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Building a community of healthcare innovation in the world's largest medical city.

Houston, TX
Joined December 2014
Every month lost navigating the path to clinical trials is another month of capital spent before a life science company reaches the data that could change its trajectory. Read more about building a more efficient path to the clinic: tmc.edu/blog/the-clinical-ne…
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TMC Innovation is the place to be in October! See what’s happening this month below: October 8 | Happy Hour at Medical Device Labs @ TMC October 14 | Lunch n’ Launch with Bectas Therapeutics October 20 | Cappuccino Connections tmc.edu/innovation/events/
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Don’t miss out on Envision 2026 at the TMC Innovation Factory on Wednesday, November 11th! This annual conference focuses on advancing clinical research and accelerating the path from innovation to patient care. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/19982306326…
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Start your morning at Cappuccino Connections on September 24th! This month, we're opening our doors to the JACT and JETRO cohorts, creating a great opportunity for researchers, investors, and entrepreneurs to meet the participating companies.
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Join TMC Innovation and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on Wednesday, September 9 at 12 p.m. for the Accelerator for Cancer Therapeutics (ACT) information session. tmc.edu/innovation/therapeut…
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Entrepreneur-in-Residence Dave McDonough shares what time and capital efficiency actually look like inside TMC. Read how founders and operators are moving from concept to commercialization without the typical delays. tmc.edu/blog/fortune-favors-…
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Industry experts explore how Medical Device Labs @ TMC is helping clinicians, founders, and engineers move from concept to functional prototype faster through a model built on rapid iteration, capital efficiency, and real-world validation. tmc.edu/blog/activating-inno…
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Cappuccino Connections is brewing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 8:30–10:30 a.m., bringing together the life science and innovation community over a morning cup of coffee. It’s a chance to catch up with familiar faces and meet new ones. #CappuccinoConnections #TMCInnovation
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Come enjoy a cup of coffee with the TMC Innovation community on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, and community members! Thank you to Hyatt House and Hyatt Place for sponsoring this event.
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Join us for an engaging session of Pints & Prototypes on May 14, 2026, at 4 PM. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Rafael J. Veraza as our featured speaker. He will dive into the “medtech startup triangle,” exploring why many teams encounter challenges at critical inflection points.
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Spend an evening with the TMC Innovation community and @Qosina at our Happy Hour on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in the Medical Device Labs @ TMC. End your day with arcade games, great food, and networking opportunities.
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Caffeinate with us on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Therapeutic Labs @ TMC. Grab yourself a sweet cup of coffee and mingle with industry experts, founders, entrepreneurs, and the TMC Innovation team.
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Innovation was in the air at the 21st Annual BioChili Cookoff! This initiative is more than just a great time with lots of chili; it’s a chance for Houston’s life sciences community to come together and collaborate. We’re already looking forward to next year! #BioHouston
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Calling all Texas-based researchers developing a cancer medical device. Applications are NOW OPEN for the Accelerator for Cancer Medical Devices (ACMD)! Funded by CPRIT, ACMD helps early-stage innovators move from idea to impact. Apply now: share.hsforms.com/13IPXavDpQ…
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Applications for ACMD open Monday, April 6, 2026! With support from CPRIT, ACMD is designed to power early-stage cancer medical devices forward by providing the critical prototyping and commercialization support innovators need most. tmc.edu/innovation/medical-d…
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Step inside Therapeutic Labs @ TMC and help us pop the cork on our very first Bubbles & Beakers! We’re honored to welcome Bill McKeon, President and CEO of TMC, who will share an inside look at the work underway at Therapeutic Labs @ TMC and the future direction of TMC.
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We're excited to feature Bill Glencross, CEO of K2Bio, for a special Lunch n' Learn session on March 26, 2026, at 12 PM! Bill will share the history behind K2Bio, the core capabilities that support breakthroughs, and guide guests through the compliant contract vivarium.
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