Prescience International creates and manages world-class executive programs, such as the BioExec Institute and entrepreneurial events featured at the San Jose BioCenter. Below you will find an calendar of industry related events. To post your event, please contact Aurelie Gaudin at aurelie@prescienceintl.com.



Renewable Energy Symposium: "Future of Renewables" - July 21, 2008 – a Clean Tech Open event - Mountain View, California
Renewable energy is clean and abundant, but the challenge is to innovate new ways to reach cost parity with gas and coal-fired power. What breakthrough disruptive technologies are there in the renewable space? Hear perspectives from PG&E, Google, clean tech VCs and policy experts to find out where they are investing, partnering, buying, and growing. Read more»


14th CMC Strategy Forum – Quality by Design (QbD) for Biopharmaceuticals: Part Two - July 24-25, 2008 - a CASSS conference - Bethesda, MD
Forum Co-Chairs: Sid Advant, Tunnell Consulting and Rohin Mhatre, Biogen Idec Inc. Read more»



Energy Efficiency Symposium: "Offices of the Future" - July 30, 2008 – a Clean Tech Open event - San Francisco, California
Office buildings account for almost 40% of the nation’s total energy consumption, but existing technologies can immediately reduce that load. In the near future, technology advancements could cut energy consumption by over 75%. Come hear about the revolution for “Offices of the Future.” PG&E, SDG&E, SCE, and more will present their initiatives during a panel, moderated by Joel Makower, founder of Clean Edge and Greener World Media, Inc. Read more»


Improving Drug Properties through Pro-drugs, Formulation and Drug Delivery - August 2, 2008 - a CABS event - Menlo Park, California
FountainBlue's Clean Energy Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes clean energy entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage clean energy decision-makers. Read more»


Clean Manufacturing & Clean Products - August 4, 2008 - a FountainBlue clean energy entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Clean Energy Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes clean energy entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage clean energy decision-makers. Read more»



2008 California Clean Tech Open Competition Summer Workshop: Business Plans for Sustainable Ventures - August 5, 2008 – a BioCenter sponsored competition - Palo Alto, California
Five workshops designed for early stage entrepreneurs will be offered to the Finalists. The workshops will be held "live" on Tuesday evenings at the Wilson Sonsini (WSGR) Palo Alto offices, and will be accessible via video link at several WSGR facilities around the state. Finalists can also dial-in to a WebEx conference call, and listen to the presentations in real-time. This workshop is ideally suited for new companies raising equity financing, and presenters will include experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. Read more»



BioCenter Open House Tour - August 6, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
The Open House Tour is an opportunity for anyone interested in the BioCenter to tour the facility and the Core Labs, to meet the management, and learn more about the BioCenter history and its clients. The Tour starts at 2:30 and lasts around an hour depending on attendance and how curious you are! Read more»



2008 California Clean Tech Open Competition Summer Workshop: Marketing Strategy & the Marketing Plan - August 12, 2008 – a BioCenter sponsored competition - Palo Alto, California
Five workshops designed for early stage entrepreneurs will be offered to the Finalists. The workshops will be held "live" on Tuesday evenings at the Wilson Sonsini (WSGR) Palo Alto offices, and will be accessible via video link at several WSGR facilities around the state. Finalists can also dial-in to a WebEx conference call, and listen to the presentations in real-time. This workshop is ideally suited for new companies raising equity financing, and presenters will include experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. Read more»


Issues in Collaborative Development - August 18, 2008 - a FountainBlue life science entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Life Science Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes life science entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage life science decision-makers. Please note that this events is not for service providers unless they are sponsors or invited speakers. Read more»



2008 California Clean Tech Open Competition Summer Workshop: Financial Modeling & Business Plan Financials - August 19, 2008 – a BioCenter sponsored competition - Palo Alto, California
Five workshops designed for early stage entrepreneurs will be offered to the Finalists. The workshops will be held "live" on Tuesday evenings at the Wilson Sonsini (WSGR) Palo Alto offices, and will be accessible via video link at several WSGR facilities around the state. Finalists can also dial-in to a WebEx conference call, and listen to the presentations in real-time. This workshop is ideally suited for new companies raising equity financing, and presenters will include experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. Read more»


Green and Clean Dinner Series Dinner Three: Where's The Money? - August 21, 2008 - a SDForum event - Menlo Park, California
SDForum is delighted to announce the third program in its evening series on “Green and Clean”, devoted to exploring the issues and highlighting the movers and shakers in this burgeoning industry that spans technologies and businesses. Entrepreneurs, tech executives, investors, and other stakeholders are looking for solutions to a wide range of problems impacting society and the world we live in. Read more»



2008 California Clean Tech Open Competition Summer Workshop: Legal Considerations for Early-stage Ventures - August 25, 2008 – a BioCenter sponsored competition - Palo Alto, California
Five workshops designed for early stage entrepreneurs will be offered to the Finalists. The workshops will be held "live" on Tuesday evenings at the Wilson Sonsini (WSGR) Palo Alto offices, and will be accessible via video link at several WSGR facilities around the state. Finalists can also dial-in to a WebEx conference call, and listen to the presentations in real-time. This workshop is ideally suited for new companies raising equity financing, and presenters will include experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. Read more»



The Art and Science of Winemaking - August 27, 2008 – a BioCenter "All About Science" event - San Jose, California
Wine quality and winemaking approaches have been debated for hundreds of years. A 21st century approach to winemaking can be very scientific because many aspects of this complex system appear to be understood. Join Prof. Phil Crews of UC Santa Cruz to uncover the chemical mysteries of winemaking. All registrants will be invited to attend the Annual BioCenter Summer BBQ immediately following the winemaking seminar. Read more»


Annual BioCenter BBQ - August 27, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
The annual BioCenter BBQ is an opportunity for all BioCenter clients, sponsors, and mentors to meet, catch up, and relax around good food. This event is reserved to BioCenter Internal Clients (Residents and Affiliates), Sponsors, and Mentors.


Resource Recovery & Waste Management - September 2, 2008 - a FountainBlue clean energy entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Clean Energy Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes clean energy entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage clean energy decision-makers. Read more»



2008 California Clean Tech Open Competition Summer Workshop: The Investor Pitch - September 9, 2008 – a BioCenter sponsored competition - Palo Alto, California
Five workshops designed for early stage entrepreneurs will be offered to the Finalists. The workshops will be held "live" on Tuesday evenings at the Wilson Sonsini (WSGR) Palo Alto offices, and will be accessible via video link at several WSGR facilities around the state. Finalists can also dial-in to a WebEx conference call, and listen to the presentations in real-time. This workshop is ideally suited for new companies raising equity financing, and presenters will include experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers. Read more»



BioPharm America 2008 - September 9-10, 2008 - an EBD conference - Atlanta, GA
BioPharm America is where biotech industry partnerships get started. Based on the same winning formula used in EBD Group’s distinguished European partnering conferences BIO-Europe and BIO-Europe Spring®, BioPharm America is expected to become the premier stand-alone bio-pharma partnering event in North America. With a clear focus on generating one-to-one meetings for attendees, BioPharm America offers an unrivalled opportunity for participants across the entire biotech value-chain to identify and enter into strategic relationships. BioCenter members receive a $200 registration discount and a $400 presentation discount, please contact Aurélie for discount code. Read more»


Fifth Symposium on the Practical Applications of Mass Spectrometry in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries - September 10-12, 2008 - a CASSS conference - Napa, California
Symposium Co-Chairs: Victor Ling, Genentech, Inc. and Anders Lund, Genzyme Corporation. Read more»


Orrick Legal Office Hours - September 15, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP provides the BioCenter clients with pro-bono office hours once a month. In addition to IP, Corporate, and other usual legal advices, Orrick's relationships create a web of resources for the BioCenter clients. Their lawyers have relationships with over 100 venture capital firms that have funded Orrick’s clients. But the network doesn't stop there: Orrick lawyers have strong ties with many investment banks and accounting firms, national laboratories, universities, private equity funds and public companies. Orrick puts its network to work for you, be sure to secure a spot to increase you VC visibility and outreach. This event is reserved to BioCenter Internal Clients (Residents and Affiliates).


From Strategy to Execution: Growing Your Company to the Next Level - September 15, 2008 - a FountainBlue life science entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Life Science Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes life science entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage life science decision-makers. Please note that this events is not for service providers unless they are sponsors or invited speakers. Read more»



Overcoming M&A Challenges - Planning a Good Deal and Your Exit - September 18, 2008 – a BioCenter Industry Panel - San Jose, California
We have seen significant changes in M&A activity in the life sciences industry, but how does that affect the future of your company and the industry as a whole? Has M&A stalled or are deals fewer and far between but larger in scope? Alternatively, has the pace quickened but with monumental changes to the structure of a deal? Most importantly, how can you position your company to make acquisition an attractive option? Read more»


C.A.C.O.-Bay Area Quarterly seminar luncheons - September 19, 2008 - a CACO seminar & luncheon - Foster City, California
Our popular seminar luncheons are held quarterly, normally from 11:00am to 1:00pm on a Friday. The venue is Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, which is centrally located in the Bay Area and readily accessed from major highways such as 101 and 92. Thanks to the generous financial support from close to 30 vendors each time, we have been able to provide the luncheons to our members free of charge. The attendance has been overwhelming, with ~300 scientists attending each time. Read more»


31st International Ion Chromatography Symposium - September 21-24, 2008 - a CASSS conference - Portland, OR
Program Topics: Industrial Applications (e.g., pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemicals); Bio Ion-Exchange Chromatography; Trace Analysis/Ultrapure Water; Environmental Methods; Regulatory Issues and Consensus-Based Methods; New Column Technology; Advances in Detection Automation and On-Line Methods; Hyphenated Techniques; Sample Preparation and Sample Handling; Method Development and Column Selection; Eluent Generation and Suppression; Capillary Electrophoresis; System Optimization and Troubleshooting; Planning for a First IC Lab and a First Industrial IC Job. Read more»



The Chemistry of Drugs: Organic & Medicinal Chemistry in Drug Discovery - September 23, 2008 – a BioCenter ChemFusion event - San Jose, California
The ChemFusion Series is a three-part series dedicated to bringing together a coalition of key stakeholders from industry and academia to engage in a dialogue surrounding the critical role of chemistry in the push from concept to commercialization and more specifically chemistry areas related to biopharmaceuticals. The Series will feature lecturers and/or panel discussions from academic and industry labs who will offer their perspective on the application of chemistry to their research areas. Read more»


Gene Acres 2008 - September 24, 2008 - a BayBio conference - South San Francisco, California
Gene Acres is a one-day facilities conference featuring timely analysis of issues by professionals from multiple perspectives. From facilities design to security, and from regulatory certification to international operations, Gene Acres conference provides insights into the challenges faced by life science companies every day. A closing reception will provide a perfect opportunity to network with your peers. San Jose BioCenter members receive up to $200 discount off regular non-member rate. To receive this discount, BioCenter members should register at “Supporter” level & indicate “BioCenter” affiliation in the drop-down menu. Read more»


Biomarker Discovery Summit 2008 - September 29-October 1, 2008 – a Cambridge Healthtech Institute conference - Philadelphia, PA
Track 1: Fourth Annual Genomic Biomarkers | Track 2: Sixth Annual Protein Biomarker | Track 3: Ninth Annual Metabolic Biomarkers | Track 4: Second Annual Biomarker Data Analysis.
Pre-Conference Events: Fit-for-Purpose Biomarker Assay Development and Validation | Novel Approaches to Cancer Biomarkers | microRNA as Cancer Biomarkers | Technology Advances for Protein Biomarker Discovery | Technology Advances for Metabolic Profiling. Read more»



New Reforms in Patent Law - October 1, 2008 – a BioCenter IP & Regulatory event - Menlo Park, California
Liz Howard, of Orrick, will present a summary of the latest developments from the Federal Circuit, and the Supreme Court, in patent law. Included will be a discussion of case law relating to what constitutes inequitable conduct in obtaining patents, what constitutes willful infringement,when licensing "exhausts" your patent rights going forward, how courts are now evaluating "obviousness" of a patent in deciding patent validity, and the latest word on the question of patentable subject matter. Dr. Howard will also discuss the potential impact of these trends on patent drafting strategies, as well as on licensing strategies. The session will also include ample opportunity for questions and answers from the audience. Read more»



BioCenter Open House Tour - October 1, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
The Open House Tour is an opportunity for anyone interested in the BioCenter to tour the facility and the Core Labs, to meet the management, and learn more about the BioCenter history and its clients. The Tour starts at 2:30 and lasts around an hour depending on attendance and how curious you are! Read more»


BioCenter CEO Lunch - October 2, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
This event is reserved to BioCenter Internal Clients (Residents and Affiliates).


Sustainable Solutions: Green Materials, Green Building Successes - October 6, 2008 - a FountainBlue clean energy entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Clean Energy Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes clean energy entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage clean energy decision-makers. Read more»



BioExec Institute: Opening Night Welcome Reception - October 7, 2008 - a UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development class in collaboration with the BioCenter & produced by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP - The Carnelian Room, San Francisco, California
The BioExec Institute is an executive program delivered by leading industry experts for life sciences Directors and VP-level managers who are searching for the keys to managing business trade-offs within a highly regulated and competitive industry. Delivered by industry specialists, including Deloitte & Touche USA LLP leaders and BioExec Institute faculty and alumni, the Institute offers attendees six-days of interactive programming from October through December 2008, including three evening networking receptions. Participants will have unique opportunities to debate the strategies and tactics of business leadership within BioPharma and will complete the program with invaluable insight and powerful networks to help them deliver bottom-line value in this growing industry. Read more»



BioExec Institute: Module A - Creating Value - October 8-9, 2008 - a UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development class in collaboration with the BioCenter & produced by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP - UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Center for Executive Learning, Berkeley, California
The BioExec Institute is an executive program delivered by leading industry experts for life sciences Directors and VP-level managers who are searching for the keys to managing business trade-offs within a highly regulated and competitive industry. Delivered by industry specialists, including Deloitte & Touche USA LLP leaders and BioExec Institute faculty and alumni, the Institute offers attendees six-days of interactive programming from October through December 2008, including three evening networking receptions. Participants will have unique opportunities to debate the strategies and tactics of business leadership within BioPharma and will complete the program with invaluable insight and powerful networks to help them deliver bottom-line value in this growing industry. Read more»


CE in the Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Industries: 10th Symposium on the Practical Applications for the Analysis of Proteins, Nucleotides and Small Molecules - October 12-16, 2008 - a CASSS conference - San Francisco, California
Symposium Co-Chairs: Kevin Altria, GlaxoSmithKline and Stacey Ma, Genentech, Inc. Read more»


4th Modern Drug Discovery and Development Summit (M3D) - October 15-17, 2008 – a GTCbio conference - San Diego, California
Over 150 leading industrial and academic experts will present at this three-day summit. M3D will offer an in-depth examination of the challenges involved in the dynamic and ever-changing field of drug discovery and development. It will bring researchers, lab directors/managers, and industry executives the critical scientific, technology, and business coverage that they need. San Jose BioCenter members are eligible to receive an additional 20% DISCOUNT off registration for this conference, please contact Aurélie for discount code. Read more»



IP Audit - October 15, 2008 – a BioCenter IP & Regulatory event - San Jose, California
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Sixth Annual Life Sciences Investor & Entrepreneur Rountables - October 16, 2008 – a BayBio Institute event - TBA, California
This unique event is designed to foster introductions, conversations, brief pitches, and networking between bioscience entrepreneurs and investors. The event will feature a roundtable format, with each table staffed by investors from VC firms and Angel Groups. Also featured at this event are local startup venues: Incubators, Research Institutes and Universities. San Jose BioCenter Entrepreneurs are eligible to receive a discount for this event, please contact Aurélie for discount code. Read more»


Orrick Legal Office Hours - October 20, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP provides the BioCenter clients with pro-bono office hours once a month. In addition to IP, Corporate, and other usual legal advices, Orrick's relationships create a web of resources for the BioCenter clients. Their lawyers have relationships with over 100 venture capital firms that have funded Orrick’s clients. But the network doesn't stop there: Orrick lawyers have strong ties with many investment banks and accounting firms, national laboratories, universities, private equity funds and public companies. Orrick puts its network to work for you, be sure to secure a spot to increase you VC visibility and outreach. This event is reserved to BioCenter Internal Clients (Residents and Affiliates).


The War for Talent - How Does This That Impact Life Science Execs? - October 20, 2008 - a FountainBlue life science entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Life Science Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes life science entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage life science decision-makers. Please note that this events is not for service providers unless they are sponsors or invited speakers. Read more»



Medicinal Chemistry for Oncology: Case Studies from Big Pharma - October 23, 2008 – a BioCenter ChemFusion event - San Jose, California
The ChemFusion Series is a three-part series dedicated to bringing together a coalition of key stakeholders from industry and academia to engage in a dialogue surrounding the critical role of chemistry in the push from concept to commercialization and more specifically chemistry areas related to biopharmaceuticals. The Series will feature lecturers and/or panel discussions from academic and industry labs who will offer their perspective on the application of chemistry to their research areas. Read more»



Document Management - October 29, 2008 – a BioCenter IP & Regulatory event - San Jose, California
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2008 California Clean Tech Open Competition Awards Ceremony - October 29, 2008 (TBC) – a BioCenter sponsored competition - San Jose, California
The California Clean Tech Open is an independent effort by entrepreneurs, researchers, environmentalists, investors and others to create economic growth and environmental sustainability by sparking a clean technology cluster in California. The California Clean Tech Open is unique among business plan competitions: it seeks entries from professionals, scientists and students alike; focuses solely on clean technology; and selects teams that are prepared to take their innovations to the marketplace by building and sustaining a company. In addition, the prize package of cash, services and office space goes above and beyond other awards and is not typically available to early-stage start-ups. Read more»


Energy Storage and Management: Smart Grid & Energy Efficiency - November 3, 2008 - a FountainBlue clean energy entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Clean Energy Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes clean energy entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage clean energy decision-makers. Read more»



BioExec Institute: Eve of the Election Networking Reception - November 3, 2008 - a UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development class in collaboration with the BioCenter & produced by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP - UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center, San Francisco, California
The BioExec Institute is an executive program delivered by leading industry experts for life sciences Directors and VP-level managers who are searching for the keys to managing business trade-offs within a highly regulated and competitive industry. Delivered by industry specialists, including Deloitte & Touche USA LLP leaders and BioExec Institute faculty and alumni, the Institute offers attendees six-days of interactive programming from October through December 2008, including three evening networking receptions. Participants will have unique opportunities to debate the strategies and tactics of business leadership within BioPharma and will complete the program with invaluable insight and powerful networks to help them deliver bottom-line value in this growing industry. Read more»



BioExec Institute: Module B - Managing Value - November 3-4, 2008 - a UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development class in collaboration with the BioCenter & produced by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP - UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center, San Francisco, California
The BioExec Institute is an executive program delivered by leading industry experts for life sciences Directors and VP-level managers who are searching for the keys to managing business trade-offs within a highly regulated and competitive industry. Delivered by industry specialists, including Deloitte & Touche USA LLP leaders and BioExec Institute faculty and alumni, the Institute offers attendees six-days of interactive programming from October through December 2008, including three evening networking receptions. Participants will have unique opportunities to debate the strategies and tactics of business leadership within BioPharma and will complete the program with invaluable insight and powerful networks to help them deliver bottom-line value in this growing industry. Read more»



BioCenter Open House Tour - November 5, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
The Open House Tour is an opportunity for anyone interested in the BioCenter to tour the facility and the Core Labs, to meet the management, and learn more about the BioCenter history and its clients. The Tour starts at 2:30 and lasts around an hour depending on attendance and how curious you are! Read more»



Regulatory Compliance - November 12, 2008 – a BioCenter IP & Regulatory event - San Jose, California
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Orrick Legal Office Hours - November 17, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP provides the BioCenter clients with pro-bono office hours once a month. In addition to IP, Corporate, and other usual legal advices, Orrick's relationships create a web of resources for the BioCenter clients. Their lawyers have relationships with over 100 venture capital firms that have funded Orrick’s clients. But the network doesn't stop there: Orrick lawyers have strong ties with many investment banks and accounting firms, national laboratories, universities, private equity funds and public companies. Orrick puts its network to work for you, be sure to secure a spot to increase you VC visibility and outreach. This event is reserved to BioCenter Internal Clients (Residents and Affiliates).


International Partnerships for Life Science Execs - November 17, 2008 - a FountainBlue life science entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Life Science Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes life science entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage life science decision-makers. Please note that this events is not for service providers unless they are sponsors or invited speakers. Read more»



BIO-Europe 2008 - November 17-19, 2008 - an EBD conference - Mannheim/Heidelberg, Germany
The 14th annual BIO-Europe event is the world’s largest dedicated biotechnology partnering conference. Over 2,200 global decision-makers from biotechnology, pharma and finance annually attend BIO-Europe to identify new business opportunities and develop strategic relationships. BIO-Europe features the industry’s most advanced Web-based partnering system, enabling delegates from all parts of the biotechnology value-chain to quickly identify, engage and enter into strategic relationships that drive their business successfully forward. We have renewed our delegation arrangement with the organizers of BIO-Europe and BioCenter companies are therefore again eligible for a $200 registration discount, please contact Aurélie for discount code. Read more»


Clean Energy Trends for 2008 - December 1, 2008 - a FountainBlue clean energy entrepreneurs' forum - Palo Alto, California
FountainBlue's Clean Energy Entrepreneurs' Forum convenes clean energy entrepreneurs and investors monthly, covering topics of interest to early and later stage clean energy decision-makers. Read more»



BioCenter Open House Tour - December 3, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
The Open House Tour is an opportunity for anyone interested in the BioCenter to tour the facility and the Core Labs, to meet the management, and learn more about the BioCenter history and its clients. The Tour starts at 2:30 and lasts around an hour depending on attendance and how curious you are! Read more»



Nanotechnology for Drug Delivery Systems - December 4, 2008 – a BioCenter ChemFusion event - San Jose, California
The ChemFusion Series is a three-part series dedicated to bringing together a coalition of key stakeholders from industry and academia to engage in a dialogue surrounding the critical role of chemistry in the push from concept to commercialization and more specifically chemistry areas related to biopharmaceuticals. The Series will feature lecturers and/or panel discussions from academic and industry labs who will offer their perspective on the application of chemistry to their research areas. Read more»


C.A.C.O.-Bay Area Quarterly seminar luncheons - December 5, 2008 - a CACO seminar & luncheon - Foster City, California
Our popular seminar luncheons are held quarterly, normally from 11:00am to 1:00pm on a Friday. The venue is Crowne Plaza Hotel in Foster City, which is centrally located in the Bay Area and readily accessed from major highways such as 101 and 92. Thanks to the generous financial support from close to 30 vendors each time, we have been able to provide the luncheons to our members free of charge. The attendance has been overwhelming, with ~300 scientists attending each time. Read more»



BioExec Institute: Module C - Growing Value - December 8-9, 2008 - a UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development class in collaboration with the BioCenter & produced by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP - UC Berkeley Haas School of Business Center for Executive Learning, Berkeley, California
The BioExec Institute is an executive program delivered by leading industry experts for life sciences Directors and VP-level managers who are searching for the keys to managing business trade-offs within a highly regulated and competitive industry. Delivered by industry specialists, including Deloitte & Touche USA LLP leaders and BioExec Institute faculty and alumni, the Institute offers attendees six-days of interactive programming from October through December 2008, including three evening networking receptions. Participants will have unique opportunities to debate the strategies and tactics of business leadership within BioPharma and will complete the program with invaluable insight and powerful networks to help them deliver bottom-line value in this growing industry. Read more»



BioExec Institute: Closing Reception - December 9, 2008 - a UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development class in collaboration with the BioCenter & produced by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP - The Great Hall, UC Berkeley Faculty Club, Berkeley, California
The BioExec Institute is an executive program delivered by leading industry experts for life sciences Directors and VP-level managers who are searching for the keys to managing business trade-offs within a highly regulated and competitive industry. Delivered by industry specialists, including Deloitte & Touche USA LLP leaders and BioExec Institute faculty and alumni, the Institute offers attendees six-days of interactive programming from October through December 2008, including three evening networking receptions. Participants will have unique opportunities to debate the strategies and tactics of business leadership within BioPharma and will complete the program with invaluable insight and powerful networks to help them deliver bottom-line value in this growing industry. Read more»


BMNIT 2008: Bio Meets Nano and IT Conference - December 9-11, 2008 - a BioForum Oulu conference - Oulu, Finland
BioForum Oulu organizes international conference enhancing international and interdisciplinary collaboration in the fields of biosciences, nanotechnology and information technology. The event consists of a partnering section and lecturer under the following fields: bioprocesses, plants, food, health, wellness and environment. Read more»



Holiday Celebration & Trends In Financing Investor Panel - December 11, 2008 – a BioCenter Industry Panel - San Jose, California
The first key to get funding is to understand where the money is. Join experts from the Investment world at our annual “Trends in Financing Panel & Holiday Party” to understand the types of financings that are occurring in your industry today– including topics such as who is getting funding, current valuations and other terms, what investors are looking for, what criteria they use to evaluate and eventually fund your company, etc. – and what is new and what to expect for 2009. Read more»


15th CMC Strategy Forum - January 11, 2009 - a CASSS conference - San Francisco, California
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WCBP 2009: 13th Symposium on the Interface of Regulatory and Analytical Sciences for Biotechnology Health Products - January 12-14, 2009 - a CASSS conference - San Francisco, California
Symposium Co-Chairs: Barry Cherney, CDER, FDA, Philip Krause, CBER, FDA, Wassim Nashabeh, Genentech, Inc. Read more»


MSB 2009: 23rd International Symposium on MicroScale Bioseparations - February 1-5, 2009 - a CASSS conference - Boston, MA
Symposium Chair: Jonathan Sweedler, University of Illinois. Read more»


Molecular Medicine Tri – Conference - February 24-27, 2009 – a Cambridge Healthtech Institute conference - San Francisco, California
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Bio-IT World Conference & Expo - April 27-29, 2009 – a Cambridge Healthtech Institute conference - Boston, MA
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