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Biocom has organized this event, which offers an opportunity to have a casual roundtable conversation about FDA-related issues with former FDA Chief Counsel Jerry Masoudi. During his tenure as chief counsel to the FDA, Masoudi was responsible for supervising all aspects of the FDA’s work, including FDA involvement in civil and criminal litigation and investigations, … Continue reading “A Roundtable with Former FDA Chief Counsel Gerald Masodi”

Among the myriad of questions to consider in designating a compound a “lead drug candidate,” one of the most overlooked is the question of “druggability.” Druggability refers to the physical and chemical stability of the molecule and the ability to manufacture the compound as a drug substance and as a formulated drug product. Alongside intellectual … Continue reading “Reducing Risk in Drug Candidate Selection and Development”

Acquisitions continue to dominate medical device industry news. Is this a viable strategy for your company? Biocom has organized a candid discussion from both sides of the deal. Hear what the industry leaders are looking for in a potential acquisition, and what the steps are leading to a deal from their perspective. More online information … Continue reading “What Drives Buyouts of Medical Devices”

With California’s unique employment laws, every new hire can result in large-scale liabilities if a company does not have ongoing proper compliance and monitoring. Because this level of supervision can be costly and consume management’s time and attention, early stage companies frequently find themselves unprepared to cope with employee challenges some learn to do so … Continue reading “Employment Law for Early Stage Companies”

Because facilities costs are often the second-largest expense item for most companies, (after payroll), it is crucial to make the most of your facilities lease negotiations. In this workshop, we will talk about the current state of the economy and specifically the current state of the real estate market in San Diego County and give … Continue reading “Leasing 101: Tools for Saving More Money and Reducing Risk”

Raising capital is difficult under normal conditions, and the continuing economic slowdown isn’t making life any easier for San Diego startups. Come hear our expert panel share and discuss views on the current state of venture capital and angel investing in San Diego and other key innovation centers. Learn about current deal terms, valuation issues, … Continue reading “Raising Capital from Angels and VCs”

The U.S. Navy has established ambitious goals to reduce fossil fuel usage and invest in alternative energy research and projects so that by 2020 half of all the energy used—both afloat and ashore—is supposed to come from alternative sources. Is this goal even attainable? The Maritime Alliance has organized an all-day conference to explore the … Continue reading “Renewable Energy and the Greening of the U.S. Navy—and the Ports of San Diego, Long Beach, and Los Angeles”