Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)

Meet our incredible leader, Christy Wyskiel. Described by UpSurge Baltimore as a dynamic force in the Baltimore ecosystem, Christy serves as both the Executive Director of JHTV and an UpSurge Baltimore Advisory Board Chair. For the past decade, she has been instrumental in unlocking the commercial potential of emerging technologies and talent at The Johns Hopkins University. Read more below.

Are you a social entrepreneur ready to make a difference? Join the Social Innovation Lab at Johns Hopkins University for their bi-annual?Impact Bootcamp?on?Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.?at the?Pava Marie LaPere Center for Entrepreneurship. This event is ideal for those looking to build or refine their customer discovery strategy and stakeholder map. Learn best practices leveraging human-centered design, network with fellow entrepreneurs and ecosystem partners, and gain insights into resources available through the Baltimore ecosystem. Food and drink will be provided.?https://lnkd.in/eyU7U9us

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the NSF Mid Atlantic I-Corps Hub is excited to present an inspiring event on Oct. 3 from 10am-12pm on Zoom featuring Hispanic leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, and educators involved in I-Corps. This event, themed?“Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,”?will be a fantastic opportunity to network, learn, and celebrate the incredible contributions and diverse cultures of the American Latino community. Attend to come together to honor the spirit of innovation, resilience, and unity that defines the Hispanic experience. #HispanicHeritageMonth?https://lnkd.in/gWSQZGHH

Last night Anchor Ventures hosted “Resources to Build Your Life Sciences Company in the Baltimore Region” and delved into the latest resources and initiatives driving technology development in our region. Our panelists George Davis, Elaine Haynes, and Abi Kulshreshtha shared insights on innovative programs like Connect Labs by Wexford Baltimore, a state-of-the-art lab and innovation space at University of Maryland BioPark. A special highlight was the hard-hat tour of Connect Labs Baltimore, led by the UM BioPark team and Wexford Science + Technology, at 4MLK. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success, especially the evening’s sponsor the Maryland Department of Commerce.

Congrats to one of our startups CoolTech for successfully completing a clinical study to address episodic migraine, involving 172 individuals nationwide. Mi-Helper is an innovative therapy that offers a drug-free solution in 15 minutes from the comfort of your home.?

Last night, we had a great time hosting an informal happy hour for Baltimore angel investors at our 1812 Ashland Ave. innovation hub. It was exciting to see investors and our Johns Hopkins community come together to network and explore opportunities in our innovation ecosystem. Thanks to Daniel Lunz from Previse and David Narrow from Sonavex for speaking and a huge thank you to Mike Leffer and Riptide Ventures for co-sponsoring the event. Stay tuned for more opportunities to connect at JHTV!

Johns Hopkins University, with Google’s AI tool AlphaFold, has discovered how proteins of a heat-loving microbe withstand extreme ocean pressures. This breakthrough could help us understand life on other planets. Read more to see how AI is revolutionizing science. https://lnkd.in/e8XM2kfh

Fourth in our video series of celebrating 10 years of innovation and faculty contributions is Netzahualcóyotl Arroyo Currás, Ph.D., whose research on implantable biosensors will revolutionize future drug development because of their ability to monitor molecules in real-time. Watch to learn about his “unconventional career path” and journey from growing up in Mexico City to working at Johns Hopkins.?https://lnkd.in/eaFiQ365

Exciting Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Research! Researchers at Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have identified a potential new immune system target to prevent the spread of breast cancer cells. This groundbreaking study focuses on macrophages, white blood cells that play a crucial role in cancer growth. Could this be the key to new immunotherapies? Read more about this promising discovery and how it could change the future of cancer treatment. Published on Aug. 20 in the journal Oncogene. https://lnkd.in/e6uWn__G

Join Anchor Ventures on Sept. 12 to discover new resources and initiatives supporting tech development in Baltimore! Explore venture and innovation programs like Connect Labs Baltimore and hear from our expert panelists. The UM BioPark team and Wexford Science & Technology, LLC will offer hard-hat tours of Connect Labs Baltimore at 4MLK. Tours start at 4 PM from 801 W. Baltimore St. (first-come, first-served). Closed-toe shoes required. Anchor Ventures is a collaboration with JHTV and the University of Maryland Ventures and sponsored by Maryland Department of Commerce. Mary Morris https://lnkd.in/erwRZmNY