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Cover Story: The Healthcare Tidal Wave
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Welcome to our fall issue of Lifelines. Much has been written and discussed in recent months about the relative standings of California and Massachusetts as life science clusters. In this issue, we focus on what distinguishes Southern California from other clusters as a premier center of innovation. In other words, how research diversity, technology convergence and collaboration strengthen life science cluster growth. Our cover story discusses ongoing technology convergence in the healthcare industry, including cutting-edge developments in personalized diagnostics and sequencing, wireless medicine and more efficient commercial development of therapeutics. As the nation moves forward in enacting the Affordable Care Act, Southern California’s contributions will play key roles in improving the cost, delivery and availability of quality health care. Throughout the year, we have initiated an aggressive program to work with the rapidly growing biorenewables industry. This key segment of our Southern California life science cluster is at the forefront of global innovation, developing everything from green chemistry products to advanced biofuels made from microorganisms, cellulosic crops and algae. Our work with these companies, policymakers and the investment community, is featured in an article by Jack Florio of our Capital Development Committee. Our purchasing program now offers new travel benefits to help our members provide face-to-face service for their clients at affordable prices. BIOCOM’s robust public policy advocacy work has helped eliminate costly California Food and Drug Branch inspections that duplicate those conducted by the federal FDA. In addition, we discuss how disease foundations are backing drug development with money and expertise. Finally, as we approach the final leg of a political season that will impact the life science industry, I’d like to mention a couple of actions BIOCOM has taken. Our Board of Directors has endorsed Rep. Brian Bilbray in his bid for reelection in the newly redrawn 52nd district. In addition, our Executive Committee has taken a position to oppose California Proposition 37, the initiative for mandatory labeling of foods produced through genetic modification. We believe this initiative provides no useful, scientifically-based information to consumers, making it completely unnecessary. Finally, over the summer, we engaged our CEOs in a strategic planning process for BIOCOM that builds on many of the concepts and programs that you will read about in Lifelines. By developing innovative programs, we will continue to position BIOCOM to accelerate life science success.
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Cover Story: The Healthcare Tidal Wave
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BIOCOM in Action: More Than a Label
11 Public Policy Update: BIOCOM Teams Up To Improve California Life Science Climate 12 Guest Commentary: Explaining the “Bio” in Biorenewables 13 Members in Action: A Look Back at 2012 18 Membership Update: Six Reasons To Invest in a BIOCOM Membership and Tips to Maximize Your Value
25 BIOCOM Institute Update: Veterans and Women: Key Populations in our Evolving Industry 26 Premium Member Spotlights Canale Communications, Cooley LLP, Cushman & Wakefield, DLA Piper, Fisher Scientific, Merck 29 BIOCOM Board and Committees 30 BIOCOM Membership
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The HEalthcare Tidal Wave
S o u t h er n Cal if o r nia posit ion ed to take it for a g r eat r id e Everyone in our industry knows that there is a tidal wave coming in healthcare. But just how big is it? Big. Really big. National healthcare spending is growing faster than our economy, and has done so for each of the last four decades. I’ve seen the statistics often, but the numbers still dumbfound me. For example, in 2010 the U.S. spent $2.7 trillion on healthcare. That’s almost $9,000 for every man woman and child in this country, more than any other country in the world spends on healthcare. That wouldn’t be so bad if we topped the charts in healthcare quality. But from an outcomes standpoint, we are ranked abysmally low—37th in a World Health Organization report By Hei d i Chokeir , Ph.D, Canale Co m m u nicatio ns Photo by: JT MacMillan Photography
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evaluating healthcare systems in 191 countries. The disconnect between spending and outcomes can be attributed to the fact that many of the healthcare dollars we spend are wasted— as much as $750 billion a year, according to a recent report by the Institute of Medicine. Our healthcare system provides a lot of services that don’t necessarily bring good health outcomes. This cost problem is amplified by an aging population, as 10,000 American baby boomers turn 65 every day, and will continue to do so for the next 20 years. Eighty percent of those seniors have at least one chronic disease for which they need ongoing treatment. However, the supply of providers is not keeping pace with the increased demand. By 2015, we will be short 60,000 primary care physicians. By 2020, we will have a shortage of one million nurses in this country. “To say that we are facing a major sustainability challenge in healthcare is an understatement,” said Joseph M. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., chief medical officer and chief science officer at
West Health, a San Diego-based organization focused on reducing healthcare costs. “We are facing a crisis of epic proportions. A tidal wave is coming.” So there’s the bad news. Taken by itself, it’s a big, ugly reality. But even that reality is not overwhelming for the big thinkers in the life science and high tech industries in Southern California. Where others see problems, these innovators see tremendous opportunities. Convergence of Technologies Many technologies are becoming exponentially better and exponentially cheaper. Computers are screamingly fast. Massive amounts of data can be stored cheaply and made easily accessible from just about anywhere with cloud computing. Sequencing powerhouse Life Technologies has driven the price of whole genome sequencing down by a factor of a million over the past decade. Mobile technology has saturated our society. And excitingly, Southern California life science and high tech companies are finding ways to bring these different technologies together
to develop solutions for our healthcare woes. The convergence is happening here. Healthcare Information Technology A number of hospital systems in Southern California are leading the nation in improving the quality of healthcare and reducing costs by getting the best information in front of doctors and nurses so they can make better decisions. That is the goal behind electronic health records (EHR) and health information exchanges, which have been encouraged by financial incentives from the federal government and adopted by hospitals and physician practices . Kaiser Permanente was an early EHR adopter. Last year, several Kaiser facilities in Southern California won a Stage 7 Award from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society for achieving the highest level of EHR implementation. Kaiser Permanente HealthConnect is the largest private-sector EHR in the world, enabling thousands of Kaiser physicians to electronically access medical records for all the organization’s nine million members. Quick access to accurate and complete patient records, in either an inpatient or remote facility, can enhance care decision-making, reduce medical errors, improve work flow and save time. For patients, having all medical information stored in one place reduces the need to fill out redundant forms and allows them to access personal health information and communicate with providers through a secure online portal. Implementing EHR has had its share of challenges, as adoption has not been easy for providers, who must fundamentally change how they operate. “Whenever you bring in new technology, you need to blow up your processes because you can’t expect that your old processes are going to work with the new technology in place,” says Bill Spooner, chief information officer at Sharp Healthcare, which has also embraced EHR. “Good training programs are the key to getting through this.” Another challenge facing healthcare systems implementing EHR is protecting patient information from accidental disclosure or hacking. In addition, caregivers must be extremely careful to confirm that the patient they are treating is indeed the patient associated with the EHR. This can be especially challenging when the the patient has a common name and arrives at the hospital unconscious. For example, there are 22,939 people named Maria Gonzalez in the U.S. Big Data Analytics Ultimately, EHRs contain a wealth of valuable data
that can be mined to reduce the cost of care and improve outcomes. While using data analytics in healthcare is still somewhat experimental, health systems are seriously considering the potential for big data to improve care and cost efficiency. Sharp Healthcare has been experimenting with analytics to review outcomes and provide feedback to physicians. Last year, San Diego-based analytics company Anvita Health was acquired by health insurer Humana, which is looking to utilize the technology to improve outcomes and reduce costs. Other health plans, such as United Health Group and Wellpoint, are developing algorithms that can predict which patients are at higher risk of developing preventable diseases, such as diabetes, so that health intervention programs can be provided. Platforms are also being developed to identify patients who are at high risk for hospital readmissions to better coordinate post-discharge care for those patients. This simple refinement could provide big healthcare savings, as preventable hospital readmissions cost an estimated $25 billion annually in the U.S. This technology could also help hospitals avoid paying steep penalties to the federal government if their hospital readmissions rates for Medicare patients are too high. Mobile Health Mobile devices are transforming every aspect of life, as well as creating new opportunities to address healthcare problems. Remote monitoring of patients’ biometric information using wireless devices and telemedicine might address the shortage of care providers while raising quality of care, reducing waste and improving outcomes. “We are seeing significant opportunities in front of us because mobile as a platform is the largest technology platform in history,” said Anthony Shimkin, senior director of marketing at Qualcomm Life, a Qualcomm company dedicated to the healthcare space. “More people have access to mobile technology than running water, electricity or even toothbrushes. When you look at the possibilities in mobile healthcare, it is touching all corners of the world.” Qualcomm Life has developed the 2net Platform and Hub, which captures biometric data from nearly any wireless medical device and securely delivers it to integrated portals or databases for storage. The 2net ecosystem is designed to overcome the challenge of connectivity and interoperability between devices from different manufacturers. Datasets from these different devices can be combined and displayed on a dashboard that monitors patients remotely. In addition to building the 2net Platform and Hub, BIOCOM LifeLines Fall 2012
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Qualcomm Life is using its venture capital arm, the Qualcomm Life Fund, to invest in innovative mHealth companies. For example, San Diego-based Sotera Wireless has launched the ViSi Mobile System, a platform that monitors vital signs to keep clinicians connected to their patients wherever they are. The “monitoring in motion” concept uses body-worn sensors that allow for freedom of movement while continuously monitoring and delivering vital signs. The system checks almost everything that would be monitored in an intensive care setting, such as blood pressure, heart rate, pulse, ECG, respiration rate, blood oxygen saturation and skin temperature. The hope is that continuous mobile monitoring will detect potential health deterioration earlier, when intervention can prevent a serious adverse event that might prolong hospitalization or result in injury or even death. Precursors to adverse health events can often be seen in vital signs as early as eight hours before the event actually occurs. However, because patient vitals are not monitored continuously, these warning signs can be missed. Detecting patient deterioration early is essential to rapid response and timely intervention. The overall impact this type of monitoring can have on health outcomes and healthcare savings is still being evaluated. Scripps Health and the Scripps Translational Science Institute recently received a $3.75 million grant from the Qualcomm Foundation to advance clinical trials to test wireless biosensor systems. The grant will also fund the development of embedded sensors to track and predict heart attacks, Type 1 diabetes and certain types of cancer. Reducing the Disease Footprint There is a big focus on managing chronic conditions using mobile technologies, an area where huge cost savings can be realized. According to Shimkin, “Over three quarters of every healthcare dollar is spent on the treatment of chronic conditions. When you look at the prevalence of these diseases, there is an opportunity for wireless and mobile technologies to reduce the cost of care, impact how care is delivered and improve outcomes for those patients.” San Diego-based GlySens is developing a glucose monitoring sensor that is implanted under the skin and continuously tracks blood sugar levels. The sensor transmits the glucose data wirelessly to an external display device, allowing patients to monitor and control their blood sugar levels more effectively than with occasional finger sticks. Better blood sugar management could yield significant
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healthcare savings, as diabetes and its complications are responsible for more than $117 billion in direct medical costs, according to the American Diabetes Association. But beyond the cost savings, systems like the one GlySens is developing have the potential to dramatically improve quality of life for patients by reducing the footprint the disease places on their lives. Smith of West Health, an investor in GlySens, notes the potential automated healthcare has to reduce the burden of chronic disease. “Imagine how overwhelming it is for a patient to manage a complex chronic disease. If you ask them to do it alone, it is too much of a burden. If we can make things unobtrusive, automatic and complianceindependent, that is a big part of the solution.” There’s an App for That Mobile apps are another part of the solution, engaging patients and encouraging them to take better care of themselves. There are currently more than 40,000 mobile health apps that do everything from tracking what you eat or how far you walk each day to helping manage chronic conditions. Kaiser Permanente has made its entire electronic health system available to its members via an app that runs on Android and iPhones. The app, which has been downloaded more than 95,000 times, allows Kaiser members to make appointments, check test results, order prescriptions and communicate with their care provider with the tap of a finger. Making healthcare easily accessible for patients removes many of the barriers to receiving necessary preventive care. This may improve overall patient health and reduce costly acute care spending. Medication adherence is another way mobile apps could reduce spending and improve outcomes. Up to half of all patients do not take their medications as prescribed. It’s estimated that non-adherence contributes to 3.5 million hospitalizations and 125,000 deaths each year in the U.S., costing an estimated $290 billion in avoidable medical spending. There are apps that address this problem, such as Care4Today Mobile Adherence, recently launched by Janssen Healthcare Innovation, Johnson & Johnson’s innovation group headquartered in La Jolla. The secure mobile app provides users with customized reminders to take medications, refill prescriptions and visit care providers. Importantly, Care4Today Mobile Adherence works on nearly any phone with web browsing capabilities, not just smart phones. This is a key to making a largescale impact in healthcare, since 91 percent of people in
the U.S. have a cell phone, but only half of those are smart phones. “We wanted to create something that had the potential to help everyone, not just the fraction of the population that have a smart phone,” said Diego Miralles, M.D., head, Janssen Healthcare Innovation. “This will be critical to expanding the platform into integrated care and management of chronic conditions.” Modernizing Clinical Trials Virtually every life science entrepreneur in the region would agree that the cost and time it takes to develop a drug just isn’t sustainable. If we are serious about reducing healthcare spending, we can’t continue conducting clinical trials in the same ways we have for the past 30 years. There are many places where emerging technologies have the potential to significantly reduce the cost and time it takes to develop a drug, as well as make better drugs. EHR can be used to identify potential clinical trial participants. Genetic screening can select patients most likely to respond to a drug, or eliminate those who are predisposed to adverse events, lessening the potential for costly late-stage drug failures. Wireless sensors can monitor patient vital signs and replace antiquated paper diaries with mobile interfaces. Giving trial participants the ability to log daily entries describing symptoms and side effects would create a far more accurate profile of a drug and its efficacy. “Implementing these technologies in clinical trials will result in much more detailed and reliable information about drugs and devices,” says Joe Panetta, president and CEO of BIOCOM. “This could transform the process, creating a future win for pharma and biotech because the FDA is going to embrace this increased transparency.” Catch the Wave Southern California is uniquely positioned to become THE region to transform the healthcare industry. Undeniably, San Diego is the wireless healthcare capital of the world. The numbers are amazing. The region has more than 3,000 wireless companies and more than 1,700 life science companies, including biotech, medical device, diagnostics and pharma companies, as well as research institutions. DNA sequencing powerhouses, such as Life Technologies, call San Diego home. High quality hospital systems that are leading the way in implementing new technologies are also here. Some of the world’s top biomedical research institutes are just walking distance from one another on the Torrey Pines mesa. There is venture capital funding in both the life science and high tech sectors. Southern California has everything it needs to be the engine for healthcare innovation—solving some of healthcare’s most challenging problems. We can catch this tidal wave and take it for a great ride. “Southern California has such a diversity of people, ideas, companies and technologies being developed that can’t be replicated anywhere,” said Shimkin, when asked about the potential of the region in this era of new high-tech medicine. “The number of Nobel Laureates, the types of companies, the presence of genomics expertise….When you open that up to the types of things we can work on together, the opportunities are impressive.”
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More Than a Label by Joe Panetta, President and CEO, BIOCOM Sometimes seemingly wellintentioned regulation can result in more harm than good. Such is the case with Proposition 37, the California genetically modified food labeling initiative. Proponents of Proposition 37 contend that its goal is to educate consumers about what is in their food, so they can make intelligent choices about what they eat. That’s an excellent goal, but one that Proposition 37 can’t possibly accomplish. To make intelligent choices about foods produced by genetically modified crops, consumers need to educate themselves about what genetic modification means, and that cannot be addressed with just a few words in fine print on a food package. So, before consumers decide how to vote on Proposition 37, I’d like to answer the common questions that can’t be addressed on food labels. What are genetically modified foods? A genetically modified food is made from a crop or animal whose genetic characteristics have been slightly changed. We have been influencing the genetic makeup of plants and animals to create better crops and livestock for hundreds of years using selective breeding techniques. Today, genetically modified plants are produced using targeted methods of modification, such as the introduction of a gene that has a specific useful characteristic. The most common genetic modifications are disease, herbicide or pest resistance, drought tolerance or prolonged freshness. How is genetic modification beneficial? Genetically modified crops were 8 BIOCOM LifeLines Fall 2012
approved by the U.S. government 17 years ago. An example of one such crop is corn that produces a protein that is harmless to humans and livestock, but makes the corn resistant to certain insects. This makes it possible to increase corn production using fewer pesticides. This is good for consumers and growers because it reduces the need for pesticides, and it is better for the environment. Herbicide resistant crops allow growers to reduce weeds in fields using products that are less persistent in soil. Crops can be modified for drought tolerance to allow production in arid regions, conserving precious water resources. Other genetically modified fruits and vegetables stay fresh longer or have higher nutrient content. Some genetically modified plants are helping to rescue crops from diseases in parts of the world stricken by famine and poor growing conditions. Overall, direct genetic modification has worked alongside traditional breeding to enable more efficient food production, lowering food prices and feeding more people in a more sustainable way. Is food made through genetic modification safe? Genetically modified crops have been studied by government agencies, researchers and the agriculture industry globally for more than 25 years with no detected adverse effects. In the U.S. these crops are evaluated by several federal agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency. These agencies have concluded that unless a genetically
modified crop differs significantly from its traditional counterpart, there is no reason to label that product, because such labeling would provide no useful information. The same is true of crops produced through traditional breeding techniques. Since genetically modified crops were first introduced in 1995, the majority of doctors, scientists and health experts have concluded that these foods are safe and require no special notice to consumers. Will changing California food labeling laws as outlined in Proposition 37 help or hurt consumers? The answer to that question is at the heart of whether or not one should support Proposition 37. Proposition 37 won’t help consumers. In fact it might result in a disservice in the long run for several reasons. Consumers need more than a misleading label to be educated about what is in their food. Additionally, in an environment of economic uncertainty, proposition 37 will increase the cost of groceries for the average family by an estimated $350-400 per year. Proposition 37 will introduce even more red tape for California farmers and grocers, placing them in danger of frivolous lawsuits through a “bounty hunter” clause in the initiative. These are many unintended negative consequences caused by a label that falls short of its goal of educating consumers about what is in their food. This Opinion piece was written in advance of the November elections; we wanted to share with BIOCOM members one of the actions we had taken in relation to this ballot measure.
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I recently celebrated my s e v e n t h anniversary serving our members at BIOCOM. One issue that has been raised often during these years is duplicative regulation at the state and federal levels. I am happy to report that, thanks to efforts by Assemblyman Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo), bill cosponsors BIOCOM, BayBio and CHI and our many member companies, Governor Jerry Brown recently signed Assembly Bill (AB)1277 into law. This legislation addresses facility inspections by state regulators, which largely duplicate similar inspections by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). AB 1277 eliminates many of these state facility inspections. The bill will require the Food and Drug Branch (FDB) of the California Department of Public Health to accept the certification and findings of the FDA in most cases, rather than requiring a separate state facility inspection, as is current practice. The legislation preserves the FDB’s mission to inspect a business if there is reason to believe public health may be at risk, or if the FDA has
requested assistance. “These state facility inspections provide little in the way of protecting and preserving public health, but they cost companies millions of dollars in lost productivity to accommodate the inspections,” said Joe Panetta, President and CEO of BIOCOM. “Governor Brown has challenged business to bring him ways government can be more efficient, and we are thankful Assemblyman Hill and Governor Brown took action when potential solutions were presented to them.” On the federal level, user fee reauthorizations for prescription drugs, medical devices and biologics were passed as part of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA). The Act seeks to expand the FDA’s use of an accelerated approval process. In addition, FDASIA enhances transparency, predictable performance goals and fosters early, more regular communication between the industry and reviewers during the regulatory process. The bill includes crucial requirements that govern antibiotics development, help speed the de novo process and should expedite therapy advancement for patients suffering from serious and life-threatening
diseases. Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-San Diego) was particularly helpful in championing the breakthrough therapies and de novo designations in the legislation. The breakthrough therapies provision is particularly important, as it creates a new designation to expedite the ability of biotech and pharmaceutical companies to develop targeted drugs that show promise for serious or lifethreatening conditions. BIOCOM continues to enhance our relationship with FDA leadership. During a recent Washington visit, Joe Panetta met with several senior FDA staff members, including Deputy Commissioner Steven Speilberg. We continue to explore new ways to be an effective conduit between our members and the agency. Finally, I want to say a public and heartfelt thank you to BIOCOM’s associate director of Federal Affairs for the past four years, Madeleine Baudoin. Madeleine has taken her talents to new challenges, but was integral in the development of our increased federal efforts over the past four years. We are grateful for Madeline’s efforts and wish her success in her new endeavor.
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Explaining the “Bio” in Biorenewables by Jack Florio, President, Capital Development Committee and Partner, Eckel & Partners People often ask: What are b i o re n e w a b l e s are and why is B I O C O M supporting them? The simple answer is that biorenewables has at is core the combination of two disciplines which are central areas of expertise to the biotech industry – biological sciences and chemistry. These disciplines with the use of catalysts, chemical or microbial, turn plant products into high value products like chemicals and fuels. Therefore the definition of White Biotechnology fits squarely into the biorenewables space. • White biotechnology works to improve an industrial process. Examples include engineering an organism to produce a specific chemical, a flavor or fragrance and to produce, or accelerate a more efficient chemical reaction You will also hear terms like Green Biotechnology, which is closer to the definition of biorenewables and Red Biotechnology which is really something different • Green biotechnology, not surprisingly, involves plants. This means finding innovative ways to grow hardy crops in stressful environments, increasing yields, producing disease-resistant plant or crops with internal, natural pesticides and using algae or crops to produce biofuels. • Red biotechnology seeks to improve medical care. For example, organisms can be genetically 12 BIOCOM LifeLines Fall 2012
engineered to produce a specific drug, such as an antibiotic or insulin. As you can see, BIOCOM’s support for biorenewables is a natural fit. Biorenewable processes use some of the same chemistry as well as many of the same organisms and cell-based techniques that drive traditional biotechs. In fact, many of the companies in this space are spinoffs or outgrowths from traditional biotech startups. Although there is a unique group of VC’s investing only in this sector, many of the larger VC’s have branched out and followed the evolution of the industry with a focused group of biorenewables partners. In addition, this industry is also the subject of federal policy discussions around tax incentives, job creation, green energy production and chemistry – initiatives that align perfectly with BIOCOM’s public policy agenda. From a financing standpoint, this industry faces many of the same challenges traditional biotech companies must overcome – technology uncertainties, development risk and long time lines. Other challenges include greater capital needs for scale up, a different set of regulatory measures and global competition for government subsidies. Many of these scale factors generate a strong need for large company partnerships. Following a series of very successful Life Science VC days, the BIOCOM Capital Development Committee has scheduled their first Biorenewables VC Day on November 14. Participants can meet with Thomas Huot, PhD,
Managing Director of Vantage Point Capital Partners and Dr. Daniela Proske, principal, BASF Venture Capital America. Dr. Proske has a Ph.D. in biochemistry and worked in both the life science and chemical industries before becoming a venture capitalist focused on biorenewables. “BASF has more than three decades of experience in white biotechnology. They use biotechnological methods to manufacture vitamins, enzymes, pharmaceutical intermediates and specialties for personal care, food and feed industries. The rapid progress in genetic engineering and genome science has opened up biosynthesis routes which have been considered impossible until recently. Startup companies in the biorenewable space have developed promising platform technologies to address the need for new bio based chemicals” says Proske. “The symbioses between emerging companies with strategic partners like BASF and its corporate Venture arm BASF Venture Capital, America can accelerate the path from innovation to manufacturing & commercialization of bio based chemicals.” In addition, for 2013, we are also exploring a partnering day for biorenewables. The Capital Formation Committee is looking forward to a successful program on November 14. Companies interested in participating in the BIOCOM biorenewables programs should contact Jennifer Landress at jlandress@biocom.org.
Members in Action > A Look back at 2012
Partnering Conference 2012: Melinda Richter, Prescience International, Teri Melese, School of Medicine, UCSF and Paul Laikind, Sanford Burnham Research Institute
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Medical Device Expo: Ichor Medical Systems won two prestigious awards at BIOCOM’s Med Device Expo: The “Far Out” and “People’s Choice” awards.
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Tips to maximize your advocacy: • Contact our Public Policy department to discuss your company’s issues and interests • Join the Facilities, EH&S, FDA or Legislative committee • Attend Public Policy events 3. INCREASED VISIBILITY FOR YOUR COMPANY Ensure your company is wellrecognized throughout Southern California’s life science community. Tips to maximize your company’s visibility: • Upgrade to a Premium Membership • Reach 15,000 people – just submit news about your company to our e-newsletter, the Biocommunique • Post your events on our Member Events Calendar • Use our conference rooms • Update your company information in the online directory • Be part of our Member-toMember Program: Offer a discount on your products/services to other Members • Sponsor an event 4. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Expand your network through 75 events. Tips to maximize peer-to-peer interaction: • Participate in 15 committees: CRO, Education, EH&S, Facilities, IP, Medical Device, Reimbursement, etc. • Attend events (discount rate for Members) • Connect with members via our events and Membership Directory
5. MEET WITH CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT INVESTORS BIOCOM aggressively attracts investors from around the globe to invest in Southern California’s vibrant life science ecosystem. Tips to maximize your access to capital: • Join the Capital Development Committee • Apply to participate in our Partnering Conference, VC Days, Pharma Days and/or Pitchers’ Club (for industry companies) • Attend events relative to the capital formation process (NIH & SBIR grant process, CFO roundtables, Investor Roundtables, and more) 6.WORKFORCE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT The BIOCOM Institute serves as the bridge between learning institutions and life science companies to build comprehensive education initiatives that advance science literacy and ensure a productive future for the industry workforce. Tips to maximize advancing your prosperous workforce: •Take advantage of cutting-edge learning through BioCollaborative, an e-learning platform • Join the BIOCOM Institute, Education or Scholarship Committee • Receive reduced pricing for job postings on our Career Center We are here to help you succeed. To learn more please contact me at 858.455.0300 x116 or mwright@ biocom.org
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Disease Foundations Back Drug Development With Money and Expertise by Mandy Jackson, West Coast Editor, SCRIP Intelligence Funding basic research remains a priority for d i s e a s e foundations. H o w e v e r, n o n p r o f i t organizations are increasingly making business-savvy investments in commercial drug development for patients and families that donate in hopes of finding a cure, or at least a disease-modifying therapy. Executives whose companies have applied for funding say foundations are just as rigorous at vetting potential investments as venture capital groups, maybe more so. Foundations have scientific connections and massive research catalogues to help them gauge whether a business pitch is full of promise or running on empty hope. Venture philanthropy by patient groups can be the icing on a manylayered cake. But the foundations’ most precious resource may be their access to key opinion leaders as well as their abilities to reach willing clinical trial participants and advocate passionately for patients. In addition, a nonprofit’s endorsement adds credibility that may sweeten the deal for potential for-profit investors and partners. Only about two to three percent of pharmaceutical research and development funding comes from disease foundations. But money is not the only contribution patient groups can make to drug companies developing much-needed medicines. “If a patient group really wants to pursue this, they can leverage a lot of 20 BIOCOM LifeLines Fall 2012
change with relatively few dollars,” says Kristin Schneeman, a program director at Washington, D.C.-based FasterCures, which helps connect government, foundations, companies and investors. For example, several foundations have established registries to inform patients about clinical trials. These registries alert patients to potential new treatments and speed up patient enrollment in drug trials. Some fund biomarker studies to identify new drug targets. Isis Pharmaceuticals, based in Carlsbad, California, works with several foundations representing patients with rare diseases or unmet medical needs, such as the Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Foundation. Isis did not receive financing from the SMA Foundation to fund its antisense drug ISIS-SMNRx, now in Phase I development with Biogen Idec. However, the nonprofit is funding studies on the history of SMA and disease biomarkers. SMA gave Isis an early look at the data to advance the company’s drug development. “It’s been a tremendous benefit working with them,” said Isis senior vice president of research Frank Bennett. “Their strategy has been to lower the barriers so that we can justify going forward.” Fast Forward, the foundation established five years ago by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society to fund drug and diagnostic development, has also been working to lower barriers and accelerate drug development. Fast Forward president Timothy Coetzee said the organization is a facilitator that helps
connect companies with useful research and development resources. The goal is to keep the research moving forward. Even when the group rejects a proposal, it tells the company how it can develop the project further or where else it might find funding. The Epilepsy Therapy Project (ETP) and the Epilepsy Foundation recently announced they will merge into one group under the Epilepsy Foundation banner to maximize their resources. They will raise funds to support investments in smaller companies alongside venture capital firms or corporate partners, encourage more patients to participate in clinical trials and educate the industry about the benefits of epilepsy drug development. According to ETP chairman and co-founder Warren Lammert, epilepsy can be a gateway to other indications for new drugs. In addition, epilepsy clinical trials fail less frequently than those for other neurological disorders. “There is an economic opportunity here that can be exploited,” said Lammert. While drug development may be about medical need, the industry is driven by money. This revenue funds research and provides profits to repay investors who gambled that new medicines will find their way to the patients who desperately need them. For more biopharma news, analysis and data from SCRIP Intelligence, visit www.scripintelligence.com.
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Introducing the BIOCOM Travel Network by Rick Fultz, Managing Director, BIOCOM Purchasing Group Good things come to those who wait. For m e m b e r companies, who have relied on the BIOCOM Purchasing Group to bring them unmatched savings and value added services for fifteen years, the wait for a comprehensive discount travel program is over. Since its official rollout in October, the BIOCOM Travel Network has redefined the way members conduct business. Featuring discounts at five regional hotels in San Diego and Orange County, a best-inclass sedan service, car rentals through Enterprise/National (whose fleet is larger than all major competitors combined) and a top-rated travel agency based in La Jolla, the BIOCOM Travel Network has already become a critical travel planning component for companies throughout the region. While video conferencing and other communications technologies play important roles, nothing can fully replace the power of face time to build sound business relationships. We created the Travel Network in response to our members’ ongoing need to maximize the benefits of business travel, while minimizing the cost. The Network is designed specifically to provide the travel solutions you need to grow your business at affordable prices. For more than a year, we have
negotiated with travel vendors throughout the region to provide our members abundant choices and superior service. And we’re not done yet. We have carefully researched which regions our members visit most and are now identifying excellent hotels to add to the Network and negotiating discounted domestic and international air travel with multiple airlines. Help us Help You Bringing in the big discounts from a giant rental car company was no cake walk. At times, negotiations were fierce. Making a good air travel deal for our members will be even tougher. To succeed, we must aggregate travel data from BIOCOM member companies to determine how much potential air travel is at stake. Initial research suggests our members spend more than $100 million each year on air travel. But that’s just an estimate, and we need some hard data from our members to back it up. If you would like BIOCOM to negotiate substantial airline discounts for you and your colleagues, there are two ways to help. First, work closely with our travel team to help us determine what you’ve spent recently on air travel. Second, book your travel through our discounted travel agency, AER Travel. The agency can anonymously pool total air travel spending to create models for the airlines. If you would like to help, please contact any BIOCOM purchasing staff. We will be glad to walk you
through the process. Backed by our association’s collective efforts, we will be able to negotiate significant airline discounts to help you go farther on your travel dollar. Membership has its Privileges The best part about this travel program is the benefits are not limited to corporate use. As a BIOCOM member, you can take advantage of these programs for your personal travel needs through our Employees Perks Program. Through the program, you can capitalize on deep discounts on Enterprise or National car rentals, save big through AER Travel’s association with the Virtuoso Network and get great room rates at the Grande Colonial, Hyatt Regency Irvine, Grand Hyatt San Diego, Hyatt Regency La Jolla and the Park Hyatt Aviara for yourself, business clients, friends or family. Over the years, we have received tremendous feedback about our BIOCOM Purchasing Group services. However, the BIOCOM Travel Network may be the best perk yet. Because it can be used for either business or personal travel, the Travel Network can benefit every BIOCOM member. And, with your help, the scope of these services will only get bigger. Whether you’re booking a room, renting a car or planning a trip, visit www.biocom.org/purchasing_group/ travel today to book, save and relax. We’ve got you covered.
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E V E NTS Up d a t e February 27-28, 2013 The Lodge at Torrey Pines by Shaye Exner, Director of Conferemces & Corporate Sponsorships, BIOCOM The Annual BIOCOM Global Life Sciences Partnering Conference attracts more than 200 highlevel licensing and b u s i n e s s development executives, as well as CEOs and life science-focused members of the venture community. The two-day conference, which will be held in San Diego on February 26-28 at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, is attracting top deal makers from the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies, including the chief licensing officer at Merck, the vice president of strategic transactions at BMS and the heads of business development at GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis and Biogen Idec. In addition, attendees have access to managing directors at the region’s top VC firms, including venBIO, TPG Biotechnology, Venrock, Sofinnova and Frazier Healthcare. There will be panel discussions, presentations by young biotechs, opportunities for one-on-one meetings and various networking events throughout the conference. 2013 BIOCOM Global Partnering Conference Speakers • Karen Bernstein, Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BioCentury • Marty Birkhofer, Vice President of Strategic Transactions Group, Bristol-Myers Squibb • Richard Brudnick, Vice President of Business 24 BIOCOM LifeLines Fall 2012
Development, Biogen Idec Dan Burgess, President & CEO, Rempex Pharmaceuticals • Iain Dukes, Vice President, External Research and Development, Amgen • David Kabakoff, Executive in Residence, Sofinnova • Brian McVeigh, Vice President, WWBD Transactions and Investment Management, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals • Carole Nuechterlein, Head, Roche Venture Fund • Heather Preston, Managing Partner, TPG Biotechnology • Bill Rastetter, Partner, Venrock • John Reed, CEO, SanfordBurnham Medical Research Institute • Tony Rosenberg, Head of Global BD & Licensing, Novartis • James Topper, General Partner, Frazier Healthcare • Kurt Von Emster, Managing Director, venBio LLC • Mark Wiggins, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Elcelyx • Rob Wills, Vice President, Alliance Management, Johnson & Johnson • Barbara Yanni, Vice President and Chief Licensing Officer, Merck We are also recruiting participants who are interested in one of the coveted company presentation slots during the conference. Presentations are 15 •
minutes, with a 5 minute changeover. In addition, there will be opportunities (30 minutes or longer) for companies to conduct private meetings with major pharma representatives for more in-depth discussions. All registrants are eligible to participate in the one-on-one meetings. Companies interested in a presentation slot can submit an application for review. Details on how to submit an application can be found at http://www.biocom.org/event/ Partnering_Conf_2013/ This is going to be an exciting conference. I encourage you and your colleagues to attend. Is this conference right for you? Who will be there: • Large and Small Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies • Senior Level Business Development Professionals • Licensing Executives • CEOs • VCs If your company would like to support this unique conference, limited sponsorship opportunities are available. This is your chance to become part of the most prestigious life science event in Southern California. For more information contact Shaye Exner at shaye.exner@biocom.org
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Veterans and Women: Key Populations in our Evolving Industry by Kristie Grover, Executive Director, BIOCOM Institute The life sciences are one of the fastest growing sectors in the California e c o n o m y. However, as t o d a y ’ s bioscience industry grows, veterans and women are often underrepresented. The BIOCOM Institute recognizes that these groups represent a promising talent pool to build the life science work force. With this in mind, the Institute and technology partner ZBglobal are collaborating to help increase their numbers in the industry. Early on, the BIOCOM Institute and ZBglobal pledged to provide free BioCollaborative tuitions for veterans and active duty military. I witnessed firsthand how hard work and good training can lead to a successful career. My father, an Army sergeant, used the GI Bill to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and begin a long successful career in the life science industry. Starting as an intern, he rose to become a director in pharma, president of a medical device company and a venture capitalist for some of the nation’s largest funds. This is what happens when you combine good people and good education. We want to make similar opportunities available for the men
and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Marine Lance Corporal Kevin Blanchard was on patrol in Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated and he lost his left leg. After participating in the AdvaMed Medical Technology Veterans Program (MVP) Boot Camp for Returning Heroes, Blanchard was encouraged to pursue a career in the life sciences. In particular, he expressed his interest in working in the prosthetics industry, allowing him to help fellow amputees. His passion and transferable skills will make him a great asset. Women face their own unique barriers when trying to succeed in the life science industry. Recently, I attended the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Annual Meeting. Strangely, I kept being directed to a ballroom dance competition rather than the life science event. While I can see the humor in the situation, this type of gender stereotyping is common for women in our industry. Regardless of the situation, we need to find creative ways to encourage and support women in the life sciences. The BIOCOM Institute is partnering with Women in Bio (WIB) to narrow this gender gap by working together to help women enter and thrive in this sector. Specifically, The BIOCOM Institute and WIB actively support entrepreneurship and career
growth for women in the biosciences. Veterans need help transitioning from military to civilian life. Women need female role models to encourage them to overcome gender bias and move up the corporate ladder. The Institute and ZB are partnering with the community to help find mentors and establish corporate programs that support veterans and women. Together, we can and will make a difference. If you are interested in a program to hire veterans, support professional development for women in the life sciences or would like to mentor an individual, please contact Ashley Reynolds areynolds@biocom.org or 858-455-0300 x129.
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