Past Events
June, 2008
Wednesday, June 4
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The American Chemical Society Dallas-Fort Worth Local Section and the Fort Worth Life Sciences Coalition invite you to our co-hosted Science Café Event
MRSA and Beyond:
Resistant and Hospital-Acquired Infections - and what we can do about them
@ Arts 5th Avenue 1628 5th Ave at the NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues in the Fairmount Southside Historic District of Fort Worth
Music/ Desserts by M & B Catering
$10 cash or check at the door; Students w/ valid ID $5
Many thanks to our Sponsors: ACS Science Café Outreach Program & The Law Offices of Steven D. Roberts, P.C., & Supporting organizations: Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology (www.dfbt.org); The Health Industry Council (www.healthindustrycouncil.org); BioDFW (www.BioDFW.org); NTEC, Inc. (www.ntec-inc.org); and TechFortWorth (www.techfortworth.org)
February, 2008
Wednesday, February 13
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Bioethics
Moderated Panel Discussion among local experts.
December, 2007
Wednesday, December 5
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hot Topics in Neurology: Stroke, Alzheimer's Disease, Pain
Featuring a Panel of Local Experts:
J. David Orr, D.O.
Diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Neurology Assoc. of Arlington, PA, & Clinical Assoc. Professor of Neurology
UNTHSC
James Simpkins Ph.D.
Professor and Department Chair
Department of Pharmacology & Neuroscience
UNTHSC
Mary Hannaman, MD
Private Pain R&D, Formerly President of Neurodigm
Moderated by Ms. Pat Cappelletti, MS of Alcon Labs
Arts 5th Avenue 1628 5th Ave Fort Worth TX
at the NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues
Many thanks to our Sponsor(s) & our Supporting Organizations: The Law Offices of Steven D. Roberts; Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc.; Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology (www.dfbt.org); The Health Industry Council (www.healthindustrycouncil.org) bioDFW (bioDFW.org); & NTEC, Inc. (www.ntec-iinc.org); TechFortWorth (www.techfortworth.org)
August, 2007
Thursday, August 16
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Marvelous Summery Music
Beverages & Heavy Hors d'oeuvres by M & B Catering
Arts 5th Avenue 1628 5th Ave
(NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues
in the Fairmount Southside Historic District of Fort Worth)
$10 cash or check at the door; Students with valid ID - $5
Guests are welcome, Drop-ins are, too!
Please Respond by August 15 to the FWLSC info@fwlsc.org
Many thanks to our Sponsors, The Law Offices of Steven D. Roberts, P.C. & Fresnel Technologies, Inc., & our Supporting organizations: Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology (www.dfbt.org); The Health Industry Council (www.healthindustrycouncil.org); bioDFW (www.BioDFW.org); and NTEC, Inc. (www.ntec-inc.org)
Venue info at www.artsfifthavenue.com
June, 2007
Wednesday, June 27
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
"Projected Life Sciences Employment Opportunities in the Metroplex"
Location: Arts 5th Avenue 1628 5th Ave Fort Worth TX at the NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues
A panel discussion among local experts will identify the employment areas to watch in North Texas. Moderator: Ms. Pat Cappelletti, MS of Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
Desserts by M&B catering/ Music by Jay Adkins
Please Respond by June 26th to info@fwlsc.org
$10 cash or check at the door; $5 for students with valid ID Please make checks payable to FWLSC
Many thanks to our Co-sponsors: Fresnel Technologies, Inc. (www.fresneltech.com) & The Law Firm of Steven D. Roberts & to our Supporting Organizations: Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology (www.dfbt.org); bioDFW (bioDFW.org); The Health Industry Council (www.healthindustrycouncil.org) & NTEC, Inc. (www.ntec-inc.org)
FWLSC is a non-profit corporation
April, 2007
Thursday, April 26
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
"I Like You, I Really Like You
– and Even if I Don't We Can Still Do Business!"
Location: Arts 5th Avenue 1628 5th Ave Fort Worth TX
at the NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues
In Order to Strengthen the Local Life Sciences Community, This Event Will be a Combination Service Seeker/Service Provider Fair and Social.
See and Be Seen, Meet the People You Need, or Find Those Who Need You!
Cash or check at the Door
$10 – Hand out Business Cards Only
$25 – Hand out Business Cards and PR materials
$35 – Table Display Space (Reservation by April 23rd Required!)
$5 - Students w/ valid ID
Desserts by M & B Catering / Live Music
Many thanks to our Co-sponsors: Fresnel Technologies, Inc. (www.fresneltech.com) & The Law Firm of Steven D. Roberts & to our Supporting Organizations: Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology (www.dfbt.org); bioDFW (bioDFW.org); The Health Industry Council (www.healthindustrycouncil.org) & NTEC, Inc. (www.ntec-inc.org)
For venue info only visit www.artsfifthavenue.com
December, 2006
Thursday, December 7
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
"Everything You Wanted to Know About BioTech – But Were Afraid to Ask!"
A panel of experts will answer your Life Sciences/BioTech questions.
e-mail them to info@fwlsc.org – or ask them at the event
Arts 5th Avenue 1628 5th Ave
at the NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues
in the Fairmount Southside Historic District of Fort Worth (www.artsfifthavenue.com)
Festive Music Desserts and Beverages by John Conn of M & B Catering
$10 cash or check at the door; Students with valid ID - $5
Guests are welcome, Drop-ins are, too!
Please Respond & Send Your Questions by December 6 to the FWLSC
info@fwlsc.org
Novemober, 2006
Wednesday, November 15
Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology.
"The Midas Rex Story" will be presented in a Fort Worth location.
Keep an eye on www.dfbt.org for more info.
This program will be fascinating because in 1998, Midas Rex was bought by Medtronic!
October, 2006
Thursday, October 19
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
BIODFW 2006 BREAKFAST SERIES
Xilas Medical: Story of an ETF Recipient
Speaker: Don Lawson, CEO, Xilas Medical
Hosted by UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth
3400 Camp Bowie Blvd Center for BioHealth, CBH-201
Fort Worth, TX 76107
NO COST TO ATTEND, BUT RESERVATION REQUIRED - Attention procrastinators- it's not too late to respond!
For more info and events check out www.bioDFW.org
Wednesday, October 25
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
NTEC, Inc. Presents MedTech North Texas Breakfast Series
Embassy Suites Frisco Conference Center
7600 John Q. Hammons Dr.
Frisco, TX
MedTech Innovation and Investment: Working With Doctors and Hospitals
In the medical device industry, the acceptance of your product by physicians, clinics, and hospitals is a prerequisite to success. However, it is often difficult to access these healthcare service professionals whose insights are critical to your business. We invite you to join NTEC and our supporters as we host a breakfast panel discussion with the following physicians and hospital administrators who will share with attendees their experiences as entrepreneurs, investors, development partners, buyers, and users of medical devices:
Phil Buttell, Chief Operating Officer, Centennial Medical Center in Frisco
Ramon Guerrero, M.D., Board Certified Anesthesiologist and founder of IntraSafe Medical
Jimmy Laferney, M.D., Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Vice-President for Medical Staff Affairs at Baylor Medical Center at Frisco
Richard Yonker, Vice President, Corporate Sourcing for Tenet Healthcare
Jeff Crilley, Emmy Award Winning TV Reporter, will open the program with inside secrets to getting positive publicity without spending a dime.
For more information, visit www.ntec-inc.org, or contact Kim Cogbill via email at kcogbill@ntec-inc.org
September, 2006
Wednesday, September 6
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dallas Forum For BioMedical Technology
Topic: "Guess I'm Now a Serial Entrpreneur"
Speaker:Jim Lafferty, Chairman, CEO and co-founder of Genesis BioSystems.
www.dfbt.org
Thursday, September 14
7:30 am – 8:00 am
6th Annual Health & Technology Forum
Registration: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Program: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
DFW Marriott Las Colinas Hotel
223 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, Texas
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Thursday, September 21
7:30 am – 8:00 am
BioDFW – "Prognosis for Growth in Medical Devices: A Semiconductor Perspective"
Speaker: Doug Rasor, Vice President, Manager of Worldwide Strategic Marketing for Texas Instruments
www.biodfw.org
August, 2006
Thursday, August 17
7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The Fort Worth Life Sciences Coalition
"It's Who You Know II - Summer Social 2006"
Arts 5th Avenue
1628 5th Ave
(NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues
in the Fairmount Southside Historic District of Fort Worth)
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Marvelous Summery Music by Joey Carter
Desserts and Beverages by John Conn of M & B Catering
$10 cash or check at the door
Guests are welcome, Drop-ins are, too!
Many thanks to our Supporting organizations:
Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology
The Health Industry Council
bioDFW
NTEC, Inc.
For venue info: www.artsfifthavenue.com
July, 2006
Wednesday, July 12
7:00 am – 8:30 am
The Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology's Event
Will Feature Charles R. McConachie, Esq. of Simpson, Woolley McConachie
speaking on, Legal Considerations in Medical Product Research
For more info contact Connie L. Luthy, Ph.D. MBA via email: info@dfbt.org
June, 2006
Wednesday, June 21
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Fort Worth Life Sciences Coalition
invites you to attend our Summer 2006 Event
"What to Expect When You're Investing"
Featuring a panel discussion comparing and contrasting
Life Sciences and Traditional Investing- Information for the Curious, the Intrepid and the Terrified.
Confirmed speakers:
Laurence D. Briggs
President, The InvestIN Forum
Robert I. Kramer, MD
CEO, Decision Health & Sr. Medical Advisor to NTEC
Moderator - Ms. Pat Cappelletti, MS, Alcon Laboratories
@ Arts 5th Avenue 1628 5th Ave
at the NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues in the Fairmount Southside Historic District of Fort Worth
Music by Bruce Williams/ Desserts by M & B Catering
$10 cash or check at the door; Students w/ valid ID $5
Please Respond by June 19 to julie@healthindustrycouncil.org
Many thanks to our Sponsors
& our Supporting Organizations: Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology (http://www.dfbt.org); bioDFW (http://bioDFW.org) & NTEC, Inc. (http:// www.ntec-inc.org)
For venue info only: www.artsfifthavenue.com
May, 2006
Thursday, May 18
7:30 am – 9:00 am
BioDFW @ UNTHSC
MedTrials Incorporated
Speaker:
Robin Newman, Chief Scientific Officer, MedTrials Incorporated
Location:
UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth, Center for BioHealth, Room 200
3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Tuesday, May 23
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
Medical Device Action Alliance Seminar:
Westin Hotel DFW Airport (formerly The Harvey Hotel)
4545 W John Carpenter Freeway - Irving
Agenda
8:30 to 9:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. - A Global Industry that Demands a Global Presence presented by Paul Rudisill, CEO, MCC Healthcare Group
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. - Fuel-Powered and Electrically - Powered Artificial Muscles presented by Dr. Ray Baughman, Professor, UT Dallas
11:00 to Noon - Distribution Pipeline - speakers to be confirmed
Noon to 2:00 p.m. - Keynote Address by Chris Chavez, CEO of Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, a division of St. Judes
Cost is $65 for all-day registration and $45 for lunch-only. Visit www.healthindustrycouncil.org/registration or call 972-256-2291.
A special thanks to the following sponsors: Greater Dallas Chamber, Baker & McKenzie LLP, Jones Day, ÝAdvanced Neuromodulation Systems, a division of St. Judes, and Baker Botts LLP.
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Julie Hatfield
Vice President of Membership Services
The Health Industry Council of the DFW Region
972-256-2291
972-570-8037 fax
March, 2006
Wednesday, March 8
The meeting of the Dallas Forum for BioMedical Technology. "DEVELOPING EARLY-STAGE INVENTIONS"
MODERATOR:
Jo-An Weddle, Director
SBDC for Enterprise Excellence
PANEL:
"Who Are You/What Is Your Product?"
Connie L. Luthy, PhD, MBA, Medical Product Innovation
"Don't Wear Too Many Hats!"
Denise Lynn Merkle, PhD, SciConsult Incorporated
"Leveraging Investor Dollars with Government Funds"
Fred Patterson, The Commercialization Funding Coach
TOUR Bill J. Priest Institute
starting at 9:00AM
Why are some start-up companies successful in developing products while others aren't? Understanding the fundamentals of early stage intellectual property-based product development is the underlying theme for this workshop, which will include handouts. Come hear what these early stage technology development professionals have learned that can help your company be successful.
Weds, March 8 NTSBDC at Bill J. Priest Institute
7:00-9:00am Continental Breakfast
$15 DFBT members $25 non-members
NOTE: $5 higher at the door
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See www.dfbt.org for more info.
February, 2006
Thursday, February 23
7:30pm 10:30 pm
The Fort Worth Life Sciences Coalition
invites you to attend our RESCHEDULED Winter 2005 Event...
"Hot Topics in Local Biomedicine"
Presentations:
"The Role of Stem Cells in Tissue Engineering"
S. Dan Dimitrijevich, Ph.D. - Associate Research Professor
Department of Integrative Physiology
The University of North Texas Health Science Center @ FW
"Medicinal Plants as a Source of Leads for Drug Development"
Manfred G. Reinecke, Ph.D - Professor of Chemistry
Texas Christian University
"A New Approach to Chemotherapy Using Selective DNA Damaging Agents"
Frederick M. MacDonnell, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Director, Center for Nanostructured Materials
The University of Texas at Arlington
@ Arts 5th Avenue 1628 5th Ave Fort Worth TX
at the NW corner of 5th and Allen Avenues
Music by Keith Wingate/ Desserts by John Conn of M & B Catering
$10 cash or check at the door; Students w/ valid ID $5
Please Respond by February 21 to julie@healthindustrycouncil.org
January, 2006
January 19: The BIODFW Breakfast Series: Texas Emerging Technology Fund: Round One Applicants are Funded, Now What? Featuring Expert Panelists. Registration, more information, and schedules for other Metroplex events are available at www.bioDFW.org.