San Jose BioCenter | Partner Events

BioBriefing - May 13, 2008 - a BioCenter & Biotech Primer Event - San Jose, California
The one-day BioBriefing class provides a concise overview of modern biology concepts and an introduction to industry technology and terminology. This class is for those with limited time who want a succinct summary of the science and applications. San Jose BioCenter members are eligible to receive a $50 DISCOUNT off registration for this event, please contact Aurélie for discount code. Read more»

Orrick Legal Office Hours - May 19, 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).

Trends in the Medical Device Industry - May 19, 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»

Nanotech: Driver of Electronics, Photonics, Energy, and Bio-Med - Fourth Annual Full Day Symposium - May 20, 2008 - an IEEE event - Santa Clara, California
This one day symposium is IEEE SFBA Nanotechnology Council's annual look at whether the promise of nanotechnology has been realized yet. Technical experts and academics will present on a variety of nanotechnology enabled and potentially commercial applications and a panel of investors will discuss where the money is flowing. It s a great event to share knowledge and to network within the nanotechnology community. You already know that nanotechnology has the potential to underpin new advances in applications and employment in the already hat areas of clean energy, bio-med, and materials as it already has for electronics. Early registration rates expires on May 12. Read more»

The First Annual BayBio Institute Classic - May 20, 2008 - a BayBio event - American Canyon, California
The First Annual BayBio Institute Classic, a golf tournament benefitting the non-profit 501(c)(3) BayBio Institute, will be held on Tuesday, May 20th. Immediately preceding the tenth annual C21 BioVentures, the Classic will offer participants the chance to network with peers and benefit the BayBio Institute and k-12 science education in Northern California at the same time. Take advantage of charitable giving tax benefits and enjoy a course that Golf Digest gave 4 Stars: Chardonnay Golf Club in Napa. Tournament fees will be $225 for individuals and $800 for a foursome. Read more»

C21 BioVentures - May 20-22, 2008 – a Technology Vision Group conference - Napa, California
Private Companies Building Relationships and Opportunities: Featuring presentations from 66 innovative private companies, C21 provides the right audience to help companies meet their financing goals and objectives. Pharmaceutical Companies Building Portfolios: C21 provides pharma with a focused approach to finding the most qualified targets to partner with, giving them early access to new candidates to add to their existing product portfolios and pipelines. VC Seeking New Opportunities for Investment: With a focus on private companies seeking investors, C21 provides excellent early stage opportunities for venture capitalists and institutional investors. San Jose BioCenter members receive a 10% DISCOUNT off registration for this conference, please contact Aurélie for discount code. Read more»

Financing Alternatives: Where’s the Money?? - May 22, 2008 – a BioCenter Industry Panel - Menlo Park, California
Although VC's are a traditional source of funds, there are many opportunities for financing that can get your company to where you need it to be. You just need to know the right people. Join our panel to hear from private wealthy individuals, government granting agencies, foundations, angels and VCs who have opportunities for you to fund your company. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and meet with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, the US Naval Medical Research Center, Sand Hill Angels, the Biotechnology Value Fund, Square 1 Bank, and more! Read more»

Preclinical Toxicology Studies: Considerations in the Design, Implementation and Interpretation - May 23, 2008 - a CACO seminar & luncheon, sponsored by the BioCenter - Foster City, California
Key to the efficient initiation and design of clinical trials, preclinical toxicology studies provide critical information relative to the selection of safe a starting dose and escalation scheme and monitoring of human safety. Key factors in determining the appropriate preclinical program include the proposed clinical plan, regulatory expectations, biological and chemical characteristics of the drug, existing pharmacology data, and corporate objectives/timelines. Several functional areas are impacted by the scope of the preclinical program including those involved with manufacturing, the analyses of dose solution and blood/tissue samples, and finance... Read more»

The Venture Forum 2008 - May 30, 2008 – a Larta Institute forum - Santa Clara Convention Center, California
The BioCenter is actively involved in this year's Life Sciences Venture Forum and we are sure you will find the event extremely interesting. Now 14 years strong, the Venture Forum is the showcase component of Larta Institute's acclaimed Commercialization Assistance Practice; a set of year-round programs that uncover, coach and connect innovators funded by institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, the US Department of Agriculture, and a network of over 30 leading universities and research institutions from around the globe. This year, the Forum will showcase over a 100 selected technology companies (including emerging players from Brazil and Canada) and feature a world-class line up of keynote speakers, including G. Steven Burrill (Burrill & Company), Mary Woolley (Research!America) and Boris Nikolic (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). Mark your calendar and register today. As an affiliate of the Forum, we are able to offer a 30% discount off the $995 registration price to all San Jose BioCenter members, partners, and readers! Register online and use coupon code SJBVF08 to take advantage of this special offer. Read more»

Green Automobiles & Transportation - June 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»

BioCenter Open House Tour - June 4, 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»

Personalized Medicine - It Will Change Your Life - June 5, 2008 – a San Francisco State University conference - San Francisco, California
A star-studded cast of scientists and clinicians working in aspects of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine share their perspective on how to use the fruits of the human genome project to enhance preventive medicine and deliver the right drug to the right patient at the right time. This one-day conference and networking reception is not to be missed by scientists, educators, and health & industry professionals. Topics presented by industry and research leaders from BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., Burrill & Company, Genentech, Monogram Biosciences, UCSF, 23andMe, The San Jose BioCenter, and many others. San Jose BioCenter members receive a special 25% discount off early-bird registration through May 23. Read more»

3rd Assay Development & Screening Technologies - June 5-6, 2008 – a GTCbio conference - San Francisco, California
The goal GTCbio’s 3rd Assay & Screening Technologies Conference is to provide a venue for professionals in the drug discovery industry and academics to get an update of exciting new developments in assay technologies and exchange ideas in developing creative approaches in the drug discovery and development process to improve the efficiency and output. The conference will cover high throughput and high content screening for cell-based assays, novel assay and screening technologies, target validation and assay development and more. 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»

6th Annual Biodefense Vaccines and Therapeutics - June 9-11, 2008 – an Infocast conference - Washington DC
Key government representatives tasked with building biodefense and pandemic influenza countermeasures capacity will provide detailed information on their agencies’ strategies and programs. Speakers from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) will provide insights on the latest developments. The Conference is the ideal venue for participants seeking a role in the national biodefense and pandemic influenza effort to interact face-to-face with government representatives, and get the most up to date information on shifting funding requirements and program priorities. In addition, the Conference’s Networking Fair will provide a forum for government, biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies, research institutions and universities to explore opportunities for partnership and collaboration. The Conference also features an insightful scientific symposium, Developments in Biodefense Vaccines and Therapeutics, where leading biodefense researchers from government, academia and industry will provide an update on the latest R&D efforts and advances. San Jose BioCenter members receive a 15% DISCOUNT off registration for this conference, please contact Aurélie for discount code. Read more»

Northern CA Life Sciences Tour - June 12-13, 2008 - a tour of the oldest and largest Life Sciences Cluster in the world - Northern California
BayBio and Team California invite international delegates, site selectors, government officials and any other individuals working in the life sciences to take a comprehensive tour of the life sciences industry in Northern California. This tour will take place June 12 and 13 prior to the BIO International Conference and feature the best the region has to offer from Sacramento to the Silicon Valley. The tour will offer an up-close look at many of the companies, universities, incubators, research institutes and facilities that make the Northern California life sciences industry a compelling environment for partnering, collaboration and investment. Read more»

2008 California Clean Tech Open Competition: Applications Deadline - June 14, 2008 – a BioCenter sponsored competition - Northern 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.
CALLING ALL CLEAN TECH ENTREPRENEURS!! Do you know someone who has a clean tech idea? Are you interested in taking your clean tech idea to the next level of business? The Clean Tech Open's 2008 California Competition is waiting for you! Read more»

IEEE Monthly Luncheon Meeting - June 17, 2008 - an IEEE event - Santa Clara, California
Speaker: Dr. George Gruner, Unidym. Read more»

2008 BIO International Convention - June 17-20, 2008 - a BIO conference - San Diego, California
Innovate. Heal, Fuel, Feed the World. Discover the latest in biotech innovations in San Diego. Join more than 20,000 executives, investors, scientists, researchers, policy makers and journalists from around the world. Partner with pioneers making advances in healthcare, agriculture and the environment through the BIO Business Forum. Gain insights into trends and best practices with more than 175 sessions and keynotes. Don' t miss the 2008 Global Event for Biotechnology. Read more»

Drug metabolism and drug metabolizing enzymes, with Cyrus Khojasteh (Genentech) and Kirk Henne (Amgen SSF) - June 27, 2008 - a CACO-BAADME joint workshop - Foster City, California
Metabolism is one of the major clearance mechanisms by which drugs and other xenobiotics are removed from the body. Unlike classical enzymes that have evolved to catalyze the transformation of specific substrates, drug metabolizing enzymes like cytochrome P450 can accommodate a wide array of chemically diverse substrates and can perform oxidation chemistry via more than one potential mechanism. Metabolism of xenobiotics, in most cases, results in the formation of products having lower lipophilicity which enhances elimination. There are times in the course of metabolism where biotransformation reactions may lead to a reactive intermediate that can react with cellular components. This process is called bioactivation, and may result in toxicity. Read more»

2nd Rediscovering Biomarkers: Detection, Development & Validation - July 10-11, 2008 – a GTCbio conference - Boston, MA
The conference exposes attendees to the latest advancements and developments in biomarkers and predictive medicine. Attendees gain insight into the discovery and development processes, hear about new biomarkers and upcoming trends in the industry, as well as the status of biomarkers in clinical trials. Delegates will also receive highly valuable information on tools for improving reimbursement strategies and the efficacy and validation of biomarkers. 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»

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»

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»

Successful Entrepreneur Panel - 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»

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»

Annual BioCenter BBQ - August 27, 2008 – a BioCenter Event - San Jose, California
This event is reserved to BioCenter Internal Clients (Residents and Affiliates).

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
The past few years have seen a significant increase in merger and acquisition activity in the life sciences industry. Join this panel to hear M&A strategy perspective from the acquirer and the acquired, the investor, and the lawyer. You will learn: How to identify the good target buyer, and how to approach him; Valuation challenges and strategies; How to structure the deal; What to expect after the acquisition; What are the relative advantages of pursuing a M&A over other transactions; What are the risks and how to mitigate theses risks; How to plan a successful exit. 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»

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»

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 - Oct. 8-9 | Nov. 3-4 | Dec. 8-9, 2008 - a UC Berkeley Center for Executive Development class in collaboration with the BioCenter & produced by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP
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»

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»

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»

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»

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»