| Time: | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Date: | Saturday, March 29, 2008 |
| Location: | Hyatt Huntington Beach, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 |
| Organizer: | Sino-American Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SABPA) |
This is a premier annual technology and business conference for entrepreneurs, scientists, industry executives, investors, and policy makers in the biomedical industry in Southern California and Pacific Asia. You are cordially invited to join our members and sponsors in enjoying the event. For more information about SABPA, please visit www.sabpa.org.
At this event, leading local and global biomedical companies including Allergan, Boston Scientific, Biomedical Strategies, Newport Medical Instruments, Synergy Life Science Partners, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth, Krieger Worldwide, and Discovery Medical, Inc. will present:
- The latest trends and future technologies in the biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries in the US and Pacific Asia
- Commercial opportunities and stories of successful young companies in the US and Pacific Asia
| 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM | Registration, Breakfast |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Opening Remarks
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| 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Biotech and Pharmaceuticals: Future Trends in Biotech/Pharmaceuticals and Convergence of Drug Development and Medical Devices
Diane Tang-Liu, VP of Fast-track Clinical Development, Allergan: Business strategy in cosmetic drug and device development Jennifer A. Neff, Ph.D., CTO, Allvivo Vascular Inc. Ray Jiao, President & CEO, Tarcine Biomed, Inc. Moderator: Anthony C. Kuhlmann, Associate, Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Break, Networking |
| 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Medical Devices: Future Technologies and Solutions in Cardiac Devices
Peter Elia, Area Vice President, Cardiac Rhythm Management, Boston Scientific: Future technologies in cardiac rhythm management Shiva Sharareh, Ph.D., Senior Director, Interface Associates, Inc. Yong Zhao, Ph.D., Senior Principal Engineer, St. Jude Medical Frederick Cahn, Ph.D., CEO, Biomedical Strategies Moderator: Lisa Marie Ryan, VP of Marketing, Alpha Sensors Inc. |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch, Networking |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Innovation and Raising Capital: Fund Raising in Southern CA and Pacific Asia
John Onopchenko, Managing Partner, Synergy Life Science Partners Greg Scott, Founder, Life Science Angels, Founder, ChinaBio Accelerator Moderator: Paul DeRidder, Venture Partner, Crystal Cove Capital LLC |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Government Resources
Richard Swanson, Director, Newport Beach Office, US Department of Commerce Moderator: Scott Lopez, Industrial Specialist, the Greater China Desk and the Life Sciences Group, CB Richard Ellis, Consultant, Boston Scientific |
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | How to operate a US company in China: Challenges in cultural differences, recruiting and retaining a quality management team, import/export regulations, and customs issues
John Shu, Attorney, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth Robert Krieger, President, Krieger Worldwide Robert Sun, President & CEO, Discovery Medical, Inc., American Chinese CEO Society Moderator: Bruce Berton, Officer/Director, International Business Consulting, Stonefield Josephson, Inc. |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Closing Remarks, Networking |
Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Amparo Medical
Bronze Sponsors
Media Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please contact us!
Information regarding corporate sponsorship of SABPA
and sponsoring a SABPA event
Please register online using this link.
After registration, you have the option of paying online using the PayPal payment buttons below, or onsite via cash or check.
Online Registration Fees
Onsite Registration Fees
$70 - General Public
$60 - Students
Hyatt Huntington Beach
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 698-1234
Parking: $12 (valet)