Postdoc Conference

AAAS/Science Careers - Support Sponsor

1200 New York Ave, NW
Washington, D.C. 20005

AAAS & Science Careers publish the journal Science and produce the ScienceCareers.org website  - a collection of job resources to  facilitate career development.

American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)

30 West Gude Drive, Suite 525
Rockville, MD  20850

Founded in 1940, the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) is the leading resource for medical communicators and for companies that hire medical writers and editors. AMWA provides an extensive educational program to enhance excellence in medical communication and provides job services to help companies meet their needs for medical writing/editing assistance—both full time and contract/freelance.

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

9650 Rockville Pike                                                                                                                                                                  Bethesda, MD 20814

The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) is a nonprofit scientific and educational organization with over 12,000 members.

4801 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City is a private, nonpartisan foundation that works with partners to advance entrepreneurship in America and improve the education of children and youth. The Kauffman Foundation was established in the mid-1960’s by the late entrepreneur and philanthropist Ewing Marion Kauffman.

Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (FAES)

FAES is a small non-profit located on the NIH campus offering graduate and undergraduate level courses for fellows as well as teaching opportunities and certifications to start new careers (i.e. a Certification in Technology Transfer).

Federal Laboratory Consortium Mid-Atlantic Region - Bronze Sponsor

The Federal Laboratory Consortium is a national organization, chartered by Congress, to foster the transfer of technology from federal laboratories and agencies to other agencies, academia, state and local governments, and the private sector. In the Mid-Atlantic Region of Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and West Virginia, there are over 70 labs.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Fourteen international offices provide information as well as financial support to over 57,000 highly-qualified students and faculty per year for international research and study.

Maggio + Kattar P.C. - Support Sponsor

Maryland Biotechnology Center (MBC)- Gold Sponsor

9700 Great Seneca Highway                                                                                                                                                    Rockville, MD 20850

The Maryland Biotechnology Center (MBC) connects Maryland’s bioscience community to resources and programs for entrepreneur and biotechnology infrastructure development, workforce training, connection to federal facilities, marketing and more. 

 Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) - Platinum Sponsor

5565 Sterrett Place
Suite 214
Columbia, MD 21044

TEDCO’s vision is that Maryland will become internationally recognized as one of the premier 21st century locations for technology and technology-based economic development. Our mission is to facilitate the creation of businesses and foster their growth throughout all regions of the State through the development, transfer and commercialization of technology. TEDCO’s role is to be Maryland’s leading source of funding for seed capital and entrepreneurial business assistance and in 2008 demonstrated this role for the fifth consecutive year in being recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the nation’s most active early stage investor.

111 Rockville Pike
Suite 800
Rockville, MD 20850

Montgomery County’s Department of Economic Development (DED) serves as the County’s business ambassador. Through the efforts of four divisions, DED actively promotes the assets, advantages and opportunities for business development, growth and expansion. It ensures that county employers have a well-prepared, highly –educated and skilled workforce to meet current and future workforce needs through targeted and tailored workforce development efforts. DED works to increase awareness of the county’s agricultural industry. DED also assesses the needs of small, minority and women owned businesses and implements targeted services to meet those needs. These efforts have fostered a growing, diversified and innovative economy with tremendous opportunities for all businesses.

National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2) - Bronze Sponsor

2020 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 140
Washington, DC 20006 

The National Council of Entrepreneurial Tech Transfer (NCET2) represents an informal group of universities from around the country who seek to bring entrepreneurs and private equity investors into the innovation economy through involvement in the creation and funding of tech transfer start-ups at the university.

National Research Council/National Academies of Science

The National Research Council (NRC) functions under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), the National Academy of Engineering (NAE), and the Institute of Medicine (IOM). The NAS, NAE, IOM, and NRC are part of a private, nonprofit institution that provides science, technology and health policy advice under a congressional charter signed by President Abraham Lincoln that was originally granted to the NAS in 1863.

NIH Federal Credit Union (NIHFCU)

The NIHFCU is the nation's largest serving the biomedical and healthcare industries.  We provide high-quality personal and business financial products and services to meet the needs of a growing and diverse membership in DC, MD, VA and WV.

Rockville Economic Development, Inc.  - Gold Sponsor

95 Monroe Street
Rockville, MD 20850

Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) is a public-private partnership formed in 1997 to strengthen and broaden the economic base of Rockville. REDI supports entrepreneurship; promotes Rockville as a great place to work and live; assists businesses looking to relocate or expand in Rockville; facilitates the site selection, permitting and licensing processes; serves as a liaison to the people and programs in other levels of government; and maintains and disseminates information on the community, workforce, and economic climate of Rockville, where we are “Known for the Companies We Keep.” REDI offers its resources to the community free-of-charge, and welcomes inquiries and referrals.

TCM is the largest technology trade group serving the advanced technology and biotechnology communities of Maryland. TCM strives to nurture an environment where technology companies can collaborate, grow and succeed.