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Recent Breakthroughs & Developments

Every day California’s biotechnology industry discovers life-saving cures and therapies that allow people around the world to live longer, healthier, fuller lives. Learn about these medical miracles and the latest biotech news.

Industry News

Recaps of the latest breakthroughs, as reported in CBF’s monthly newsletter.

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March 2024

In honor of Women’s History Month, CBF is celebrating some of the women in life sciences who are passionate about transforming the world around them. : …read more

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February 2024

The Assembly Select Committee on Biotechnology recently convened a hearing to overview the history and role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM); the way they intersect with the healthcare system; the interplay with drug manufacturers; and the impact on prescription drug access and pricing for patients. : …read more

In the News

Breaking news, as reported throughout the world.

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October 30, 2023

The sickle cell crises were always different. …read more

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June 6, 2023

Being LGBTQ+ is just one part of a person’s identity, but a critical one that often is not visible to outsiders, as some people on this year’s list point out.
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