Heather Hanson

BioMedSA has welcomed Project Manager Intern, Krystal Harris, to the team. She is managing the implementation of the Innovation Award Event, under direction from the President, Heather Hanson, and the Innovation Award Committee, led by co-chairs, Shawn Hughes (Broadway Bank) and Bob Hutchins (StemBioSys). She has also led the effort for a school supply drive … Read more

BioMedSA initiated a school supply drive for Sarah King Elementary School in SAISD, which expanded to a community event with approximately 20 organizations offering assistance on July 24, 2021. Many children do not show up to school with any school supplies, and many arrive with only some of the necessary supplies to support learning.  But … Read more

The BioMedSA Board of Directors has approved the membership of JustAir in June 2021. JustAir has designed a HEPA filtered face mask to help protect people from contracting COVID-19 and other pathogens. The mask contains a two-stage charcoal filtering system that blocks 99.97% of microscopic pathogens. It includes a small rechargeable battery to push air … Read more

BioMedSA is part of a nationwide network of similar organizations who leverage their members’ purchasing volume to pre-negotiate cost savings contracts with key suppliers. These pre-negotiated contracts are available to all BioMedSA members. Each month, BioMedSA features a cost savings opportunity. This month, we are pleased to feature UniFirst, a leading supplier of workwear programs … Read more

BioMedSA’s Board of Directors approved 3 new memberships in May 2021: the Geneva Foundation, the Metis Foundation, and Fusion Success Group. The Geneva Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to US service members and veterans, their families, and the global public. For over 25 years, they have delivered scientific, technical, and program management for federal contracts, … Read more

Venture for America, Inc. (VFA) is a non-profit with a two-year fellowship program for recent college graduates and early career professionals who want to work at a startup and create jobs in American cities. Fellows learn important startup skills at their month-long Training Camp, apply for jobs within their company network, and work for two … Read more

Cynthia Blanco, M.D. conducts clinical and translational research focused on the effects of environmental exposures in utero and neonatal populations. These exposures can lead to changes in glucose metabolism early in life which can increase the risk of developing obesity and diabetes. Dr. Blanco has also led several multi-center trials investigating the use of bio-engineered … Read more

BioMedSA is part of a nationwide network of similar organizations who leverage their members’ purchasing volume to pre-negotiate cost savings contracts with key suppliers. These pre-negotiated contracts are available to all BioMedSA members. Each month, BioMedSA features a cost savings opportunity. This month, we are pleased to feature ShareVault, a secure, cloud-based document sharing solution … Read more

Federal Priorities 1.Improved transparency and accountability for timely CMS reviews (reimbursement) medical devices, lab diagnostics. 2.Mental health support for clinical care staff and patients after pandemic. 3.Preserve the current definition of “independent contractor” to enable bioscience companies to augment their staff with independent contractors in within their scope of business to meet the needs of … Read more

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) plays an essential role in the success of any company.  Nowhere is this more visible than in biotech and healthcare. Great science and technology are not enough. The effectiveness of the CEO can make the difference between success and failure.  Whether in a commercial enterprise or serving the community, bringing … Read more