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In Conversation: Mark Schenerman, Graduate Program Director in Biotechnology at UMBC

Published on : July 19, 2022July 20, 2022 Published by : Steven Surdez

Just recently, UMBC appointed biotech industry veteran Mark Schenerman as Graduate Program Director in Biotechnology, marking an important milestone for the program as it looks to move into a new phase of innovation and growth. Schenerman is an active UMBC biotech professor, runs his own biotech consulting business, and built an impressive biotech career that included more than two decades at MedImmune, one of the most important biotech companies in the region’s history.

UMBC Biotech Master’s Program Equips Professionals with Skills for Success

Published on : March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 Published by : Sarah Ellinwood

UMBC’s Biotechnology Master’s program provides specialized training that not only teaches students the latest skills and trends in biotech, but equips them to be successful in sought-after management and leadership roles.

Meet Your 2021 BioBuzz Award Winners

Published on : December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 Published by : BioBuzz Media

Today, we are excited to announce the winners of our 2nd Annual BioBuzz Awards. The BioBuzz Awards are a celebration of the exciting and groundbreaking work being done by the BioHealth Capital Region (BHCR) life science community and the individuals that make innovation happen across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

2021 BioBuzz Awards Finalists

Published on : November 16, 2021November 16, 2022 Published by : BioBuzz Media

We’re excited to announce this year’s finalists for the second annual 2021 BioBuzz Awards. These awards celebrate the people and companies across our regional community and their efforts and accomplishments to impact human health and build a stronger biotech community.

Maryland Commerce Supports Research Professorships at Eight Higher Education Institutions

Published on : October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 Published by : BioBuzz Media

The Maryland Department of Commerce joined eight local colleges and universities in endowing a total of $21.2 million to fund a dozen new research professorships. The endowments were made through the Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative (MEI), a state program created to spur basic and applied research in scientific and technical fields at the colleges and universities. The schools raised a total of more than $10.6 million in private funding for each chair and Maryland Commerce approved matching grants of $10.6 million to support the endowments.

Fall 2021 Biotechnology Symposium

Published on : September 10, 2021September 20, 2021 Published by : BioBuzz Media

Engage with representatives from MC Biotech, Frederick Community College Biotechnology, and UMBC TLST and biotechnology industry leaders through our Mondays at 4 pm webinar series!

This semester-long symposium will take place online (via Zoom) from 4:00 – 4:45 pm on select Monday afternoons throughout the semester. Sessions will focus on a variety of topics related to biotechnology in a pandemic.