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Sass Magazine names FITCI ecosystem members Top Women in Tech
Sass Magazine, a women’s lifestyle magazine for female decision makers, focuses on a “vibrant and sassy population of women in western Maryland.” Their readers are “professional, career-oriented individuals with a touch of sass!” Each edition spotlights women leading their fields, especially those making strides in traditionally male-dominated professions. The March/April issue highlighted some of this … Read more
CarrTech Corp. advances FROG® filter needle, an industry-altering innovation
Life science and biomedical startups have a notoriously long path to commercialization. That’s why FITCI is committed to helping intrepid entrepreneurs, like CarrTech Corp. founder Sue Carr, bring their world-changing innovations to life. FROG®, their flagship product, stands for “filter removal of glass.” This revolutionary device is the first and only all-in-one package filter and … Read more
Dr. Xiao Nao Liu, CEO of NanoBioFAB, chosen for prestigious Mindshare 2023 Cohort
Sixty-five CEOs from innovative, fast-growing companies were selected to participate in the invitation-only program. WASHINGTON (PRWEB) April 03, 2023 Mindshare, an exclusive organization designed for CEOs of the most promising, disruptive technology and product companies in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, announces the members of its 2023 class. Founded in 1997 with the mission to … Read more
Mesa Science Associates published in the Journal Allergy and Rhinology
The paper, which debuted on March 26, 2023, chronicles the history of the development of epinephrine dosing. The 0.3mg dose of epinephrine is currently used to treat patients suffering from anaphylaxis. The article is credited to Peyton Coady, BS, Kenneth L. Dretchen, PhD, and Michael Mesa. Read the full piece here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/27534030231161784 Founder and CEO … Read more
BioBuzz and FITCI Announce Strategic Partnership
The life sciences media and events company and Frederick entrepreneurial incubator and accelerator will work together to fuel growth in the life sciences industry and BioHealth Capital Region. MARYLAND, March 23, 2023 — BioBuzz, the media outlet of Workforce Genetics, and the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) have announced a strategic partnership to fuel … Read more
Biotech students explore internships at FITCI
Juniors & Seniors from Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) have an uncommon opportunity to jump-start their advanced studies in science and technology by participating in the Biotechnology Internship Program at Frederick Community College (FCC). Students sign up for a 15-week program that can earn them a dual dose of high school and college credit while … Read more
Grad news: U.S. Department of Defense Awards Theradaptive $4 Million Contract for Its OsteoAdapt Regenerative Therapeutic Program
FREDERICK, Md., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Theradaptive, a leading biotechnology company specializing in therapeutic delivery platforms, announces a Technology & Therapeutic Development Award (TTDA) of $4 million from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) awarded through the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). The contract … Read more
Member Spotlight: Sue Carr, RPh, founder of CarrTech profiled by WMSHP, pens article on “Being an Entrepreneur”
Sue Carr is a FITCI member and founder of CarrTech Corp., a medical device company that developed, patented, and prototyped an industry changing one-needle/one-package device for filtering medications packaged in glass ampoules. Sue is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy with an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Florida State University. She has more than … Read more
Geneva Foundation opens office at Frederick Innovative Technology Center
The Geneva Foundation (Geneva), a nonprofit leader in advancing military medicine, today announced the opening of its new office in Frederick, Maryland at the Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI), in collaboration with the Frederick County Office of Economic Development (FCOED). The location will serve as Geneva’s Frederick-based research management office as the organization continues … Read more
UMBC Students Connect with FITCI Startups for Networking Opportunity
Frederick, MD – Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) hosted University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Shady Grove campus students at its location on 118 N Market Street to provide them with networking tips, practice, and a panel discussion with entrepreneurs this month. The students, juniors and seniors majoring in Translational Life Science Technology (TLST), … Read more