Lone Star College-Montgomery to host the 2025 Texas Gulf Coast Biotechnology Biomanufacturing Education Conference

Lone Star College-Montgomery will host the 2025 Texas Gulf Coast Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Education Conference on October 18 at its campus. This conference aims to unite academic leaders, industry professionals, and community stakeholders to enhance the region's role in biotechnology. The theme, “Fueling the Gulf Coast’s Rise in Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing,” emphasizes the goal of transforming the area into a center for scientific innovation and workforce excellence. Notable speakers include Dr. Linnea Fletcher, who will address workforce readiness, and Saniya Mansuri, who will discuss K–12 integration of biotechnology education.

Attendees will engage in panel discussions and explore innovative tools and technologies essential for the biotech sector. The conference will highlight Lone Star College-Montgomery as a hub for research and collaboration in biotechnology. Dr. Mischelle Hopper pointed out that the event aims to establish connections that will strengthen the local talent pool and meet industry needs. By fostering partnerships between educational institutions and the biotechnology sector, the conference seeks to drive regional economic growth.