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Oct. 3rd, 2013
|  Editor: Ahmed Enany
President & CEO
Southern California
Biomedical Council
enany@socalbio.org
www.socalbio.org
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Ovarian Cancer
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Applied Integrin Sciences, Inc. Announces Exceptional Results In Ovarian Cancer Study
The USC Spin-off Applied Integrin Sciences (Los Angeles) announced that its first cancer therapeutic drug candidate eliminated all intraperitoneal ovarian cancer tumors in a pre-clinical study testing a novel treatment regimen. Funded by the National Cancer Institute through the company's first NCI grant awarded December last year, its lead candidate drug Vicrostatin was combined with a drug-eluting gel and applied into the peritoneum for sustained release of the drug directly to ovarian cancer metastatic tumors ... Read more
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Crowdfunding
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APPLIED INTEGRIN SCIENCES, INC. LAUNCHES CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ITS CANCER DRUG DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Applied Integrin Sciences, Inc. announced it launched its first crowdfunding campaign to raise funding to accelerate the development of its cancer-fighting drug that is planned to boost the survival and quality of life for patients with ovarian cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, and other cancers, an initiative facilitated by the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Southern California; Three Two One Productions; When You Wish; and the women who share their ovarian cancer experiences .... Read more
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Featuring Next Gen. Medtech, Biotech & eHealth Companies
To sponsor or make a business presentation, contact SoCalBio at
Who Is Presenting
Our target is to select and showcase 40 emerging bioscience technologies and companies during the 2013 SoCalBio Investor & Partnership Conference. Here is a partial list of companies selected to make business presentations:
Amicrobe (An advanced biomaterials company with innovative product candidates designed to prevent and treat infections)
Applied Biomedical (High accuracy disposable ambulatory infusion pump)
AQCI (Automated quality control instruments for nuclear pharmacies)
Asta Fluidic Technologies (Fetomaternal hemorrhage diagnosis)
BestDose (Software to personalize medication dosage)
Bone Rad Therapeutics (Treating tumors in bone)
Bruin Biometrics (Provides wireless solutions for wound care, orthopedic care, real-time data capture, analytics and reporting)
CaliCast (UCLA orthopedic cast technology)
DPS Health (Provides patients with cost-effective behavioral change and self-management support programs)
Dr. Marion Digital (Online apps to empower elderly care)
Hillhurst Biopharmaceuticals (Orally-delivered therapeutic for sickle cell disease)
LA BioMed technology for treating Mucormycosis
Perimeter Medical Imaging (Provides surgeons with real time, actionable information about tumor margins)
Otokinetics (Hearing implant for profound and severe hearing loss)
QT Medical (LA BioMed spinoff developing pediatric devices)
RTime.com (A one-stop solution for those seeking quality eldercare services, facilities and information)
Skymedicus (Provides a telemedicine platform to enable medical tourism)
SnapMD (A telemedicine company that provides a communications platform tailored for pediatrics)
StemVax (developing the next-generation immunotherapy platform to treat brain cancer)
Supervision (Real-time telesurgery)
SynTouch (Biomimetic tactile sensing)
Sentire Medical Systems (Bowel perforation sensor)
Trend Shift (A health care data analytics company)
UCLA device for precise breast radiotherapy
Val 9000 (A telemedicine platform to provide voice activated access to clinical information and patient monitoring systems)
Videris (Novel ultrasound-based devices for cardiovascular applications)
ZD Medical (Devices for vascular imaging)
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Venture Capital
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Who are the Most Active VCs in Digital Health?
According to StartUpHealth, these are the most active venture capital firms in the digital health space this year:
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Upcoming Events
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SoCalBio Workshop on NIH Grant Funding
Thursday, October 10, 2013
10:00 am - 3:00 PM
Saban Research Institute
This workshop is organized by SoCalBio and sponsored by the Saban Research Institute. It will provide an overview of non-dilutive funding opportunities for emerging bioscience companies at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), particularly in the form of SBIR grants. The workshop will discuss upcoming funding opportunities and tips for applying.
Attending Entrepreneurs Will Have the Opportunity to Hold
One-on-One Meetings with Dr Weber of NCI
Speakers
Program Director
SBIR Development Center
National Cancer Institute
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Molly B. Schmid, Ph.D.
Senior Consultant
TriTech - A California SBDC
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Melissa Harman
Partner
Moss Adams
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Agenda
10:45 Introductions
11:00 "NIH and NCI Funding Opportunities" by Patricia Weber, DrPh, NCI
12:00 Luncheon & Discussion
1:30 "Effective Grant Writing" by Molly Schmid, PhD, Tritech
2:00 "Meeting Government Accounting Rules" by Melissa Harman, Moss Adams
2:30 One-on-one meeting wuith Dr. Pattie Weber
3:00 Meeting Adjourns
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New SoCalBio Members
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Cal State Chanel Island (Camarillo)
California State University Channel Islands is a four-year public comprehensive university located in Camarillo, California in Ventura County ... Read more
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
A fully integrated academic medical center located in Winston-Salem, NC. The institution comprises the medical education and research components of Wake Forest School of Medicine; the integrated clinical structure and consumer brand Wake Forest Baptist Health; the commercialization of research discoveries through Wake Forest Innovations, and a network of affiliated community-based hospitals, physician practices, outpatient services and other medical facilities ... Learn more
BASi
BASi provides world-class research to the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. Established in 1974, BASi offers an extensive array of
Mesirow Financial (Los Angeles Office)
Mesirow Financial is a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Chicago. Founded in 1937, it is an independent, employee-owned firm with approximately 1,200 employees globally. With expertise in Investment Management, Global Markets, Insurance Services and Consulting, Mesirow Financial strives to meet the financial needs of institutions, public sector entities, corporations and individuals... Learn more
AVI-SPL (Cypress)
AVI-SPL helps customers of all sizes and industries to develop their video communications strategies by providing services that assess, develop and support solutions. ... Learn more
Gordon L. Schooly, Ph.D., LLC (San Diego)
Provides g lobal regulatory and clinical development strategy and execution. FDA, EMA, Health Canada and Australia Health Authority representation. Biostatistics and clinical data management, electronic regulatory submissions including CDISC and C-Path, analytics support to government health agencies and private health care providers .. Learn more
Citrus College (Glendora)
A community college in the San Gabriel Valley ... Learn more
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Government Shut Down
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Federal shutdown would mean FDA delays
 Without a continuing resolution to keep the government funded, all "non-essential" FDA personnel would face near immediate furlough. That could spell trouble for companies awaiting review for new devices and drugs, such as CardioMEMs, which was slated to get its 2nd shot at FDA approval at an advisory panel meeting this month. .... Read more at MassDevice
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Report
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Average Job Gains for Research Parks Outperform Economy Overall, Survey Finds
 Startups spun out of university research parks stayed in business longer than the overall national average and helped to improve regional competitiveness by establishing their companies within the area where they were incubated, according to a recent survey from the Association of University Research Parks (AURP). The survey reported the findings of 108 university research park directors over the past five years to demonstrate the extent to which the parks are focused on advancing innovation in their region.... Read Report
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Sponsored Events
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October 8 - 9, 2013 in San Francisco, CA
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November 11 - 13 in Beijing, China
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Pediatric Device Development
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FDA Grants Prestigious Award to Pediatric Medical Device Consortium Led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles
 According to CTIP Co-Director Dr. Yaniv Bar-Cohen, the program provides comprehensive guidance and resources to accelerate the commercialization of pediatric innovations by facilitating product development that may not otherwise be readily available. "Being recognized as the focal point for pediatric innovation in Southern California allows us to provide a home for those in pediatric healthcare who need a place to move their ideas forward," says Bar-Cohen who is also the director of Cardiac Rhythm Devices at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and associate professor of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC ... Learn more
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Grants
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Sofie Biosciences Wins a Phase II NIH Grant
 The Culver City-based SOFIE BIOSCIENCES -- an emerging in vivo imaging diagnostics company focused on Positron Emission Tomography (PET) probes, scanners and chemistry systems-- announced that the National Institute of Health has awarded the company a grant under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. This Phase II award, for approximately $1.8M over three years, will be administered by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to support the development of the first digital chip technology for the rapid and easy synthesis of PET probes for neurobiology applications ... Learn more
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SoCalBio Group Purchasing Program
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SoCalBio is pleased to announce the addition of the following two vendors to its growing Group Purchasing Program:
 ShareVault, a leading provider of highly secure and controlled document sharing solutions and virtual data rooms (VDR), has aligned with SoCalBio to provide companies with significant discounted pricing and complimentary extra features. ShareVault's VDR platform is optimized for life science companies of all sizes and flexibly priced so that even small biotech companies can afford and benefit from its technology. The ShareVault solution is intended for due diligence required during bio-pharma partnering, licensing, fundraising, M&A, clinical study management or other applications that require secure sharing of documents with third parties ... Learn more
 SoCalBio has partnered with Corporate Traveler (CT) -- a leading US business travel management specialist -- to offer members a customized service approach to corporate travel encompassing all of the following services:
- All corporate travel reservations
- Travel planning services including health, visa and security
- Travel Policy compliance support
- Negotiated supplier program support
- Online fulfillment
- VIP travel services
- Service Level Agreement for all Clients .. Learn more
About the SoCalBio Group Purchasing Program:
The Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) offers member companies and organizations the opportunity to save money on products and services such as lab and office supplies. insurance services, medical and specialty gases, shipping, scientific publications, etc. This program is managed by the SoCalBio Group Purchasing Committee and offered only to SoCalBio members based in the Greater Los Angeles/Orange County region. Enrollment in this program enables SoCalBio members to make significant savings on frequently purchased products and services ... See the list of participating vendors |
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Bioness (Santa Clarita)
Phenomenex (Torrance)
ResearchDx (Irvine)
Aubrey Group (Irvine)
WaveTec Vision (Aliso Viejo)
Response Genetics (Los Angeles)
Tribogenics (Marina del Rey)
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 SoCalBio membership links you to partners, contract manufacturers, regulatory and legal experts, and policy makers. The organization's programs help emerging biotech and medical device companies grow. Membership is affordable -- as low as $500 -- and offers access to networking opportunities, advocacy, discounts through our group purchasing program group purchasing program and other benefits you simply can't find elsewhere ... Join SoCalBio |
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