TECHLAB: From Local Start Up to Global Diagnostics Group Join us in welcoming Rob Day as he takes us through TECHLAB’s journey from a local start up through investment by private equity into a global player in the in-vitro diagnostic world. TECHLAB and SSI Diagnostica specialize in the use of antibodies and proteins to detect […]
From Problem to Prototype Dr. Umar Sofi is creating a smart, patient-responsive high-flow oxygen delivery system that addresses the pain points experienced by health care professionals and patients using the current systems. He will talk about his journey from idea to prototype, lessons learned, and what he anticipates the future holds. About The Speaker Dr. […]
Cairina: Better Treatments for Complex Cancers Cairina Inc. is a Roanoke, Virginia based startup company that provides image analysis, modeling, and visualization solutions for personalized medicine applications initially focusing on automated surgical planning for cancer treatment and outcome optimization for individuals with aggressive gliomas. Co-Founder Dr. Jenny Munson will talk about Cairina’s progress to date, priorities, […]
Empo Health: Remote Patient Monitoring for Diabetic Foot Care Diabetic foot ulcers affect one-quarter of diabetic patients in their lifetime, leading to over 100 K amputations/yr and $40 B/yr in healthcare costs in the US alone. In this talk, Anuj will describe how Empo Health is designing an innovative imaging bathroom scale and digital health […]
BEAM: Setting the Standard for Proactive Behavioral Healthcare Healthcare providers are expected to treat more behavioral health needs than ever before. This creates a healthcare industry centered around reactive measures that are costly to patient health and healthcare systems. BEAM Diagnostics, Inc. developed Beacon, a digital assessment platform that simplifies assessment delivery. Beacon equips providers with accessible, predictive […]
BEAM: Setting the Standard for Proactive Behavioral Healthcare Healthcare providers are expected to treat more behavioral health needs than ever before. This creates a healthcare industry centered around reactive measures that are costly to patient health and healthcare systems. BEAM Diagnostics, Inc. developed Beacon, a digital assessment platform that simplifies assessment delivery. Beacon equips providers with […]
Bacchus Therapeutics: From Bench to Startup Scientists are constantly coming up with brilliant ideas. We are pleased that Bacchus Therapeutics is based on an innovative idea that has led to commercialization and investment. This event is meant to explore the pathway from bench to startup, through telling the Bacchus story. Dr. Arvin Gouw, founding CEO […]
Special 30yr Anniversary of the Web - "Pub-Panel Event: Tribal Song of the Internet Graybeards" Come join RBTC’s Cyber Security Forum to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of the World Wide Web at the Internet Graybeard Pub-Panel talk! After the work day on June 27th, plan to sit and enjoy BBQ and beer together at […]
Rametrix Technologies Inc: Molecular Urinalysis as a Disease and Drug Screening Tool Dr. John Robertson, President and CEO of Rametrix Technologies, will discuss how the company’s Raman spectroscopy-based platform has the potential to improve medical care and outcomes. He will explain how the company designs and engineers around its spectroscopy platform which can be used […]
Adventures of an Engineer in a Pharma Company We're excited to welcome Dr. Victor Iannello to Beer & Biotech! Chorda Pharma is developing and commercializing non-opioid analgesics to treat the growing incidence of chronic pain from arthritis, diabetic neuropathy, sports injuries, and other ailments. Dr. Iannello will be discussing how he got involved with Chorda, […]
Lessons Learned In Building The Charlottesville Biotech Ecosystem Dr. Nikki Hastings, co-founder and executive director of CvilleBioHub will share keys to success in building strong biotech communities from an entrepreneurial perspective, highlighting examples from the Charlottesville region. The Greater Charlottesville area supports a thriving biotech community of companies and leaders innovating in therapeutics, medical devices and […]
Incubator Life: Exploring the Elements a Startup Should Look For Join us in welcoming Sally Allain, the Head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JLABS @ Washington, DC, and Interim Head, JLABS North East. With experience supporting biotech startups and external partnering for Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Allain will share her insights on the different features […]