Nearly 600 life science companies call Los Angeles County home, as well as world class universities, teaching hospitals and biomedical research institutes. LA County also receives almost $1B in NIH funding each year, a testament to the great research ongoing in the region.
Even with its broad resources and assets, the greater Los Angeles life science industry represents many challenges unique to the area, including a wide geographical distribution, a lack of sufficient capital investment in this industry, limited wet lab space, and the migration of new companies and talent to established life science clusters such as San Diego and San Francisco.
Biocom aims to solve these issues by fostering growth, networking, and accelerating life sciences in the Los Angeles region while giving member companies access to unrivaled opportunities such as out-of-area capital, discount purchasing programs, workforce development, and advocacy support.
Biocom’s Los Angeles office opened in 2016 following a partnership with the LA County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and others to respond to LA County’s need for a life science industry Implementation Plan for the region. The results of this effort and the desire of our existing LA-area members for the benefits offered by a more unified regional cluster, made it clear that a local presence was needed.
In its first year, Biocom’s Los Angeles-dedicated team launched dozens of initiatives, events, and programming to help bring the Los Angeles life science community closer together and support the growing ecosystem.
Biocom is a member-driven organization that provides life science companies with the opportunities and resources they need to fulfill business goals and improve life through health, energy and agricultural advancements.
Biocom is a trusted partner in connecting Los Angeles life science companies with unique opportunities. Biocom’s Los Angeles area members are focused on sectors including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, health IT, agriculture and bio-renewable energy.
“With our L.A. office, we continue our tradition of accelerating cluster development across the state. Our expanded staff bolsters the work we do in many areas, including political advocacy, cluster-specific events, capital development programs and workforce development. Every member of our team is motived by the vast potential for a thriving industry in Los Angeles and is working to give members the tools and voice they need to succeed.”
– Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom
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Biocom’s Los Angeles initiatives are targeted programs that address specific needs presented by the Los Angeles life science community and are tailored to the region’s unique requirements and attributes.
Initiatives include partnerships with local public officials, community engagement organizations, as well as member companies.
“The life science industry in L.A. is an exciting place to be today. We are fortunate to have the best and brightest working with us at Biocom to drive the success of this region. In addition to our team, we benefit from the strong partnerships we’ve forged with the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, the Los Angeles Venture Association and other organizations that share in our enthusiasm for and commitment to life science in the greater Los Angeles area.” – Dina Lozofsky, Executive Director, Biocom Los Angeles
All Los Angeles initiatives are fully vetted and informed by board members, committees, and member companies.
To learn more about Biocom’s Los Angeles mission, or to ask us a question, send us a message.
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Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
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