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JUST RELEASED: Our 2024 Economic Impact Report in partnership with Deloitte reveals that the life science sector in California directly provides more than 465K jobs and generates $414.2B in economic output. Access the full report here: https://bit.ly/44SrM7S

In this month’s San Diego Newsletter, Aspen Neuroscience, Inc. announces expansion of autologous cell therapy manufacturing, Daré Bioscience, Inc. receives $10 million award from Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H)'s Sprint for Women’s Health, San Diego County Air Pollution Control District considers source rule on warehouse delivery vehicles, and more. Read the full edition here: https://bit.ly/48oyTGx

It’s #NewMemberMonday!   🔬MannKind Corporation creates products for people living with endocrine and orphan lung diseases ✨ #MeijiSeikaPharma is improving the quality of care and lowering drugs costs for patients worldwide 👩🔬 TGen - Part of City of Hope is translating genomic research into life-changing results 💰 TPG is a global alternative asset firm investing in growth, change and innovation 

In this month’s Biocom California Newsletter, learn about BioLabs' Golden Ticket Competition for startups, Medrio’s new report on securing biopharma funding, Gov. Newsom vetoes AI safety bill and more. Read the full edition here: https://bit.ly/4eZXCUq

Dive into the world of data-driven insights in UC San Diego Extended Studies' Biostatistics in Healthcare online course. It offers real-word applications for professionals in health sciences, medical research, public health and more. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/40gydBk

With 1,800 companies in our community, representing $1B in buying power, Biocom California members saved $376M last year on their lab supplies, HR benefits, travel costs and more. Explore our portfolio of programs: https://bit.ly/4dzDLdD

Passionate about fostering diversity in life sciences? Help veterans and underrepresented job seekers navigate their careers while enhancing your leadership skills and expanding your professional network. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3BY9LKT #Mentorship

In the October edition of LifeLines, we highlighted member companies driving the latest advancements in AI and drug discovery, including BigHat Biosciences, Genesis Therapeutics, insitro and more. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/40y9yIH

Congratulations to our member Cryoport Systems on their new strategic collaboration with SK pharmteco to support its manufacture of APIs and intermediates, biopharmaceuticals and cell and gene therapies. Read more here: https://bit.ly/48ogARZ

Last week, we hosted our monthly Pitch Studio, where two of our members joined our virtual studio to refine their investor pitches and company stories. A big thank you to our fantastic speakers: Weian Zhao, Founder and CEO of Aureka Biotechnologies, Inc., and Mert Topcu, Co-Founder and CTO of Rhea's Factory. We’re also grateful to our expert evaluators for their invaluable feedback and mentorship to these promising startups. Missed October’s Pitch Studio? Join us in November for another exciting session where you can network with industry leaders and discover groundbreaking startups. Learn more about Venture Hub Pitch Studio and upcoming sessions here: https://bit.ly/3Ygx4H3