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Biofest Invest 2025 was an unforgettable event, bringing together the brightest minds in bioscience innovation Held on April 23, 2025, at the Rosenberg Skyroom on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, this day-long event fostered connections, elevated pitch companies, and held panel sessions to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem … Read more

Iman Salafian is the co-founder of Imagine Devices which is developing minimally invasive solutions for neonatal clinical care. Their flagship product, the Trinity Tube, is a multifunctional feeding catheter designed to address critical unmet needs in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). This device integrates feeding, abdominal gas venting, and vital sign monitoring into a single … Read more

Kirt Gill’s motivation is driven by personal experiences with stroke survivors. As a medical doctor and CEO of a medical device company, he aims to develop solutions for lasting improvements. NeuraStasis, co-founded by Gill and Joe Upchurch in 2021, addresses rehabilitation plateaus with a non-invasive brain-stimulation device targeting trigeminal and vagus nerves, offering hope for … Read more

BioMedSA’s Board of Directors approved 7 new memberships in February 2025: Avadim Health, Equitech-Bio, Freyya, Nepharma, Nostapharma, Project MEND, and Wellness Empowered. Avadim Health develops innovative healthcare solutions aimed at improving overall wellness. Their flagship brand, Theraworx, offers products for muscle, joint, and nerve relief, as well as advanced hygiene and urinary health. Equitech-Bio specializes … Read more

BioMedSA’s Board of Directors approved 4 new memberships in December 2024: Bionova Scientific, Forward Edge-AI, JANA Scientific, and Viva Forma Innovations. Bionova Scientific® is a biologics CDMO specializing in the development and manufacturing of recombinant protein products using mammalian cell culture processes. With a focus on innovation and quality, Bionova Scientific supports clients in bringing … Read more

It’s time to gear up for the 2025 City of San Antonio Ambassador Summer Internship Program. You are invited to join the City as an employer partner this summer and experience the incredible benefits of having an Ambassador on your team. 8 -week internships June 16-August 8, 2025 All Majors Interns paid $18 an hour … Read more

Why Your Resume Isn’t Getting Noticed And How to Fix It A Data Driven Approach to Navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Recruiter Bias, and Strategic Positioning Introduction: The Hidden Barriers Between You and the Interview For executives, industry leaders, and academics navigating today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted resume is more than a summary of … Read more

Dr. Georgia McCann has made significant contributions to the field of gynecologic oncology. She has authored or co-authored over 35 papers in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and research of cervical, endometrial, ovarian, and vulvar cancers. Notable publications include studies on robotic hysterectomy for endometrial cancer in obese patients and targeting constitutively-activated STAT3 … Read more

BioMedSA’s Board of Directors approved 3 new memberships in November 2024: Biomedical Waste Solutions, Q-Branch, and US Trade Consult. BioMedical Waste Solutions is a full-service medical waste disposal company that has served Texas for nearly 20 years. It is one of the few local vendors that owns and operates its own treatment facility, managing medical … Read more

  Cancer biologist Patrick Sung was among the first to understand the roles of BRCA1 and BRCA2 in DNA repair, with findings published in prestigious journals such as Cell; Genes and Development; Nature; and, Science. He has played a leading role in teaching, advising, and mentoring students and fellows, serving on various NIH study sections … Read more