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TEXGHS Virtual Launch Oct. 6th

When the world shut down in March, there were 2 buckets of people that materialized in my world... the innovators that stopped what they were doing and directed their work towards contributing to a solution, and the ones that offered up their expertise, facilities, and time to support the first group. It was really very inspiring to see how nimble and how generous our community is! The challenge was how to put to use the helpers and their resources in a way that impacts and accelerates the work of the innovators.What was born from that effort is Texas Global Health Security Innovation Consortium (TEXGHS). TEXGHS is a large (and growing daily!) group of people in Central Texas that want to ensure that we, not only get through this pandemic, but become better prepared for inevitable future pandemics. This incredible group has volunteered their time and their expertise to form this consortium that is gaining recognition globally, and whose mission is to spearhead the creation and success of a health security innovation ecosystem in Texas where equitable, inclusive solutions launch locally and grow globally.Please plan to attend the TEXGHS inaugural event on Oct. 6th. There will be an impressive lineup of speakers, and it’s a great way to catch a glimpse and get involved.

Nancy Lyon

Interim Director

The virtual launch event will feature speakers from around the globe to discuss the importance of supporting innovation in the fight against COVID-19. The event will also highlight how TEXGHS has created a unique innovation ecosystem that brings together academic, public, and private sector partners to respond to COVID-19 and help prevent the next pandemic.

Keynote speaker:

• Peter Hotez, MD, PhD - Dean, National School of Tropical Medicine

Speakers:

• Jay Hartzell, PhD – Interim President, The University of Texas at Austin

• Moredreck Chibi, PhD – World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Innovation Lead

• Clay Johnston, MD, PHD – Dean, Dell Medical School, University of Texas at Austin

• Lisa McDonald, MD, MSTC – TEXGHS and Director of Healthcare, Austin Technology Incubator

• Sarah (Michel) Gerwig, MPH, PMP - CEO, UpGlobal Consulting, and U.S. Business Development Advisor, Tali Health - Event moderator

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SAVE YOUR SPOT

Texas has a vibrant life science industry. Learn more about the future of our state and the power of the Texas biopharmaceutical industry through this virtual series on Friday, October 2nd. This is the fifth event in a series connecting life science and health job seekers with learning and networking opportunities in Central Texas.

Registration is free and the event starts at 12 pm. You can share the link and RSVP below. 

ABI Companies Working on COVID-19

Since the pandemic has been the primary focus worldwide, ABI has been closed to the public until further notice while its lab facilities have been opened to member companies who have been tirelessly working on solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to take a moment to applaud and to thank the following member companies for stepping up to the plate to come up with a resolution to fight COVID-19.