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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260616T113000
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Advanced Therapies
DESCRIPTION:Progress in advanced therapies isn’t achieved in isolation. It’s shaped through shared expertise\, practical experience\, and meaningful collaboration. \nJoin Cytiva specialists and industry peers on June 16 & 17th for Accelerating Advanced Therapies\, an immersive\, in-person event centered on partnership\, insight\, and hands-on innovation across genomic medicine development and manufacturing. \nThrough practical learning and real-world discussion\, this event moves beyond theory to help you drive progress in an increasingly complex genomic medicine landscape. \n\n\nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/accelerating-advanced-therapies/
LOCATION:10300 Campus Point Dr\, 10300 Campus Point Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260603T171823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T171823Z
UID:10001096-1781686800-1781690400@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:From Breakthrough to Bedside: Aligning Regulatory Strategy\, Clinical Evidence and Commercialization in Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION:This panel will examine how diagnostics innovators can effectively move from concept to market adoption. The discussion will cover critical intersections between regulatory strategy\, clinical validation and commercialization\, including FDA pathways\, clinical study design and how to position programs for investment and scale. \nSpeakers include:\n› Sarah Melaney\, Pillsbury Partner (Moderator)\n› Steven Green\, Pillsbury Partner (Panelist)\n› Joen Johansen\, President & CEO of MDC Associates (Panelist)\n› Michele Colucci\, Founding Managing Partner of DigitalDX (Panelist) \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/from-breakthrough-to-bedside-aligning-regulatory-strategy-clinical-evidence-and-commercialization-in-diagnostics/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/from-breakthrough-to-bedside-aligning-regulatory-strategy-clinical-evidence-and-commercialization-in-diagnostics/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260609T175230Z
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UID:10001100-1781697600-1781701200@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:How to Build a Working AI System in Life Sciences – Virtual
DESCRIPTION:​Everyone in life sciences has been told to use AI. Most have not been shown properly how. \n​This is a 60-minute hands-on session for life sciences professionals who want to actually understand what AI systems do and leave having built one. \n​We’ll cover the mental model that makes everything else click: how AI systems process information\, why the tools you use behave the way they do\, and how to write instructions that produce reliable outputs. Then you’ll build a working AI agent around an example provided. No coding experience required. \n​Be ready with your LLM of choice\, and one problem you’d like AI to help with. You’ll leave with something that works. \n​Who this is for: R&D professionals\, clinicians\, post-docs\, research scientists\, and anyone in life sciences who works with AI tools and wants to understand them better. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/how-to-build-a-working-ai-system-in-life-sciences-virtual/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/how-to-build-a-working-ai-system-in-life-sciences-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260618T090000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260520T223208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T223248Z
UID:10001090-1781767800-1781773200@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Advanced AI for Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:On June 18th\, Hands On and the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association are hosting a virtual\, advanced session on AI in Life Sciences. \nHBA and non-HBA members are all welcome to attend. \nAs AI is brought more widely into use\, discover how to adopt and integrate it into your work\, whether you work in R&D\, Tech Ops\, Medical Affairs\, Commercial or G&A. \nFacilitated by an AI expert in life sciences. This session will cover: \n\n\n\nLatest trends in AI\nPragmatic applications\nWhy AI projects succeed and fail\nCurrent AI issues\n\n\n\n\nThe Future of AI\n\nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/advanced-ai-for-life-sciences/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/advanced-ai-for-life-sciences/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260506T201002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T201002Z
UID:10001079-1782086400-1782172799@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:RESI San Diego
DESCRIPTION:RESI San Diego 2026 will take place on June 22 at the JULEP Venue San Diego during the Convention Week\, followed by FOUR (4) days of virtual partnering on June 23-24\, 29-30. Virtual partnering on the June 29-30 gives you a chance to extend your Convention-week partnering! This hybrid format combines the benefits of in-person networking with the flexibility of online interactions. \n\nCLS members receive a $200 discount on tickets and IPC packages. Contact your account manager or reach out to bd@califesciences.org for more information. \n\nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/resi-san-diego/
LOCATION:JULEP Venue\, 1735 Hancock St\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Collaboration & Networking,Industry Events,Professional Development
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T160427Z
UID:10000949-1782086400-1782431999@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:BIO International Convention 2026
DESCRIPTION:This is the force that unites us—not the pursuit of status or stability\, but the unwavering conviction to solve the impossible\, to push boundaries\, and to achieve better outcomes for patients\, public health\, and the world. \nBIO 2026 is where we return to this essential “why.” It is our opportunity to reconnect as a global community\, to recharge our commitment\, and to remember that behind every innovation is a shared mission: to improve lives. \nConnect with the global biotech community in San Diego June 22-25\, 2026. \nLEARN MORE»
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/bio-international-convention-2026/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 W Harbor Dr\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T131500
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260526T160417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T160417Z
UID:10001093-1782216000-1782220500@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:The AI Data Layer: Building Trust\, Accuracy\, and Scale in Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Join Springer Nature for a free lunch event during BIO!\n​As biotech and pharma organizations accelerate adoption of AI across discovery\, R&D\, medical affairs\, and knowledge workflows\, the foundation for success is becoming clear: specialized\, vetted\, and well-structured scientific data underpins the most reliable outcomes and insights from AI systems. \n​Join Dr. Prathik Roy\, Product Director of AIGP Solutions at Springer Nature\, for an exclusive off-site lunch event during the BIO International Convention. The session will explore: \n\n​How semantically enriched scientific content improves downstream AI performance\n​Delivery of scientific data through scalable architectures\, including APIs\, MCP\, and private cloud deployments\n​Approaches for enabling secure\, copyright-cleared enterprise AI applications\n​How trusted scientific literature serves as an integration-ready “data layer” for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)\, model development\, and agentic AI systems\n​Practical strategies for life sciences organizations to reduce risk in AI implementation\, strengthen the quality of outputs and build trusted infrastructure\n\n​Attendees will gain a candid\, real-world perspective grounded in experience across scientific publishing\, R&D\, and AI-enabled content access. This event is free and lunch will be provided. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/the-ai-data-layer-building-trust-accuracy-and-scale-in-life-sciences/
LOCATION:Huntress\, 376 Fifth Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20251110T195910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T205442Z
UID:10000943-1782237600-1782244800@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:CLS Reception @ BIO International Convention
DESCRIPTION:We can’t wait to be back together again in San Diego. After a day full of BD meetings and relationship building on the show floor\, drop by the CLS reception to mingle with more than 300 of your closest industry friends. \n\nThe event is first come first serve to handle venue capacity. \n\nThis event is by invitation only. Please contact BD@califesciences.org for more information. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nLead Sponsor (Exclusive) – $10\,000\nNon-Member – $15\,000\n◆ Twenty-five (25) reception tickets to be distributed at sponsor’s discretion\n◆ One (1) email advertisement\, with text\, logo\, and link\, featured in promotional email\n◆ Opportunity to distribute branded promotional materials at the event\n◆ Recognition on event website\, promotions\, signage and social platforms \nGold Sponsor – $4\,000\nNon-Member – $6\,000\n◆ Five (5) reception tickets to be distributed at sponsor’s discretion\n◆ Logo recognition on all event marketing and promotional materials \nContact sponsorship@califesciences.org for more information about sponsorships.
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/cls-reception-bio-international-convention-2026/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences,Industry Collaboration & Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T173000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260506T221429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T221429Z
UID:10001085-1782463500-1782495000@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Advanced ADME/PK Biopharma LC-MS/MS Method Development Training
DESCRIPTION:This one-day advanced ADME/PK biopharma LC–MS/MS method development training lab course builds on prior mass spectrometry fundamentals with a focus on workflow optimization and practical application on the Sciex platform. The program begins with a recap of prior training and defined learning objectives\, followed by a strategic overview of ADME/PK method development\, including translating project goals into LC–MS/MS workflows\, balancing throughput and data quality\, and selecting between triple quadrupole and HRMS platforms. \nParticipants then rotate through hands-on stations featuring QTRAP and ZenoTOF systems\, covering method setup and submission strategies across multiple acquisition modes. The afternoon sessions focus on data interpretation\, including quantitation using SCIEX-OS\, qualitative versus quantitative workflows\, and instrument readiness. The course concludes with an overview of advanced workflows—such as metabolite identification\, high-throughput analysis\, intact and ICE-IEF approaches\, and biotherapeutics-related methods—followed by closing reflections and discussion of future curriculum topics. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/advanced-adme-pk-biopharma-lc-ms-ms-method-development-training/
LOCATION:SCIEX\, 1201 Radio Road\, Redwood City\, CA\, 94065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260511T174029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T174029Z
UID:10001086-1782900000-1782903600@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Streamlining Nonclinical Development with FDA NAMs
DESCRIPTION:FDA’s draft guidance on the validation of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) is reshaping how nonclinical programs are designed and justified. This webinar explores how sponsors can apply NAMs to streamline development\, improve human relevance\, and support IND decision-making within a weight-of-evidence framework. \nWe will break down FDA expectations for validation\, including context of use and fit-for-purpose application\, and show how to position NAMs effectively in regulatory interactions. \nThrough real-world case examples spanning in vitro\, in silico\, and data-driven approaches\, attendees will gain practical insight into how NAMs can address data gaps\, reduce reliance on traditional models\, and strengthen nonclinical programs. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/streamlining-nonclinical-development-with-fda-nams/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/streamlining-nonclinical-development-with-fda-nams/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260609T175454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T175454Z
UID:10001101-1782907200-1782910800@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Reading the Literature in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:​AI literature tools are already inside your research workflow. The question is whether you know what they’re not showing you. \n​This is 60-minute virtual session for life sciences researchers who use AI tools to find\, synthesize\, or evaluate scientific literature — and want to engage with those tools more critically. \n​We open with a real published case: a Nature Communications paper that passed peer review\, generated 22\,000 views\, and contained hundreds of errors. The correction received almost none of the attention. We’ll use it to build four specific failure mechanisms that apply to every AI literature tool you use — and a set of habits that let you catch them before they propagate into your work. \n​The session ends with a live workshop: run a real research question through two different AI tools\, compare what surfaces and what doesn’t\, and identify the failure mechanisms in action. \n​No technical background needed. Just bring a research question you’d actually use. \n​Who this is for: Post-docs\, research scientists\, PIs\, and anyone in life sciences who uses AI tools for literature search\, synthesis\, or research evaluation. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/reading-the-literature-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/reading-the-literature-in-the-age-of-ai/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260615T164328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T164328Z
UID:10001107-1784709000-1784730600@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Advances in the Development of Therapeutics and Diagnostics for Women’s Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Pharmaceutical & BioScience Society San Francisco Bay and Women in Bio (WIB) San Francisco Bay Area for an online symposium discussing women’s health therapeutics and diagnostics. \nSpeakers’ Bios\nDr. Julie Andersen is a Professor at the Buck Institute. She has published more than 200 scientific papers and holds several patents on work from her laboratory. Dr. Andersen has been recognized for her research with a Glenn Award and a senior scholarship from the Ellison Medical Foundation. She was elected a fellow of the Society for Free Radicals in Biology and Medicine in 2013. She currently serves as an Editor in Chief of the journal Aging Biology. Dr. Andersen has extensive experience working with both biotech companies and medical foundations. \nLaura Esserman\, MD\, MBA is the director of the UCSF Breast Care Center\, and is recognized as a thought leader in cancer screening and over-diagnosis\, as well as innovative clinical trial design. She led the creation of the University of California-wide Athena Breast Health Network\, a learning system designed to integrate clinical care and research as it follows 150\,000 women from screening through treatment and outcomes. The Athena Network launched the PCORI-funded WISDOM Study\, which tests a personalized approach to breast cancer screening in 100\,000 women. She is also a leader of the innovative I-SPY TRIAL model\, designed to accelerate the identification and approval of effective new agents for women with high risk breast cancers. \nMeredith Hartley graduated from Dartmouth College earning her AB degree in Chemistry with high honors. She then earned her PhD in Biological Chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology working with Dr. Barbara Imperiali. Following graduate school\, Dr. Hartley moved to Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland\, Oregon as a postdoctoral fellow with Dr. Thomas Scanlan. At OHSU\, she validated the use of thyromimetics for treating diseases of myelin damage in preclinical models of multiple sclerosis and an inborn error of metabolism called X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy.\nDr. Hartley joined the University of Kansas as an Assistant Professor in January 2020. Her laboratory investigates the connections between brain lipids\, hormones\, and myelin with the goal of developing novel therapies for neurological diseases. \nRidhi Tariyal\, BS\, Georgia Tech; MBA\, Harvard University; SM\, MIT; Blavatnik Fellow; Ferolyn Fellow\, is CEO and co-Founder of NextGen Jane. At NextGen Jane\, Ridhi has driven the development of a novel menstrual data platform characterizing uterine biology at a molecular level. In this effort\, she has raised capital\, established an IP position\, and developed a team to create both novel hardware and software to change how women access care. Before NGJ\, Ridhi worked at the Broad Institute and at Bristol Myers Squibb. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/therapeutics-and-diagnostics-for-womens-health/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/therapeutics-and-diagnostics-for-womens-health/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260611T234114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T234114Z
UID:10001103-1784710800-1784714400@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:A Hybrid Fragmentation Strategy for Modified Oligos
DESCRIPTION:About this webinar\nMass-spectrometric sequencing of therapeutic oligonucleotides is constrained by the choice of fragmentation method. Electron-transfer dissociation (ETD) struggles to fully fragment modified backbones — particularly locked nucleic acids (LNA) — and higher-energy collisional dissociation (HCD) produces dense spectra that are slow to interpret and prone to coverage gaps. For antisense oligos that combine LNA modifications with phosphorothioate (PS) backbones\, neither approach on its own delivers reliable end-to-end coverage. \nThis webinar presents a hybrid fragmentation approach that combines ETD and HCD in a single Orbitrap scan (EThcD)\, applied across a panel of 16-mer modified oligonucleotides — LNA-containing antisense oligos\, full PS and PO backbones\, and PS/PO mixtures. The method gives full sequence coverage from w-ions alone\, with cleaner spectra than HCD and a controlled\, a/w- and d/z-dominant fragment pattern suitable for automated assignment in Byos. Kevin will also walk through the Byos processing recipe used to interpret the data and the optimal EThcD energy identified for the 16-mer panel. \nKey Takeaways\n\nA single Orbitrap scan that covers modified oligos end-to-end. EThcD on highly-charged anionic precursors yields full w-ion coverage on LNA-containing antisense oligonucleotides and PS-backbone samples where ETD and HCD alone leave gaps.\nA counter-intuitive PS-versus-PO finding. Phosphorothioate backbones fragment more efficiently under EThcD than phosphodiester backbones — with direct implications for impurity screening in PS therapeutics.\nA practical EThcD processing recipe in Byos. Recommended energy settings\, fragment-type configuration\, and a strict-then-lenient pass strategy for confident sequence coverage and impurity detection.\n\nSpeaker\nKevin Hes — PhD candidate\, Division of BioAnalytical Chemistry & MS-LaserLab\, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. PhD jointly sponsored by AstraZeneca\, GSK\, and Novartis\, with funding from the Dutch Research Council (NWO); co-supervised by Anouk Rijs and Govert Somsen. Part of the InnovATOR consortium InnovATOR consortium. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/oligo-hybrid-fragmentation/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/oligo-hybrid-fragmentation/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260610T174519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T174519Z
UID:10001102-1784728800-1784732400@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:From Clinical to Commercial: Talent Strategies for Biopharma Growth
DESCRIPTION:Early indications in 2026 are pointing towards a slight recovery in the biopharma job market. Join industry hiring experts for a data-informed discussion on where the life sciences job market stands today\, what trends we are witnessing in hiring and how hiring managers and HR and talent acquisition professionals can navigate shifts towards commercial readiness and/or building out commercial teams. \nThis webinar will provide a clear-eyed assessment of current hiring conditions across biopharma\, exploring how the economic climate is impacting workforce development and how hiring practices are evolving as organizations prepare to take products to market. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/from-clinical-to-commercial-talent-strategies-for-biopharma-growth/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/from-clinical-to-commercial-talent-strategies-for-biopharma-growth/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260611T234345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T234345Z
UID:10001104-1785315600-1785319200@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Footprints Without Footwork: Automated Benchtop HRPF for Binding Partners and Interfaces
DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar\nEvery protein leaves a footprint — the surface-exposed side chains that are accessible when it folds\, when it binds\, when it changes shape. Hydroxyl radical protein footprinting (HRPF) reads those footprints by oxidising the exposed residues and leaving the buried ones alone — a structural mass spectrometry technique that runs on standard laboratory equipment plus a benchtop Fenton reaction. Done by hand it is labor-intensive: multiple radical concentrations\, replicate reactions\, and dose-response curves that are sensitive to pipetting variability. Manual HRPF also limits the technique in scope — applying it across the dozens of pulldowns needed to characterise a complex becomes impractical. \nIn this webinar we show how moving the workflow onto the Opentrons Flex liquid handler tightens reproducibility and lifts throughput\, and how applying that automated workflow to affinity-purified protein complexes lets you identify binding partners and map their interaction interfaces in the same experiment. \nWhat you’ll learn in this webinar:\n\nHRPF can be performed using standard laboratory equipment to probe surface-accessible amino acids on proteins and protein complexes\nAutomating HRPF reactions on the Opentrons Flex reduces variability and increases throughput\nPerforming HRPF reactions on affinity-purified protein complexes can provide insights into binding partners and interfaces simultaneously\n\nOur Speaker:\nTyler Cropley is a Research Scientist in the Proteomics Laboratory at NYU Langone Health under the supervision of Dr. Beatrix Ueberheide. His work focuses on using mass spectrometry-based methods to study higher-order protein structure. He earned his PhD from Florida State University under the supervision of Dr. Christian Bleiholder. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/nyu-footprint-2026/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/nyu-footprint-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260730T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260615T164620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T164620Z
UID:10001108-1785400200-1785405600@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Peptides\, Proximity\, and Precision: The Expanding Druggable Proteome
DESCRIPTION:Drug discovery is ever-evolving with simultaneous advances in modality\, mechanism\, and druggable landscape. The assets entering the clinic in 2025 mark a genuine striking point across multiple fronts. A modality once confined to injectables is routinely going oral\, expanding opportunities to indications long reserved for biologics. Induced-proximity and ternary complex-stabilization mechanisms have progressed from preclinical concepts to established pipeline strategies\, disarming targets that resisted decades of pursuit via traditional approaches. Mature target classes are yielding first- and best-in-class assets as advances in selectivity\, binding kinetics\, and molecule design catch up to the underlying biology. And the oldest drug target family is having a second act\, with structure-enabled design unlocking therapeutic opportunities few expected to unfold. This talk highlights ten recent programs across macrocyclic peptides\, Class B GPCRs\, functionally-differentiated small molecules\, and proximity pharmacology\, highlighting the chemical matter\, target biology\, and design strategies that distinguish them and what insights/lessons discovery teams can leverage. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/peptides-proximity-and-precision-the-expanding-druggable-proteome/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/peptides-proximity-and-precision-the-expanding-druggable-proteome/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260615T163827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T163827Z
UID:10001106-1785924000-1785934800@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Endpoints Manufacturing Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Most large drugmakers have navigated through the Trump administration’s tariff quagmire\, but the waters are still choppy for the biopharma industry. How has the biopharma world metabolized and adjusted over the past year and what new trends in manufacturing and logistics are on the horizon? Join Endpoints to hear expert takes on the landscape. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/endpoints-manufacturing-day-2026/
LOCATION:https://www.califesciences.org/event/endpoints-manufacturing-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260416T160059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160059Z
UID:10001066-1787760000-1787770800@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Beakers & Brews
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/beakers-brews-ssf-aug26/
LOCATION:Timber & Tide\, 685 Gateway Blvd\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences,Industry Collaboration & Networking,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260827T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260416T160203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160203Z
UID:10001067-1787846400-1787857200@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Beakers & Brews
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/beakers-brews-sd-aug27/
LOCATION:CASA Campus Point\, 4242 Campus Point Ct\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences,Industry Collaboration & Networking,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260612T163414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T163415Z
UID:10001105-1788357600-1788375600@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:California Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:The California Leadership Forum brings together CEOs\, executives\, and policymakers for an afternoon of candid conversation on the issues defining the life sciences sector in 2026. From the evolving political landscape to what it means to lead during a period of profound transformation\, the Forum offers a unique opportunity to engage with the leaders shaping the future of California life sciences.
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/california-leadership-forum/
LOCATION:San Diego\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences,Curated Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260603T233444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T233444Z
UID:10001097-1789516800-1789689599@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Cell & Gene Therapy Symposium
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/cell-gene-therapy-symposium/
LOCATION:Salk Institute for Biological Studies\, 10010 N Torrey Pines Rd\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences,Industry Collaboration & Networking,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260615T165457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T165457Z
UID:10001109-1790492400-1790521200@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:2026 Tour de Cure®: Northern California
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Diabetes Association® along with your friends\, family\, and colleagues as we ride in support of people living with diabetes. \nTour de Cure® is the moment for corporations\, organizations\, and individuals to come together and show our community how much we care—and how much we’ll do to end diabetes for good. By joining the Tour de Cure fundraising event\, you’ll help us increase awareness\, provide vital programs\, fund lifesaving research\, and work toward a cure. \nREGISTER» \nHosted by:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/2026-tour-de-cure-northern-california/
LOCATION:HP\, Inc.\, 1501 Page Mill Rd.\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94304
CATEGORIES:Community Initiatives & Programs,Industry Collaboration & Networking,Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20251110T202913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T213050Z
UID:10000944-1794502800-1794513600@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:23rd Annual Pantheon Awards
DESCRIPTION:Pantheon\, CLS’s premier event\, celebrates the accomplishments of California’s vibrant life sciences sector. For over two decades\, CLS has awarded excellence in several categories including leadership\, emerging innovation\, biopharma and convergent technologies\, health equity\, and other achievements critical to cultivating the global life sciences ecosystem. On average\, over 75% of attendees are director-level titles or above. \nIndividual tickets start at $700. To learn more about Pantheon\, please visit: califesciences.org/pantheon. \nContact sponsorship@califesciences.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/23rd-annual-pantheon-awards/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260416T160308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160308Z
UID:10001068-1796227200-1796238000@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Beakers & Brews
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/beakers-brews-ssf-dec2/
LOCATION:Timber & Tide\, 685 Gateway Blvd\, South San Francisco\, CA\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences,Industry Collaboration & Networking,Industry Supported
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20260416T160418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T160418Z
UID:10001069-1796313600-1796324400@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Beakers & Brews
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/beakers-brews-sd-dec3/
LOCATION:CASA Campus Point\, 4242 Campus Point Ct\, San Diego\, CA\, 92121
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences,Industry Collaboration & Networking,Industry Supported
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20251110T203128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T203128Z
UID:10000945-1796835600-1796842800@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:End of Year Reception
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the end of another productive year with CLS\, Members of Congress\, their staff\, and key life sciences stakeholders. Enjoy an evening of cocktails and conversation with leaders from Washington’s policy community. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nSupporting Sponsor – $3\,000 | Non-Member – $5\,000 | Academic & Non-profit – $1\,000\n◆ Recognition in outreach campaign to legislator offices\n◆ Logo recognition on all event marketing and promotional materials \nContact sponsorship@califesciences.org for more information about sponsorships.
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/end-of-year-reception-2026/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Government Relations,California Life Sciences,Industry Collaboration & Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261211
DTSTAMP:20260616T122712
CREATED:20251110T194729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T165233Z
UID:10000941-1796860800-1796947199@www.califesciences.org
SUMMARY:Innovation Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Held biannually\, the CLS Innovation Showcase brings approximately 300+ life sciences stakeholders\, including biopharma representatives\, investors\, key advisors\, and expert service providers\, together to foster connections and vital partnering conversations while spotlighting California’s robust innovation. The full-day event typically features a keynote presentation\, panel discussions\, pitches by our FAST cohort to a panel of early-stage investors and the opportunity to set up one-on-one partnering meetings. The afternoon will conclude with a networking reception and solutions corridor\, featuring CLS cost savings partners. \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\nShowcase Sponsor (Limited) – $10\,000\nNon-Member – $15\,000\n◆ Opportunity to host the Innovation Showcase\, bringing 300+ life sciences professionals to your facility\n◆ Complimentary registration to Innovation Showcase\n◆ Opportunity to deliver brief welcome remarks\n◆ Opportunity to host a site tour during the networking reception\n◆ One (1) full-page advertisement in the digital program\n◆ Logo visibility on all event-related materials \nPitch Session Sponsor (Limited) – $5\,000\nNon-Member – $7\,500\n◆ Opportunity to provide opening remarks and moderate one pitch session\n◆ One (1) half-page advertisement in the digital program\n◆ Logo visibility on all event-related materials \nContact sponsorship@califesciences.org for more information about sponsorships.
URL:https://www.califesciences.org/event/fall-innovation-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:The Forum\, 750 Gateway Blvd\, South San Francisco\, 94080\, United States
CATEGORIES:California Life Sciences,Industry Collaboration & Networking
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