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Bay Area Newsletter

Welcome to our weekly Bay Area newsletter. Distributed every Tuesday, we’re pleased to provide the latest policy updates, program and product offerings, and noteworthy press from members in the Bay Area.

Recent News

New Deputy City Manager for South San Francisco

South San Francisco has named Megan Wooley-Ousdahl as their new Deputy City Manager. Megan has previous public sector experience in both San Carlos and San Bruno with a planning role in both cities.

Pathways to STEAM Conference

Generation STEAM’s Pathways to STEAM Conference is returning to the Bay Area on October 28. This day-long conference serves 60 high school students from San Francisco Unified School District and sends an inclusive message about what makes a successful STEAM professional.

Gene Therapy Challenges and Best Practices Event

Join PBSS and RAPS-SF on September 26 for a hybrid workshop exploring the evolution of gene therapies, companion diagnostics (CDx) development, CMC and scale-up challenges, quality control and key FDA regulatory considerations.

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Greater Los Angeles Newsletter

Welcome to our monthly Greater Los Angeles newsletter. We’re pleased to provide the latest policy updates, program and product offerings, and noteworthy press from members in the region.

Recent News

From the Laboratory to Leadership Virtual Program starts September 15

Built from over 35 years of success with more than 7,500 graduates from over 1,000 life science companies, the From the Laboratory to Leadership program will guide first-time managers, and those seeking to expand their management skills, into capable business leaders.

Atticus Pharma Presents at First July Venture Hub Pitch Studio Event

Atticus Pharma presented its Z-pod drug delivery platform and two lead candidates targeting cutaneous lupus and androgenic alopecia. The startup highlighted its sustained-release topical technology, ongoing human studies and strategy to partner with large pharma for commercialization in its presentation to mentor investors.

Biocom California Speaks in Support of Pasadena Life Science Projects

The City of Pasadena is seeking community input to help reimagine nearly 50 acres of land originally reserved for the 710 freeway. Biocom California’s team and members Xencor, Protomer, HMRI, CBRE and Caltech have spoke in support of dedicating a portion of the land to future life science projects.

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San Diego Newsletter

Welcome to our weekly San Diego newsletter. We’re pleased to provide the latest policy updates, program and product offerings, and noteworthy press from members in the region.

Recent News

NCI SBIR Director to Hold 1:1 Meetings Regarding Non-Dilutive Funding

On August 27, Biocom California will welcome the National Cancer Institute’s SBIR program team for an in-depth overview of non-dilutive funding and commercialization resources available to cancer technology innovators.

Terra Lawson-Remer Elected Chair of Board of Supervisors

On July 22, Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer was elected Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, securing her leadership role weeks after Paloma Aguirre’s special election win in District 1. With this victory, Democrats now hold a majority on the board.

California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) SPARK Conference

In partnership with CIRM, Generation STEAM hosted the annual Summer Program to Accelerate Regenerative Medicine Knowledge (SPARK) Conference, featuring 120 SPARK fellows from 11 leading research institutions.