Expanding Horizons!

April 29, 2024

WET LAB STARTUP BUSINESS INCUBATOR

Expanding Horizons: A Year of Bringing Hands-On Lab Experience to Students

In the previous year, we embarked on a mission to offer middle and high school students tangible laboratory experiences, believing that firsthand exposure is the key to igniting interest in lab careers. We welcomed approximately 300 students from various programs, including high school classes, Verizon's summer camp, and other educational groups, to our facilities. After evaluating what resonates with these young minds—balancing both engagement and safety with our operational needs—we've ambitiously scheduled nearly 200 students for February alone. Achieving this involves collaboration with multiple departments at HLC, such as the Impact Lab, MakeItCenter, Health Simulation Center, RadioTelevisionFilm, Jewelry, and Music Production. This interdepartmental partnership has not only been enriching but also promises to foster ongoing relationships, with all parties keen to showcase their offerings.

Nancy Lyon
Director

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE BIOTECH STUDENTS

“I love the pipetting competition and I also really much enjoyed taking a detour from the pre-designed activities to look at cancer cells.” - Alexandra

“I thought this was the most interesting session because it was a mixture of lectures and also hands on content, and it also made me a bit more interested in Healthcare and studying healthcare.”- Courtney

Student Interns

Since September, three laboratory technicians at the Incubator have been developing an in-house research program, enhanced by partnerships with academic departments to offer internships that provide hands-on, real-world experience, preparing students for industry demands
Alana Geymer, Jace Gertz, Morgan Connor

Congratulations to ACC Biotech student,

Jenna Abshire, for being the newest employee at Qana Therapeutics.

The Bioscience Incubator was the setting for a few select scenes of a film being shot by ACC Radio Television and Film students. I can’t wait to see the final product!

MEMBER COMPANY NEWS

Father Starts Lab After Intellectual Property Issues Stymie Rare Disease Drug Development

Click here to read the full article.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nucleate Semi Finals

ABI will be hosting the Nucleate semi- final pitch event: May 2nd. The final pitch event will be held on May 17th.

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Need A Clean Room?

Rent our state-of-the-art, ISO 8 clean room for precision work, ensuring a contaminant-free environment for your critical projects.

Fully equipped wet lab space now available!

ACC Bioscience Incubator companies are centered in the life sciences. Even though ABI is part of Austin Community College any company can apply. 

ABI PARTNERS

ABI is a proud partner of BioAustinCTX. Visit their website to become a member. You can also sign up to sponsor, volunteer, or just attend BioBash on December 1st.

ABI is thrilled to partner with local biotech company, Luminex, with the placement of their renowned technology, the Magpix.

The ACC Bioscience Incubator was featured in Community Impact newspaper. Check out the full story here.

ABI MEMBER COMPANIES

Want to hear more about opportunities in the biotech industry? (including opportunities outside the laboratory) Join the ABI Bioscience Industry Interest Group. Click HERE to sign up.