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

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. Chubb provides cost-effective risk management and insurance protection tailored to the needs of life science companies. Chubb’s products include property and casualty, … Read more

BioMedSA’s Board of Directors has approved 6 new memberships in April 2021: Military & Health Research Foundation, M-BioLabs, Renovo Concepts, San Antonio Technology Center, Henry M Jackson Foundation, and DPR Construction. The Military & Health Research Foundation (MHRF) is dedicated to the advancement of military technology and medical research. As a non-profit, they make connections … Read more

UTSA Engineering will host a virtual Tech Symposium on April 30th from 8:30 am-12:30 pm.  The Symposium will showcase the Senior Design II teams and projects.  This year there will be a cash prize ($2000) for the first place team in each Department. Each judge will be placed in a judging team (2-3 members) based … Read more