Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster

To everyone who makes it possible for us to make the Mountain Northwest the hub of a world-class innovation cluster, Happy Thanksgiving! We're grateful for you! #Bioscience #lifesciences

Hi friends! Evergreen Bioscience Innovation Cluster is thrilled to be attending "The Future of Biotech in the Big Sky" Hosted by: Montana Bioscience Alliance, Montana High Tech Business Alliance, and Flathead Valley Community College. Please let me know if you will attend and want to catch up~ Join us for The Future of Biotech in the Big Sky on Thursday, December 12, 2024, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Flathead Valley Community College, Arts & Technology Building, in Kalispell. This informative and exciting free networking event will connect industry professionals, educators, students, and entrepreneurs eager to learn more about Montana's robust biotech industry. What:?Networking event for professionals, educators, and enthusiasts in the biotech and high-tech industries, co-hosted by the?Montana Bioscience Alliance, Montana High Tech Business Alliance, and Flathead Valley Community College Who:?Anyone interested in biotech, including industry professionals, educators, students, and entrepreneurs When:?5:00 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 12th Where:?Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) Arts & Technology Building, 777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 Engage with industry leaders as they discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities for Montana's biotech workforce. Hear from a panel discussing how current efforts are shaping Montana's future biotech workforce and from innovative biotech entrepreneurs presenting their groundbreaking ideas in dynamic 5-minute pitches. We will also have an exciting scholarship announcement! Appetizers and networking to follow. For questions, email?[email protected].

Hello Montana friends and colleagues! Our Executive Director, Michaele Armstrong, PhD, MBA will be in town on: - Monday, December 2, for visits in Bozeman - Tuesday, December 3 for visits in Missoula Please snag a time if you are available (https://lnkd.in/grWcexfZ). Brandy Fowler and I would love to catch up over coffee (tea), lunch, happy hour or a tour of your space. ps. If Michaele is new to you, it may be helpful to know that she has a robust history of academic and clinical research (30 publications), tech transfer and commercialization (PITT, OHSU, WSU), and bioscience economic development (Oregon Bio, SP3NW, and Evergreen Bio). Her sweet spot is creating mutually beneficial connections that drive regional bioscience growth.

The NIIMBL | The National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals eXperience is an?exclusive in-person, all expenses paid immersion program?that offers college students real-world insight into biopharmaceutical industry careers through hands-on activities and direct interactions with industry professionals. The application deadline is February 7, 2025. Key program goals: - Increase access to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry among traditionally underrepresented populations, including Black, Latino/a, and Native American students - Broaden the talent pipelines by connecting industry to talented STEM students - Offer exposure to the biopharma manufacturing ecosystem

The potential for executive level coffee connections is exciting!

Learn how proteomics can accelerate drug discovery with Dr. Faizan Zubair, an industry expert who will explore cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of medicine. Wed, Dec 4, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PST hosted by Precision Quantomics. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdYePrXg With 8 years in the pharmaceutical industry, Faizan specializes in proteomics, bioanalysis, and DMPK. At Takeda, he led the translational biomarker core, collaborating across toxicology and clinical biomarker teams. His expertise spans mass spectrometry platforms, including triple quadrupoles and orbitraps, and techniques like immunoprecipitation and chemical enrichment. Faizan applies proteomics for target ID, biomarker discovery, and plasma protein stability in drug development.

Calling all medical device innovators! The I-CREATE Prize Challenge applications are open until November 25th. This FREE program will help take your innovation to the next inflection point. https://lnkd.in/gTMDJNWQ

With groups like Health Sciences & Services Authority (HSSA) matching non-dilutive funds, your startup runway can double.

Join us at the?University of Montana?for National Entrepreneurship Day on Tuesday, November 19! Spotlight on our healthtech-biotech panel from 3:15pm-4:15pm: Innovation in Action?- Panel discussion featuring Erica Woodahl from the L.S. Skaggs Institute for Health Innovation, Leidy Wagener of Rocky Mountain REACH, Monica Serban from BIOTECH, and Jody Haines, MHA, FACHE from the Montana Billings Clinic. This panel will explore the forefront of health technology and biotechnology in Montana with leaders from some of UM’s pioneering initiatives. Panelists will discuss ongoing projects, breakthroughs, and the unique challenges and opportunities in the HealthTech and BioTech industries. Gain insights into how innovation in these fields is impacting the healthcare landscape in Montana and beyond. About the UM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Symposium: During this half-day symposium, we will explore the wide and growing support for #creativity, #entrepreneurship, and #innovation at the University of Montana, and celebrate the vibrant startup ecosystem developing right here on the UM campus. The event is free and open to the public. ?? Date: Tuesday, November 19th ?? Location: UC Theater, University of Montana ? Time: 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm ?? Check-in: 12:15 pm - 12:50 pm Whether you’re an UM student, researcher, faculty member, aspiring entrepreneur, seasoned founder, or simply curious about the power of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking, this symposium offers new insights, inspiration, and networking opportunities for learning more about entrepreneurship on the UM campus. Sponsored by the Folley Family Foundation, The University of Montana - College of Business, and the UM Startup Studio. #NationalEntrepreneurshipDay #UMInnovation #MontanaEntrepreneurship #StartupCommunity #GrizPitch

Glad to join and reconnect with so many familiar trailblazers from the region at the Founders, Funders, and Friends event! It’s always inspiring to be surrounded by those driving innovation and supporting the entrepreneurial journey in our community. A big thank you to the organizers— Greater Spokane Incorporated Health Sciences & Services Authority (HSSA), LaunchPad INW, and NextLevelVenture —as well as the sponsors, Bouten Construction Company and, My Green Lab for making this event possible! Grateful for the chance to share Precision Quantomics’ vision and connect with such a dynamic group. Michaele Armstrong, PhD, MBA Thank you for your leadership in organizing this fabulous event! #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Networking #Bioscience #Bullpen #LifeScienceWashington #FoundersFundersFriends #Trailblazers #PrecisionQuantomics #Community #StartupLife"