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Marsh McLennan Agency Holds HR Academy Seminar; Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands in South San Francisco; Liquidity Services Releases 2026 Biopharma Surplus Asset Market Trends Report; and more.
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Whether you’re new to Biocom or we’ve had the privilege of working with you for years, we want to remind you of some of the key ways to maximize the strategic sourcing solutions available to you as members. Please connect with us if you’re interested in scheduling a meeting to discuss your current priorities, and see below for some of our newest savings programs, upcoming events and supplier updates.
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Featured Products & Services
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Upcoming Seminar | Practical AI for HR Leaders
On April 7 in San Diego, Marsh McLennan Agency will be hosting an HR Academy seminar, “ The New Dimension of Work: Practical AI for HR Leaders.” Designed for HR professionals seeking a clear and non technical view of artificial intelligence, the session will focus on how AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot can be applied to everyday HR functions including goal setting performance conversations career pathing and workforce planning. The interactive program will feature live demonstrations and actionable frameworks intended to help attendees incorporate AI into their HR practices, with professional development credits available through both SHRM and HRCI. Register here.
Exploring the Future of Workplace Design
Cultura’s recently released 2026 office trend report investigates new strategies for tech integration and intentional workplace design. As innovation continues to reshape professional environments, the report highlights the importance of balancing advanced A/V and acoustics with dedicated “analog” zones for deep work and human connection. By incorporating soothing, earthy tones and specialized work zones, these trends focus on adapting the modern office to better suit the physical and cognitive needs of today’s workforce.
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2026 Biopharma Surplus Asset Market Trends
Liquidity Services has released its 2026 Biopharmaceutical Surplus Asset Market Trends Report, offering insight into how changing manufacturing strategies and regulatory conditions are shaping the secondary market for biopharma equipment. Written for asset owners and leaders across finance, operations and procurement, the report looks at how surplus assets factor into facility expansions, equipment upgrades and sustainability goals. As companies respond to domestic manufacturing investments evolving CDMO relationships and increased scrutiny around compliance, the report provides context on the market conditions influencing how surplus equipment is evaluated, sold and reused across the biopharmaceutical sector.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Cryo-EM Access in the Bay Area
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced the opening of its new Cryo‑Electron Microscopy (cryo‑EM) Drug Discovery Center in South San Francisco, reinforcing the Bay Area’s role as a global hub for life sciences innovation. The center offers hands-on access to advanced cryo‑EM technologies and scientific expertise for pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, helping accelerate structure-based drug discovery by lowering barriers to entry. Enabling earlier molecular insights supports faster advancement of high-quality therapeutic candidates toward the clinic and strengthens collaboration with Thermo Fisher experts.
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If you are interested in learning about how our endorsed partners can support your company’s responsible sourcing efforts, please explore our Responsible Sourcing Hub.
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Biocom
For over 30 years, Biocom has advanced the life science industry with transformative resources that accelerate innovation. We help companies build meaningful connections and gain valuable insights through Conferences & Events, deliver access to Funding & Partnering opportunities, provide Group Purchasing solutions that drive efficiency and savings, champion Policy & Advocacy that protects and advances the innovation ecosystem, and strengthen talent pipelines through Workforce Development. Biocom is how the life science industry gets connected.
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