The Latest on Life Science Innovations

The California Biotechnology Foundation is committed to keeping you up to date about the latest breakthroughs in biotech treatments and the impact of one of California’s largest industries in the state and beyond. This newsletter edition, as of August 28, 2024, brings you updates directly from the forefront of medical innovation. Among the notable advancements featured are:

• The U.S. FDA recently approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech to combat the latest variants.

• UC San Diego recently opened the Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox, a cutting-edge facility that will serve as a hub for partnerships with the life sciences industry.

• UCLA Health launched a first-of-its-kind clinical trial to evaluate a cancer vaccine targeting a highly aggressive brain tumor, typically found in adolescents and young adults.