Texas Biomed scientists partner with DoD to test surface and air decontamination technologies against SARS-CoV-2

  SAN ANTONIO (March 11, 2020) – Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) received two Department of Defense (DoD) Defense Health Agency subcontracts to assess the efficacy of surface coating and aerosolized decontamination technologies to combat SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory pathogens on surfaces and in the air. The $4.6 million contracts, of which Texas Biomed will receive … Read more

Summary of the 2020 BioMedSA Corral

The 2020 BioMedSA Corral, our annual meeting, was held in a virtual format on Dec. 16, 2020. Ann Beal Salamone, Board Chair, welcomed the participants. She mentioned the city’s actions this year to supply internet access to those who did not have it in order to facilitate education and healthcare. They have initiated an on-the-job … Read more

BioMedSA 2020 Accomplishments and Plans for 2021

As the Hub of the Life Science Industry in San Antonio, BioMedSA maintains its mission to: Accelerate the growth of the healthcare and bioscience sector; Create regional economic benefit; and, Contribute to the health of San Antonio and beyond. We do this by convening meetings and working groups to facilitate collaboration and growth. We host … Read more

San Antonio Local Manufacturing Awareness #2: Accessories and Finished Medical Devices

San Antonio Texas Skyline

The second in a series, this event included a short presentation about local manufacturers who manufacture accessories and finished medical devices, followed by a virtual trade show in the Expo area. In the Expo booths, participating manufacturers simultaneously hosted interactive presentation sessions throughout the event, repeating every 5 minutes. Attendees chose which booths to attend … Read more

Victor Convertino, Ph.D.: Inventor and Scientist

Victor Convertino, Ph.D. is a Senior Scientist (SES) for the Combat Casualty Care Director, Battlefield Health & Trauma Center for Human Integrative Physiology at the US Army Institute of Surgical Research. Dr. Convertino has led the advancement of medicine in the treatment of emergent medicine as one of the first investigators to demonstrate that the … Read more

BioMedSA Advocacy Planning

Members participated and suggested recommendations for BioMedSA’s Advocacy Plan, which is shown below.         A committee will be formed in 2021 to implement our advocacy plan. If you would like to be involved in the Advocacy Committee, please let us know (hhanson@biomedsa.org).

New Cost Savings for BioMedSA Members

New program partners have been added to the Bio Business Solutions Program, providing reduced costs for: access to peer-reviewed literature; health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; and, quality management software, computer system validation services, regulatory audits, and inspection management software. Research Solutions Reprints Desk simplifies how R&D organizations access scientific literature at a cost … Read more

Subsidized Workforce Program

The City of San Antonio has launched a subsidized On-the-Job Training program for companies located in Bexar County with an open job requisition. There are no eligibility restrictions regarding the maximum number of employees. Participating employers select the trainee and agree to train for 8-12 weeks, while the trainee is an employee of Workforce Solutions … Read more

San Antonio Local Manufacturing Awareness #1: Medical Device Components

San Antonio Texas Skyline

The first in a series, this event included a short presentation about local manufacturers who manufacture components for the medical device industry, followed by a virtual trade show in the Expo area. In the Expo booths, participating manufacturers simultaneously hosted interactive presentation sessions throughout the event, repeating every 5 minutes. Attendees chose which booths to … Read more

New Members for BioMedSA in 2020

BioMedSA event

We are excited to welcome thirteen new members to BioMedSA in 2020. Dr. Ajeya P. Joshi, MD earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, followed by orthopedic training at the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program and a comprehensive spinal fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He is board certified by the American … Read more

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