About Us

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.

History

SoCalBio was created with support from Rebuild LA (RLA) under its second president, Linda Griego. SoCalBio was incorporated in December of 1995 as a non-profit (c) 6, membership-based, California trade association. SoCalBio became fully functional by mid-1997.

Mission

SoCalBio promotes and supports biomedical and biotechnology research, development, and manufacturing in the Greater Los Angeles region for economic development and job creation.

Geography

SoCalBio welcomes members from counties across Southern California including LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, and Santa Barbara. SoCalBio champions the biomedical industry and promotes member growth and success in SoCal.