September is Professional Development Month at BIOCOM
Did you know that BIOCOM partners with the best training providers in the region to provide courses and workshops that are specific to the life science industry? These upcoming professional development programs are proven to produce results.
From Laboratory to Leadership-Presented by The Leadership Edge and BIOCOM
Fall Session 2008: 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.
This four-day certificate program focuses on the core management skills necessary to effectively lead others.
Registration Link: http://www.biocom.org/event/labtoleadership/
Presentation Advantage - Presented by BIOCOM and 2Connect
September 26, 2008: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
This hands-on presentation workshop provides participants with the opportunity for practice, feedback, videotaping and one-on-one coaching.
Registration Link: http://www.biocom.org/event/presentationadvantage/
BioBriefing - Presented by BIOCOM and Biotech Primer
September 29, 2008: 8:30 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
The one-day course is specifically geared toward non-science professionals and provides a concise overview of the key concepts of modern biology and an introduction to the technology and terminology used in the life science industries.
Registration Link: https://biotech.learn.com/learncenter.asp?id=178410&sessionid=
3-5E7969CE-3CEC-488C-84AD-AD69DAA510E6&page=1
Grant Opportunities for Life Science Companies
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortia (RDCRC) for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (U54) Grant
Due Date: 08/20/2008
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Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (P30) Grant
Due Date: 11/28/2008
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Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
PHS 2008-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (Parent STTR [R41/R42]) Grant
Due Date: 01/7/2009
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Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
PHS 2008-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44]) Grant
Due Date: 01/7/2009
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Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Established Investigator Award in Cancer Prevention and Control Modification 3
Due Date: 01/07/2010
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Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
NLM Express Research Grants in Biomedical Informatics (R01) Grant
Due Date: 05/7/2011
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Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Functional Links between the Immune System, Brain Function and Behavior (R21) Grant
Due Date: 05/16/2011
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These grant opportunities have been provided by Grants.Gov and the County of San Diego Office of Resource Development. Should you win an award please email Kristie Grover at kgrover@biocom.org so that she can send feedback on the effectiveness of these services and its value to the community.
BioLegend: Featured Company on the BIOCOM Career Center
BioLegend develops and manufactures world-class, cutting-edge immunological reagents for biomedical research. BioLegend has an open position: Research Associate II
Please click here to see the featured company job posting. For more information about how you can post a job on the BIOCOM Career Center please email: karanaz@biocom.org.
UC Irvine Extension and Northeastern University Present: Pathways to Careers in Regulatory Affairs
August 21, 2008
6:00pm to 7:30pm
UC Irvine Extension and Northeastern University College of Professional Studies are proud to announce the launch of collaborative training programs in regulatory affairs. Join faculty, students, professionals and other industry representatives as program directors from both universities detail graduate level education opportunities. Learn about education opportunities in medical product development, clinical trials, biomedical project management, regulatory strategy, medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
To register: www.extension.uci.edu/events
For more information contact Rogelio C. Rodriguez, UC Irvine Extension: rcrodrig@uci.edu
Life Sciences Summer Institute Celebrates Fourth Year
BIOCOM and the San Diego Workforce Partnership are excited to announce the start of the fourth consecutive year of the Life Sciences Summer Institute (LSSI) student internship program and teacher externship program. Thanks to the support of our local industry partners; the Amgen Foundation, Biogen Idec Foundation, Genentech, Gen-Probe, Invitrogen, Pfizer Foundation, and the Southern California Biotech Center at Miramar College (SCBC), the LSSI program is continuing its success this summer in the absence of federal grant funding.
On June 9, 2008 the first of three groups of students began the Introduction to the Biotech Lab "Boot Camp," held at the SCBC. The program is put on to help high school and college students prepare for summer internships at local biotech companies and research institutions. These students, from area high schools and universities, will be going on to work at life science companies such as Arena Pharmaceuticals, Cibus LLC, Dow Chemical, and Pfizer while others will be conducting research on the mesa at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research, The Scripps Research Institute and Salk Institute for Biological Studies. To date, the LSSI program has trained and placed more than 170 students.
If you would like more information regarding the LSSI or having your company host students or teachers or for other ways to get involved, please contact biotech@workforce.org.
BIOCOM's Igniting the Passion for Science Education Gala
November 22, 2008
The San Diego Air & Space Museum
Many of today's scientists were inspired by ground-breaking missions to space. In San Diego's quest to become the world leader of biotechnology, our community has recognized that the International Space Station is a unique environment for breakthrough biotechnology discoveries and educational experiences. The San Diego Air & Space Museum will be the perfect backdrop to celebrate NASA's 50th anniversary and to announce a new biotechnology space research alliance.
For sponsorship opportunities and additional information regarding the Gala and please contact: Shaye Exner, events director at shaye.exner@biocom.org
Teach Students Science with the BIOCOM Institute and San Diego Science Alliance
Help increase science literacy and make a difference in your community by attending this workshop on teach science to students.
Join the BIOCOM Institute and the San Diego Science Alliance on an opportunity for you to discover one of the most challenging and rewarding professions - teaching. For many students, the opportunity to spend time with an industry professional in a relaxed but structured manner will be a first-time experience that broadens their perception of science career pathways. The ultimate goal of this resource alignment between educators and industry is to increase student proficiency in science. Come discover how a couple hours of your time could be the tipping point in convincing a student to pursue a career in the biotech and medical device industry.
Attend this workshop and find out how a small time commitment can make a very big impact in our schools.
The Science Education Speakers Bureau will:
- Match industry professionals with middle school classroom guest teaching opportunities
- Provide the resources and the tools to co-teach (lessons and supplies)
- Schedule/coordinate visits
Please email kgrover@biocom.org to register
This project was funded in part by grants from the Pfizer Foundation and the San Diego Foundation.
Presented by: BIOCOM Institute, San Diego Science Alliance, Jobing.com
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
2-5pm
BIOCOM