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What’s Inside: 7th Annual Catalyst Award Winners; Our Annual Holiday Gathering; JP Morgan Meeting Space and Receptions; A Call for Mentors; and more.
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Today, we honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces, the sacrifices they have made, and express our gratitude for protecting our nation. Check out our article in Stars and Stripes where our president and CEO, Joe Panetta, shines the spotlight on the skills Veterans possess that enable them to thrive in the mission-driven biotechnology industry.
We are also proud to announce the winners of our seventh annual Life Science Catalyst Awards. The awards celebrate the accomplished and up-and-coming academics, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and business advisers who are making their mark on the California life science industry before reaching their 40th birthday. We congratulate the Bay Area honorees recognized this year:
- Jun Axup, PhD, Director of Partnerships, E11 Bio
- Monica Rivera Beam, PhD, SVP of Science and Technology, Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Alexandria Venture Investments
- Janice Chen, PhD, Co-Founder and CTO, Mammoth Biosciences
- Elizabeth Redman Cleveland, Chief Strategist of Sustainable Growth, City of Berkeley
- Peyton Greenside, PhD, Co-Founder and CSO, BigHat Biosciences
- Hanadie Yousef, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO Juvena Therapeutics
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Welcome New Bay Area Members
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Biocom California Unveils Drug Pricing Infographic
Biocom California has developed an infographic to help members visualize the new drug pricing provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including Medicare negotiation, Medicare Part D benefit redesign, and patient out-of-pocket caps. Help bring awareness to the harmful changes created by the IRA by sharing the infographic to your network. View our statement on the new law.
Take Action Against New TRIPS IP Waiver
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has until December 17 to decide whether to waive intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 therapeutics and diagnostics. This is a step further than the IP waiver the WTO approved earlier this year to remove IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines. Please help us protect IP rights for our industry by sending a message to the Administration and Congress to urge them to advocate against this expanded waiver.
Midterm Elections
Early election results are coming in, but many races won’t be decided until November 15, the last day vote-by-mail ballots can be counted. Outcomes are required to be submitted by each county election official to the state by December 9. You can sign up for our policy newsletter and watch our Twitter page for relevant election updates.
South San Francisco City Council
On October 12 the South San Francisco City Council adopted a new General Plan and Climate Action Plan, which will guide the strategic direction of the city for the next 20 years.
San Mateo County Transit District
The San Mateo County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously appointed April Chan to be its next General Manager/CEO, effective November 1.
Oakland State of the City Address
Outgoing Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf highlighted increased housing stock and the city’s cease fire strategy to reduce crime in her last state of the city address.
Santa Clara County CEO Appointment
Santa Clara County appointed a new CEO in October.
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JP Morgan Meeting Space For Members
If you’ve attended the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, you know that finding space can be fairly challenging. We’re helping our members by providing complimentary meeting space at Hotel Zeppelin, just steps away from the conference. Meeting rooms are available to Biocom California Members for 30 minutes per company per day. Members can meet with non-members, but the room must be booked by a Biocom California member. Take advantage of this benefit and book your meeting space today.
Join Us to Kick Off JPM 2023 in Style
Hosted by AZBio, Biotechnology Internation Organization, Biocom California, BioNJ, Helsinn, Lonza, MichBio, NewYorkBIO, and more, the State Bio Friends Reception on Sunday, January 8 kicks off the largest annual gathering of healthcare innovators and healthcare investors in the world. This is a private reception for members of hosted life science associations and is invite-only. Use promo code Biocom4CA when registering.
Biotech Showcase 2023
Biotech Showcase is an investor and networking conference devoted to providing private and micro-mid-cap biotechnology companies an opportunity to present to and meet with investors and biopharmaceutical executives. Biotech Showcase will be in San Francisco in-person January 9–11, 2023 and digitally January 18–19, 2023 on partneringONE. In-person attendees are also welcome to join on the virtual conference days and schedule one-to-one meetings. Biocom California members can use the promo code supBIOCOM2023 to receive $200 off registration.
Apply to Showcase Your Company at Our Global Partnering Conference
Is your company seeking funding and/or strategic business partners to help you grow? Apply today to stream your presentation at Biocom California’s Global Life Science Partnering Conference! Presenting at the conference is a unique opportunity for life science companies looking to raise money and build collaborations with investors and potential strategic partners.
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2023 Life Science Young Leaders Fellowship Application
The Biocom California Institute 2023 Life Science Young Leaders Fellowship is now open. The fellowship aims to provide college graduates/senior students who are first-generation or from historically underrepresented groups with exposure to the life sciences community and further their relationships and understanding of career options in this vibrant sector. Over six months, fellows will receive resume and interview coaching, have networking opportunities, be connected with a mentor, and receive a certificate of completion. The fellowship application is open until December 15. If you are interested in mentoring, please let us know.
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Bay Area Holiday Member Appreciation
Don’t miss out on this member-only holiday celebration on December 1 in South San Francisco! With the holiday season upon us, we can think of no better way to show our gratitude and appreciation than by hosting our amazing Biocom California members and Purchasing Group suppliers for an evening filled with delicious hors d’oeuvres, specialty drinks, and live music. RSVP Today.
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Biocom California | Bay Area
Biocom California is the largest, most experienced leader and advocate for California’s life science sector. Our South San Francisco office aims to build the networks that are critical to growth in this thriving regional ecosystem. Our targeted programs and customized services are tailored to the specific needs of the Bay Area region. We work on behalf of more than 1,600 members to drive public policy, build an enviable network of industry leaders, create access to capital, introduce cutting-edge STEM education programs, and create robust value-driven purchasing programs.
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