Katherine O. Musgrave Public Service Award\, The Faculty Mentor Impact Award and The Foster Innovation Award from the University of Maine\, Dr. Klimis-Zacas is the author of over 130 peer-reviewed publications\, editor of books\, series volumes and one patent. She is on the editorial board and series guest editor for the J. Nutritional Biochemistry\, Antioxidants\, Nutrients (MDPI)\, Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care and others.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10209″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMichael Wing\, Co-Founder\, President & COO\, Accelera\n25 years of senior operations and manufacturing management experience\, project management\, operational turn arounds\, bringing new products and process online and supply chain management. Mike has an MBA with a concentration in Operations Management from the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire\, His undergraduate includes a B.S. in Industrial Management and a degree in Machine Tooling.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10205″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nBillie Cary\, Education Programs Manager\, Bioscience Association of Maine\nBillie Cary is the Education Programs Manager at BioME. Billie has a B.A. in English Literature from Bates College and an M.A. in Library and Information Studies. Prior to joining BioME\, she worked creating educational programming to facilitate Maine economic development and international logistics. She is excited to work with schools and Maine scientists of all ages to promote life science education in the state. Billie lives in Maine with her husband\, children\, dogs\, and chickens.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”10207″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text] \nMartin Grohman\, Executive Director\, E2Tech\nMartin Grohman holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer and is certified as a LEED(R) AP. He is a former State Representative\, where he was a member of the Energy\, Utilities and Technology Committee. Grohman co-founded DuraLife Decking\, a composite decking manufacturing company that continues to operate and grow in Biddeford (the joke is it’s doing better without him :). After the company’s acquisition\, Grohman served as Director of Sustainability for GAF\, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer\, developing initiatives such as roofing recycling and the company’s Zero-Waste-to-Landfill effort\, as well as building networks with national organizations such as the US Green Building Council. He is a Biddeford City Councilor and president of the Biddeford-Saco Rotary Club. \nMarty grew up in Carthage\, Maine\, where his family still runs a small farm keeping Jersey cows. He and his wife Amy and their two children live in Biddeford. Amy works for telecommunications leader Tilson Technology of Portland.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] \nBioME Sponsors\n[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”10211″ img_size=”full”][vc_btn style=”btn-1 secondary” title=”REGISTER NOW” link=”url:%20https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtZEscO-rqz4pEteI_lRATA8JBsBexPTdidTz|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://biomaine.org/event/october-2022-biome-virtual-coffee-hour/
LOCATION:Virtual Via Zoom
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