SoCalBio – The trade association of the bioscience industries in Greater Los Angeles and neighboring communities

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The Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) is open to membership by firms and organizations engaged in biotech, medtech and digital health technology development and commercialization in the Greater Los Angeles region.

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SoCalBio Group Purchasing Program which enables member companies to enjoy significant Saving and exclusive discounts on products and services, from lab and office supplies to insurance and shipping services.

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Digital Health Conference

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The SoCalBio Digital Health Conference is an annual event organized by the Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio). The Conference is a showcase of gadgets and new digital health technologies developed in Southern California that promise to disrupt the $3 trillion US healthcare system.

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About SoCalBio

Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) is a nonprofit, member-supported trade association that serves the biotech, med tech, IVD and digital health communities in the six counties that comprise the Greater Los Angeles region (Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside and San Bernardino). SoCalBio’s programs help local firms gain access to capital, potential partners, and other business services. The Council also promotes technology transfer and workforce training, while informing policymakers and the public at-large about the benefits of the region’s bioscience industry. SoCalBio is open to membership by firms and organizations engaged in all aspects of bioscience research, technology development, and commercialization.

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Upcoming Events

2021 SoCalBio Boot Camp for Emerging Companies(Virtual Event)
- Monday, September 13, 2021 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDT

This Bootcamp is designed for biotech, Medtech, Dx, and digital health companies selected to make presentations during the Annual SoCalBio Conference. It will provide emerging entrepreneurs and innovators with an in-depth understanding of what it takes to raise early-stage capital and/or forge partnerships.

23rd Annual SoCalBio Conference
- Oct 21, 2021, 10:00 AM – Oct 22, 2021, 6:00 PM PDT

The SoCalBio conference showcases Southern California value-based bioscience innovations and explores efficient pathways to bring them to market. In addition to plenary sessions, business roundtables, and therapeutic workshops, this conference will feature at least 30 company presentations showcasing the strength and future of the bioscience industry in the Greater Los Angeles region

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What's new at SoCalBio?

American Express Joins the SoCalBio Group Purchasing Program

We are really excited to announce that American Express has been selected as a preferred vendor and a new partner in the SoCalBio GPO Program. Managed by the SoCalBio Group Purchasing Committee, The SoCalBio Group Purchasing Program is offered only to SoCalBio members

Your drive, passion and commitment helped you become a pioneer in the bioscience space. And as you grow from one stage to the next, you need a financial services company who can offer a wide-ranging, flexible suite of business tools and benefits that evolve with you and your business. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to new heights, a dedicated partner like American Express® can provide you with the long-term support and resources that are good for business and great for people.

SoCalBio in the News

Capsida Biotherapeutics Inc. received $140 million in a Series A round of funding.
June 21, 2021

Local Health Tech Companies Drive Effort to Digitize Health Care Records
May 17, 2021

SoCalBio Honors Future Biotech Innovators at 2021 Regional BioGENEius Student Challenge
May 14, 2021

SoCalBio Mourns the Passing of Renowned Philanthropist and Civic Leader Mr. Eli Broad
May 4, 2021:

Remembering Eli Broad’s Legacy of Building and Giving
April 30, 2021:

SEEDS in Amgen’s Shadow
March 29, 2021

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Group Purchasing

The Southern California Biomedical Council (SoCalBio) offers member companies and organizations the opportunity to save money on products and services procured through the BioBusiness Solution program. This program is managed by the SoCalBio Group Purchasing Committee and offered only to SoCalBio members based in the Greater Los Angeles/Orange County region.