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Do you have the next breakthrough solution for protecting, repairing, or assessing gut health? Apply today for Johnson & Johnson's Pitching Gastroenterology Advancements QuickFire Challenge and showcase your innovation at the 2025 Digestive Disease Week Conference. The deadline to apply is April 11th. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eHitVK3S

?? Join Women In Bio - Capital Region for an unforgettable evening at the HERstory Gala! ?? Date: May 8, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM EDT ?? Location: Pinstripes Bethesda, MD Celebrate the trailblazing women who are shaping the future of life sciences in the Capital Region. Network with leaders from industry, government, non-profits, and academia while enjoying an elegant cocktail reception, seated dinner, and inspiring conversations. ?? Special Guest Speakers: ? Kathie Callahan Brady – CEO, Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc ? Tammi Thomas – Chief Development & Marketing Officer, TEDCO Secure your ticket today! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/edkimkHn

?? Activation Capital is 2024’s BioBuzz Community Builder of the Year! Over the past few years, Richmond has become a growing hub for biotech and life sciences, and Activation Capital has been a key force behind this momentum. Their latest initiatives include: - Expanding biotech entrepreneurship programs with a GO Virginia grant - Tracking regional IP and life science company growth - Building a network of advisors to support startups Join Jim Pannucci, PhD, VP of Entrepreneurship, for a What’s the Buzz?! session to hear how Activation Capital is accelerating innovation. March 27 | 12:00pm EST Register now: https://lnkd.in/e69sKpzg Sponsored by CRB #LifeSciences #Biotech #CommunityBuilder #InnovationEcosystem

? Innovative Minds Unite at the Mid-Atlantic Science & Technology (MAST) Showcase! Bringing together the best in the industry, ISPE Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter MAST is where leaders, innovators, and experts in life sciences connect to shape the future of facilities, manufacturing, and product development. Why attend ISPE MAST? Look no further than this conversation from last year! During a What’s the Buzz?! session, Chris Frew sat down with Ben Skowronski from CRB to discuss the future of facilities in the BioHealth Capital Region (BHCR) and how MAST plays a critical role in fostering collaboration and industry growth. ?? MAST unites the largest gathering of industry experts—from facility design to operations—all working toward a shared goal: getting life-changing products to patients. Register for ISPE MAST 2025 and don’t miss an exclusive panel discussion featuring CRB and other industry leaders! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gHWTwn49 ??? Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/eUA45HZR #InnovationCollaboration #MidAtlanticShowcase #ProductDevelopment #ScienceAndTech #ExpertCommunity #EcosystemGrowth #IndustryNetworking #CollaborativeSpirit #InnovativeFuture

Are you a scientist, researcher, or biotech executive looking to align your career milestones with your financial goals? Join Chris Sarlo, founder of Life Science Wealth, for an exclusive Career Catalyst session focused on Financial Roadmap for Life Science Professionals. In this session, Chris will share valuable insights and actionable strategies tailored to the unique financial needs of professionals in the life sciences field. What You’ll Learn: - Understanding the Unique Financial Needs of Life Science Professionals - Aligning Career Milestones with Financial Goals - Proactive Financial Planning for Career Transitions Please register on Eventbrite to access the event:? https://lnkd.in/ephP648k ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? Chris Sarlo is a seasoned financial professional with a deep-rooted passion for wealth management. He earned his Bachelor of Commerce with an Economics minor from McMaster University in Canada in 1998 and began his career in financial services while still in school, working at a small credit union. After graduation, he joined one of Canada’s national banks, and later on he became an accredited Financial Advisor, successfully building one of the bank’s top-performing practices. Chris founded Life Science Wealth with a mission to support professionals in the life sciences industry, inspired by a personal connection to the field. His father’s survival from cardiac issues, thanks to medical advancements, instilled in him a profound appreciation for scientific progress. Understanding that his strengths lie in finance, Chris is committed to alleviating the burden of financial decision-making for industry professionals, allowing them to focus on their groundbreaking work. Through his expertise, he aims to contribute to the continued success of life sciences by ensuring those driving innovation can secure their financial futures. Sponsored by Bio-Trac?

We are thrilled to launch our new 9-part ???????????????? ???? ???????????? Event Series in the BioHealth Capital Region next week with an incredible Industry Discussion on the ?????????? ???? ?????? ?????????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? featuring: ?? Atul Saran, CEO, IntegerBio ?? Avi Halpert, Vice President, Government Affairs & Community Relations, United Therapeutics Corporation ?? Deborah Hemingway, PhD, Managing Partner, Ecphora Capital ?? Naren K., VP Manufacturing Operations and Site Head, Kite Pharma/Gilead Sciences ?? John Mumm, CEO, Deka Biosciences, Inc BioSciences Moderator:?Ben Skowronski, CRB Designed ?????????????????????? for biotech executives and life science leaders who are looking for a highly curated experience, we are thrilled to host industry executives, entrepreneurs, investors, and regional stakeholders in this unique, peer-oriented setting to learn and build relationships. Interested in joining?! Message us. Thank you to our ???????????? ???????????????? for making this Series possible. We're looking at you QIAGEN, CRB, InfoPathways Inc., Fulton Bank, Cartesian Therapeutics, Heffron Company, The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Longfellow Real Estate Partners, and Workforce Genetics. And, of course, thank you to our partners like Funktional Brewing Company (cc Jon Rowley, Timothy Olsen, Ph.D., and Josh Ewin) and Wild Bay (cc Sid Sharma) for serving up some brews day of. Questions? Interested in sponsoring?! Get in touch with our team. cc Chris Frew, Cat Thoreson #maryland #dc #virginia #lifesciences #biotech #medtech #innovation

?? Meet the trailblazers transforming regenerative medicine! Join us for a special What’s the Buzz?! session featuring: - Julie Lenzer, Chief Innovation Officer, Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSA & Regional Innovation Officer, ReGen Valley Tech Hub - Flo Nicolas, J.D., Chief Impact & Community Engagement Officer, ReGen Valley Tech Hub Julie and Flo are at the forefront of building a biofabrication powerhouse in New Hampshire, accelerating the future of regenerative medicine. Don’t miss their insights on how the ReGen Valley Tech Hub is uniting innovators to make cost-effective, life-changing therapies a reality. April 2 | 12:30pm EST Register now: https://lnkd.in/dd9Naf7h Sponsored by CRB #RegenerativeMedicine #Biofabrication #Innovation #BioBuzz

Looking for your next opportunity? ?? MESO SCALE DIAGNOSTICS, LLC. is #hiring in: ? Research & Development ? Manufacturing & Supply Chain ? Mechanical, Electrical & Biomedical Engineering ? Facilities ? Automation Engineering ? Quality & Regulatory ? Sales & Marketing ? Information Systems ? Commercial Software Development Register for their upcoming Job Fair ??https://lnkd.in/gd8JnCMK #jobs #lifesciences #biotech #rockville #maryland

We’re excited to celebrate a major achievement at AstraZeneca - named the 2024 BioBuzz Award Winner for Employer of the Year! ???? Join us for a special What’s the Buzz?! session with Brian Stamper, Executive Director at AstraZeneca, to learn more about their award-winning contributions to the life sciences community. 2025 marks the beginning of a pivotal era for AstraZeneca, with transformative innovations that will shape the future of cell and gene therapy. In this session, Brian will discuss: - AstraZeneca’s Ambition 2030 journey and how the company plans to reach $80 billion in total revenue by the end of the decade - The company’s major investments in cell and gene therapy, including the opening of a new sustainable facility in Rockville to accelerate cancer trials and commercial supply - How AstraZeneca’s Maryland-based facilities are advancing next-generation cell therapy technologies - Key challenges and breakthroughs in scaling up manufacturing capabilities for cutting-edge therapies With over 20 years of experience in cell therapy and biopharmaceutical manufacturing, Brian brings invaluable insights into the future of this dynamic field. Don’t miss this chance to hear about the latest innovations at AstraZeneca and how they are advancing the global healthcare landscape through next-gen therapies. ?????????? ?????????? ?????????????? Brian Stamper is an accomplished leader in cell therapy operations, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and process engineering, with over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries. He currently serves as Executive Director, Cell Therapy Operations at AstraZeneca, where he plays a key role in advancing the company’s cell therapy manufacturing capabilities and operational strategies. Prior to joining AstraZeneca, Brian was Vice President of Cell Therapy Operations at Immunomic Therapeutics, where he contributed to the company’s strategic growth and late-stage clinical development efforts. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Kite Pharma, Lonza Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, AstraZeneca Biologics, and Eli Lilly & Company, gaining extensive experience across manufacturing, process development, and operations. Brian holds a Master of Biotechnology Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (MBEE) from Johns Hopkins University, a Master of Science in Biologics Engineering from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Indiana University. Sponsored by CRB.

We're going ???????? on LinkedIn at 12:00pm EST with Brian Stamper, Executive Director and GM, Cell Therapy Operations at AstraZeneca. AstraZeneca is our 2024 BioBuzz Award Winner for Employer of the Year! ????Tune in to learn more about their award-winning contributions to the life sciences community. See you there. https://lnkd.in/e82V43rz