Southern California Biomedical Council:
What: |
Emerging biotech, nanotech and medical device firms from throughout the greater Los Angeles region will learn "insider" strategies for securing government funding during a day-long workshop sponsored by the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio). The workshop will feature a distinguished panel of experts representing the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Army, as well as local life science and venture capital firms. |
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When: |
Monday, January 28, 2008 |
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Where: |
University of California, Irvine |
University Club |
801 E. Peltason |
Irvine, CA 92617 |
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Who: |
Speakers include: |
-- Ali Andalibi, Ph.D., National Science Foundation |
-- Darrel Drinan, PhiloMetron, Inc |
-- Philip L. Felgner, Ph.D., ImmPORT Therapeutics |
-- Michael Helmbrecht, Ph.D., Iris AO, Inc. |
-- David D. Hood, US Army MRMC/TATRC |
-- Paul Hung, Ph.D., CellASIC Corporation |
-- Gregory Milman, Ph.D., National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH |
-- Anthony Natale, M.D., Prism VentureWorks |
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Why: |
Government funding is a crucial resource for emerging life science firms. It provides early-stage companies with grant money, peer validation, prestige and an enhanced opportunity to attract institutional funding. There is an abundance of government funding opportunities for entrepreneurs who understand how the system works. This one-day SoCalBio workshop will provide first-hand insight from top decision-makers involved directly in the funding process. |
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Interviews: |
Speakers and workshop attendees are available for interview (on-site or via phone/e-mail) |
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Contact: |
Erik Deutsch, ExcelPR Group |
(323) 851-2300 x112 / erikd@excelpr.com |
About SoCalBio
The Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) is a nonprofit, member-supported trade association that supports biomedical and life science research, development, manufacturing and overall economic development in Los Angeles, Orange County and adjacent communities. The organization's programs assist local firms in accessing capital, potential partners and business support services. They also promote technology transfer and workforce training. More information about SoCalBio is available at www.socalbio.org.