Le Lézard
Classified in: Health, Science and technology

19th Annual BioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology Highlights Booming Industry and Career Opportunities in Northeast Florida


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 500 life science professionals gathered at Momentum Labs | Alachua for BioFlorida's 19th Annual Celebration of Biotechnology. This lively community event offered attendees the opportunity to connect with industry leaders, learn about new innovations, and explore the bountiful career opportunities this rapidly growing field provides locally and across the state.

With over 100 interactive exhibits from emerging biotech companies, research institutions, and economic development groups, the celebration highlighted the breadth and momentum of Florida's life sciences sector. 

"BioFlorida's Celebration of Biotechnology offers the local and statewide community an opportunity to meet an ever-growing number of new biopharmaceutical and medtech companies as well as industry leaders," says BioFlorida President and CEO, Mark Glickman. "This steady industry growth has been achieved thanks to a collaborative, nurturing environment."

Brief remarks were also shared by key figures including Seth Lane from Concept Companies; Alachua Mayor Gib Coerper; and FloridaCommerce executive TJ Villamil, who encouraged attendees to leverage state resources that actively support life sciences ventures. 

This year's event also debuted the Talent Table focused entirely on training programs, academic pathways, internships, and jobs. With demand outpacing supply for many skilled positions, the opportunity to connect directly with employers, educators, and workforce development leaders proved invaluable ? especially for young professionals and career changers.

Community events like BioFlorida's Celebration of Biotechnology allow professionals and prospective talent to plug into this momentum while fueling even faster expansion. For more information on future BioFlorida events, visit www.BioFlorida.com.

About BioFlorida
BioFlorida is the voice of Florida's life sciences industry, representing 8,600 establishments and research organizations in BioPharma, MedTech, Digital Health, and Health Systems that collectively employ nearly 107,000 Floridians (Source: TEConomy/BIO). BioFlorida's member driven initiatives provide a strong climate for the advancement of innovative products and technology that improve lives and promote economic benefits to the state.

SOURCE BioFlorida


These press releases may also interest you

at 05:40
Join Ekran System for an Insightful Webinar With Jonathan Care, an Established Cybersecurity Expert and Former Gartner Analyst, Who Will Unveil Powerful Strategies for Optimizing Third-party Vendor Monitoring
Ekran System, a top insider risk management solutions provider, together with Jonathan Care, cybersecurity expert and former Gartner analyst, will host a webinar titled "Effective Third-Party Vendor Monitoring Strategies." Scheduled to take place...

at 05:38
VTech Announces FY2024 Annual Results
Group revenue declined by 4.3% to US$2,145.7 millionGross profit margin improved from 28.3% to 29.6%Profit attributable to shareholders of the Company rose by 11.7% to US$166.6 millionFinal dividend of US48.0 cents per ordinary share, resulting in a...

at 05:35
HighField Biopharmaceuticals to Present Preclinical Data of HFG1, a Unique mRNA-based GLP-1R Agonist, for Treatment of Diabetes, at ADA's 84th Scientific Sessions
HighField Biopharmaceuticals, a clinical stage company using lipid-based therapeutics to treat cancer, diabetes and other diseases, announced today that its abstract of preclinical data evaluating an mRNA-based GLP-1R agonist (HFG1) in diabetic...

at 05:35
Atom Bioscience Marks Gout Awareness Day with Video Detailing Risks of Hyperuricemia, the Cause of Gout
Atom Bioscience (Jiangsu Atom Bioscience and Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), a clinical stage biotechnology company developing new treatments for metabolic and inflammatory diseases, such as gout, is calling for increased understanding of the dangers of...

at 05:30
Alpha Match Brings Best-Execution and Efficiency to the Fund Finance Market Against a Backdrop of Increased Regulation and LP Scrutiny
Alpha Group International plc (LON:ALPH) today announced the launch of Alpha Match. Alpha Match is Alpha's digital debt intermediary service. It is disrupting the fund finance industry with its impartial database of more than 290 lenders ? making the...

at 05:30
European CEO names Evgen Belousov Chief Executive Officer of the year in the iGaming industry
Evgen Belousov, head of iGaming provider GR8 Tech, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Year in the iGaming Industry by European CEO magazine. Belousov launched GR8 Tech in January 2023, offering "tailored, flexible and scalable" sportsbook...

More news about Science and technology...


News published on and distributed by: