Biotech Demystified: The Science Behind the Business

About the Program

This course provides executives and decision makers with a practical understanding of the basic science powering the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

San Diego is one of the nation’s top-ranking biotech centers and is home to more than 500 biotech and four major research institutions. This course is offered through the Rady School of Management in collaboration with UC San Diego’s Division of Biological Sciences and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Program Topics

Science fundamentals
Tools and techniques
Stem cell research
Risk management in life sciences

Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine
Cancer and therapeutic approaches

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Details

June 8–10, 2009

$2,950*

*Includes tuition, books, course materials, parking and most meals.

$3,700*

*Out-of-town price includes accommodations at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Learn More.

Who Should Attend

CEOs and executives
Venture capitalists and angel investors
Service providers including attorneys, insurance brokers, real estate professionals
Business development executives
Consultants
Marketing and sales professionals
Government officials
Executive recruiters
Journalists covering related industries

Testimonials

“I still can’t get over all of the excitement from the week. It was a great learning experience.”

— Senior Director, Genentech

“Great experience.”

— Senior VP and CFO, BIOCOM.

“Very good program! Great material.”

— Chief Engineer, GE Healthcare.

Enjoy La Jolla

Within 5 miles of the Rady School and the Estancia La Jolla are many great points of interest:

Instructors

Vineet Bafna
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, UC San Diego

Mandy Butler
UC San Diego Division of Biological Sciences

Williams Ettouati
Director, Industry Relations and Development; Associate Clinical Professor

Steve Wasserman
Professor, UC San Diego Division of Biological Sciences

Ananda Goldrath
Assistant Professor of Biology, UC San Diego Division of Biological Sciences

Randy Hampton
Professor of Biology, UC San Diego Division of Biological Sciences; Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Consultant

Jan Hirsch-Reid
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Jean Wang
Professor of Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Biological Sciences, UC San Diego

Brookie M. Best
Assistant Clinical Professor of Pharmacy and Pediatrics, UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences & UCSD School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

*Faculty subject to change.

Partners & Supporters

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Hotel Accommodations

The out-of-town price includes three nights at the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings, June 7–9.

Opened in 2004, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is situated adjacent to UC San Diego and is within minutes of the village of La Jolla, beaches, shopping and San Diego’s world-class attractions.

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