PDA West Coast Chapter (PDA WCC)

The PDA West Coast Chapter appreciates its Platinum Level sponsor, BA Sciences. BA is a cGMP compliant, FDA/DEA registered, ISO/IEC-17025:2017 certified analytical laboratory located in Salem, NH. They provide testing services to Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and Medical Device companies worldwide including: Analytical Testing and Method Development, Microbiological Testing and Environmental Monitoring Services, Biologics, Stability Testing & ICH-compliant Storage, Advanced Therapeutics and Extractables & Leachables Studies.

Join us for our final event of 2024, the Cell & Gene Therapy Gala at the California Academy of Sciences, a renowned research institute and natural history museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park! Our esteemed speakers will share their experiences and recent advancements on Cell & Gene Therapies, with insights from clinical trials to manufacturing and commercialization aspects of the medicines of the future. Join this interactive panel discussion to connect with key players, learning their latest strategies, challenges, and vision for the future of Cell & Gene Therapies. 🔗 Click the link below to register now! Tickets are limited. https://lnkd.in/ghJzsuN4 #pdawcc #cellgenetherapies #specialevent #networking

Please join us for our final event of 2024, the Cell & Gene Therapy Gala at the California Academy of Sciences, a renowned research institute and natural history museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Celebrate the PDA West Coast Chapter's 35th Anniversary by attending our second annual Gala at the Academy of Sciences, and tuning into our 5th Annual Cell & Gene Therapy Panel. Cell & Gene Therapies are the latest revolution in medicine manufacturing. Unlike small molecules or traditional biotech products, these therapies introduce cells and genes into a patient to treat the underlying cause of a disease—they are living medicines! Join this interactive panel discussion to connect with key players, learning their latest strategies, challenges, and vision for the future of Cell & Gene Therapies. 🔗 Click the link below to register and secure your ticket now! Seats are limited. https://lnkd.in/ghJzsuN4 #pdawcc #specialevent #cellandgenetherapy #networking #bayarea #westcoast

The PDA West Coast Chapter invites you to bring the life science spirit to celebrate our annual Oktoberfest and Vendor Night on Thursday, September 19, 2024! 🍺🥨 Enjoy casual networking and food, and meet our featured partners who play an important role in helping the Chapter provide valuable educational and social networking events for our membership and local life science community. Join us for a beer (or root beer) and a seasonal bite with current and former colleagues, have the opportunity to meet new connections, find solutions for your service needs, and learn something new from like-minded individuals you met at previous events. 🍻 Click the link below to register now! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gfEM8E_2 🎟️ Admission is FREE until August 19, 2024.

The PDA West Coast Chapter appreciates its Platinum Level sponsor, bioMérieux. BioMérieux is a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, emphasizing public health improvement. Specializing in clinical and industrial microbiology diagnostics, they provide crucial solutions for healthcare and food/pharmaceutical safety. The company operates in over 160 countries, highlighting its worldwide impact in the diagnostics.

🌟 The PDA West Coast Chapter is proud to present our Q2 2024 Volunteer of the Quarter Award recipient: Bob To! 🎉 Bob is an active volunteer with the PDA West Coast Chapter, and co-led and organized the PDA WCC's first-ever Technical Outsourcing & CMO/External Lab Management Conference this past April 2024, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bob has 20+ years of industry experience that spans different modalities. Currently, he is in the cell therapy space in a Quality role. In his free time, he enjoys attending sporting events and spending time with his family. Thank you for your dedication and contributions to PDA WCC, Bob!

The PDA West Coast Chapter appreciates its Platinum level sponsor, Veltek Associates, Inc. For nearly 40 years, Veltek Associates (VAI), headquartered in Malvern, PA, has pioneered the design and manufacture of hundreds of cleanroom solutions that surround contamination control.

The PDA West Coast Chapter invites you to bring the life science spirit to celebrate our annual Oktoberfest and Vendor Night! Enjoy casual networking and food, and meet our featured partners who play an important role in helping the Chapter provide valuable educational and social networking events for our membership and local life science community. Join us for a beer (or root beer) and a seasonal bite with current and former colleagues, have the opportunity to meet new connections, find solutions for your service needs, and learn something new from like-minded individuals you met at previous events. Click the link below to register now! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/g-_B3Kja 🎟️ Admission is FREE until August 19, 2024. #networking #oktoberfest #vendornight #pdawcc

Are you looking to expand your professional network and embrace the Summer vibes with others in the life sciences industry? ☀️ If so, mark your calendars for our upcoming Life Sciences Summer Mixer - an evening of networking, mingling, and fun, all set against the backdrop of a fantastic laid-back neighborhood tasting room and tavern in Oakland at the “Asian-inspired” craft brewery, Dokkaebier! 🌐 Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the industry, our Life Sciences Summer Mixer is the perfect platform to expand your professional network. Connect with professionals from various disciplines, exchange insights, and discover potential collaborations that could shape the future of life-changing research! 🎟️ Admission is FREE! No entry fee, no strings attached. Just bring your curiosity, your business cards, and your summertime spirit. There will be a no-host bar available for beverage purchase. Dress is business casual. RSVP to the event below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gRN63pJW Organizers: Kaushik Thakkar & Rick (Ruikang) Tao #networking #hiring #openforwork #lifesciences #pdawcc

The PDA West Coast Chapter appreciates its Platinum Level sponsor, Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is a global leader in serving science focusing on making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer through scientific innovation. The company offers a wide array of products and services across life sciences, diagnostics, and laboratory productivity.