San Diego

Biotechnology Networking Gets a Facelift in San Diego

Posted by Mary Canady on November 23, 2008 at 5:43pm EST

Yes, it's a cliché, we are all very looks conscious in Southern California...well, not the scientists as much. What we do care about, however, is communicating with our local peers, allowing the science, people, and the biotechnology industry to flourish. Recently, two San Diego-based marketing professionals, Mary Canady and Todd Backus, formed a group called the San Diego Biotechnology Network (SDBN), which utilizes both online and face to face networking to connect biotech professionals.

2008 BIO comes to a close

Posted by nicoleatbio on June 20, 2008 at 4:53pm EDT

Well, as the BIO 2008 International Convention draws to a close we can say that this has been one of the best shows ever. We ended up with 20,108 industry leaders from 70 different countries and 48 states.

The full Convention program included four full days with 175 breakout sessions, 21 educational tracks, more than 1,000 speakers, three keynote sessions, six Super Sessions and three CEO Forum sessions.

BIO and Battelle to Present State-By-State Analysis of Bioscience Trends

Posted by nicoleatbio on June 16, 2008 at 4:10pm EDT

WHAT: A comprehensive state-by-state analysis of bioscience initiatives in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. The report uses the most current and comparable annual data available to present national, state and metropolitan bioscience employment and growth trends. The report also examines other indicators of a state’s bioscience industry including R&D funding, venture capital investment, and patents.

WHEN: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 2 p.m. PDT

Patent Baristas: On the Road to San Diego

Posted by patentbaristas on June 16, 2008 at 1:56pm EDT

I'm excited to be attending BIO2008 Conference in San Diego this week where I'll be participating as an on-site blogger via the BioOnTheRoad (at bioontheroad.org/) blog -- similar to last year's BIO Voice -- the blog of the BIO2

Tune Into BIO

Posted by susanatbio on June 16, 2008 at 7:36am EDT

During your stay in San Diego tune to the following channel to view show highlights and featured sponsors on the BIO hotel broadcast that will be aired June 15th through the 20th.

BIOCOM prepares to host 2008 BIO International Convention in San Diego

Posted by danmcgirt on May 29, 2008 at 1:19pm EDT

Today we speak with Joe Panetta, President & CEO of BIOCOM, the largest regional life science association in the world. BIOCOM represents more than 550 member companies in Southern California and will serve as the regional host for the 2008 BIO International Convention in San Diego, June 17-20.