Lorne Barfield

  Erika L. Thompson, PhD, MPH, CPH, FAAHB is a nationally recognized public health researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers. Her research employs mixed-methods approaches to explore HPV vaccine decision-making, school-entry policies, and innovative healthcare delivery models. Beyond HPV, Thompson has addressed critical reproductive health issues, … Read more

BioMedSA’s Board of Directors approved 6 new memberships in July and August 2025: Barbara Carreon, BioBridges, Biomedical Development Corporation (BDC), KeyOn, LoneStar Pest Solutions, and Terracon. BioBridges is a consulting organization that supports clinical development and commercialization efforts in the life sciences sector. It works with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies by connecting them with experienced professionals. … Read more

Renowned lung injury research scientist, Andriy Batchinsky, M.D., is a general surgeon, professor, founder and director of the Department of Translational Medicine at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) School of Osteopathic Medicine. With others, he created a research incubator and provides collaboration opportunities to students and faculty.  He also serves as the science … Read more

  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

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

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