Sciences

The BIW16 Sciences Conference will bring together a variety of people including academic professionals, entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, policy makers and more. Local experts will come together to discuss current and future breakthroughs from Baltimore's sciences community. End the day with a happy hour and meet some of the speakers and fellow attendees.

Monday, September 262–6:30pm

Track Day Events

Micropipette Challenge, onboard MdBioLab
MdBioLab will be hosting 7th and 8th graders for the Micropipette Challenge, a hands-on activity designed to engage students in laboratory science techniques in a fun and exciting environment. This event is co-hosted with the University of Maryland BioPark.

Monday, September 26, 10:00am–12:00pm
Health & Sciences Roundtable
How do we work together to ensure Baltimore's vibrant health and sciences community continues to grow, innovate and thrive? Participate in an intimate conversation with a curated group of entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers, academics and leaders to discuss plans for the future and steps to get there.

Monday, September 26, 3:00pm–4:30pm
Explore Baltimore Sciences
Local experts will come together to discuss current and future breakthroughs from Baltimore's sciences community. What needs to happen to continue to grow this thriving community? What challenges are facing researchers, entrepreneurs and the institutions that support them?

Monday, September 26, 4:30pm–6:30pm
Sciences Happy Hour
Gather with the local community for drinks and networking to close out the #BIW16 Sciences Conference. All are welcome!

Monday, September 26, 6:30pm–7:30pm

Speakers

Elizabeth Weingartner
Elizabeth is a PhD candidate in the Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio.Elizabeth graduated from DePauw University in 2013 with a BA in Biochemistry. Currently, she is focusing her thesis…
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Smitha Gopal
Smitha Gopal is the CEO of Rendia, a Baltimore company that creates visual patient education software to help doctors and patients communicate with each other. Prior to joining Rendia (formerly Eyemaginations), Smitha worked at a boutique investment bank. She earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the…
@goRendia
Russell Hill
Russell T. Hill, Ph.D. Director, Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology. and Professor, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

Russell Hill completed his Ph.D. at the University of Cape Town in 1988 and did postdoctoral studies with Rita Colwell at the Center of…
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Qingsong Zhu
Dr. Qingsong Zhu is the Chief Operating Officer of Insilico Medicine, Inc. and is responsible for Insilico Medicine operations and drug development. He obtained his Ph.D. degree from Kansas State University in biochemistry. Dr. Zhu received his postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins under the supervision…
@InsilicoMeds
Dr. Michael O. Willis
Dr. Michael O. Willis is an internationally recognized business executive and management consultant with over 30 years of experience helping organizations plan and achieve their strategic objectives. Over these three decades he has developed a reputation as a results oriented leader and a strategic…
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