Oregon Bioscience Association

Training Dates: June 17-18, 24-25: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Participants in this course will learn the fundamental Lean Six Sigma philosophy and how to apply the tools and methods in their work place on a daily basis. Participants will learn how to identify improvement opportunities and be a valuable resource within Lean Six Sigma […]

This course takes place over two half-day sessions. Training Dates are June 21 and 22; 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course provides a structured guide to the process of performing an effective Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Design and Development (DFMEA). DFMEA can be performed during design and development on products to minimize […]

Training Dates: July 8, 9, 22 and 23;  8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Overview: This 16-hour course provides an introduction to analyzing common business and industrial data. By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Analyze data using the most appropriate statistical methods and interpret the results. Use statistical graphics to display […]

Training Dates: 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on July 15-16, 29-30; August 19-20; Sept. 2-3, 16-17, 30; Oct. 1, 14-15, 28-29; Nov. 4-5 and 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Nov 18. Participants in this 16-day duration course will learn the theory and application of tools and methods for successful completion of improvement projects in […]

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates are August 3, 4, 10 and 11, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on team simulation. This […]

Training Dates: August 26, 27, September 9, 10, 23 and 24; 8 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Today’s highly competitive environment leaves no time for trial and error.  Design of Experiments (DOE): Introduction provides a structured method for determining the relationship between factors affecting a process and the output of that process. With this information, you can […]

Communicating our scientific innovations requires an equally innovative approach on the presentation side. In this Mini Bio Pro lunch and learn webinar, learn more about creating impressive graphic designs for academic journals, presentations, and websites. Learn more about Oregon Bio's Events & Workforce Training - visit https://www.oregonbio.org/ Register here.

Diet and weight management: The galactic center of misinformation A mountain of diet advice circulates in books, on TV, and ricochets through social media - so what are we to believe? What works and what's way off the mark? This webinar moves beyond all the chatter towards a sustainable path to weight management. Panelist: R.A. […]

Makers & Markers - ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum Inspiring pathways to science Immersive, interactive experiences in science - especially for young kids - cultivates a sense of curiosity that last a lifetime and lays the foundation for a career in the sciences. In this week's program we'll visit with ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, located in Ashland, Oregon. […]

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates: October 7, 8, 14, and 15; 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve […]

What’s up with women and weight lifting? with Gabrielle Moyer, Fundamental Fitness Chief Operations Officer. Register here.

Acer is a pharmaceutical company focused on the acquisition, development, and commercialization of therapies for serious rare and life-threatening diseases with significant unmet medical needs. Join us as we learn how they fulfill their company mission with largely a remote workforce. Register here.

André Petett founded Fundamental Fitness Labs in 2019 because he was tired of seeing friends and family members struggle with their health. Today André speaks frankly about the fitness landscape. Register here.

The Maker Hub is George Fox University’s space for design, prototyping and fabrication. While the 16,000-square-foot facility is available to all George Fox students, it’s an engineer’s dream. Register here.

Lonza enables a healthier world by supporting their healthcare customers on the path to commercialization. Their community of 15,000 skilled employees work across a global network of more than 30 sites to deliver for our customers across the pharma, biotech and nutrition markets. By combining technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise and process excellence, […]

Job Seekers: Registration opens Oct. 15th. Life science companies are hiring! Oregon Bio boasts a membership of over 160 organizations. Many of them from startups to mid-sized companies to large divisions of global organizations participated in our Spring 2021 Career Fair including Acer Therapeutics, Acumed, Biotronik, CAI, Cascade Chemistry, Genentech, Genteel, Micro Systems Engineering, Inc., […]

Please join us virtually for a panel discussion on the science and application of biomarker testing, how biomarkers have advanced treatment for so many patients and the critical need to make testing more accessible and ultimately drive improved patient outcomes and health care equity for Oregonians and Washingtonians.  Following the panel, experience an exclusive virtual […]

Join us for our in-person networking event on December 2nd, Bio in the Valley, which is part of Oregon Bio’s signature event series. Come for the business casual networking environment and meet peers and bio-professionals at all levels. Learn about Oregon’s bioscience community at the new research and development facility, the University of Oregon’s Phil […]

Need to Speed is the name of the game when building a facility to manufacture ATMP products. With a heavy focus on an accelerated schedule and getting your product faster to market this brings unique risks. Converting some project risk factors into success factors could change your whole dynamic and lead to a effective facility […]

The Makers & Markers Zoomcast is a fast past conversation with an Oregon Bio member. To address the twelve billion pounds plus of scientific plastic waste generated each year, Polycarbin has designed comprehensive closed-loop systems to replace single use product materials. Join Oregon Bioscience Association and Polycarbin CEO James O’ Brien as he explains Polycarbin’s […]

Ticket sales are now open for one of our favorite in-person networking events! Join us Wednesday, April 6th from 5 - 8 p.m. for Bio on the Rocks in Hillsboro, Oregon. Our program will include a legislative update on the recently concluded Oregon session in Salem, and we'll take stock of Oregon's place in the […]

Turning a capital project or technology transfer into a successful operation requires focused execution of a structured, multi-workstream plan. Defining clear objectives and establishing ownership in each department and workstream is essential to success — or risk coming up short of your operational goals. Learn when, why and how to ensure your next successful project […]

The Makers & Markers Zoomcast is a fast past conversation with an Oregon Bio member. In this program, we’ll  learn how Inherent Targeting‘s new technologies will help surgeons perform better with nerve targeting imaging agents. Register here.

Best in class biotech facilities are currently achieving paperless operations and building a roadmap towards predictive capability. What do paperless operations look like today? How do I move my facility towards a paperless operation and what do the predictive capabilities of tomorrow bring? Register here.

In this program, we’ll  learn how about Gene Tool’s work with Morpholino antisense oligos, which they design and manufacture.  Morpholinos bind to complementary RNA and get in the way of processes such as translation, splicing and miRNA activity. Morpholinos are the premier knockdown tools used in developmental biology labs, the best RNA-blocking reagents for cells […]

Oregon Bioscience Association "Oregon Bio" is hosting a state Pavilion at BIO2022 Convention in San Diego. This is the "World's Largest Global Biotech Partnering Experience"  As the collective voice for our Bioscience community throughout the state and region, we understand the value of investing in our industry and continually seek ways to support the sustainability […]

This course takes place over four half-day sessions. Training Dates are June 27, 28, 29 and 30, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This course introduces students to the foundations of successful project management, especially in a technology environment. Students will learn key project management concepts, then immediately apply them in a hands-on team simulation. This […]

Lessons of Connection & Resilience: We. Have. Emerged. Join Oregon Bioscience Association for OBW 2022 CONNECT (live and in person) “Lessons Learned of Connection & Resilience” summer event, participants will meet and welcome Emily Leproust, CEO and Co-Founder of Twist Bioscience, the newest company to expand to Oregon. Emily and her colleagues are creating the […]

Oregon Bio’s premiere program and networking event returns to Central Oregon this summer. Tickets here.

An international array of medtech professonals will be heading to the prestigious MedTech Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, Oct. 24-26. Oregon Bioscience Association is facilitating a contingent of Pacific Northwest individuals and companies to enjoy group privileges and discounts at this event. Among the top reasons to attend the MedTech Convention: Access to Investors: Guided by […]

Oregon’s Growing Bioscience Ecosystem: What Policymakers Need to Know Economic development: Our bioscience story by the numbers - Oregon Bio’s 2022 Economic Impact Report. Knight Cancer Institute (KCI) vision: Hear from Irene Barhyte, COO, KCI on the future of the Institute, early detection for early cancer, and its benefits for our region at large. Research: […]

Bio in the Valley returns to one of Oregon's R&D crown jewels: Join your bio colleagues at the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact. The stated mission of the Knight Campus is straightforward and powerful: science advancing society. At our December event, we'll visit with a panel of University of Oregon professors […]

In bioscience, the computing lab is augmenting the wet lab – or is it the other way around?  Research and Development consume time and money. Bioscience institutions are deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to compress the discovery pipeline and deliver breakthroughs faster. Join us at Bio on the Rocks as we welcome Amir Shanehsazzadeh, Senior AI Scientist at Absci and […]

Central Oregon’s bioscience infrastructure is remarkably robust, especially in manufacturing. New investments in contract Research and Development services, as well as OSU-Cascades’ upcoming Innovation District, point to a broadening of bioscience capabilities in the region. Bio in the High Desert – going strong for fifteen years now – returns with its classic mix of programming and […]

Curious about the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property law, including patent law and copyrights in the bioscience sector? Concerned about the potential risks associated with AI implementation? Join us for an enlightening event that dives deep into these pressing questions. Every day we hear about the transformative power of AI in research, […]

Oregon Bio Women CONNECT 2023 is happening Thursday, August 17 in the Lloyd District of Portland (at Genentech). It will be a time to network/share/grow! Women across industries and skill levels agree negotiation and conflict resolution abilities are not innate nor are they a gift. They are a learned skill. Whether you’re enacting complex contracts, […]

Biotech Summit 2023 — coming to the new Twist Bioscience Campus in Wilsonville, Oregon — brings together industry executives, scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to celebrate our region’s thriving bioscience sector, by highlighting emerging research and entrepreneurial initiatives, and identifying ways our public and private institutions can collaborate to further accelerate future innovation and growth. An […]

Overview: The FDA has more power to affect regulated companies than almost any other organization, yet many people don’t understand it. Many others ignore it as much as possible. But the FDA affects the job of every person in a medical device or drug company. This course is designed to provide participants with insight into […]

Overview: Quality Systems (QS) are sometimes viewed as a necessary evil or belonging only to production and QA personnel. However, effective QS can help a business not only comply, but excel. This course focuses on medical device companies and how to create, implement, and improve QS that match your company. Both FDA QS and ISO […]

Overview: Many organizations, such as FDA, ISO, OSHA, and EPA, can conduct audits or inspections in a biotech company. Most people view these events as scary, but there are ways to make them less difficult. The first method is compliance with the applicable rules. After that, preparation is the key. We will focus on these […]

Oregon Bio unveils game changing workforce initiative for members Oregon Bio is excited to announce the 2024 game-changing workforce development initiative to foster the next generation of talent for our Life Sciences industry. Introducing Rad Lab, a Life Science career video game deployed in collaboration with Skillsgapp’s Skillionaire Games. This nationally recognized gaming app has […]

At this intimate and casual event, foster connections and enjoy the camaraderie among women working in bioscience. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with your bio-colleagues in our community. During this meetup, you’ll have the chance to network, share insights, and form valuable connections. We believe in the power of networking and the incredible potential […]

Come join us for one those extra long Oregon summer days as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Oregon Bioscience Association. We’ll have a light program highlighting our history advancing the bioscience trade in Oregon and the greater PNW. Mostly, though, we’ll be enjoying networking on a fine summer evening with our bio-colleagues! Register […]

The FDA has more power to affect regulated companies than almost any other organization, yet many people don’t understand it. Many others ignore it as much as possible. But the FDA affects the job of every person in a medical device or drug company. This course is designed to provide participants with insight into what […]

Quality Systems (QS) are sometimes viewed as a necessary evil or belonging only to production and QA personnel. However, effective QS can help a business not only comply, but excel. This course focuses on medical device companies and how to create, implement, and improve QS that match your company. Both FDA QS and ISO QS […]

Many organizations, such as FDA, ISO, OSHA, and EPA, can conduct audits or inspections in a biotech company. Most people view these events as scary, but there are ways to make them less difficult. The first method is compliance with the applicable rules. After that, preparation is the key. We will focus on these preparatory […]

To successfully implement and maintain a quality management system a company must have an Internal Audit process and use trained auditors to perform the audits. Internal auditors are also a key element in quality system improvement. This course teaches auditing to the ISO 13485:2016 standard and places a strong emphasis on promoting employee participation in […]

Women in the bio space (spoiler, there are more than 15,000 of us in the Oregon bioscience and biotech ecosystem!) are natural leaders – whether they are entrepreneur-ing, in the lab/at the bench, in commercialization and R&D, QA, venture capitalizing and funding, or in academia. And at all levels of our careers, we uniquely can […]

Join us for an empowering evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration at the BIPOC in Bioscience Networking Event. This event is dedicated to bringing together Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the Bioscience industry to build meaningful networks and foster community support. Highlights of the Evening: Panel Discussion: Engage with a panel of successful […]

Few leaders have the luxury of focusing on a single project. Instead, they must balance multiple simultaneous projects, constantly making imperfect trade-offs between conflicting needs. This class looks at the personal skills you need to manage multiple projects. However, there is only so much you can do on your own. Therefore, this class also looks […]

What are the differences between management and leadership? Do you know how to maintain the right balance between the two, given the needs and culture of an organization and its employees? Through taking a broad perspective, we begin to define what leadership and management behaviors “look like” and “sound like” in your organization, taking the […]

The Biotech Summit, Innovation Showcase, and Bio on the Vine reception brings together industry executives, scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to celebrate our region’s thriving bioscience sector and identify ways our public and private institutions can collaborate to accelerate future innovation and growth. For 2024, Oregon Bio is coordinating with Federal Agencies to bring in senior-level […]

The key to improving process performance is the ability to understand, control and reduce variation. In this workshop, participants will learn how the monitoring and analysis tools of SPC can be used to achieve that goal. Going beyond the mere mechanics of SPC, this workshop will also guide participants through the steps needed to define […]

This course provides a structured guide to the process of performing an effective Failure Mode and Effects Analysis for Manufacturing Processes (PFMEA). PFMEA can be performed during development of manufacturing processes to minimize scrap and rework and to minimize the risk of quality “escapes”. It is also a highly effective technique to use in planning […]

Two key goals of a quality management system are to find the root causes of actual and/or potential problems in order to develop and implement permanent solutions that are accepted, efficient, and effective. This 1-day workshop will show how to use root cause analysis tools and methods to find the underlying causes of problems that […]

Join Oregon Bioscience Association "Oregon Bio" for one of our signature networking events. Bio-professionals at all levels attend and learn from their peers about Oregon’s bioscience community, professional development and how we fit into a global bio-network. Our "Bio On Series" attendance typically ranges from 100 to 170 people. Register HERE