Biocom California

Biocom, representing all of southern California, is the largest, most successful regional life science association in the world. Through our many initiatives, our member companies have a stronger, unified voice in matters of public policy, workforce development, capital development and group buying power. Our members are connected and through our communication channels, visible on a national and global level. In the last year, we have worked to strengthen relationships and open lines of communication with the fda. This dialogue is helping.capital development:- continued to identify ways to raise California's visibility on a national and international level.- grew business development focused networking events to further connect to the community in California. - grew the global partnering conference committee.public policy:- hosted congressional briefings on life science topics.- significant work in the legislative areas of patent reform, device tax repeal and nih funding.- hosted high level policy makers and regulators.- engaged strongly on legislation at the state level, particularly on legislation affecting public disclosure of proprietary pricing information.- key stakeholder in development of regional water policy.communications:- Biocom is dedicated to promoting our member companies and their successes, while keeping membership apprised of the latest industry news.events & initiatives:- organized multiple trips to japan and had a biocom/california presence at the bio japan convention in tokyo.- held a successful partnering conference and celebration of life annual dinner.