On Veterans Day, we show gratitude for those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces and made the ultimate sacrifice to our country. Today, we are sharing the story of Evan Wahl, a veteran who went from directing a fleet of fighter jets to leading a team of 11 product managers @catalent_pharma_solutions . Hear the advice he has for active duty personnel as they plan for post-military life, the obstacles he overcame to rise to who he is today, and how life science companies can better recruit veterans.
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#veterans #veteransday #careerchange #military #armedforces #biotechcareers #lifesciencejobs #marinecorps #aviationenthusiast #biologics
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we caught up with Linda Sierra, SVP of Business Development at Bench International, to discuss how the life science industry can improve Hispanic representation in the workforce. Bench International is a leader in executive searches and Linda shared with us some of the exciting roles they’re hoping to fill at Pliant, Veracyte, Otsuka, Cardiff Oncology, and 3T Biosciences.
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#executivesearch #talentplacement #careergrowth #hispanicheritagemonth #diversityinlifesciences #dei #workforcedevelopment #biotechjobs
In celebration of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month we’re checking in with Ladan Shams, Ph.D., an expert in neuroscience and psychology @ucla to hear about a recent invention made from an unexpected discovery that will completely change the way adults can monitor the health of their 🧠 Visit the link in our bio for the full Member Spotlight and learn about the fascinating research taking place in the UCLA’s Multisensory Processing Lab.
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#brainhealth #alzheimers #brainhealthmatters #cognition #ucla #research #psychologyresearch #neuroscience #bioengineering
This World Oceans Day, we recognize how vital the ocean is to the overall health of our ecosystem and are proud of biotech companies and academic institutions in California with innovative solutions that contribute to ocean sustainability. See how companies like @bluenaluinc@wildtypefoods@macro_oceans@scripps_ocean and others are using algae, cell-cultured fish, kelp, and neurotoxins in bacteria to protect our oceans for future generations.
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#worldoceansday #oceansustainability #savethefishies #algae #algaepreneur #bacteriology #kelpfarming #pharmaceuticals #oceanconservation #cellculture
As #aapiheritagemonth comes to a close, we sit down with Jonathan Lim, M.D. and discuss why it’s crucial the life sciences represents the diverse population of patients it serves. Lim is the Chairman, CEO and co-founder of Erasca which is developing treatments for cancers driven by the RAS/MAPM pathway, one of the most commonly mutated pathways in cancer. He shares his story from surgeon to biotech company founder and fostering a positive work environment while staying focused on a very important mission: erase cancer.
👉🏼Catch the full interview at the link in our bio.
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#ceo #ceoquotes #biotech #cancer #oncology #cancercure #entrepreneur #cancertreatment #precisiononcology #curecancer #cancersupport #aapi #aapimonth
May is the time to celebrate the histories of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. We’re taking a moment to recognize a strong woman leader in our life science community who is inspiring others to be an advocate for females in the workplace. Susie Harborth chats with us about her role at Breakthrough Properties @bt_prop and how the company is creating world-class environments that enable scientists to develop life-saving therapies in our latest Member Spotlight.
👉🏼Head to the link in our bio to hear the story of her heritage and ways to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in the life science industry.
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#aapiheritagemonth #aapi #womenwhoscience #equityandinclusion #realestate #lifescience #womenleaders #propertymanagement #womeninstem #women #asianheritage #stemcareers
Today we announce our partnership with @unicefusa to support relief efforts in response to the war. We’re proud to kick off the campaign with a $25k donation and encourage our member to help save the lives of children in Ukraine. Together, we can make a difference in the current humanitarian crisis.
👉🏼Head to the link in our bio to learn how you can donate today.
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#Ukraine #unicefusa #standwithukraine #peaceinukraine #ukrainecrisis #childreninneed #humanitarian
What if we could sustainably produce the most delicious seafood 🐟without using hooks, lines, or other harmful fishing methods that cause irreversible damage to our ocean’s ecosystem? 🌊 @bluenaluinc is doing just that by leading the cell-cultured seafood revolution and protecting food supply. The company is growing filets of sushi-grade bluefin tuna 🍣 and 8 other fish species in labs to address critical supply issues.
👉🏼As part of Earth Month, we caught up with President & CEO Lou Cooperhouse to hear what’s next for this pioneering company and its plan to bring their seafood to consumers worldwide. Head to the link in our bio for the full Member Spotlight.
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#sustainability #fishing #cellculture #labgrown #foodsupply #aquaculture #seafood #sustainable #fishlover #innovation #biotech #lifescience #foodtech #technology #entrepreneur #tuna #earthmonth #earthday #oceanconservation
While National Public Health Week is here, we’d like to recognize the improvement of public health that happens every day with advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics from our member companies. Many of them are dedicated to addressing disparities in healthcare and ensuring health equity with impactful initiatives.
👉🏼 Learn how life science companies are increasing opportunities for everyone to live their healthiest lives possible at the link in our bio.
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#NPHW #publichealth #healtheworld #healthequity #healthcare #heal #wellness #aca #patient #patientadvocate #healthforall #patientsfirst #biotech #lifescience #innovation
What’s it take to become a pioneer in the neoantigen-specific T-cell therapy space? President, CEO, & Co-Founder of Neogene, Carsten Linnemann, Ph.D., chats with us about his transition from scientist to business leader, why he chose sunny Santa Monica as the company’s U.S. home base, and the promise he sees in the future of T-cell therapy in our latest Member Spotlight.
👉🏼 Catch the full interview at the link in our bio.
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#tcell #cancer #cancercure #lifesciences #innovation #biopharma #ceo #ceomindset #ceoquotes #scientist #leadership #leader #interview #wearescientists
The life science industry in California generated $405B in regional economic activity in Total Business Sales and directly employed over 488,000 people in the state last year. Even through a raging pandemic, the life sciences demonstrated strength and sustained growth, experiencing a 0.5% growth when compared to many other sectors that experienced a decline. See exactly how regions across California performed in our just released 2021 California Economic Impact Report.
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#lifescience #economy #california #californiabusiness #economics #report #losangeles #sandiego #bayarea #biotech #employment #venturecapital #nih #patents
Curious about cell-based meat and the science behind it? Our member @orbillionbio imagines a world where meat products can be consumed and enjoyed without the harmful impact on animals or the environment and the company’s team is turning this idea into reality with heritage meats such as wagyu beef, wild elk, and lamb. Hear from Orbillion’s CEO & Co-Founder Patricia Bubner, Ph.D. on what’s needed to support the field and bring cultivated meat to the mainstream in our latest Member Spotlight 👉🏼 Visit the link in our profile to read the full feature.
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#sustainability #sustainablefarming #cellbasedmeat #culturedmeat #agriculture #foodtech #agtech #sustainableliving #sustainablefood #meat #femaleceo #womenwholead #femaleentrepreneur #lifescience #foodscience #futureoffood #alternativeprotein #altprotein
