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Excited to be part of the QB3 mentoring program and grateful for the support from Kaspar Mossman and the QB3 team! ?? As much as I love endless media changes (who doesn’t? ??), I’d rather spend that time actually doing science. That’s why Open Culture Science is tackling hands-free, reproducible cell culture with automation, cloud scheduling, and open-source tools. Looking forward to learning from the amazing QB3 network, meeting labs that need better automation, and making sure our tech doesn't wither away unused! ?? If you're interested in automating tissue culture (or just tired of babysitting incubators), let's chat! #QB3 #LifeScienceEntrepreneurship #OpenCultureScience

Are you a scientist, founder, or investor passionate about making an impact on #autoimmune diseases? Each year QB3 organizes a scientific symposium in an area of high unmet need. The goal is to highlight advancements in the selected disease area and identify opportunities to accelerate progress. We use the event’s findings to motivate our Collaborative Research initiative with an eye towards developing therapeutics that will improve patient lives. This year, we are bringing together industry and academic scientists; potential funders; and companies, from startups to big pharma, committed to the mission of tackling autoimmune diseases. We invite you to apply to attend! https://lnkd.in/gYD4Bwh6

David Deamer, who invented the use of nanopores in sequencing, is participating in our SBIR grant workshop this cycle, looking to launch a company of his own.

Are you a researcher, startup, or investor interested in advancing therapies to treat #autoimmune disease? Join us Monday, March 24 for a symposium at Bakar Bio Labs to learn about cutting-edge autoimmune disease research and network with other passionate individuals in the ecosystem. https://lnkd.in/gYD4Bwh6

Hackathon alert: March 8-9 at #UCSF Mission Bay, Bay Area developers are joining with bioscientists to develop new tools for big data in life science. Learn more and get involved at https://lnkd.in/gGcY5fZP Klim Verba, Gina Nguyen & Asta Tijunelis Dauksa, MEd, QB3 colleagues from UCSF and Santa Cruz, were at UCSC recently to recruit participants.

"The University of California system itself provided an excellent startup environment" Interesting story on how GenEdit, launched by Korean scientists Kunwoo Lee & Hyo Min Park in the QB3 Garage incubator at #UCBerkeley, now operates & is expanding a Korean subsidiary research center. https://lnkd.in/gfnQNQ5K

Awesome to have this resource bringing together students and startups for mutual benefit at #UCBerkeley.

One of the key reasons Aggregate Biosciences has been able to move so quickly is the support we’ve received through the QB3 mentoring program. The right guidance at the right time can make all the difference, and our QB3 mentor, Mickey Urdea, has been instrumental in helping us refine our approach. Mickey has provided invaluable insights on precision diagnostics, investor strategy, and navigating the path from concept to execution—the kind of wisdom that only comes from years of hands-on experience. More than just advice, it’s been a real-world calibration that’s helped us stay focused and make the best possible decisions. Beyond mentorship, QB3 and Bakar Labs are vital forces in the Bay Area biotech ecosystem, offering top-tier programming, networking, and access to the UC-Berkeley Deep Tech Innovation Lab. If you’re a California biotech startup looking to sharpen your strategy and accelerate progress, I highly recommend checking out this program. QB3 is now accepting applications for its mentoring program through Feb. 14. Here’s the link: https://lnkd.in/gtKjp94a And huge thanks to Kaspar Mossman for his continued work in making this program such a powerful resource!!!

Tenants at Bakar Labs have access to a staggering range of advanced technology on the #UCBerkeley campus, through the Berkeley Research Infrastructure Commons. These include nine core facilities at QB3's Stanley Hall location, including cryo-EM, high-throughput screening, and NMR. This past Tuesday, we held an open house for cores. Here's Tony Iavarone describing what our mass spec facility can do for clients from academia and industry. Learn more about Berkeley RIC: https://lnkd.in/gfMW2X3E QB3-Berkeley Admin Mike Cohen For more stories like this, follow UC Berkeley Innovation & Entrepreneurship