The LA BioStart training program for bioscience entrepreneurs is now underway at California State University, Los Angeles.
A five-week program funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, LA BioStart provides start-up companies training, mentoring and business knowledge essential to starting and sustaining bioscience ventures. LA BioStart is a collaboration between Cal State LA, the Biocom Institute, and the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator.
“We can’t wait to see what discoveries are on the horizon from LA BioStart’s highly distinguished inaugural cohort of fellows,” said Cal State LA’s Executive Vice President Jose A. Gomez, who also chairs LA BioSpace, the university’s bioscience incubator. “We appreciate the leadership of the Biocom Institute, Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, and other partners that helped make this program a reality.”
Through programs such as LA BioStart, Cal State LA encourages the growth of the bioscience industry in Southern California.
“Bioscience holds tremendous promise for our region,” said Cal State LA President William A. Covino. “We’re proud to support those who are creating new technologies and new companies in this growing industry.”
The LA BioStart training, which takes place at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, is offered at no cost and led by top industry experts. Topics include business fundamentals, financing models, industrial research and development, regulatory affairs, quality systems, clinical trials, leadership skills, and communication strategies.
“It is exciting to see highly motivated boot camp participants gaining skills and competencies that are outside their traditional fields of training,” said Howard Xu, who is the director of LA BioStart and a professor of microbiology at Cal State LA.
Source: Cal State LA News Service
Photo: right to left, Professor Xin Wen and her research team members, Tania Garcia and Rebecca Vargas. (Credit: J. Emilio Flores/Cal State LA)
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