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We are excited to introduce our Keynote Speaker for the inaugural OC Impact Conference, Kevin M. Ban, MD! Dr. Ban is the former Executive Vice President and Global Chief Medical Officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, where he led the company's pandemic response and healthcare strategy. A graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine, he has extensive experience in both clinical and administrative roles, including leading international medical initiatives in Italy and working with healthcare technology firm athenahealth. See you on November 6th! https://hubs.ly/Q02TZZxf0

To round out the OC Impact Conference we have the Investment, Equity Deals & M&A Opportunities in Healthcare, Medtech and Biotech panel! This panel explores the changing landscape of care delivery models as stakeholders across payers, providers, retailers, and pharmacies expand their role in the patient care continuum. Attendees will gain insights into transformative strategies driving innovation and market dynamics in healthcare. See you in 1-week https://hubs.ly/Q02Vb-rl0 | CHOC Children's

We are excited to host Dr. Matthew Lungren MD MPH, Chief Scientific Officer, Microsoft and Academic Physician at Stanford University at the OC Impact Conference on November 6th. This event presents a valuable opportunity to learn about Microsoft’s innovative initiatives in healthcare technology. Dr. Lungren will share more about Microsoft’s development of new domain-specific health AI models and tools on the Azure platform. These resources are currently available to empower health and life sciences researchers and developers in creating the healthcare solutions of the future. Additionally, Microsoft is set to launch a collection of open-source multimodal AI models capable of analyzing diverse data types, including medical images, clinical records, and genomic data. Healthcare and Research organizations can leverage these models to develop new applications and tools, enhancing their capabilities in delivering advanced care. CHOC Children's, #innovation, #lifescience. #research, #healthcare Join us at OC Impact on November 6! https://hubs.ly/Q02W2Mt80

🔬 From the ULP Blog: How Much Wet Lab Space Do You Really Need? Adequate planning for wet lab space is paramount to foster a conducive research environment and maximize productivity. This article will delve into various factors that contribute to the optimal allocation of wet lab space https://hubs.ly/Q02VV0qW0

Health Care at Home and Beyond the Hospital panel at the OC Impact Conference is one you don't want to miss! The panel will explore how integrating advanced technologies with traditional in-person care can lead to superior patient outcomes. Learn about the benefits of these programs for both patients and healthcare providers, and discover opportunities for your startup to contribute to this evolving landscape through innovative solutions. https://hubs.ly/Q02VbXGQ0 | CHOC Children's Michael Brant-Zawadzki MD FACR, Jeff Hammond, Omid Toloui, Amit Rushi, MS, MBA, Jennifer Beers Hadlock

🔬From the ULP Blog: Pros and Cons of Coworking Lab Spaces In today's dynamic landscape of research and innovation, coworking lab spaces have emerged as a novel concept, blending the collaborative atmosphere of coworking spaces with the specialized infrastructure of laboratories. This article will dive into the pros and cons of coworking lab spaces, exploring their potential benefits and drawbacks in fostering innovation and scientific progress. https://hubs.ly/Q02VcPnq0

We are 1-week away from Why's and How's of Developing & Protecting Your IP webinar with Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. Frank Yang will discuss the importance of investing in IP protection. See you on October 30th! https://hubs.ly/Q02TJD_v0

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Kudos to Octane OC for hosting another wonderful event! It was great to see ULP Residents, Makani Science and Pretika MedTech Corporation showcasing their cutting-edge technologies.

The Bridges to Innovation panel at the OC Impact Conference is ready to launch! Panelists will share insights and best practices for strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and accelerators, offering attendees perspectives on optimizing resources and driving impactful innovations in patient care and industry advancement. https://hubs.ly/Q02TRKv00 | CHOC Children's Soo Jeon, Joe Rinehart, Charles Posternack, Howard Lee