October 15-18
2024
WEEK
BioscienceLA
A Community Summit for LA County’s Bioscience Ecosystem
BioscienceLA Week (formerly LABioTechWeek) is a catalyst for growth, driving workforce development and economic impact across all of Los Angeles County’s diverse communities and celebrating our collective progress in advancing our bioscience ecosystem.
Engage with thought leaders, attend inspiring sessions, and network with fellow innovators. The week’s events are designed to ignite conversations, spark innovation, and build connections that will fuel the next wave of breakthroughs and establish the greater Los Angeles area as an enviable, global, bioscience mega-hub.
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Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Launching your Bioscience Career: Opportunities in LA County
10:00am - 3:00pm
No Cost
Los Angeles Mission College
13356 Eldridge Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342
Did you know that biomanufacturing talent is one of our biggest competitive advantages, keeping LA County at the forefront of production of the newest therapeutics and medical devices? Join us in discussions about programs, resources and career opportunities in the bioscience industry and engage with many of the biggest employers in the County through both panel discussions and a career fair. If you are an educator, administrator, career counselor, or high school / college student, we encourage you to attend. Lunch provided.
Meet Our Speakers
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Dr. Armida Ornelas
President,
LA Mission CollegeWelcome Message
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Luz Rivas
Assemblywoman
Keynote Speaker
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Dr. Stephen Brown
Chair, Life Sciences LA Mission College
Moderator Panel 1
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Dr. Farisa Morales
Dean of Academic Affairs, LA Mission College
Moderator Panel 2
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Dr. Chander Arora
Biotech Program Director, L.A. Mission College
Moderator Panel 3
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Maria Herrera
Principal at Sylmar Biotech Health & Engineering Magnet
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Karin Steinhauer
Director of LAPF's Amgen Biotech Experience Program
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Howard Chan
Educational Consultant, Biocom Generation STEAM
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Angela Pan
STEM & General Counselor at L.A. Mission College
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Dan St. Peter
Head of Manufacturing, ImmPACT Bio
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Dr. Dhruv Sareen
Executive Director, Cedars Sinai Biomanufacturing
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Maung Lin
Global Human Resources Director, Abbott
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Reagan Castillo
Senior Recruiter, Grifols
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Denisse Nava
Researcher, Cedars Biomanufacturing Center
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Ignacio Joaquin
Biomedical Asst, Cedars Sinai Biomanufacturing
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Kimberly Magana
Bachelor's Program, L.A. Mission College
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Ivan Segovia
CGMP Facility Coordinator,
USC / Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Wednesday, October 16th, 2024
Engaging the Vibrant Bioscience Business Landscape in LA County
11:00am - 7:00pm
$50 Student & Government
$75 Early Bird / $95 Full Price
Larta Institute
1150 S. Olive Street, 30th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90015
As one of the largest economies in the world and rich in ‘natural assets’ such as innovation and talent, LA County is poised to be an enviable, global, bioscience mega-hub. Join us to help shape the future of LA County and reframe how we think about biosciences in the region and claim our place as a bioscience powerhouse... in our own unique Angeleno way! This is a must-attend event for local elected/government officials, economic development professionals, industry leaders, the general business community, real estate professionals, and investors.
Meet Our Speakers
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Stephanie Hsieh
CEO,
BisocienceLAWelcome Remarks
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Rohit Shukla
Founder & CEO,
Larta & Heal.LAPartner/Speaker
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Stephen Cheung
President & CEO,
LAEDC & WTCLAPartner/Speaker
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Kelly LoBianco
Director,
LADEOPartner/Speaker
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Supervisor Holly J Mitchell
2nd District,
LA CountyClosing Keynote
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Arati Desai Wagabaza
COO,
BioscienceLAMC / Speaker
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Allison Clark
VP, Biz & Intl Trade Dev,
LAEDC & WTCLAWhy LA Speaker
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Tom Lipkin
Director,
UCLA Innovation FundWhy LA Speaker
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Patrick Church
Managing Director,
JLLWhy LA Speaker
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Jessica Ku Kim
Chief Deputy,
LADEOWhy LA Speaker
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Felicia Williams
Pasadena City Council,
District 2Moderator
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David Klug
Director,
Pasadena Econ DevelopmentCase Study
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Drew Boyles
Mayor,
El SegundoCase Study
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Howard Kozloff
Founder & CEO,
NoblespaceCase Study
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John Schlatter
Sr. Director,
State Govt Affairs, TakedaCase Study
Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Expanding Bioscience in LA County: A Subregional Approach
4:00pm - 7:30pm
No Cost
Rose Bowl Loge Lounge
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
To build Los Angeles County’s mega-hub, we need to ensure we build-up and support the development of subregional hubs. Join us for a deep dive and discussion on the evolution of the Pasadena / “210 Corridor” and how that work can translate into a playbook for other subregions in the County. The day concludes with a networking reception and a tour of the iconic Rose Bowl. Cities, local businesses, industry leaders, community colleges, and school districts in the San Gabriel Valley are encouraged to attend.
Meet Our Speakers
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Stephanie Hsieh
CEO,
BisocienceLAWelcome Remarks
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David Klug
Director,
Pasadena Econ DevelopmentWelcome Remarks
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Felicia Williams
Pasadena City Council,
District 2Closing Remarks
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Dr. Veronica Jaramillo
Dean,
Pasadena City CollegeModerator Panel 1
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Luis Portillo
President & CEO,
SGV Economic PartnershipModerator Panel 2
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Dr. Chander Arora
Biotech Program Director,
LA Mission College -
Karin Koch
President,
Koch Advisory -
Michael Trogan
Foothill Workforce Investment Board
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Bassil Dahiyat
President & CEO,
Xencor -
Eric Duyshart
Boardmember,
Pasadena Bioscience Collaborative -
Alborz Mahdavi
VP, Lilly Research Labs & CEO,
Protomer
Friday, October 18th, 2024
Showcasing Bioscience Innovation in LA County
1:15pm - 5:00pm
No Cost
BioscienceLA
4130 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
LA County receives more NIH funding than any other county in California. This funding, among other factors, fuels our local innovation engine. Join us for our Innovation Showcase – a pillar of BioscienceLA Week. Learn about some of the transformative early-stage technology being developed right here in LA County. We will highlight several bioscience startups and early-stage technologies, with the aim of fostering meaningful connections and facilitating business discussions among entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, industry professionals, and service providers. It's a fantastic opportunity to network and explore potential collaborations, or simply learn all about what’s new and happening in LA!
Meet Our Speakers
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Rohit Shukla
Founder & CEO,
Larta & Heal.LA -
Stephanie Hsieh
CEO,
BisocienceLAWelcome Remarks
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Jason Hinman
Founder & CEO,
Sage Cerebro -
Ke Zhang MD, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO,
Allerdia -
Dr. Nicholas Jendzjowsky
Investigator,
The Lundquist Institute -
Bodour Salhia Ph.D.
Founder & CEO,
CpG Diagnostics -
Maria Napolez
Founder,
TNC Medical Solutions -
Julia Layton
CEO & Founder,
Sundaze
Interested in becoming a sponsor or event collaborator?
Please email us at events@biosciencela.org
Bioscience Los Angeles County, Inc. (“BioscienceLA”) is an independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization formed by Los Angeles County in 2018 with backing from Amgen, PhRMA, Richard Lundquist, Richard Merkin, City of Hope, and Cedars-Sinai, among others. It was formed to create, enable, and promote an enviable, thriving, vibrant life science ecosystem in Greater Los Angeles to produce economic and societal benefits in the region.