Catalyst event highlights AI’s role in healthcare innovation
Life Science Oklahoma opened its new Catalyst series last week with a keynote from Kathy VanEnkevort, Microsoft’s U.S. Health and Life Sciences industry leader.
Life Science Oklahoma opened its new Catalyst series last week with a keynote from Kathy VanEnkevort, Microsoft’s U.S. Health and Life Sciences industry leader.
Oklahoma’s biotech sector took center stage when the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) brought its national Roadshow tour to Oklahoma City. This event, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and Life Sciences Oklahoma highlighted the dynamic and growing bioeconomy in the region.
Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) will host its inaugural Catalyst event, Rethinking Healthcare with Microsoft’s Kathy VanEnkevort, on Friday, Oct. 3, at Innovation Hall in Oklahoma City. The program is designed to bring national thought leadership to Oklahoma’s life sciences community by highlighting the intersection of innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of healthcare.
Life Science Oklahoma (LSOK) used its presence at BIO International 2025 to deliver real value to its members, helping Oklahoma-based companies connect with industry leaders, gain media exposure and position themselves for future growth. The organization showcased the state’s growing momentum in biosciences while creating opportunities for networking and strategic visibility.
Oklahoma is emerging as a growing hub for life sciences, fueled by research and innovation at state institutions, public and private partnerships and a $35 million federal investment to support the state's life science cluster.
The beginning of March marked the seventh annual National Medical Device Make-a-Thon, hosted by the University of Oklahoma (OU) this year. The event brought together 27 teams of college students from 11 different schools across the country, who competed to design and present medical device solutions to real-world challenges.
2024 was a standout year for economic development in Greater Oklahoma City, marked by substantial growth and the diversification of job opportunities across multiple sectors.
Life Science Oklahoma, the state’s life science association, recently appointed Michelle Gregory as its new director. Gregory has a history of leadership in nonprofit organizations in the healthcare sector. Gregory sat down with the VeloCity team to discuss her role as director of Life Science Oklahoma.