Faculty Industry Networking
Building upon the success of the Student Industry Networking events, the BIO5 Institute saw a need to connect University of Arizona faculty with the bioscience industry. To meet this need, a networking opportunity was created in collaboration with the BioIndustry Organization Southern Arizona (BIOSA) to facilitate university and industry innovators in life sciences, medicine, engineering, computer and information sciences to move their ideas and products to market.
Upcoming Events
Faculty Industry Networking Event 2025
In collaboration with the Bioindustry Organization of Southern Arizona (BIOSA), BIO5 provides presentations and networking to connect their researchers with local bioscience companies, encouraging the advancement of ideas and products.
When
In-Person | Free Event
We invite University of Arizona faculty, researchers, and representatives from Arizona’s biotech and biomedical companies to the 2025 BIO5/BIOSA* Faculty Industry Networking Event — a free networking and learning opportunity designed to spark meaningful collaborations.
New this year is a panel featuring U of A researchers and industry leaders sharing strategies for building impactful partnerships and innovations.
FINE connects university and industry innovators across life sciences, medicine, engineering, computer, and information sciences to accelerate the movement of ideas, innovations, and products to market. The event is jointly sponsored by BIO5 and BIOSA.
Why attend?
- Faculty: Explore opportunities for industry-sponsored research, discover real-world applications for your work, and build valuable partnerships.
- Industry partners: Connect with world-class U of A researchers, access cutting-edge expertise and facilities, and explore opportunities for workforce development, internships, and technical support services.
- All participants: Network with peers, learn from leaders during the panel, and foster collaborations that drive innovation and impact in Arizona and beyond.
*Bioindustry Organization Southern Arizona
Light hors d’oeuvres provided.
Space is limited.
While at-door registration is accepted, please register by Friday, October, 24.
AGENDA
5-5:30 p.m. - Registration/Check-In
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Welcome and Panel
6:30-7:30 p.m. - Networking
PANEL
Moderator:
Ryan Sprissler, PhD
Associate Director
(Center for Advanced and Molecular Immunological Therapeutics (CAMI) )
Panelists:
Bruce Burgess
Director, Venture Development
Tech Launch Arizona
Huong Huynh, PhD
Part-time Professor of Practice
(U of A James E. Rogers College of Law)
Director, Regulatory Science
(Critical Path Institute)
Iman Daryaei, PhD
TheraCea
Co-Founder & CEO
Julie Ledford, PhD
Co-Director, Clinical Translational Sciences Graduate Program
Associate Director of Translational Research, Asthma & Airways Disease Research Center
Professor, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Immunobiology, BIO5 Institute, Medicine, Clinical Translational Sciences, Applied Biosciences GIDP
(U of A College of Medicine-Tucson)
Co-Founder & CSO
(RaeSedo Inc. and Aspiro Therapeutics)
John Purdy, PhD
Associate Professor, Immunobiology, Cancer Biology-GIDP
(U of A College of Medicine-Tucson
PARKING
Parking is available at Cherry Garage located next to the Grand Challenges Research Building. After 5 p.m. pricing is $1.25/hour. Parking info and pricing can be found at Hourly Pay Parking.
