Biocom California Announces Fifth Annual Life Science Catalyst Award Winners

On December 8, 2020 Biocom California, the association representing the California life science industry, announced the winners of its fifth annual Life Science Catalyst Awards. The awards celebrate the accomplished and up-and-coming academics, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and business advisers who are making their mark on the California life science industry before reaching their 40th birthday.

“Across various sectors, regions, disciplines and career paths, these ten trailblazers are united by their passion for improving human health and transforming life science as we know it,” said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom California. “This year’s Catalyst Award recipients are a testament to the strength of the industry within California – strength that they will continue to foster with the leadership, passion and innovation that the field requires to thrive. Congratulations to the winners, and Biocom California looks forward to all that you accomplish next!”

Congratulations to our LA-area awardees:

  • Pedro Coelho, Co-founder & CEO, Provivi, Inc.

  • Jasson Crockett, Director of Community Business and Economic Innovation, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, City of Los Angeles

  • Wei Gao, Assistant Professor of Medical Engineering, California Institute of Technology

  • Arthur Kuan, CEO, CG Oncology, Inc.

You can view the full list of winners here.

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