California Life Sciences (CLS)

California Life Sciences (CLS) & AdvaMed invite you to join us on March 25 in Sacramento for our annual MedTech Showcase, a premier event dedicated to educating state lawmakers about the important role that California MedTech innovation plays in healthcare and patient lives. The event will feature product demonstrations from multiple MedTech companies, ranging from dynamic startups to established medical device organizations. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of MedTech! RSVP and learn more here >>> https://lnkd.in/grBegAyX #WeAreCALifeSciences #MedTech #MedTechDay #AdvaMed #LifeSciences

A special welcome to our new member benefit and savings partners, BiotechExec, Corporate Traveler USA, and SU Group LLC. BiotechExec connects life science companies with experienced C-suite executives for advisory, fractional, and full-time leadership roles. CLS members get 10% off all services. Corporate Traveler USA offer tailored travel management solutions for startups and SMEs, providing 24/7 support, exclusive deals, and personalized service. SU Group LLC offers customized equipment maintenance solutions that consolidate multiple service contracts into a single, manageable agreement, covering parts, labor, and travel for both emergency and preventative maintenance. CLS members can save 15-30% on equipment service agreements. The California Life Sciences Savings Program offers curated discounts on products and services only found within our diverse membership and partnership portfolio. Learn more about what our partners have to offer here >>> https://lnkd.in/gWkdxASs #WeAreCALifeSciences #LifeSciencesMember #LifeSciences #SavingsProgram

?? Meet our latest FAST California cohort! ?? These innovative life science startups have been selected for 12 weeks of expert business mentoring through California Life Sciences’ FAST California program. Designed to support early-stage founders, FAST connects groundbreaking startups with top-tier advisors to help accelerate their journey. ?? Congratulations to our newest cohort! Inapill, Kira Bio, Kopra Bio, misogi labs, NeedleGPS, Oro Therapeutics, Phaser Solutions Inc., ResVita Bio, Scudo Biosciences, Simurx, Inc., Takeoff41, and Voyant Bio And a huge thank you to our advisors & sponsors for making this program possible. Learn more about the companies and the program here: https://lnkd.in/gDM497Yb #FASTCalifornia #LifeSciences #Innovation #Startups

?? Thank You, Congressmen Mullin, Min, Tran, and Whitesides! ?? California Life Sciences extends our sincere gratitude to Congressman Kevin Mullin for hosting an insightful roundtable discussion on Tuesday between CLS membership and new members of the CA Congressional delegation Rep. Dave Min, Rep. Tran, and Rep. Whitesides. Your dedication to addressing policy issues impacting the innovative life sciences sector in California is truly commendable. Together, we are paving the way for patients to benefit from groundbreaking advancements and creating a healthier future. #PatientAccess #LifeSciences #Innovation #Policy #CALeadstheWay

Looking for your next opportunity in life sciences or are you a company looking to hire???? Check out the CLS Career Center?to explore job openings at leading companies in the industry, including: ?? AbbVie | Associate Scientist in Vino Pharmacology | South San Francisco ?? Genetech | Lab Head, Principal Scientist, Discovery Oncology | South San Francisco ?? CVS Health | Principal Data Scientist | Sacramento ?? Oxford Instruments plc | Applications Scientist | Boston, MA (Remote) ?? AstraZeneca | Senior Scientist Process Development | California ?? Vertex Pharmaceuticals | Analytical Development Principal Research Scientist | San Diego Are you hiring???? Post your open positions on our website to connect with top talent and expand your applicant reach! Learn more >>> https://lnkd.in/gGyhiDgY #WeAreCALifeSciences #LifeSciencesJobs #Hiring

We are excited to announce that Senator Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) has introduced SB 338, inspired by Aisha Baro, Executive Director of Life Science Cares Bay Area, through the "There Ought to be a Law" competition. This legislation aims to enhance healthcare access for farmworkers in rural California by establishing a Mobile Health for Rural Communities Pilot Program. The initiative will deploy mobile health units equipped with virtual consultation capabilities, providing medical care, mental health services, and health education directly to underserved communities. By bringing essential healthcare services directly to farmworkers, this program addresses critical gaps in our healthcare system and supports the well-being of those who are vital to California's agricultural economy. We commend Senator Becker and Aisha Baro for their leadership and dedication to health equity. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gKsqU4ev #FarmworkerHealth #RuralHealthcare

Join us at the Festival of Biologics and get an opportunity to meet the CLS team and CLS members and FAST California alumni like Reactosome. Reactosome is building a synthetic nucleus — to enable the safest gene therapies with the largest cargo. Their synthetic nuclei once inside cells operate continuously, mirroring cells' own nucleus in function. And this method allows them to achieve way longer expression than any RNA-based solutions, without any DNA-based safety concerns. We look forward to an exciting biologics event at the Festival of Biologics and meeting fellow colleagues, companies and life science-loving industry peers. CLS Members can secure a FREE pass, while supplies last, or a 25% Discount off all passes. Please contact your CLS account manager for details. Learn more >>>?https://bit.ly/4hbSFrV #WeAreCALifeSciences #Reactosome #FestivalofBiologics #Biologics #LifeSciencesEvents

We are thrilled to introduce you to our newest board members at California Life Sciences! ?? Jane Grogan, Ph.D. is Executive Vice President and Head of Research at Biogen. Dr. Grogan joined Biogen in 2023, bringing nearly two decades of experience leading biotech research, including fifteen years with Genentech. Dr. Grogan most recently served as the Chief Scientific Officer at Graphite Bio and ArsenalBio, both cell and gene therapy companies. ?? Matt Abernethy, Chief Financial Officer at Neurocrine Biosciences. Matt is responsible for leading corporate finance activities, commercial supply chain operations, information technology, investor relations, facilities, and European operations at Neurocrine Biosciences. ?? Sarah Huoh, Corporate Vice President, Public Affairs at Edwards Lifesciences. With more than 20 years of experience in medical technology and healthcare, she has successfully led numerous high-profile initiatives and engagements, supporting and enhancing company reputations through strategic global stakeholder engagement. ?? Alice Valder Curran, Partner at Hogan Lovells. Alice Valder Curran advises pharmaceutical manufacturers on drug pricing matters, with emphasis on the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, the Medicare average sales price (ASP) reporting requirement, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) 340B Drug Pricing Program, and the recently enacted Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Welcome to the team, Jane, Matthew, Sarah and Alice! #WeAreCALifeSciences #BoardMembers

The 12th annual Life Sciences Academy is officially underway, uniting California's leading policymakers and thought leaders to tackle our most pressing healthcare challenges. We started the event with a moving presentation from Teresa and Kevin Partington, who shared their family's journey navigating life with twins affected by rare disease, followed by a powerful discussion with Floreine Kahn) (PhRMA), Susan Bonilla (CA Pharmacists Association), and Robert Popovian (Conquest Advisors) on PBMs and their impact on patient access. This is just the start to continue to build on a decade-long legacy to: - Expand Access: Ensuring healthcare solutions reach every Californian. - Drive Innovation: Sparking groundbreaking research and development. - Improve Patient Outcomes: Delivering tangible benefits to those who need it most. #LifeSciencesAcademy #HealthcareInnovation #PatientAccess #CaliforniaLifeSciences

We have an exciting opportunity for California Life Sciences (CLS) members to streamline innovations and accelerate discoveries in their labs with eLabNext and protocols.io. ?? ?? Join us for a dynamic webinar series with eLabNext's Alisha Simmons-Ramirez and Demetrai Tate, from the protocols.io and Springer Nature team that will cover:? ?? Streamlined efficiency: ensuring research integrity & reproducibility? ?? Enhanced collaboration and communication across multi-site teams? ?? Flexible and scalable ways of working? ?? Data security: guaranteeing teams are compliant and meet regulatory standards Register here: March 5: https://lnkd.in/eRBCfk4b March 6: https://lnkd.in/eX3t9Qh4 Plus, one lucky CLS attendee will receive a 90-day free trial of eLabNext and protocols.io!?? Register today and take the first step towards faster, more efficient innovations! #LifeScience #LabInnovation #Webinar #SpringerNature #eLabNext #Protocolsio #CLS #CaliforniaLifeSciences #SciSure