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BioMedSA Newsletter

The Hub of the Life Sciences in Central/South Texas

UPCOMING EVENTS

June 1-12: BioSpark Biotech Boot Camp

 

June 2: Lunch & Learn: Environmental Monitoring & Mapping for Life Sciences Facilities

 

June 13: ProjectMEND - Gear Up for Mobility

 

June 16:  Bisnow - Future of San Antonio Healthcare & Life Sciences

 

June 22-25: BIO Conference, BioMedSA's booth is #4601

 

July 17:  Cross-Generational Wisdom - Co-Mentoring for the Next Era of Leadership

 

Events are posted on our events page

https://biomedsa.org/biomed-events.

 

For BioMedSA to amplify your event, click below.

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Represent San Antonio at BIO 2026 

BioMedSA is heading to the BIO International Convention—June 22–25 in San Diego—and a limited number of sponsorship opportunities remain available to support or participate in the San Antonio booth at the world's largest biotech conference. 

 

Deadline to participate: June 8.

 

Promote Bioscience in Our Region (including your organization)
Learn more here

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Save the Date

BioMedSA will be honoring 3 outstanding innovators in the following categories: entrepreneur, research and clinical care. You won't want to miss being a part of this event on Sept. 23, 2026. Awardees will be announced soon. 

NEWS and RESOURCES

Member News

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

  • University of the Incarnate Word's medical school to join federal initiative to expand nutrition education 

  • Joint Base San Antonio held a summit to consider launching a prize competition to rapidly develop freeze-dried blood for battlefield and civilian use
  • Texas Biomed establishes new Tuberculosis Innovation and Technology Fund
  • Velocity Bioworks opens new biomanufacturing facility at VelocityTX campus

 BioMedSA New Members

BioMedSA's Board of Directors approved 2 new memberships in May 2026: Bartlett Cocke General Contractors and Cizzle Bio.

 

To learn more about these members, click here.

San Antonio Military Health Spotlight

 

59th Medical Wing

Texas Biotechs Benefit from Fractional Employee Model 

 

Explore how Texas biotech companies are leveraging the fractional employee model to access specialized expertise, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently. This flexible approach is helping startups stay focused on core innovation while adapting quickly to changing needs.

 

Read more here:  Texas Biotechs Benefit from Fractional Employee Model

Find Connections to Resources You Need

Don’t miss the opportunity to use our Connection Form to facilitate meaningful introductions across the life sciences community.

 

Submit your request today to ensure timely connections that support your research, partnerships, and next steps. BioMedSA Connection Form

Funding Opportunities
  • City of San Antonio Economic Development

    • SBRIR/STTR Grant Program - up to $100K

    • Second Stage Company Grant Program up to $100K

  • Lilly X Nucleate Grand Challenge - Aging Reimagined -- New Frontiers $100K

To include your funding opportunity, contact info@biomedsa.org

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Cost Savings Highlight 

BioMedSA members receive benefits on insurance including Health, Dental, Vision, and Basic Employee Life/AD&D coverage. 

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Sponsored Content

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Globiox has partnered with BioMedSA to offer discounted ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 training. Email HERE for more information.

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Available Financial Assistance & Discounts:
🎓 $200 Scholarships available for students from the following ZIP codes:
• 78207 (West Side)
• 78202 & 78208 (East Side)
• 78211 (Southwest)
• 78235 & 78203 (Southeast)

 

💳 Flexible Payment Plan
Register now with convenient payments 
👥 School Group Discounts

Rising 9th graders are eligible and encouraged to apply! 

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