2017 SoCalTBA Symposium
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1st SoCal Taiwanese Biotechnology
Symposium

April 8-9, 2017     La Jolla, CA
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ABOUT SYMPOSIUM

​SoCal Taiwanese Biotechnology Symposium is hosted by SoCal Taiwanese Biotechnology Association (SoCal TBA), a non-profit organization established in 2016 by San Diego-based Taiwanese professionals in biology-related fields . The symposium aims to promote the local biotechnology community, provide networking opportunity and exposure for small to medium-sized start-ups, and foster connections between large firms and small start-ups.  We also strive to build a platform for experience sharing and to bridge between the local community with Taiwanese Biotechnology industry and local academic scene.
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​This event is a part of a continuing collaborative effort with Boston Taiwanese Biotechnology Association (BTBA) and Texas Taiwanese Biotech Association (TTBA). Both BTBA and TTBA have held similar symposiums since 2014. For more information:
  • BTBA symposium (http://btbatw.org/2016/)
  • TTBA symposium (http://www.symposium2016.ttbatw.org/)







SPEAKERS




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Shu Chien, MD, PhD
Professor, Bioengineering, Medicine, 
Director, Institute of Engineering In Medicine, UCSD

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William Lu
​Founder of Microbio Group,
​Diamond BioFund Inc.

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Mark Kao, PhD
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​​Scientific Director, Janssen Research and Development LLC.
President, Taiwanese American Association of Pharmaceutical Sciences​

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Yu-Hwa Lo, PhD
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, UCSD

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Pei-Yu Chiou, PhD
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UCLA

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​​Sonny Hsiao, PhD
President, Acepodia Inc.

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​​Hsian-Rong Tseng, PhD
Professor, Molecular & Medical Pharmacology, UCLA
Founder, CytoLumina Technologies Corp.

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​​John Chuang
President, ONYX Healthcare USA, Inc.

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Feng Tian, PhD
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​CSO, Ambrx

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Boris Wang, PhD, FACMG
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​​Senior Director, ​Cytogenetics,
​Quest Diagnostics

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Gene Lay, M.S., D.V.M.
President and CEO,
BioLegend

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G.P. Li, PhD
Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, UCI

Director, UCI Division, Calit2

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Rubén D. Flores-Saaib, PhD
Director of Commercialization, UCSD

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 Peng Chen, ​PhD, JD
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​​Partner, Morrison & Foerster LLP

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Jennifer Liu, PhD
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​​Director, Analytical Sciences,
​Biosimilars, Amgen

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Han-Yu Chuang, ​PhD
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​​Senior Manager, Bioinformatics and Oncology, Illumina

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Ya-Ling Wu, ​PhD, JD
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​​Intellectual Property Counsel, 
Quest Diagnostics

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Lewis (Lih-Woei) Chen, ​PhD
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​​Deputy General Director, CIS, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI)
​Deputy Executive Director, Taiwan Innovation Entrepreneurship Center

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Richard Y. C. Chang
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​​Director, Science and Technology Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Los Angeles


SCHEDULE

 
Day 1
​Saturday, April 8th
Day 2
​Sunday, April, 9th
8:00 - 9:00
Breakfast & Registration
Breakfast & Registration
8:30 - 9:00
Opening Remark
Dr. Shu Chien (UCSD)
Mr. Richard Y. C. Chang (TECOLA)
​Breakfast & Registration
9:00 - 10:00
​Session I: Biotech Industry in Taiwan
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Mr. William Lu (Diamond BioFund)​

​​Dr. Mark Kao (J&J, TAAP)
Challenges and Opportunities of Taiwan's Biopharmaceutical Industry

Dr. Lewis Chen (ITRI)
Session IV: Academic Research & Industry
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Dr. Yu-Hwa Lo (UCSD)
​From Bench to Business: Commercialization of Microfluidics Devices
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Dr. Pei-Yu Chiou (UCLA)
Sending Large Cargo into Cells: Challenges and Solutions
10:00 - 10:30
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
10:30 - 12:00
Session II: Entrepreneurship
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Dr. Sonny Hsiao (Acepodia)
Six Years Biotech Startup Experience in Bay Area 

Dr. Hsian-Rong Tseng (UCLA)
Introduction of CytoLumina Technologies Corp, a Journey Toward Non-Invasive Cancer Diagnostics

Mr. John Chuang (ONYX Healthcare)

Ugly Truth of Entrepreneurship
Workshop: From Bench to Business​ (II)
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Patent Strategy for Life Science Startups​
​Dr. Peng Chen (Morrison & Foerster)​
Dr. Rubén D. Flores-Saaib (UCSD)​
Dr. Ya-Ling Wu (
Quest Diagnostics)
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
Closing Remarks
13:00 - 15:00
Session III: ​Biotech Industry in SoCal
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Dr. Feng Tian (Ambrx)
The Development of Therapeutics with
​Expanded Genetic Code 


Dr. Boris Wang (Quest Diagnostics)
The Biotech Industry in SoCal: Advances in the Diagnosis of Genetic and Genomic Disorders

Mr. Gene Lay (BioLegend)
BioLegend: Enabling Legendary Discovery
  
​15:00 - 15:30
​Coffee Break
  
15:30 - 17:00

Workshop: From Bench to Business​ (I)

(parallel tracks A & B)

​Track A: Biotech Start-up Resources in SoCal
Dr. G.P. Li (UCI, Calit2)
Mr. Dennis Abremski (UCSD)

Track B: Biotech Industry in SoCal
Dr. Jennifer Liu (Amgen)
Dr. Han-Yu Chuang (Illumina)
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Dr. Mark Kao (J&J, TAAP)
   
17:00 - 19:00
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​Showcase (with coffee)
Industry sponsors
  
​19:00 - 21:00
Dinner
  

VENUE

​Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine (SCRM)
2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr., La Jolla, CA 92037
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SPONSORS

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