Spring is here, bringing longer days and Biotech Connection Los Angeles (BCLA) is looking forward to bringing you a variety of engaging virtual events. Read on for more information about our March event with Sci-Founder, our latest Inside Biotech podcast episode, what our consulting team is up to, and event coverage of our Bioscience Talent Connection career month.
Helping Scientists to Start Companies: An Interactive Q&A Session with Sci-Founder
When: Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 5 PM to 6 PM (PDT)
Where: Zoom
RSVP HERE
Join us for an Interactive Q&A Session with Matt Krisiloff from Sci-Founder Fellowship, a program that helps scientists start companies. Sci-Founder supports scientists with an investment of up to $400,000, mentorship by an experienced team, and a network of scientists starting companies alongside you. Be sure to submit any questions you may have on our Google form when you RSVP.
Podcast: Inside Biotech
Listen HERE
Drawn by the pitter patter of their little paws, the sweet purrs, and the source of unconditional companionship and friendship, cats (felis cactus) have been interacting and coexisting with humans for the last 8,000 years. However, despite our long history with cats, very little is known about them, especially in comparison to dogs. One LA-based startup is attempting to close this gap. Basepaws works to create a genomic database that enables the company to learn more about cat breeds, traits, and their health. This goal is built on the idea that understanding cats genetically will enable us to better serve cats and improve their lives.
Interested in learning how exactly they do it? We sat down with Basepaws’ founder, Anna Skaya, to find out more about Basepaws. Join Dr. Yewande Pearse on our third episode of Inside Biotech to find out more!
Inside Biotech airs new episodes monthly, covering a variety of exciting topics. Stay tuned and subscribe on Spotify or iTunes! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for this project, let us know. We’d be excited to feature your company in our next episode!
Join BCLA Consulting
Over the last year, BCLA has been developing our own in-house consulting group to provide the Los Angeles biotech community with valuable insights and solutions created by a diverse team of graduate professionals. With our growth this year we are now looking to bring on additional team members, with a focus on PhD students, post-docs, and MBA students. Please sign up HERE and we will contact you shortly.
Bioscience Talent Connection: Career Month Event Coverage
Our annual Bioscience Talent Connection (BTC) took place virtually this year over the course of one month with three weekly career development workshops culminating in a virtual career fair. With 21 exhibitor companies and over 200 attendees on the Remo networking platform, we were able to help this year’s job seekers establish meaningful connections with company representatives. Click HERE to learn more about our BTC career fair and review tips from our career development workshops.
