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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T170000
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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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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/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221026T100000
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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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