From the Lab Bench
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- USC Researchers
Identify Gene Regulating Glucose Levels
The study examined genetic information from more than 24,000
people. It determined that a gene on chromosome 2 that encodes for the
enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase catalytic 2 (G6PC2) is associated with fasting
glucose levels. This finding -- which may provide further understanding of
the underlying causes of diabetes.-- will be published in the July issue of
the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
... read article at
USC News
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Industry & Company
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U.S. Still Dominant
VC Market, But Europe, Other Areas Gain
The U.S. remains the top venture capital market by far, but offshore markets
are coming on strong in fields such as life sciences and clean tech, a new
survey says. The U.S. is still dominant, but doesn't have the same dominance
in some sectors as before. In clean technology, for example, the VCs ranked
Germany second, close behind the U.S., in terms of good areas to consider
for investment, followed by Japan and Brazil ... read more
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Mannkind:
Overlooked Biotech With Excellent Prospects (Part I)
This is the first part of a six-part series on Mannkind (Valencia, Calif.)
published by Seeking Alpha. After an extensive analysis, the author believes
that MannKind offers an uncommon opportunity for investors to profit from the market’s ignorance.
"Before delving into the details of their inhaled insulin and
their drug pipeline, I will summarize in short the information from all
their clinical trials and tests. In short: It works. A bit longer: It’s
better, safer, and loads more convenient than conventional insulin,"
author contends .. continue
reading article at Seeking Alpha
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Biotechnology Education Banquet
Monday, June 16, 2008
San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
San Diego, CA
6:30 pm reception, 7:30 pm dinner
Register now for the Biotechnology Education
Banquet, the signature networking and recognition event for biotechnology executives, biotechnology educators and their supporters in San Diego
(preceding BIO's International Convention).
Keynote speaker will be US Secretary of Education Margaret
Spellings. For registration and sponsorship information, visit www.biotechinstitute.org/banquet.
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BIO International Convention
June 17–20, 2008
San Diego, CA
http://www.bio2008.org
Visit the Southern California Biomedical
Council's Booth
(# 2913-C8)
in the
California Pavilion
Booth is sponsored by Southern California Edison
and features the following SoCalBio members:
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9th Annual UC System-wide
Bioengineering Symposium
June 20 - 22, 2008
University of California, Riverside
http://www.bioeng.ucr.edu/2008UCBES
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BioProcess International Conference
The Meeting Place for the
Bioprocessing Industry to Learn New Approaches to Biopharmaceutical
Manufacturing
September 23 - 26
Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim
http://www.ibclifesciences.com/B8171/overview.xml
20% discount for SoCalBio Members
on conference registration
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June 12, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 
SoCalBio Networking Forum at UCI University Club in Irvine
