BioMedSA Newsletter August 2025 - New Program Announcement

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BioMedSA Newsletter

The Hub of the Life Sciences in San Antonio

UPCOMING EVENTS

CALL TO ACTION

August 5: Women in Bioscience - How to Build Successful Mentorship Relationships

August 14: Advancing Startup Commercialization in the Self-Insured Employer Market

August 23-23: Texas Cardiovascular Innovations Conference

September 9th: Innovation Award Event

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Discover What’s Happening Across Central and South Texas

Looking for the top life science and biotech events in the region? Whether you're a startup founder, researcher, investor, or industry professional, our Ecosystem Calendar is your one-stop destination for staying connected and informed.

If you're organizing an event that supports the life science ecosystem—whether it's local, regional, or virtual—we invite you to share it with us.

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Join us on September 9 from 5:30 to 9:00pm at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts for an exclusive event that brings together leaders from San Antonio’s largest economic sector to celebrate excellence, innovation, and impact in health.

🌟 Dr. Larry Schlesinger, President and CEO of Texas Biomedical Research Institute, will be recognized for his visionary leadership in infectious disease research and his role in driving job growth across the sector.

🌟 George Hernandez, former President and CEO of University Health, will receive BioMedSA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. His enduring contributions to public health and healthcare access have left a lasting legacy in San Antonio and beyond.

Sponsorship opportunities are available through August 28

Registration is open until September 3

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Hospital Commercialization Program
BioMedSA and Cogent Consults have teamed up to launch an exciting new program designed to help startups prepare to present their healthcare innovations directly to hospitals ready to adopt new technologies.

This is your chance to accelerate your path to market and make a real impact in healthcare delivery.

Applications are now open!
Stay connected on social media for FAQs and updates.

Learn more and apply

Help Shape the Future of Cancer Innovation

Are you a leader in a non-oncology startup working to bring breakthrough biomedical solutions to market? If so, we invite you to lend your voice and expertise to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) Product Development Advisory Committee (PDAC). CPRIT is a state-funded program and is the world’s second largest funding mechanism for oncology startups and academic research in Texas.

While PDAC is advisory and holds no decision-making authority, members have the opportunity to shape CPRIT’s evolving strategy and help ensure the program continues to meet the needs of Texas’ dynamic and diverse innovation ecosystem.

Interested in joining or learning more? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to info@biomedsa.org.

Let’s work together to make Texas a global leader in biomedical innovation!

Member News

BioMedSA members have been announcing great things. Check out our News page (https://biomedsa.org/news/) for more details on recent news:

Plus Therapeutics starts receiving its $17.6M grant from CPRIT
Be Well Texas at UT Health San Antonio to lead major statewide expansion of opioid use disorder and recovery services
University Health to purchase Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center
Sequence LifeScience receives IRB approval for a novel clinical trial targeting diabetic foot ulcers
Research from UT Health San Antonio advances in global anti-aging competition

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BioMedSA Membership Benefits

BioMedSA members realize that by working together the entire healthcare and bioscience industry can grow as a whole. BioMedSA’s Membership is company-wide and provides many benefits to companies and their employees:

Member-Exclusive Cost Savings Program
Increased publicity for your company
Ability to submit educational blogs
Events at reduced or no cost
Investor calls for pitch decks
Pro bono legal Q&A
Contribute to improvements in the ecosystem and community
Influence industry growth
Free SBIR Proposal Review
Targeted networking and collaboration
Ability to nominate candidates for the Innovation Award in Healthcare and Bioscience

To learn more, visit https://biomedsa.org/membership/.

RESOURCES

Why Mobile and Modular Cleanrooms Are Changing the Game

in Biomanufacturing

Modular cleanrooms are transforming biomanufacturing with scalable, relocatable infrastructure that adapts to shifting production needs. Unlike traditional builds, these systems offer speed, flexibility, and capital efficiency—built to move as fast as your science

Learn more: Why Mobile and Modular Cleanrooms Are Changing the Game in Bio Manufacturing

Cost Savings Highlight

BioMedSA members receive benefits on moving and relocating.

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Available Staff

BioMedSA has resumes for the following titles. To request a resume for a title listed below, please send an email to info@biomedsa.org. Experienced and looking for a new job? Send your resume to info@biomedsa.org.

Engineering/Project Management
Operations Management
R&D Management
Quality Systems Management
Regulatory Management
Senior Mechanical Engineer

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