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Georgia Life Sciences is a non-profit, membership-based organization that promotes the interests and growth of the life sciences industry.

www.galifesciences.org

06/01/2026

🌟 Don’t Miss the Georgia Life Sciences Event of the Year! 🌟

Join us in Sandy Springs GA, August 25-26 at for the can't miss state event for life sciences professionals, hosted by Georgia Life Sciences. This is your opportunity to connect with over 350 leaders, including industry leaders, hashtag , hashtag , and hashtag from across the state’s ecosystem.

Last year’s event sold out!

“The speakers delivered insights I haven’t heard anywhere else. It was both inspiring and actionable.”

“The Georgia Life Sciences Summit offers an all-in-one platform for the timely conversations shaping the future of health care.”

💡 Critical Education - In-depth insights related to investment, science, and policy designed to help you stay ahead of accelerating change
- CEO Spotlights: Decisions that Define a Company, presented by BioSpark Labs
- Spark Sessions: Scaling Georgia, presented by Jones Day

💼 Business Development & Networking - Build relationships with people who understand your market and may already be potential collaborators, employers, funders, or clients.

🎯 Exhibit Hall - Showcase your products and services to a dedicated audience of potential customers. Space is limited!

🎤Startup Showcase, presented by Johnson & Johnson - Take the stage to present your validated proof-of-concept or prototype ready for market deployment to a panel of investors.

🧪 Poster Session – Georgia-based academia, research institutes, students, and post-doctoral fellows, are encouraged to submit an abstract

🏆Golden Helix Awards – On August 25, celebrate the incredible leaders and companies in the life sciences industry for their contributions in Georgia.

Secure your spot today! https://hubs.la/Q04jycT90

05/29/2026

Georgia Life Sciences is grateful to Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia General Assembly for their continued investment in innovation, workforce development, and the future of Georgia’s life sciences ecosystem through the FY27 state budget.

This funding, now in its 8th year, will support the continued growth of Georgia Life Sciences’ Biotech Teacher Training Initiative (BTTI) and strengthen our mission to build a world-class life sciences workforce pipeline across the state. By equipping educators with hands-on biotechnology and medtech training, industry-aligned curriculum (integrating medtech/AI/robotics), and real-world learning experiences, we are helping prepare students for high-demand careers in Georgia’s rapidly growing life sciences sector.

Georgia continues to demonstrate national leadership by investing in the infrastructure, talent, and partnerships needed to drive scientific innovation, economic growth, and improved health outcomes. We appreciate the support of Governor Kemp and members of the General Assembly who recognize the critical role the life sciences industry plays in Georgia’s economy and future competitiveness.

https://hubs.la/Q04jlQRY0

05/27/2026

You’re invited! Join us on Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 AM ET for an information webinar designed for new and prospective members of Georgia Life Sciences.

This session will provide an overview of how Georgia Life Sciences supports and connects the growing life sciences community. We’ll cover:

✔️ Member-Exclusive Benefits
✔️ Ways to Get Involved – councils, committees, and advocacy opportunities
✔️ Upcoming Events and networking opportunities
✔️ Workforce & Commercialization Programs driving industry growth
✔️ The measurable impact of the GLS community across the state

Whether you’re exploring membership or recently joined, this webinar will help you maximize the value of your engagement with GLS.

🎯 RSVP today by visiting https://hubs.la/Q04j23pW0

05/26/2026

🎙️ New - GLS Vitals Episode: Building What Matters: Leadership, Manufacturing & Growth in Life Sciences, Georgia Life Sciences President & CEO Maria Thacker Goethe sits down with Scott Rizzo, Board Member at Bend Bioscience, for a conversation on what it takes to build and scale in today’s life sciences landscape.

Scott shares insights from his leadership career across pharmaceutical manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, and CDMO growth - including Bend Bioscience’s recent expansion in Gainesville, Georgia.

Together, they explore:
🔹 Pharmaceutical manufacturing and scale-up
🔹 Supply chain resilience
🔹 Workforce development
🔹 Georgia’s growing life sciences ecosystem
🔹 Leadership lessons from building what matters

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.la/Q04hSZ8Z0

05/21/2026

Join us for a new addition to the 2026 Georgia Life Sciences Summit program: CEO Spotlights: Decisions That Define a Company.

Presented by BioSpark Labs, this fast-paced session will feature a series of impactful, TED-style talks from life sciences CEOs sharing defining moments that shaped their companies and leadership journeys. In concise 10-minute spotlights, attendees will hear candid insights on the decisions, risks, pivots, and breakthroughs that drive innovation and growth.

Hear directly from:
🔹Lori Chmura, CEO, Nyra Medical
🔹Samir Patel, Co-Founder & CEO, Moonlight Therapeutics
🔹Dr. Nikhil L. Shah, CEO and Co-Founder, Nephrodite
🔹Gareth Sheridan, CEO, Nutriband

Designed for founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders alike, this session offers an inside look at the leadership moments that define company trajectory and long-term success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from executives building the future of life sciences innovation.

Register today by visiting - https://hubs.la/Q04hvG8Y0

05/20/2026

Georgia Life Sciences’ Athens BioBash was a huge success. EGC's Kyle Davidson led an impactful discussion that set the stage for how the Classic City’s unique convergence of research institutions, skilled talent, suppliers, and industry partners positions Athens as a globally connected life sciences hub. Thank you to our speakers, Shelby Day with Meissner, Derek Eberhart with The University of Georgia Innovation Gateway, Tony Endozo with VWR, and Jeff Thompson with Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine.

And a special thank you to our sponsors: Bennett & Pless, Inc., Evans General Contractors, Invest Athens GA, ISPE-CaSA, UCB, The University of Georgia Innovation, and VWR, part of Avantor.

Thank you Creature Comforts Brewing Co. for hosting us!

05/13/2026

Leadership transitions at the FDA have far-reaching implications for patients, innovators, and the future of life sciences innovation. In response to the resignation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary, President & CEO Maria Thacker Goethe issued a statement emphasizing the importance of continuity, scientific integrity, and regulatory clarity during this interim period.

“Georgia’s life sciences community depends on a regulatory environment that is science-based, predictable, and globally competitive,” said Maria Thacker Goethe, President & CEO of Georgia Life Sciences. “During this interim period, FDA leadership must prioritize continuity, scientific integrity, and timely communication while the administration identifies a permanent commissioner."

Read the full statement here:
https://hubs.la/Q04gppFG0

05/12/2026

Georgia’s policy landscape continues to evolve and life sciences companies should be paying attention. 🧬🏛️

This week’s legislative update highlights key developments at both the state and federal levels, including:

🔹 Georgia’s May 19 primary election and the importance of civic engagement
🔹 New appointments to the Georgia Blue Ribbon Study Committee on PBMs and Consumers’ Access to Prescription Medications
🔹 Ongoing federal discussions around drug pricing, FDA modernization, healthcare affordability, clinical trial modernization, and biotechnology competitiveness
🔹 Growing focus on domestic manufacturing, research security, and supply chain resilience

As healthcare affordability, innovation policy, and national security become increasingly interconnected, continued engagement and proactive monitoring remain critical for the life sciences sector.

Read the latest update by visiting:
https://hubs.la/Q04ggW_80

May Matters GA

05/08/2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Georgia Life Sciences Startup Showcase! 🚀

This is your opportunity to present your innovation to a distinguished audience of industry leaders, investors, researchers, and strategic partners during the 2026 Georgia Life Sciences Summit. From therapeutics and diagnostics to digital health, medtech, and advanced manufacturing, the Startup Showcase highlights the next generation of Georgia-grown innovation.

Selected companies will present during the Summit luncheon program on August 26 and gain valuable visibility, networking opportunities, and connections that can help accelerate growth and commercialization.

Special Award 🏆- One selected startup will also be invited to participate in the NewYorkBIO / New York Stock Exchange Life Sciences Showcase on December 10 - an exclusive gathering connecting emerging therapeutic companies with New York’s leading financial and investment community.

🔗 Apply today: https://hubs.la/Q04fZ-Xm0

05/01/2026

Dear Friends, Colleagues, and Partners of GLS,

Please join us in wishing Megan Heaphy all the best in her next chapter.
During her time with Georgia Life Sciences, Megan played a key role in advancing workforce and education initiatives that strengthen Georgia’s life sciences ecosystem. Through her leadership in programs like the Biotech Teacher Training Initiative and educator engagement efforts, she helped expand hands-on STEM learning, support teachers statewide, and inspire the next generation of life sciences talent.

Her work contributed to building meaningful connections between classrooms and industry - equipping educators with real-world tools, fostering career awareness, and helping grow a more robust, future-ready workforce across Georgia.

We’re grateful for Megan’s dedication, passion for science education, and the lasting impact she’s made on students, educators, and the broader community. She will be missed, and we wish her continued success in all that’s ahead.

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