The START Center for Cancer Research conducts the most early-phase oncology trials in the world, conducting more than 1,000 studies and contributing to the development of over 50 FDA- or EMA-approved cancer therapies. Through its extensive network of community-based research sites and investigators, START accelerates access to innovative cancer treatments worldwide. Their mission goes beyond … Read more
On September 23, 2026, nearly 500 leaders, innovators, clinicians, researchers, entrepreneurs, and community supporters gathered for the BioMedSA Awards for Innovation in Healthcare and Bioscience. Against the backdrop of stunning Hill Country views, the evening began with a lively cocktail reception filled with something that makes San Antonio’s bioscience community so special: hugs, reconnecting colleagues, … Read more
BioMedSA’s Board of Directors approved 4 new members in August 2026: Bimos Lab Seating, Blackmon Mooring, Databean, and Northwestern Mutual. Bimos Lab Seating designs ergonomic workplace seating solutions specifically for industrial, laboratory, cleanroom, and ESD environments. Drawing on decades of experience, technical expertise, and collaboration with research institutions and workplace health experts, the company develops … Read more
BioMedSA continues to advance San Antonio’s bioscience growth through year‑round international engagement, targeted company recruitment, and hands‑on support for firms exploring expansion into the region. Our work at the BIO International Convention was one important touchpoint — generating more than 450 qualified leads and deepening relationships with trade organizations across Taiwan, Belgium, the Netherlands, Israel, … Read more
By: 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science & Technology / Published July 14, 2026, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas The 59th Medical Wing (59 MDW) Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center recently executed a new partnership agreement with BioMedSA to advance medical science and technology. This collaboration utilizes a Partnership Intermediary Agreement to bridge the … Read more
By: Dr. Alexander J. Burdette, 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science & Technology / Published July 14, 2026, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) for the Advancement of Military Medicine has partnered with the Air Force’s 59th Medical Wing Office of the Chief Scientist, Science & Technology (59MDW/ST) and … Read more
A guest article from BioMedSA member Rees Scientific By Tommy O’Donnell, Vice President of Quality & Validation, Rees Scientific Incubators are among the most critical pieces of equipment found in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical, and research laboratories. Whether supporting cell culture work, microbiological testing, or product development activities, incubators provide the controlled environment necessary to … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BioMedSA Names Dr. Donald H. Jenkins the 2026 Innovative Clinical Care Award Recipient (SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS) — July 1, 2026 — BioMedSA announced today that Donald H. Jenkins, MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery and Vice Chair for Quality at UT Health San Antonio, has been selected as the 2026 BioMedSA Innovative Clinical … Read more
Robert A. Clark, MD, Ashbel Smith Professor of Medicine and Associate Vice President for Translational Science at UT Health San Antonio, has been selected as the 2026 BioMedSA BioMedSA Research Innovation Award recipient. The honor recognizes his five decades of groundbreaking discoveries and his transformational leadership in building San Antonio’s biomedical research infrastructure. Dr. Clark’s … Read more
Championing the biomedical industry and its contributions to the lives of the citizens of San Antonio, BioMedSA has selected its 2026 Entrepreneur Award recipient. BioMedSA named Dr. James R. “Jim” Leininger as this year’s honoree, recognizing a physician‑innovator whose work transformed wound care, strengthened the region’s biomedical economy, and helped define San Antonio’s identity as … Read more
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