Thanks to the 100+ people who came to our November 11th event featuring Sapphire Energy–you can view all of the photos on the Flickr group we set up (feel free to add comments). We had a few glitches at the event, and got some good feedback on what you’d like to see next time. We […]
OK, maybe we’re getting a little too excited about this, but we’ve just ordered our first promotional item, USB drives branded with our logo (we’re excited because it’s kind of like the first dollar we made, or at least we’re telling ourselves that’s why we’re excited). We plan to load them with a presentation from […]
The San Diego Biotechnology Network (SDBN), a new professional organization, announced its inaugural networking event will feature a meet-and-greet with Sapphire Energy, a San Diego-based green crude production company. SDBN was formed by two local marketing professionals, Mary Canady of Comprendia, LLC and Todd Backus of Blue Horse & Trumpet to meet the need for […]
SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – September 24, 2008) – Comprendia, a newly formed biotechnology and life sciences marketing consulting firm, is announcing the launch of BioStartup Marketing Kits, which will help biotechnology startups obtain the marketing they need to grow. The kits will enable the new companies to easily obtain the materials they need to launch, […]
You’ve surely noticed it in other areas–the news is chock full of stories about how businesses are using social media to get ahead. What about using social media in the biotechnology or life sciences industry to help your business to grow? Well, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is that Biotech’s […]
Neuroscience 2008, the 38th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, November 15-19, Washington, D.C.
American Society for Cell Biology 48th Annual Meeting, December 13-17, San Francisco, California
I attended the Biocom Open House in San Diego last Thursday, and had a great time. The theme was “Southern California Life Science Industry is Larger than Life,” complete with oversized nametags and summer “accessories” and food. I saw some familiar faces and met some new as well. I met someone from Pacira Pharmaceuticals, formerly […]
OK, you collected a TON of business cards at BIO, now what? Get the most out of your BIO 2008 attendance with careful follow up: First, keep the business cards as they were originally collected (mine are in groups according to the days I spoke to the people) and write any additional notes on the […]
Is there a dearth of blog posts on Bio on the Road this morning because everyone was up late partying? Maybe. I went to the Women in Bio party early last night at the Mr. Tiki lounge, complete with leis and Hawaiian food and drink (no spam). I made a lot of great contacts and […]