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Past Weekly
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- April 30, 2014
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Recent SoCalBio Members
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Laragen (Culver City)
Laragen, Inc. was founded in 1995 with the sole intention of providing the highest quality DNA sequencing and genotyping in the industry. The company's primary goals are to provide impeccable quality, fast DNA sequencing and genotyping services for academic institutions as well as private companies ... Learn more
SetPoint Medical (Valencia)
SetPoint Medical is a medical device company seeking to treat patients with debilitating inflammatory diseases, such as Crohn's Disease and rheumatoid arthritis, using proprietary implantable neuromodulation devices ... Learn more
BioVinc (Culver City)
BioVinc offers the new fluorescent molecular probes targeting bone, based on technology developed by Professor Charles E. McKenna at the University of Southern California ... Learn more
Biolase specialize in the development, manufacturing and marketing of lasers and related products to provide biological treatments that eliminate pain and are safer for patients .. Learn more
ADRx (Thousand Oaks)
ADRx, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company created to develop first-in-class and best-in-class drugs for amyloid diseases. The company intends to discover and develop drug candidates independently and in partnertnership with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies ...
Biotechnical Services Inc. (San Diego)
Provides scientific lab equipment sales and services, such as calibration and validation.... Learn more
Response Genetics (Los Angeles)
Response Genetics is a publicly traded biotech company focused on developing molecular diagnostic assays to help determine the patient's response to cancer therapies ... Learn More
Pharmacos Biopharmaceutical Services (Irvine)
Pharmacos services small to mid-size specialty biopharmaceutical and medical device companies by providing a complete suite of outsourcing and/or consulting services which support drug development, registration, commercialization, life cycle management and commercial operations ..
CRB USA (Carlsbad)
CRB is a global design, construction and consulting firm that services the bioscience and other advanced technology industries. The firm employs over 600 people in 10 offices serving clients throughout the world ... Learn More
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Join SoCalBio leaders to promote the biotech and device industries in Los Angeles, Orange County and neighboring communities for job creation and overall economic growth.
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Study
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Has the US Economy Become Less Entrepreneurial Over Time?
A recent report by the Brookings Institute contends that the US economy's " dynamism is slowing down. Business churning and new firm formations have been on a persistent decline during the last few decades, and the pace of net job creation has been subdued. This decline has been documented across a broad range of sectors in the U.S. economy, even in high-tech" .... Read more
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Emerging Markets
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Med-Tech Industry Booming in China, But .....
 James Walsh in the Star Tribune writes "U.S. med-tech firms are seeing double-digit growth as they partner with Chinese manufacturers, purchase Chinese companies and race to educate and woo Chinese doctors and patients eager to tap the latest technology." But there are potholes along the road to success. ... Read more
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Digital Health
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Apple on Medical Tech Hiring Spree, a Possible Hint of iWatch Plans
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Med Device User Fees
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FDA's MDUFMA Fees Rose 50% in 2013
According to MassDevice "the jump in user fees paid by medtech makers to have their products reviewed was due to a new Medical Device User Fee Act that went into effect after fiscal 2012 ended in October of that year. Excluding unearned fees and refunds, the user fees collected in fiscal 2013 were $96.8 million, a 48.9% jump over the $65.0 million collected during fiscal 2012" ... Read more
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SoCalBio Workshop on Accessing
Government Funding
May 15, 8 am to 4 pm
Calit2 Auditorium in Irvine
Attend this SoCalBio Workshop to to get more information about new SBIR/STTR and other grant funding opportunities. This workshop will also sharpen your grant-writing skills and help you tap various government funding opportunities from the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense .. More info
Other Upcoming Events
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Enjoy Significant Discounts on Lab Supplies and Instruments
Available only to SoCalBio members in Southern California
 In collaboration with BIO, SoCalBio offers member companies in Southern California preferential pricing and complimentary services on lab supplies and instruments offered by VWR. SoCalBio members utilizing this program save on averge about 47% off the list price ... Learn more
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M&A
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Bill Ackman
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The New York Times reported that "Mr. Ackman sent a letter to the board of Allergan on Monday, urging the company to begin acquisition talks with Valeant. And he warned Allergan not to try other alternatives, including a deal with another drug maker, if they don't generate as much value for shareholders" ....Read more
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LA BioMed
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LA BioMed Woos Deep Pockets Interested in its Lifesaving Research
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David Meyer, PhD, President, LA BioMed
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Sandy Mazza in the Daily Breeze writes "From iodine eye drops that prevent blindness in children to cholesterol testing to early discoveries that led to in vitro fertilization, the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute has made innovative scientific breakthroughs with worldwide implications since 1962. But the renowned research institute hasn't profited much from the groundbreaking technologies it birthed" LA BioMed is determined to change that ..... Read how.
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Pseudobulbar Drug
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Salvation for Avanir in Patent Exclusivity
 Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (AVNR) is seeing a late day surge on Wednesday after news broke that the company has prevailed in a patent fight covering NUEDEXTA. This drug remains the only FDA-approved product for the treatment of pseudobulbar affect. A press release from Avanir showed that a U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has ruled in favor of Avanir in its patent infringement lawsuit against Par Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Impax Laboratories, Inc. (IPXL) in conjunction with their Abbreviated New Drug Applications for generic versions of NUEDEXTA capsules for the treatment of pseudobulbar affect ... Read more
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| Jobs ... Jobs ... jobs |
BIOLASE (Irvine)
C3 Jian (Los Angeles)
Gilead (San Dimas)
Gilead (Oceanside)
Quantimetrix (Redondo Beach)
Click here for more info and to apply
- R&D Associate
- Sales Representative
- Distribution Associate
- Advertising Assistant
- Customer Service Representative (P/T)
Bioness (Santa Clarita)
Allvivo Vascular (Lake Forest)
Kite Pharma (Santa Monica)
Bench International (Los Angeles)
Inogen (Goleta)
Carolina Liquid Chemistries
(Winston Salem, NC and Brea, Calif.)
Applied Biocode (Santa Fe Springs)
ADRx (Thousand Oaks)
Presbia (Irvine)
Second Sight Medical Products (Sylmar)
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| About SoCalBio |
 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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