WIS PDX and Partner Events
INDUSTRY-Educator Speed Networking, hosted by South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership
INDUSTRY-Educator Speed Networking, hosted by South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership
When? Wednesday, AUGUST 9, 2023, 8:30am-11:45am
Where? IN-PERSON at Oregon Tech, Wilsonville
Who? ALL Industry Professionals interested in building connections with K-12 educators are invited!
What? Each company gets a table. Teachers will move from table-to-table for discussions of your industry and professional expertise. Plan to share: 1) What students need to know to get started down your career path/join your future workforce, 2) Connections between your career field and topics often taught in school, and 3) Opportunities for future guest speakers or field trips. We encourage you, to bring a hands-on activity, if applicable, to demonstrate an aspect of your career that teachers may be able to replicate with their students in 2023-24 - this is a suggestion, not a requirement.
Please note: It is important that we have an accurate accounting of who is attending. If your summer plans change, please let us know if you are unable to attend.
Bio on Tap
Come join your bio-colleagues for an AI-focused panel discussion, networking, and draft brews (or wine) as we enjoy a long Oregon summer evening.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are spawning a cascading series of disruptive innovations that hold great promise in many fields, not the least being bioscience.
At the same time, a host of collateral considerations revolve around AI implementation. Nuts and bolts concerns include structuring patents for AI algorithms. And the datasets that algorithms reference may need attention in terms of copyright, privacy, or trade secrets.
New rules and policies regarding AI usage may require continued due diligence. While it may be permissible to use AI to assist in grant preparation, using that same tool in a peer review of that grant may not.
Moderator:
• Delfina Homen, J.D., Special Counsel, Miller Nash. Miller Nash is a nationally recognized law firm that, within the technology industry, assist clients in navigating the issues surrounding AI and its impact on their business.
Panelists:
• Sarah Korman, Ph.D., J.D., Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Absci. Absci is a generative AI drug creation company that combines AI with scalable wet lab technologies to create better biologics for patients.
• Kristy Lawson, Ph.D., Chief Science Officer, Rewire AI. Rewire AI offers integrated AI for biomedical image analysis.
• Tuan Phamdo, Chief Executive Officer, Health Technology Innovations (HTI). HTI offers cryo-EM services supported by its AI/ML platform.
• Julie Reed, J.D., M.B.A., Partner, Miller Nash.
Disclaimer: “This presentation is provided for informational purposes only—it does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship between Miller Nash LLP and any attendee. Attendees should consult legal counsel before taking action relating to the subject matter of this presentation.”
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Bio on Tap – going strong for fifteen years now – returns with its classic mix of program and networking. During our program, we’ll also welcome new Oregon Bio members, preview upcoming events, and highlight Oregon Bio news.
July 27, 2023
Reception: 5 – 5:45 p.m. | Program: 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. | Networking: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Tickets – Oregon Bio Members*
* All employees of Oregon Bio Member companies are eligible
$45: Early bird online rate – this special rate ends July 14, 2023 at 11:30 p.m.
$55: Standard online rate
Tickets – Non Members:
$85: Standard online rate
Important: The address you enter during registration must match the one on file for your credit card. Use the Get Tickets button and select at least one ticket to continue.
Please note: Oregon Bio takes photos and videos at our events which are used for marketing purposes. By attending this event, you agree and consent to our use of your image and voice as recorded during the event.
Tickets will be available at the door, subject to availabilty and an additional $20 fee. Oregon Bio does not offer refunds for events, however we can transfer tickets upon request.
Meet a Biomedical Scientist Day
The OHSU Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and WIS-PDX have joined forces to welcome 26 high schoolers from the Girls-Inc Eureka program to the OHSU campus on July 26. The high school students will start the day with a keynote address by Rachel Dreilinger, CEO of NeuraMedica, and spend the rest of the day immersed in mentorship sessions with biomedical graduate students and laboratory tours.
Juneteenth Oregon
Celebrate Juneteenth with music, food, a kids area, and more!
Parade on July 17th at 10 starts at the “King School”
Where: Lillis-Albina Park (North Portland)
When: Saturday, June 17th (12 - 7pm) & Sunday, June 18th (12 - 6pm)
MESA Day 2023
WIS PDX Partner Event
We are thrilled to announce that our 2023 MESA Day is happening on Friday, May 19th at Portland State University! MESA Day is our culminating event of the year where our middle and high school students engage in hands-on competition, career exploration, and college preparation.
Oregon Bioscience Association: Bio in the High Desert
Central Oregon’s bioscience infrastructure is remarkably robust, especially in manufacturing. New investments in contract Research and Development services, as well as OSU-Cascades’ upcoming Innovation District, point to a broadening of bioscience capabilities in the region.
Case in point: Bend Bioscience, whose new R&D and Innovation lab in Bend, Oregon opened this past February, with plans for more expansion.
Our panel guests will include two key Bend Bioscience team members: Michael Grass, Head of Drug Delivery Innovation, and Amber Broadbent, Head of Product and Portfolio Development.
2023 Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO) Grand Finale + Innovation Showcase
AOBIO is the premier PNW life and bioscience investment program hosted by Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) in partnership with Oregon Bioscience Association, Oregon Bioscience Incubator/OTRADI and OHSU.
Join us for the Angel Oregon Life & Bioscience (AOBIO) Grand Finale + Innovation Showcase, to be held in person on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, 3-7pm at Amaterra Winery in Portland.
OHSU DEI Seminar - Building and Sustaining Careers in Academic Medicine: A Gender Equity Lens
On paper, institutions and businesses have achieved equality, with thoughtful DEI policies in place that seek to end discrimination against women and under-represented groups. But in reality, nothing much has changed. Interested in learning why women aren’t catching up, please join Dr. Jennifer R. Grandis’ insightful seminar.
OBI & OTRADI Accelerate Biotech + Digital Health Happy Hour
Mingle with your fellow biotech and digital health enthusiasts, help build community, and share your ideas on how to further accelerate the growth of these promising sectors in Portland.
These happy hours bring together creative and driven professionals who are passionate about promoting the growth of Portland's Biotech and Digital Health community. This is a great opportunity to network and build relationships with individuals working across these sectors in both academia and industry.
OHSU Innovation Day
Don’t miss OHSU Innovation Day, May 4 to learn how to turn innovative ideas into real-world health care solutions.
The day kicks off with a keynote address by Azurii Collier, Ph.D., Director of Portfolio Innovation at AbbVie and the 2023 National President & Board Chair of Women In Bio. Other panels will include learning to overcome barriers in commercialization, alternative careers for academic science trainees and a showcase of innovative OHSU technologies. This is a virtual event.
Badass Women Entrepreneurs PDX
Badass Women Entrepreneurs celebrates groundbreaking women who have founded science-based businesses; highlights funding opportunities and support resources; and connects emerging trailblazers and professionals. Through this event, we also seek to inspire the next generation of inventors and scientists by amplifying the voices and stories of current pioneers who are actively shaping and building a brighter future. We are so excited to return to in-person event this year, and hope you will join us as we honor and uplift amazing women who are doing novel work in their fields and showing just how possible it is to create a successful career in the sciences and climate tech.