This in-depth lecture and hands-on laboratory workshop (wet lab & in silica) is ideal for those research and bench scientists who are interested in a comprehensive introduction to single cell RNA-Seq. The core of this workshop is composed of highlighting key aspects of NSG and RNA-seq methodologies, with subsequent introduction into the modern armamentarium of [....]
Even though women now comprise more than half of medical school enrollees, they are scarce in the surgical field. Join us as a virtual panel of three surgeons in various fields discusses how we can improve these numbers and the challenges faced in surgery. The event is free for WIB members, students, and postdocs. $15 [....]
A two-day event packed with leading speakers, research and cutting-edge presentations on the latest advancements in cancer immunotherapy, with dedicated sessions on different therapeutic modalities as well as case studies on innovative preclinical and translational tools.
Join us at Martha’s Table for this interactive event discussing why purpose-driven entrepreneurial women rise to the top. Women have been at the forefront of purpose-driven entrepreneurship for generations. Whether it’s grandma’s special recipe for curing whatever ails you or the massive impact of women as the backbone of global social movements—women live at the [....]
The Fulton Financial Corporation’s new Life Sciences and Technology Division will be developing innovative, disruptive initiatives in order to support the life sciences and technology industry. FastForward members are invited to schedule a 30-minute, virtual session to meet with Fulton Bank’s new division to discuss banking solutions for life sciences and technology startups.
Whether you are considering a career change or you need a respected professional credential to transition into a management role, UMBC-Shady Grove’s Professional Graduate Programs in Biotechnology will help you achieve the career of your dreams. Join us for our upcoming virtual Open House on Wednesday, March 29 to explore how we can help you [....]
Are you a computer science student interested in connecting with your peers? Do you have a startup that is seeking to expand? Ready to gain experience but can’t find opportunities in the current economic environment? This event is for you! Join us at FastForward U to attend the Computer Science + Entrepreneurship Networking Launch on [....]
An innovative 2 day meeting brings together a panel of over 150 prominent leaders and scientists, exploring Sustainable Chemistry, aiming to innovate processes to improve product performance whilst delivering environmental benefits. Discuss the latest advancements in innovative approaches to sustainable drug development and manufacturing process. Engage in scientific discussions paving the way towards sustainable chemical [....]
Engage with esteemed pharmaceutical & biotech representatives as well as thought-leaders from academic & research institutions onsite and benefit from attending over 60 presentations. We will be welcoming onsite over 300 delegates for two days of cutting-edge scientific sessions and case studies bringing the latest biologics developments to the forefront of research.
Bringing together leading omics experts from around the world and comprised of three outstanding programmes, delegates can expect to benefit from critical discussions in the future of Next Generation Sequencing, Multi-omic Single Cell & Spatial Analyses and Genome editing in Drug Discovery and Therapeutic Development. The 2023 event again brings together a panel of prominent [....]
We look forward to another great evening with our vibrant, collaborative, and innovative Bio community in a new location this month! Join us for Biotech & Beer on Thursday, March 30th from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M in McLean. Guest speaker John Newby, CEO of Virginia Bio, will share exciting areas of growth and expansion in Virginia’s life science [....]
Join us and be part of a highly engaged life science community as we discuss the latest in cell and gene therapy. Expand your network while enjoying light faire and a free beer, on us.
CONNECTpreneur Virtual Rocket Pitch events are the World’s Largest investor pitch events, with the largest attendance of accredited investors, VCs, private investors and angels. We will email you the LINK to the event on the evening of March 29, as well as the morning of March 30. This will be our 90th event (39th Virtual) [....]
The Perdue School of Business Philip E. & Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery is a bi-annual Mid-Atlantic business competition. The Shore Hatchery is open to any Mid-Atlantic business startups. It is a ten-year $2 million initiative, which began in 2013. The program assists entrepreneurs in creating new businesses and jobs in the region. Startups apply [....]
Understand how to assess current culture Cost: Free If you took a room of 50 individuals, and asked them to define culture, you’d get 50 different definitions. If you asked that same group of individuals if they had a good culture, you’d get a definitive yes or no answer. The point being that while culture is [....]
Join representatives from Whiteford, Taylor, and Preston, LLP and Scale LLP for a virtual panel with FastForward U to discuss your startup questions. Topics covered will include: Trademark and copyright (a primer/crash course in basics) Corporate governance/founders’ agreements Additional FAQs
Protect your startup by taking advantage of our pro bono legal services. Meeting online with our partnering local law firms can help your startup avoid common legal roadblocks and pitfalls. These firms have a long history of working with Johns Hopkins and offer virtual office hours the first Thursday of each month. Available only to [....]
Johns Hopkins innovators are invited to meet with FastForward Mentors-in-Residence AJ Donelson and Bill McNamara to discuss getting started on a path to commercialization. Johns Hopkins faculty and startup leaders will gain insight from their experience and perspectives as senior business leaders and consultants, entrepreneurs, mentors, translational fund advisors, and Johns Hopkins University alumni. Office [....]
Johns Hopkins innovators are invited to meet with Sean Tunis, MD, MSc, President of Health Technology Assessment International and FastForward Mentor in Residence to discuss the regulatory process of high-impact discoveries. Johns Hopkins faculty and startup leaders will gain insight from Dr. Tunis’ experience as a regulatory expert, entrepreneur, clinician, and mentor. Office hour sessions [....]
Python is a popular scripting language that is used by data professionals because of its many-popular statistical libraries. The live remote three-day lecture and hands-on computer-based laboratory workshop is designed to introduce bench scientists to the powerful tasks that can be taken up with Python by learning everything from language syntax to data manipulation to [....]
Johns Hopkins innovators are invited to meet with Richard Hughen, CEO of Linshom and FastForward Mentor-in-Residence to discuss market assessments, commercialization, and funding for medical devices. Johns Hopkins faculty and startup leaders will gain insight from Hughen’s experience working with Fortune 500 companies in the medical device industry in addition to creating and exiting two [....]
Join us to learn essential tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile and how to network for a successful career search in biotech. Presenter Angela Biehl will share best practices for growing your network quickly, highlighting your achievements, targeting the ideal audience to view your activity, and ensuring open visibility of your profile to top industry [....]
Computer simulation empowers life sciences companies involved in manufacturing of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) to understand their systems and processes, compare scenarios and alternatives, and justify the cost of manufacturing and manufacturing-related processes. More importantly, it can spur significant reductions in operating costs, capital costs, implementation time, and risk. But what does computer simulation [....]
Learn how to work with Thermo Fisher Scientific through virtual office hour sessions. Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science by providing an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support, through five premier brands: Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services. Available only to FastForward [....]
Learn how to pitch investors from an expert who has managed 14 acquisitions, 9 successful exits, a company IPO, and raised $800M in funding. You only get one shot in front of potential investors, so: Do you know the steps to successful fundraising? Do you know what investors are truly focused on? Is your pitch [....]
Join us for Baltimore Regional Tech Council’s (BRTC) next Pitch and Pour! Enjoy an evening of drinks, snacks and networking with your favorite technology firms and business executives from around the Baltimore region. Come and learn more about the Pourers and their products! “Pourers” are exhibiting companies or startups that attendees will have the opportunity [....]
Carey Business School is looking for the brightest, most innovative minds in the diverse student start-up scene of Johns Hopkins University. With this competition, you will have the unparalleled opportunity to learn from successful venture capitalists and network with inspired entrepreneurs. The high-stakes competition, complete with a cash prize, is the capstone/finale event of the [....]
Student entrepreneurship has become a critical component of the student experience at Johns Hopkins. FastForward U, Hopkins’ student entrepreneurship hub, works with students from undergrad to post-doc, to support their entrepreneurial pursuits and turn good ideas into investible businesses. Come meet FastForward U staff along with a handful of current students and recent graduates who [....]
Student-led teams from around the world that have designed health-related solutions will compete for top prize at Johns Hopkins Healthcare Design Competition 2023. Teams choose from the following tracks to apply: solutions for advanced health systems, global health/humanitarian design and healthcare apps/information technology design. This event will be held virtually. Event registration information coming soon.
Taught by leaders in the field, this 4-day hands-on workshop provides students with an exciting, up-to-date introduction to the field of exosomes, microvesicles, and other extracellular vesicles (EVs). Lectures cover our current understanding of the biochemistry, molecular, and cell biology of EV biogenesis and uptake, the functions and analysis of EV RNAs, and the latest [....]
Join ISPE's Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter for their Mid-Atlantic Science & Technology (MAST) Showcase.
Join the Maryland Innovation Center for a 6-week, virtual series held April 18 thru May 30 to prepare for business success. Have you asked yourself the following questions? How do I sell beyond my “Friends and Family”? Do I have a strategy for repeatable sales? Am I positioned to drive revenue to achieve my goals? [....]
Financial health and stability are key elements in a successful startup. Meeting with our partnering local firms can help your startup avoid common tax and accounting roadblocks and pitfalls. FastForward members are encouraged to take advantage of pro bono consultations in business accounting, tax and audit practices. Virtual consultation services include an introductory advisory discussion [....]
Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Office of Alumni Relations Join us as we learn more about Future Fashion Innovation, a webinar based off of a first-of-its-kind intersession course taught at Hopkins in January 2023. The course was aimed at exploring how bioengineering technologies can be applied to biomanufacturing in the fashion [....]
Daydreaming about starting your own business or nonprofit? Currently running your own company and thinking about making bold moves? Don’t just speculate. Design it. This four-part seminar, held Wednesday evenings at the Maryland Innovation Center from April 19-May10, will give you the tools you need to cut through ambiguity and move forward with confidence. Vance [....]
A two-day event packed with leading speakers, research and cutting-edge presentations covering the latest developments in the automation, QA/QC labs and robotics field.
Hear from our experts in AAV development and manufacturing, explore the industry-leading nAAVigation™ vector platform, and learn more about the value our integrated plasmid CDMO and biologics testing services can bring to your program.
Meet one on one with a life science recruiter to answer your most burning career questions (confidentially of course).
BioBuzz's Bioprocessing & Biomanufacturing Meetup was established to help foster relationships that will support your work and career as the field continues to grow and evolve. Join us and be part of a highly engaged life science community.
The National Biotechnology Conference (NBC) brings together scientists from around the world and across disciplines to discuss the latest research and insights in biotechnology, including gene editing, cell therapies, CAR-T, the latest in immunogenicity, and other topics critical to advancing the science tackling today’s most challenging diseases. The NBC seeks to drive conversations that lead [....]
Ready to level up your project management skills? 🙌 Plan to attend the 2-day virtual education summit, Indoor Recess™ that will blow your mind! 🚀 Details: • Dates: April 24-25, 2023 • Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm each day • Location: Virtual • PDU eligible? Yes! • Your host: Crystal Richards of MindsparQ® Whether you're a [....]
Life Science Cares Philadelphia: Join us at our 2023 Impact Reception on April 24, 2023 You will be inspired, engaged, and driven into action while enjoying an evening featuring a silent auction, networking, cocktails, and appetizers. The Life Science Cares Impact Event is a celebration of our mission, and it’s full of stories from our [....]
Accelerating the adoption of 3D models in preclinical and translational research via advanced development, validation, and application strategies. Bringing together industry influencers to drive 3D model implementation and development for predictivity, validation, safety, and toxicity studies. The 2023 event again brings together a panel of prominent leaders and scientists, sharing new case studies, innovative data [....]
Join Dr. Essiet-Gibson, a former government program officer with over two decades of experience managing federal grants and contracts, at the Maryland Innovation Center or online to learn strategies to maximize your chances of success in accessing millions of dollars in federal grants for the early development of health and biotech innovations.
Please join us as this year’s speaker will be Barbara Slusher, Ph.D., M.A.S. Dr. Slusher is Professor of Neurology (primary), Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Medicine and Oncology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and the Director of Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery. She is the Co-Director for the Johns Hopkins Center for the Advancement of [....]
Johns Hopkins University is hosting UpSurge Baltimore’s Equitech Tuesday, an open-to-all weekly networking event for the Baltimore innovation community. This special edition of the series will be held at the Carey Business School, where campus innovators will convene with the broader tech community. Come celebrate tech in Baltimore! Location: Johns Hopkins Carey Business School 100 [....]
Register to attend a free webinar hosted by the NCI Technology Transfer Center. Attendees will learn about a new method for administering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This new method improves both the instrumentation used to deliver TMS treatment, and the treatment’s magnetic pulse pattern. When applied to an awake rat treatment model, it was shown [....]
FastForward U invites you to a lunchtime Q&A session with JHU alum Jeff Raider, founder of startup unicorns Warby Parker & Harry’s on Apr. 26 from 12-1pm. Lunch provided! Space is limited so register today.
Join the Women’s Leadership Committee for Kickin It Karaoke & Networking on Wednesday, April 26 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Business Connect Hub. Brought to you by the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce. Attend for great vibes, networking and karaoke! Members: $15 Non-members: $25 Location: Business Connect Hub 8301 Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21234
Join us and be part of a highly engaged life science community as we discuss the latest in cell and gene therapy. Expand your network while enjoying a free beer, on us.
Join us to honor outstanding women in our local bioscience sector! The HERstory Gala is the premier event for our chapter and its supporters. This elegant event attracts men and women from industry, government, non-profit organizations, and academia across the Capital Region Metro Area. The event provides unique opportunities to meet with some of the [....]
Schedule a personalized technical session with Microsoft Startups and One Commercial Partnerships team members. Every second and fourth Thursday, FastForward members have the opportunity to meet virtually and discuss: Cloud computing resources Go-to market strategies Corporate and academic partnership And more April Dates: 4/13 4/27