Upcoming Life Science Events & Networking Opportunities in California

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The MEDTECH Conference

Mon Sep 25 14:00:00 GMT 2017

Join us in San Jose for business development, innovative technology, and networking with policymakers, business executives and industry leaders.

Mon Sep 25 16:00:00 GMT 2017

Mammalian Cell Culture Intensive Training

This course is designed for professional scientists and engineers who wish to enhance their basic knowledge and training in upstream mammalian tcell culture and primary recovery.

"Leveraging Your Leadership" Program

Tue Sep 26 15:30:00 GMT 2017

Leveraging Your Leadership takes your experienced managers to the next level. So they’ll not only have core management skills, they’ll have the core leadership skills to drive strategic results for your company

GNF Technology Showcase: Novel Approaches in Cancer Therapeutics

Tue Sep 26 15:30:00 GMT 2017

The Genomics Institute of the Novartis Research Foundation (GNF) is hosting the 2017 Technology Showcase: bringing together leading oncology investigators who are driving Cancer Therapeutics forward. Join us for industry-leading presentations, lively discussion panels, live demos and opportunities to cooperatively engage with like-minded peers in your areas of interest. Attend a reception with the presenters following the final session. Topics to include oncogenic drivers and tumor heterogeneity, cancer epigenetics, cancer stem cells, oncolytic viruses, cancer metabolism, and the tumor microenvironment.

Visit here for more information and to register.

Innovation 2 Investment Spotlight Series by LaunchBio

Tue Sep 26 18:30:00 GMT 2017

LaunchBio invites you to learn about early stage innovators in our community who have successfully secured funding. Hear the stories, get inspired and learn something new about how our region is funding innovation.

This months spotlight event features Echo, a San Diego startup that has developed a digital, all-in-one microscope. CEO Eugene Cho, will share how he got started, the hurdles he experienced along the way and his experience working with Tech Coast Angels. In 2016 Eugene won $15,000 in the 10th annual “Quick Pitch” competition, hosted by San Diego’s Tech Coast Angels. Most recently Echo closed on $7.5 million in a Series A roundled by San Francisco-based Dolby Family Ventures and Southern California’s Tech Coast Angels. Guest speakers also include Tech Coast Angel, Dr. Peter Chu, Biotechnology Entrepreneur, Investor and Executive & Annie Mak (Co-lead for Echo Labs deal in 2016).

***LaunchBio is a non-profit affiliate of BioLabs created to identify, council and support high-growth, high-impact life science and biotechnology companies. Both locally and nationally our goal is to connect entrepreneurs with knowledge capital and talent***

To register for this event, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovation-2-investment-spotlight-series-tickets-37247244511?aff=rsvp

Wed Sep 27 14:00:00 GMT 2017

Our panel of hall of fame healthcare ops experts discuss how to build an all-star company and when to sell at different stages to maximize shareholder value.

Wed Sep 27 19:00:00 GMT 2017

Examine roles and responsibilities of sustainable strategic managers and learn how to apply the tools of strategic business management to problems of sustainability.

Capturing the Data: Improving Patient Outcomes

JLABS San Diego

Wed Sep 27 22:00:00 GMT 2017

Could the advancement of new technologies leveraging data and analytics hold the key to transforming healthcare into a more patient centric and cost efficient model? Startups are innovating in areas such as data aggregation, risk stratification, outcomes reporting and even staffing standardization – all of which have the end goal of putting more focus on enhancing patient care. The progression of the value-for-service model has also sparked development of data driven solutions capable of demonstrating improvements in patient outcomes. The role of data in patient care is expanding in so many ways - come hear players in the field discuss trends, potential impact, challenges and more.

Join Johnson & Johnson Innovation, JLABS for a discussion with experts on how data can affect patient outcomes. We’ll explore topics such as:

Types of data and differences in application
Where and how to find effective patient data
The benefits of data and how it influences patients
How data will increase the quality of healthcare
What it takes to improve patient outcomes

Wed Sep 27 23:00:00 GMT 2017

Learn about the benefits of ridesharing with our Rideshare Happy Hour event!

Thu Sep 28 14:30:00 GMT 2017

Life science executives have many factors to consider when pursuing an international venture for their business or organization. At our first Bicoom CFO breakfast event in Orange County, we’ll discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by today’s international life science market with experts from the insurance, accounting, and legal fields as well as explore different strategies for maximizing international success.

Thu Sep 28 15:00:00 GMT 2017

Digital Marketing Success for CRO’s

An introduction to creating strategic, targeted, and measurable online campaigns
Today’s social and technology environment is turning traditional marketing for CROs on its head. Instead of telling the customer what to think, you need to find out what they already think and go from there, continually adjusting your approach based on real interactions with real customers every day. Digital marketing operates within its own paradigm requiring an adept use of analytical tools.

La Jolla Institute’s community lecture series “Life Without Disease”

Thu Sep 28 23:30:00 GMT 2017

From Asthma to Zika: Exploring the worlds within us

Explore the human immune system through a different lens when you join Dr. Zbigniew Mikulski for the next Life Without Disease Lecture at La Jolla Institute. This event is free and will include a Q&A after the presentation.

Please RSVP at LJI.org/LWD

Life Without Disease Lecture Series
La Jolla Institute's community lecture series "Life Without Disease" provides San Diegans with an opportunity to hear about the latest advances in immune research and learn first-hand about exciting research conducted at the Institute. The lectures are delivered by prominent leaders in their field and are offered at no charge to the public three times a year.
Date & Time:
September 28, 2017 4:30- 6:30pm

Location:
La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology

Student Data Hackathon

Sat Sep 30 15:00:00 GMT 2017

Biocom Institute's second annual Hackathon aims to inspire young people in the community to become tomorrow’s data analysts; a skill set that is in high demand by Biocom’s members. This year’s theme, Hackathon Heroes, encourages participants to use real data to ignite actionable change in the community by exploring data about our region’s schools. Hackers will search for trends and draw insights to shed light on the “health” of the education system in San Diego County.

From the Laboratory to Leadership

Mon Oct 02 15:30:00 GMT 2017

25th Anniversary Edition: From the Laboratory To Leadership develops the skills and knowledge of first time and developing managers in life science companies, taking them from competent technical managers to capable business leaders.

Tue Oct 03 15:00:00 GMT 2017

This seminar will begin by outlining best practices for documenting and ultimately communicating a termination decision, and will conclude with a summary of creative severance options to minimize the company’s risk following a termination.

Tue Oct 03 15:00:00 GMT 2017

The SynBioBeta SF synthetic biology conference is back for its sixth year in San Francisco, October 3-5, 2017, with more than 16 sessions, 60 speakers and 30 exhibitors. Meet the movers and shakers of an industry that's driving technology and business forward.