The workshop Introduction to FPLC – Theory and Practice will be held June 10, 2006 at Ohlone College Campus in Fremont, CA. The workshop offers an understanding of Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) in a research or industrial setting. Includes the theory of protein purification, the wide range of research, analytical and preparative use, instrumentation used for FPLC, Calibrating and maintaining the instrumentation, analyzing data and interpreting results.

The second event in the Women’s Technology Cluster Life Sciences Breakfast Series, Conducting Clinical Trials Abroad, will be held on June 8, 2006 at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, 50 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA. Increasingly, life science companies are conducting their clinical trials outside of the US. This trend has its attractive upsides for companies in terms of cost, speed and potential funding opportunities, but it also brings unique issues to the clinical trial process and US government approach. Hear the advice, successes and failures from four experts with experience conducting trials abroad. Speakers will include: Elizabeth Song, PhD, Vice President, Business Development, EGeen International Corporation; Scott Harris, MS, RAC, Regulatory Affairs / Drug Development Consultant; Maria Mei-Lai Chiam, BPharm, MBA, Nucleus Network; and Claire Kinlaw, PhD, President, Developmental Products, Inc.

The Third Annual Bay Area Symposium on Modulatory Small RNA’s will be held on June 8, at 2006 Byers Auditorium, Genentech Hall, UCSF Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA.
The symposium will explore the rapidly expanding field of RNA-modulated gene expression including miRNAs, RNAi, antisense, RNA editing, splicing, viral RNA function, and oligonucleotide-based applications.

The IBF Conferences International Business Forum presents The 17th Annual Venture Capital Investing Conference to be held June 7-9th, 2006 at The Renaissance Stanford Court San Francisco, CA. This is the Premier Industry Gathering for Venture Capitalists & Institutional Investors, and boasts an unparalleled history with regard to quality of program and seniority of speakers and attendees.

The seminar From Idea to Company — How to Finance, Structure and Protect your Fledgling Life Sciences Company will be held on June 6, 2006 at Cooley Godward, LLP, 3175 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA. The seminar will address how to set up your new life sciences company from the idea stage, to angel funding, venture financing, stock options, intellectual property protection, technology transfer, licensing terms, dealing with big pharma, and employment issues. The seminar is free but space is limited. RSVP.

Biomedical Workshops for Engineers/Non-Biologists will be held June 5-9th, 2006 at the Girvan Institute of Technology, 3940 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, CA. These full day workshops are geared towards Engineers and non-Biologists who want to catch the Biomedical Wave, transition their current strengths/skills into the Biomedical industry and get entrenched in the Biomedical Industry. June 5 (Monday) – Medical Devices: The Art, The Science & The Business; June 6 (Tuesday)- Medical Terminology for Engineers & Non-Biologists; June 7 (Wednesday)- Human Physiology & Anatomy – for Engineers & Non-Biologists; June 8 (Thursday) – Cardiovascular System -Diseases & Devices for Non-Biologists; June 9 (Friday) – Biomedical Wave Workshop-Opportunities for Non-Biologists. For more information about the event or to register, contact 408-569-9521 or sudhi@medtechbridge.com.

The Elective on the VC Firm for the Venture Capital Executive Program will be held on May 26, 2006 at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. The program will address the following: opportunity recognition and selection, valuation and financial modeling, deal term structure, new venture due diligence analysis, and corporate strategies such as venturing, spin-outs, and acquisitions.

8th Annual C21 BioVentures: The Lifescience Private Equity Conference will be held on May 23-25th, 2006 in Monterey, CA at the Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa. The event will showcase the very best early-stage bioscience companies to investors and potential partners, and industry leaders will discuss the trends and issues that are driving the lifescience sector’s growth.

The Venture Capital Executive Program will take place at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business on May 22-25, 2006. The course will address venture capital funding issues in multiple industries, including the biotech industry.

CALBIO 06: California’s Life Science Conference and Annual Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 18th, 2006 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the San Diego Mariott & Marina, 333 W Harbor Dr., San Diego, CA 92101. The keynote speaker for the event will be Judy Woodruff, CNN contributor and consultant.