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June 12, 2013
Looking to raise funding for your research and development activities? Got a great technology and want to grow your business? The federal SBIR program provides grants typically $150,000 to over $1 million ... More

April 16, 2013
11:30 am - 6:30 pm Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas Includes: = Luncheon keynote by AirStrip Technologies Co-Founder Wm. Cameron Powell, MD= Afternoon panels and presentations= ... More

April 9, 2013
8:30 am - 6:15 pm CDT Omni Hotel at the Colonnade, 9821 Colonnade Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78230 Overview: In today's challenging economic environment, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and ... More

February 22, 2013
Hosted by the Institute for Drug Development at the Cancer Therapy & Research Center, UT Health Science Center San Antonio Special Guests: Dr. Dan Von Hoff, Dr. Ken Anderson, Dr. Alan Sandler and ... More

December 12, 2012
BioMed SA Annual Meeting Breakfast7:30 AM Registration and Breakfast Buffet8:00 - 9:30 AM MeetingThe Omni Hotel, 9821 Colonnade Blvd., San Antonio, ... More

November 16, 2012
NAFTA20 North America Summit -- "Biosciences and Healthcare Sector Dialogue" 3:45 - 5:15 PMThe Westin La Cantera Resort, San Antonio, Texas Moderator: Henry G. Cisneros, Founding Chair, BioMed SA Panelists: Francisco ... More

November 16, 2012
First Annual San Antonio Vaccine Symposium:"Vaccine Antigen Discovery and Vaccine-Induced Immunity" 8:00 am - 5:30 pmGreehey Children's Cancer Research Institute AuditoriumUniversity of Texas Health Science ... More

November 15, 2012
6:00 PM UTSA Main Building, 1604 Campus, Room 0.104 UTSA College of Sciences - Provost's Distinguished Lecture:"Untangling the Scientific and Societal Complexities of Stem Cell Research" Featuring Dr. ... More

November 2, 2012
11:00 AM at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio - Long Campus, Holly Auditorium. Reception follows in the Holly foyer for those attending the lecture. Featuring Stanley B. Prusiner, MD, Nobel Laureate ... More

September 20, 2012
Join us as we honor the 2012 Julio Palmaz Award recipientLarry Miller, MD Thursday, September 20, 2012 6 pm Networking Reception • 7 pm Dinner/Award CeremonyThe Vistas at Valero • One Valero ... More

April 4, 2012
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Conference Center, San Antonio, Texas Time: 11:30am - 5:00pm Overview: The InnoTech conference is a day-long gathering of business and technology professionals where the latest ... More

February 13, 2012
February 13-15, 2012 Locaton: Omni La Mansion del Rio, 112 College Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205 Featuring: Leading scholars and researchers from several nations addressing trends in medical tourism. ... More

December 14, 2011
* THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! * WHEN: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 TIME: 7:30 AM Registration, 8:00 - 9:30 AM Breakfast Meeting LOCATION: Omni Hotel - La Jolla Room9821 Colonnade Blvd., San Antonio, TX ... More

November 16, 2011
Agenda:5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Registration/Networking/Cash bar 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Welcome & Introductions / Salad 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Program / Dinner 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM Q&A / Dessert Location:Oak ... More

October 11, 2011
Speaker: Ann Stevens, President, BioMed SA Topic: Insight into San Antonio's Reputation in the Global Industry Event Details:BioMed SA President Ann Stevens serves as spokesperson for the city's multi-faceted ... More

September 29, 2011
Time/Location: 11:30 a.m. at MJ China Bistro, 10103 Huebner Road, 78240 (between Research Dr. and USAA Blvd). Speaker: Donnie Hohne, Director, Business Development at Bone Bank Allografts, will present ... More

September 20, 2011
Join us as we honor the 2011 Julio Palmaz Award RecipientLeroy Hood, MD, Ph.D., visionary innovator in the fields of biotechnology, genomics and 'P4 Medicine' Tuesday, September 20, 20116pm Reception, ... More

August 24, 2011
Location:Oak Hills Country Club5403 Fredericksburg RoadSan Antonio, TX  78229210-349-5151 Event Details:When it comes to women’s health care, innovations in the prevention, diagnosis and ... More

June 24, 2011
Topic: "New Drug Development: Orally Bioavailable Prodrugs of DNA Methyltransferase I Inhibitor Decitabine" Speaker: William E. Bauta, PhD, Genzyme Corporation Time: 7:30 am Registration and Breakfast ... More

May 18, 2011
Agenda: 5:30 - 6:30 PM Registration, networking, cocktails6:30 - 8:00 PM Roundtable discussions with dinner Location: Oak Hills Country Club5403 Fredericksburg RoadSan Antonio, TX 78229 Event Details: You ... More

April 27, 2011
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pmLocation: La Quinta Inn & Suites Conference Center, 4431 Horizon Hill Blvd. (I-10 E between Callaghan and Medical) Cost: $15 SALSA members, $20 non-membersCash bar RSVP: rsvp@bio-salsa.org ... More

March 23, 2011
When: 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Where: Omni San Antonio, 9821 Colonnade Blvd. Title: "From Here to 2020: How Healthcare Will Drive the Economic Future of San Antonio" Moderator: Dan Skinner, ... More

March 2, 2011
InnoTech 3rd Annual Emerging Medical Technology SymposiumWednesday, March 2, 2011 What: Emerging Medical Technology Symposium - special event, including lunch. Plus, optional Pre-Conference Workshop Where: ... More

December 10, 2010
 “Local Breakthroughs/Global Impact” For Members and Invited Guests Friday, December 107:30 - 9:30 am The Westin at La Cantera Featured speakers: Kenneth P. Trevett, President and ... More

December 6, 2010
Speaker: Mir Imran, Founder, InCube LabsTime: 5:30 - 7:30 pm Monday, Dec. 6, 2010Place: San Antonio Technology Center (SATC), 3463 Magic Drive For more information, ... More

December 3, 2010
SALSA Breakfast Meeting SPEAKER: Dr. Stephen Schmitt, President and Founder, Voxelogix TIME: 7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast Buffet8:00 a.m. Meeting and Speaker Presentation LOCATION: La Quinta ... More

November 11, 2010
HOUSTON, TEXAS-NOVEMBER 11-12, 2010 The Texas Life Science Conference is a statewide life science conference held this year at the new Rice University BioScience Research Collaborative on November 11-12, ... More

November 10, 2010
Healthcare Businesswomen's Association - San Antonio Chapter 5:30 pm Registration/Networking 6:45 pm Program Oak Hills Country Club 5403 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, Texas From its headquarters ... More

October 29, 2010
BIO-SALSA Monthly Meeting 7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast Buffet 8:00 a.m. Meeting and Speaker Presentation 8:45 a.m. Q&A and Wrap-Up SPEAKER: Dr. George W. Irving III, VP for Scientific ... More

October 27, 2010
Society for Marketing Professional Services - San AntonioLuncheon meeting October 27, 2010 11:30 - 1:00 The Plaza Club, 100 W. Houston St. Register at http://www.sanantoniosmps.org/ Members $25. Non-members ... More

October 7, 2010
DATE: Thursday, October 7, 2010 TIME: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. LOCATION:UTSA Main Campus at 1604University Center Building III, BallroomOne UTSA CircleSan Antonio, Texas 78249 CAMPUS MAP: South Gate Paid Parking ... More

September 16, 2010
5th Annual Award Dinner Honoring 2010 Julio Palmaz Award Recipient Dr. Mauli AgrawalSan Antonio Innovator, Educator, and Biomedical Engineer Thursday, September 16, 2010The Vistas at Valero 6pm Reception, ... More

September 15, 2010
HBA San Antonio Chapter - Women in ScienceSeptember 15, 20105:30 - 8:00 pmGreehey Children's Cancer Research InstituteAtrium Lobby and Auditorium 5:30 pm registration/networking6:45 pm program Take your ... More

August 30, 2010
16th Annual Trauma SymposiumAug. 30 – Sept. 1, 2010Marriott RivercenterSan Antonio, Texas A unique blend of military and civilian speakers and multidisciplinary topics for the entire trauma ... More

June 23, 2010
          June 23-25, 2010 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio Providing quality healthcare to America’s active and retired military has never been ... More

May 25, 2010
May 25, 2010 5:30 pm Registration/Networking 6:30 pm Dinner The Club at Sonterra Senior executives representing major segments of the regional healthcare industry will discuss their perspectives ... More

May 6, 2010
May 6, 2010 San Antonio Marriott Northwest3233 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78213 Features topics such as Quality Risk Management, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Sustainability, Sustainable Design, Animal ... More

May 4, 2010
May 4, 2010    12:00 noon – 1:00 pm (CDT)  Sponsored by BioMed SA and Fulbright & Jaworski The new healthcare reform law sets aside $1 billion for tax credits or grants for ... More

March 21, 2010
FIRST Tech ChallengeMarch 21, 2010AT&T Center This is the second year for Dean Kamen’s FIRST Tech Challenge to be offered in San Antonio, hosted by the Texas Institute for Educational Robotics ... More

March 3, 2010
A Special Event @ the InnoTech Conference Wednesday, March 3, 201011:30 am – 4:30 pmNorris Conference Center, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, San AntonioCost: $39 per person (includes lunch and complimentary ... More

February 6, 2010
February 6, 2010 9 am – 1 pm Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 UT Health Science Center at San Antonio campus Cost:  Free (registration required) There may be numerous opportunities for ... More

January 27, 2010
1st Annual Center for Medical Tourism Research Conference January 27-29, 2010 Marriott Courtyard San Antonio Riverwalk As the first academic center devoted to medical tourism research, the Center for ... More

January 19, 2010
Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce 39th Annual Economic Outlook Conference January 19, 2010 Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Ballroom C The Chamber’s annual outlook conference brings ... More

January 14, 2010
For more event info: visit site Download event flyer: STTM Tech Forum Flyer 1-14-10.pdf The theme of this outreach event is Collaborative Technology Commercialization and will showcase the collaborative ... More

December 16, 2009
BioMed SA's Annual Breakfast Meeting Download the invitation When: Wednesday, DECEMBER 16, 2009 Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Omni Hotel | 9821 Colonnade Blvd., SA 78230 Contact: Donna MillerBioMed ... More

December 2, 2009
Military Medicine & Research in San Antonio: Innovations & Opportunities. December 2, 2009, Omni Hotel, San Antonio Click here to download Flyer and Agenda (PDF)

November 22, 2009
FIRST Lego League Qualifying Tournament, November 22, Witte Museum, San Antonio Click here to view Volunteers flyer (PDF) Click here to view Witte Museum Calendar

November 11, 2009
Texas Life Science Conference 2009, November 11-13, Houston Texas. visit: www.texaslifescienceconference.com

September 17, 2009
The 4th Annual Julio Palmaz Award Dinner - Reception at 6:00 p.m. - Dinner at 7:00 p.m. - More details to come.

July 29, 2009
Medtech New Ventures Conference, hosted by the North Texas Enterprise Center for Medical Technology (NTEC), is an annual, regional, early stage investment conference and company showcase focused on the ... More

May 18, 2009
See report on San Antonio participation. View our presentation.  

March 18, 2009
Growth Strategies for Life Sciences Companies. Click here for agenda and slides.

December 10, 2008
Some 100 biomedical industry leaders and supporters marked San Antonio’s advancement as a “City of Science and Health” at BioMed SA’s Annual Business Meeting December 10, 2008 at ... More

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