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| CLS FAST Golden Ticket
As part of the Fall 2026 cohort, one California-based life sciences company will have the opportunity to receive the CLS FAST Golden Ticket, presented in partnership with California Life Sciences which includes three months of complimentary laboratory bench access and a Core Facility Membership at an MBC BioLabs SF Bay Area location. Along with 12 weeks of customized mentorship, expert guidance, and connections to investors and industry leaders, this opportunity is designed to help promising startups accelerate their science and their growth.
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| Corning Lunch & Learn - Advanced Cell Culture
July 15 @ 12pm - 1pm 953 Indiana St, san Francisco
This session will cover disease modeling techniques, cutting-edge cell culture models, and the use of 3D systems to improve assay relevance.
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| | Withum Tax Lunch & Learn: Maximizing Tax Incentives for Growth-Stage Life Sciences Companies
August 6 @ 12pm - 1pm 1030 Brittan Ave, San Carlos
The focus will be on two of the most valuable tax incentives: Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and the Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit.
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| Revvity Drug Discovery Mixer: Science, Posters & Cocktails
August 18 @ 3pm - 5pm 135 Mississippi St, San Francisco
Join us for an evening of science, networking, and cocktails at MBC BioLabs! Explore Revvity solutions for drug discovery, engage with scientific posters, and connect with fellow researchers while enjoying some refreshments.
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| Osanni Bio closes $190M Series B financing
Led by Patient Square Capital, capital fuels hub-and-spoke model to further programs in ophthalmology, cardiology, and beyond.
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| Kopra Bio raises $9.1M
UCSF spinout raises $9.1 million to develop virus therapy for brain cancer
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| Portal Biotechnologies growth financing and DARPA expansion
New financing round led by NFX, expanded DARPA contract, and continued commercial growth
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| Siren Biotechnology awarded $8M CIRM grant
Grant will fund the Phase 1/2 clinical development of SRN-101, Siren's AAV immuno-gene therapy for high-grade glioma brain cancers
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| Alessa Therapeutics receives positive FDA feedback
Positive FDA Type C meeting outcome supporting pivotal Phase 3 trial design for Enolen
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| Pioneer Labs: How do you simulate Mars on Earth?
Pioneer Labs blog post about terrestrial Mars analog environments
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| Cavalry Biosciences out of stealth
They head toward the clinic with a proprietary engineered growth factor platform to create targeted medicines for tissue repair and regeneration.
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| Potrero Hill STEAM Festival
July 11 @ 11am - 4pm Potrero Hill Neighborhood House, San Francisco
Join MBC volunteers at the Potrero Hill STEAM Festival, where you'll help inspire young learners through hands-on science experiments, engineering activities, and creative demonstrations. Families are also welcome to attend as guests and enjoy a day of interactive STEAM programming for children of all ages.
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| | Community Blood Drive
July 15 @ 10am - 3pm 135 Mississippi St, San Francisco
Join the American Red Cross Community Blood Drive - The drive is open to MBC residents, guests, and the broader community, and appointments are encouraged in advance as there are 54 donation slots available.
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| Planetary Health Block Party
July 16 @ 3:30pm - 6:30pm 733 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
Celebrate community, sustainability, and innovation at the Planetary Health Block Party. Enjoy interactive activities, connect with neighbors and local organizations, and learn about initiatives that support healthier people and a healthier planet.
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| | Founders at Work: Tomorrow & Terraferma
July 23 @ 12pm - 1pm 135 Mississippi State, San Francisco
Hear from the founders of Tomorrow and Terraferma as they share their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, and vision for building impactful companies. This conversation offers an opportunity to network with fellow founders, innovators, and members of the startup community.
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| RAPS Bay Area Chapter: Real-World Use of AI
July 29 @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm 1030 Brittan Ave, San Carlos
Explore how artificial intelligence is being applied in regulated industries through real-world case studies and expert discussion. Hosted by the RAPS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, this event focuses on practical insights, human oversight, and emerging best practices for AI adoption.
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| | AI Working Session with Gen AI Academy
July 31 @ 9am - 12pm Microsoft Teams
Join us for this 3-hour hands-on workshop for CEOs focused on using Claude as a strategic thought partner for decision-making, diligence, communication, and execution. This practical session emphasizes real work on your own problems, helping you leave with immediately usable workflows and at least one applied use case.
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| Outsourcing Science: How to Choose, Manage, and Learn from CROs and CRDMOs
August 5 @ 5pm - 8:30pm San Carlos
In this Sierra Nights, we will explore how biotech startups can work effectively with CROs and CRDMOs, from choosing the right partner to designing studies, managing timelines, interpreting data, and avoiding common outsourcing mistakes.
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SPOTLIGHT ON PASTURE BIOSCIENCES |
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Pasture Biosciences is a biotechnology company developing next-generation veterinary vaccines that improve livestock productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The company is building an AI-enabled RNA platform to target the microbiology of cattle in fundamentally new ways.
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AI Won’t Solve Population Health On Its Own |
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly expanding what's possible in healthcare, from accelerating scientific discovery to improving diagnosis and patient care. But as AI transforms medicine, a critical question emerges: How do we ensure these advances improve health for entire populations and can be accessed equitably?
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