Harris & Harris Group Sponsors NYC American Heart Association's Health Sciences Innovation Investment Forum: Co-founder of Harris & Harris Group Portfolio Company TARA Biosystems to Speak About the Value of Tissue Engineering Technology

April 21st, 2015

The forum will bring experts in the industry and leaders in academia together to discuss, collaborate and drive investments towards cardiovascular research and the advancement of cardiovascular and stroke care. Dr. Radisic will give a "Big Idea" talk on TARA Biosystems, and provide insight into its unique tissue engineering technology and the value it brings to not only potential investors, but for research and cardiovascular care as a whole.
In addition to sponsoring the event, Misti Ushio Ph.D., managing director and chief strategy officer at Harris & Harris Group is on the Health Sciences Innovation - Investment Forum Executive Leadership Committee. As a part of this committee Misti played a role in generating concepts, acquiring speakers and organizing the panels along with other various responsibilities.
"There's a lot of exciting innovation coming out of emerging health sciences companies like TARA Biosystems right now, particularly in the New York City area," said Ushio. "Events like this are extremely important to spotlight this innovation and continue to advance the biotech investment ecosystem, which will help more companies convert cutting edge science into marketable products and technology."
The forum will be held on April 22nd at Apella, Event Space at Alexandria Center, 450 E. 29th St. in New York City, at 8:00 A.M. Dr. Radisic will speak at 3:25 P.M. 

 

source: 
Nanotechnology Now