The Story of Maryland’s Cell and Gene Therapy Cluster is Shared Loud and Clear at Inaugural Bio Innovation Conference October 8, 2019 On Monday morning in Bethesda, Maryland hundreds of industry leaders emerged from a large ballroom at the inaugural Bio Innovation Conference, hosted by Maryland Life Sciences, a division of the Maryland Tech Council. After…
Md. Biotech Industry Celebrates Successes, Warns of Challenges By: Tim Curtis Daily Record Business Writer NORTH BETHESDA — Amid hopes for cures to chronic illnesses like diabetes and HIV, Maryland life science companies and their boosters wondered Monday what it will take to make the state No.1 for cell and gene therapies. At the Maryland…
Md. Tech Council CEO wants state biotech industry to aim higher than “top 3” By Morgan Eichensehr – Reporter, Baltimore Business Journal The head of Maryland’s Tech Council is looking to unite state firms and legislators around the goal of becoming the top destination for biotechnology businesses in the country — not just among the top three. For…
Tech council CEO on how to grow Maryland’s workforce Maryland’s life sciences and tech industries have continued to grow, but to keep up with that growth the workforce has to grow too. Martin Rosendale, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council, discussed some of the workforce challenges the industries face and ways to grow the workforce.…
Maryland Tech Council Announces Winners of 31st Annual Industry Awards GAITHERSBURG, Md. – The Maryland Tech Council (MTC), Maryland’s largest technology trade association, announced the winners of its 31st Annual Industry Awards during a celebration and ceremony at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center attended by more than 630 business leaders from around…
Ravens Legend Ray Lewis Promotes STEM Programs, Inspires Students BALTIMORE (WJZ) • March 7, 2019 Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis brought out his playbook Thursday night, only, it was with robots. Over 50 corporations across the state went head to head fighting robots to promote STEM education programs and Power52, with the help of the…
Over-regulating drugs threatens Md. Life sciences industry By Marty Rosendale • The Baltimore Sun • January 21, 2019 One major focus for legislators during this year’s session is how to bring down the cost of health care, as everyday Marylanders struggle to afford the cost they pay at the pharmacy counter. Despite disagreements between different…
Md. Tech Council’s legislative priorities include drug pricing issues, expanding tax credits By Morgan Eichensehr – Reporter, Baltimore Business Journal • June 11, 2019 The Maryland Tech Council is ready to stand behind bills that support the innovation economy this legislative session, and oppose those that might make it harder for drug companies to do business. The organization,…
Baltimore tech task force aims to quickly bridge equity gap The effects of injustices from the 1930s, when banks refused to provide loans to communities with a high concentration of minority residents, persist today, as systemic inequality continues to limit access to an equitable stake in the future. These communities were also targets of subprime…