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BioMedSA Newsletter

The Hub of the Life Sciences in Central/South Texas

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

July 21: STRAC: National Blood Summit

July 23: The Future of AI in Healthcare Panel

August 21: Texas Cardiovascular Innovations Conference (Texas-CIC 2026)

September 23: 2026 Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience

September 24: 2026 iC3 Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit

Events are posted on our events page

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

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Join BioMedSA as we celebrate three outstanding innovators whose work is advancing healthcare and bioscience

This inspiring event will bring together leaders from across the life sciences community to recognize achievement, foster connections, and support innovation.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available and provide a unique opportunity to showcase your organization's commitment to strengthening our region's healthcare and bioscience ecosystem. We hope you'll join us for this special evening of recognition and celebration.

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2026 Awards for Innovation Recipients

James 'Jim' Leininger, MD

Entrepreneur Award

Robert 'Bob' Clark, MD

Research Innovation

Donald Jenkins, MD, FACS

Clinical Innovation

Dr. James R. “Jim” Leininger is a physician, entrepreneur, and innovator whose founding of KCI and development of groundbreaking wound care technologies transformed patient care worldwide. His leadership helped establish San Antonio as a center for medical innovation while driving significant growth in the region’s life sciences sector.

Dr. Robert “Bob” Clark is a pioneering biomedical researcher whose discoveries in immunology and inflammation have advanced treatments for complex diseases such as Parkinson’s disease. Through decades of leadership, research, and mentorship, he has strengthened San Antonio’s biomedical ecosystem while improving patient care and inspiring future researchers.

Dr. Donald H. Jenkins is a nationally recognized trauma surgeon whose innovations have transformed emergency care. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and leader at UT Health San Antonio, he pioneered the “San Antonio Model” for whole blood delivery, improving trauma survival rates and establishing new standards for rapid care across military and civilian medicine.

BIO International 2026

BioMedSA extends its sincere thanks to the many partners, sponsors, and community leaders who supported San Antonio’s presence at the BIO International Convention in San Diego. Together, we highlighted the innovation, talent, and collaborative spirit that make our region a leader in the life sciences industry.

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:

Texas Biomed and Flyttr partner to advance next-generation solutions for the invasive New World screwworm.
UT System invests over $470 million into UT San Antonio's rise as a world-class research university
AI-assisted colonoscopy enhances polyp detection at UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital
Texas Biomed starts construction on $83M center to triple biosafety research capacity.
UT San Antonio researchers identify first potential probiotic treatment for lupus.
Texas Biomed researchers to test antiviral compounds against Ebola amid outbreak in Central Africa
MHM to build hotel in the South Texas Medical Center

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/.

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