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What’s Inside: Apply for Meetings with Sanofi and Daiichi-Sankyo; Update on Mayor Breed’s Vision for a New Downtown SF; Cellares Raises $255M; 23andMe Granted New FDA Clearance; Upcoming Events; and more.
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Find the latest news and information impacting the Bay Area life science industry. If you have company news you’d like to share, please get in touch.
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Welcome New Bay Area Members
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Roadmap to San Francisco’s Future Progress Update
Since Mayor London Breed put forward her vision to revitalize Downtown San Francisco six months ago, she now reports significant progress has been made toward fulfilling its five key priorities. The vision includes six strategies that collectively aim to improve downtown in response to economic changes caused by the pandemic.
San Mateo Awards Nearly $30M to Build Affordable Housing
San Mateo County Supervisors voted unanimously to allocate nearly $30 million to spur development of five affordable housing projects totaling 483 units. The projects are located between Daly City to Menlo Park and aim to make it easier to live and thrive on the Peninsula by improving housing shortage problems.
Alameda County Green Business Program Lab Checklist
The Alameda County Green Business Program published a new laboratory-specific checklist. This provides an opportunity for life science and other R&D companies, alongside businesses in most other industries, to find sector-specific ways to measure environmental impact and demonstrate a commitment to a healthier future.
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Exciting Collaboration Prospect: Sanofi Seeks Partnerships
Sanofi, a prominent global pharmaceutical company, is actively seeking partnerships with companies in the realms of inflammation, immunology, neuroimmunology, vaccine candidates, and more. Seize this opportunity by submitting your application here. Selected companies will be required to be physically present at the event in South San Francisco on November 7.
Last Chance: Connect with Daiichi-Sankyo for Potential Partnerships
Today is the deadline to apply for a meeting with Daiichi-Sankyo for potential partnerships. Submit your application by September 8 for the chance to privately engage with Daiichi-Sankyo on November 11. Click here to apply today.
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Elevate Future Leaders and Join Us as a Mentor Today
Biocom California Institute is seeking mentors for the Life Science Young Leaders, Veterans In Life Sciences, and NOVAWorks Fellowship programs. By becoming a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to help one of our program participants take the next step in their career. Mentors will guide their fellow through the life science sector, introduce them to the wide range of career opportunities available in the industry, and help them capitalize on their unique and valuable skillset. All mentors will receive support and training prior to mentoring. Sign up here and contact Paulina Fonville for more information.
Exploring Industries: Educator Tour to Ignite Learning
Biocom Generation STEAM is excited to partner with Innovative Genomics Institute to provide life science educators, district leaders, WBL coordinators, and counselors with a unique in-person experience on October 19. Learn about next-generation sequencing techniques and applications, tour academic labs, and observe aspects of the sequencing core space. Educators will have the opportunity to expand their personal and professional development by exploring how to bring next-generation sequencing into their classroom through free resources provided in partnership with Illumina Genomic Discoveries program. Spots are limited, register today. Learn more about Generation STEAM.
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Get to Know Our Endorsed Suppliers
Whether you’re new to Biocom California 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 a member. Stay in the know by subscribing to the Purchasing Group Newsletter to have tailored news delivered directly to your inbox about our endorsed suppliers and their exclusive savings programs, upcoming events and timely updates. Explore our portfolio here.
September 12 | Synergy Between DEI & Supplier Diversity
Biocom California invites you to learn how your company can benefit from a more diverse supply chain, an inclusive workplace, and an enhanced reputation by integrating supplier diversity and diversity within your organization. Topics of discussion will include strengthening the supply chain, inclusive procurement practices, employee engagement and retention, and more. Register here.
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Committees and Working Groups
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Premium Member News
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Member News
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23andMe granted new FDA clearance to report additional BRCA variants.
Bayer and BlueRock announced details of the positive Phase I study with bemdaneprocel in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Be the Match and Ossium Health unveil partnership to increase bone marrow transplant accessibility and treatment efficiency.
Bristol Myers Squibb partners with Cellares for robotic production of pipeline CAR-T Drug.
Cellares raises $255 million for cell therapy “factory in a box.”
East Bay EDA Innovation Awards nominations are now open through Friday, September 29, at 5 p.m. All nominations must be submitted via the online form. To view the application questions, you can download the sample nomination form.
ExcepGen emerges from stealth with new funding for its nucleic acid therapeutics platform.
Genesis Therapeutics gets $200 million in new funding.
Star Therapeutics raises $90 million financing to accelerate its pipeline of novel antibody therapies and growth of its portfolio companies.
Travere Therapeutics completes sale of bile acid product portfolio to Mirum Pharmaceuticals.
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Biocom California | Bay Area
Biocom California is the 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 {{{dynamic_content_1600}}} 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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