Category Archives: Healthcare
Health Care 2012: Chamber’s direction to support growth and innovation of the industry
By Anakarina Pina, Manager, Industry Clusters We’ve seen in the press and social media the dynamic growth of “consumer health”. While entrepreneurs and researchers are focusing on creating the “next big thing” that will make us rethink health care delivery and how … Continue reading
Filed under Economic Development, Healthcare, Industry Clusters
New Life Science Fund: Remeditex Ventures
By Dr. Dennis Stone, Chief Scientific Officer, Remeditex Ventures In July, 2011, Remeditex Ventures was conceived and funded by Lyda Hill to foster a biotechnology industry in Texas, advance promising research-stage technologies to commercialization, and ultimately, bring cutting-edge therapies to … Continue reading
Filed under Healthcare, Industry Clusters, Life Science Connection
Interview with Dave Stiles our LSC Entrepreneur Star
About Dave Stiles Dave Stiles is a veteran of nearly 30 years in the Medical Device Industry. After graduating from San Diego State University with a degree in Marketing, Dave pursued a sales and marketing career with leading medical device … Continue reading
Guest Blog: Commissioner Lakey’s take on the Texas Cancer Registry
By David L. Lakey, M.D. Commissioner, Texas Department of State Health Services The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is responsible for the provision and oversight of public health and behavioral health services in Texas. DSHS utilizes whole-population strategies to … Continue reading
Westar Guest Blog: Funding Opportunities in the Cancer Space
Funding Opportunities The following is a sampling of the diverse funding opportunities available for cancer research arranged by organization: Department of Defense www.grants.gov Small Grants Program for Cancer Epidemiology n Funding Opportunity Announcement Number PAR-12-039 This funding opportunity announcement (FOA), … Continue reading
The DRC Celebrates another Successful State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase
Posted by: Erica Flores, Industry Clusters & Economic Development On Friday, December 2nd, the Dallas Regional Chamber and the Innovation & Technology Council hosted its 11th Annual State of Technology Luncheon & Innovation Showcase at the Irving Convention Center, featuring … Continue reading
Filed under Business Information and Research, Dallas, DFW, Economic Development, Healthcare, Industry Clusters, Innovation and Industry Clusters, International Business, Life Science Connection, Member Engagement, Membership, Small Business Friendly Programming, Strategic Plan, Technology Business, Workforce
Guest Blog: Charity Logan, DRC Intern
Posted By: Charity Logan, Industry Clusters Fall 2011 Intern Berkner High School Senior, Richardson ISD Hi, my name is Charity and I am a senior at Berkner High School in the Richardson ISD. This semester I was given the privilege … Continue reading
Calling All Member CIO’s and CTO’s: We Want You!
Erica Flores, Industry Clusters & Economic Development On December 2nd, Ford Research & Innovation’s Chief Technical Officer and VP, Paul Mascarenas will host a private members-only CIO Roundtable to discuss how Ford keeps pace with consumer technology as well as … Continue reading
The Dallas Children’s Health Summit
By Katherine Chandler, Program Coordinator, Industry Clusters Members of the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) recognize the significant impact that children’s health has on the region’s economic future. DRC members have become increasingly concerned particularly with the increasing cases of childhood obesity … Continue reading
Filed under Economic Development, Healthcare, Industry Clusters
INNOVATION: Steve Fluckiger, Jones Day
Steve Fluckiger, Partner with Jones Day and Chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber’s Life Science Council shares his personal connection with innovation. Tell us what innovation means to you in the comments below or click here to access our micro-site … Continue reading
Filed under Business Information and Research, Chamber Communications, Communications, Dallas, DFW, Economic Development, Education, Healthcare, Industry Clusters, Innovation and Industry Clusters, International Business, Leadership, Member Engagement, Membership, Small Business Friendly Programming, Technology Business
