51品茶hosts strategy summit for Maine鈥檚 biotechnology sector
The 51品茶 recently hosted and co-sponsored a gathering of experts from the state鈥檚 life sciences and biotechnology fields.
More than 175 leaders from Maine's research universities, medical centers, biotech businesses and research institutions attended the Life Sciences Venture Summit.
The summit explored how to turn bioscience research into successful businesses, the challenges such businesses face in Maine and ways to grow the state鈥檚 life sciences industry.
Joshua Hamilton, Ph.D., provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, welcomed the attendees to UNE鈥檚 Innovation Hall.
Karen Houseknecht, Ph.D., associate provost for Research and Scholarship, took part in a session, titled "Fostering a Culture of Entrepreneurship in Maine鈥檚 Research Institutions."
鈥淗osting this event was a natural fit for UNE, where entrepreneurism and life sciences meet every day,鈥 said Holly Parker, Ph.D., associate provost for Strategic Initiatives. 鈥淪upporting the development of a life sciences business sector here in Maine is good for UNE, for Maine and the region.鈥
Other sessions included "Growing a Vibrant Biotech Economy," "Building a Successful Biotech Business in Maine" and "Launching an R&D Intensive Life Sciences Company in Maine."
The event was sponsored by the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE), an organization that has accelerated the growth of hundreds of businesses and established a mentor network of more than 125 members.
