February 2015 Newsletter
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February 2nd Speed Networking Event: Thanks For Participating!

Biotech Networking
Mary Canady's Networking Presentation
We had a full house at the SDBN speed networking event this week, as usual we had a full house and many connections were made. To download Mary Canady's presentation on networking, click here or on the image to the right. If you'd like Mary to speak to your organization about networking, contact us. Also, join us February 26th as Mary will be speaking in support of local scientists at Ignite San Diego at the cool downtown library!

Special thanks to our volunteers and our sponsor DiscoveRx for helping us have another great event. Stay tuned for an announcement soon about our next event March 23rd, and save the date!


Upcoming Area Events 

Contact us if you're interested in covering these or other events on the SDBN blog.

SABPA Medical Devices and Diagnostics Forum February 7 (tomorrow!)

ACS Algae for Renewable Chemical Production Talk February 10

2 Scientists Walk Into A Bar February 26

Ignite San Diego February 26

Downtown's Wet Lab Opening March 1st

SDBN Calendar

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SDBN & Partner Announcements
SDBN Blog Feed

Science blogging is alive and well in San Diego, check out our blog feed which features local scientists and companies, and let us know if we've missed yours! We plan to add an email subscription soon, stay tuned!
Local Biotech News & Jobs
News
 
02-06-2015 16:15:00 PM

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Orexigen� Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: OREX) today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat discussion at the Leerink Global Healthcare Conference in New York. The discussion is scheduled for Thursday, February 12th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the live webcast or a replay of the presentation, please visit the Investors section of the Company's Web site at www.orexigen.com. A replay will be available for 14 days after the event. Orexigen Contact: Media Contact: McDavid Stilwell David Walsey VP, Corporate Communications and Business Development BrewLife (858) 875-8629 (858) 617-0772   SOURCE Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc. The post Orexigen Therapeutics to Speak at the Leerink Global Healthcare Conference appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

02-06-2015 09:00:00 AM

SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - February 06, 2015) - PharmaCyte Biotech, Inc. ( OTCQB : PMCB ) -- How much would a cure for diabetes be worth? It's incalculable, but certainly many billions of dollars. Consider the insulin market alone is over $25 billion annually and projected to reach $40 Billion by 2018. Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic with over 350 million diabetes patients globally and growing. The post PharmaCyte Biotech's Diabetes Treatment: How Would It Work? appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

02-06-2015 07:00:15 AM

This week, we'll take our roundup on a West Coast roadtrip from south to north. First, down San Diego way, the news the past seven days was mostly financial, led by Tracon Pharmceuticals'... [[Click headline to continue reading.]] The post West Coast Biotech Roundup: Tracon, Mirati, Third Rock, & Dendreon appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

02-05-2015 19:01:00 PM

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Biocom, the association representing the Southern California life science community, issued the following statement in response to the news that Margaret Hamburg, M.D. will be resigning as FDA Commissioner, effective the end of March, 2015. "Biocom commends Commissioner Margaret Hamburg on her remarkable tenure at the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Hamburg has been one of the most effective commissioners in the history of the FDA, leading the agency into the 21st Century and shaping a new era of medicine," said Joe Panetta, President and CEO of Biocom. "Dr. Hamburg has been a leader, a visionary, and a friend, who will be remembered for her unparalleled commitment to improving our regulatory environment and her openness to working in concert with stakeholders.  ...�

02-05-2015 19:00:00 PM

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trovagene, Inc. (NASDAQ: TROV),a developer of cell-free molecular diagnostics, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of4,444,444 shares of its common stock. The gross proceeds to Trovagen... The post TrovaGene, Inc. Announces Pricing Of Public Offering Of Common Stock appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

02-05-2015 19:00:00 PM

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fate Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq:FATE), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of programmed cellular therapeutics for the treatment of severe, life-threatening diseases, today announced that C... The post Fate Therapeutics To Present At The 2015 Global Healthcare Conference appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

02-05-2015 19:00:00 PM

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (NASDAQ: LGND) announced that its partner GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plc reported the submission to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) of a variation to the Marketing Authori... The post Ligand Pharmaceuticals Inc. Partner GlaxoSmithKline Announces EU Regulatory Submission Seeking Additional Indication For Revolade?? appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

02-05-2015 19:00:00 PM

CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATEC), the parent company of Alphatec Spine, Inc., a global medical device company that provides spinal fusion technology solutions for patients with spinal disorders, w... The post Alphatec Spine To Release Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

02-05-2015 19:00:00 PM

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 6, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TearLab Corporation (Nasdaq:TEAR) (TSX:TLB) ("TearLab" or the "Company") today announced that on February 5, 2015, a majority of the independent members of the Company's Board of Directors approved the grant ... The post TearLab Corporation Announces Inducement Grant Under Rule 5635(c)(4) appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

 

 

San Diego Biotech Jobs

Featured Jobs
 
01-22-2015 12:09:46 PM

Hiring Company: VWR International Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Management Description: Description: The Area Manager, Science Services manages and oversees complex customer presentations, implementations, and cost reduction initiatives related to execution of scientific services at customer sites, including ... The post Area Manager - Scientific Services appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

01-20-2015 17:31:19 PM

Hiring Company: Human Longevity, Inc. Job Code: HLI6614 Location: La Jolla, CA Compensation: $ DOE Description: Purpose Human Longevity, Inc. was formed to revolutionize medicine and prolong healthy life. Human Longevity, Inc is constructing a robust sequencing operation to compile ... The post Clinical Laboratory Scientist appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

01-13-2015 13:48:41 PM

Hiring Company: Hamari San Diego Location: San Diego Job Type: Full Time Description: Hamari San Diego is seeking a highly motivated Analytical Chemist to support our Process Chemistry group. Responsibilities include performing a large variety of routine and ... The post Analytical Chemist appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

01-20-2015 13:58:11 PM

Hiring Company: Miltenyi Biotec Job Code: 000151 Location: San Diego Job Type: Scientist Description: Is science your passion? Do you have an unparalleled ability to assist others with their experimental designs? If yes, come join our team as an... Applications ... The post Applications Scientist - San Diego appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

01-19-2015 17:12:00 PM

Location: San Diego (Sorrento Valley) Compensation: $ DOE Description: Growing San Diego Biotech firm is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Director of Quality. This position is responsible for directing the development, implementation, and administration of Quality ... The post Director of Quality appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

01-07-2015 18:32:02 PM

Hiring Company: Miltenyi Biotec Job Code: 000154 Location: San Diego, CA Job Type: Marketing Description: Can you combine creative thinking with business acumen to solve practical problems? Do you see the big picture and understand how to grow a ... The post Marketing Product Manager - San Diego appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�


02-06-2015 14:29:10 PM

A growing biotech company is looking for a full-time Laboratory Associate to join our team. Job Summary: The position is responsible for assisting the supervisor with laboratory operations and completing production and service requirements before d [... The post Laboratory Associate (Carlsbad) appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�

02-06-2015 13:06:14 PM

Our Biomedical/Biotech Organization is searching for a Material Handler/Associate to join our team immediately! Sunday-Thursday 9am-6pm $11.50/hr. firm Sorrento Valley Ready to hire immediately *Please send your MS WORD formatted resume for immed [... The post Biotech warehouse-Material Handlers needed (Sorrento Valley) appeared first on San Diego Biotechnology Network. ...�


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