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Industry News

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

COVID-19 Vaccine Arrival & CAR T Legislative Webinar

December 2020

The California Biotechnology Foundation cohosted a legislative webinar centered on CAR T cancer therapies and shared progress made in COVID-19 vaccine development. …read more

Highlights from our COVID-19 Webinar, and how the life science industry is supporting distance learning

September 2020

The California Biotechnology Foundation cohosted a legislative webinar centered on COVID-19 vaccine development and distributed resources for students learning from home. …read more

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Breaking news, as reported throughout the world.

San Diego Foundation grants $750K to encourage STEM education

January 1, 2020

More than a dozen San Diego County nonprofits will be the recipients of $750,000 in grants from The San Diego Foundation to create more opportunities for youth to study STEM fields.
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Biocom Institute Launches Largest Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report in California’s Life Science Industry

December 17, 2020

Biocom Institute launched its first biennial report, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in California’s Life Science Industry.” With more than 350 respondents, this report represents the most comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) data gathered across life science companies in California – providing a framework for the industry to develop an actionable DEI plan.
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