California Biotechnology Foundation

Programs: The california biotechnology foundation (cbf) is a statewide organization dedicated to educating and informing key stakeholders about californias biopharma industry and its treatments and landscape. Cbf exists solely to create a more fully informed policy environment. While other entities exist to provide advocacy on behalf of industry, or inform the public and other broad-spectrum audiences about the industry, cbfs goal is to concentrate on educating policymakers, opinion leaders and key influencers about the industry. They include:administration and state agencieslegislatorshealthcare stakeholdersbelow you will find a report of activities the california biotechnology foundation has achieved since january, 2017. These accomplishments track with the priorities outlined in cbfs 2017 strategic plan. Worked with governors and lt. Governors staff to encourage participation the 2017 bio conference. Secured go-biz participation at 2017 bio conference including booth at california pavilion. Coordinated a presentation with the california initiative to advance precision medicine (ciapm) during the 2017 bio conference where more than 100 people attended. Sponsoring and attending ciapm conference the week of september 11th which will bring together ~ 200 precision medicine thought leaders, policymakers and stakeholders from diverse disciplines and sectors. At the lt. Governors request prepared a report analyzing the variations and accuracy of the variety of california industry economic impact reports. Engage secretary of health, selected staff, selected administration staff through regular e-mail updates (listed below). ? Donna campbell, deputy legislative affairs secretary, office of governor jerry brown? Lark park, senior advisor for policy, office of governor jerry brown? Camille baker, legislative secretary, office of governor jerry brown? Panorea avdis, director, go-biz? Diana dooley, secretary, ca health and human services agency? Jennifer kent, director, ca department of health care services? Shelley rouillard, director, ca department of managed health care? Sherrie lowenstein, deputy director for legislation, ca department of managed health care? Ann boynton, deputy executive officer, benefit programs policy and planning, calpers? Karen smith, director, ca department of public health? Monica wagoner, office of legislative & governmental affairs, ca department of public healthhosted legislative staff briefings in san diego and los angeles on october 4th and 5th focused on the basics of biotechnology and relevant policy as it relates to california's biotech industry. Co-hosted new member briefing and reception with speaker rendon in jan. 2017 more than 75 people attended the briefing and reception including 30 members of the california state assembly and senate. Secured commitment from senate pro temp kevin de leon to co-host a la biosciences briefing/tour at a la county biotech facility with members of the los angeles-area delegation. Began initial planning and coordination. Working with the novartis institute for biomedical research and assemblymember gipson to coordinate a superbug tour at novartis. Began initial planning and coordination. Publicized biocoms economic impact report databook distributed two e-newsletter alerts to california policymakers, administration officials and staff. The eir will also be distributed at the legislative staff briefings in san diego and los angeles on oct. 4 & 5. Regular meetings with industry representatives and stakeholders. Sponsored and attended annual rock the night event sponsored by connecting to cures foundation. Built alliance between organizers and phrma and bio representatives to further their educational efforts. Sponsored and attended maria shrivers move for minds event in san francisco with governors cos nancy mcfadden. Sponsored by the womens alzheimers movement thousands came together in eight cities across the u. S. To learn more about wiping out alzheimers disease, creating one of the only life science teams for this event in any participating city. Gave counsel to organizers of the atlantics innovation pipeline event in san francisco which included pioneers in science who discussed where is the industry is headed and what are the moonshots coming out of california that could change the world of medicine. Continued participation as an active california society biomedical research board memberprovided e-newsletters, social media content, fact sheets and background materials to legislators and administration officials. Promoting california specific industry news to key audiences resulting in more than 1,400+ social shares, and more than 500,000 impressions. Promoting engagement on key issues including cancer awareness month and womens history month. Womens history month alone garnered more than 1,700 combined engagements on facebook including likes, comments, shares, as well as more than 100 new page followers/likes. Coordinated social media campaigns around women in biotech during womens history month, and cancer researchers during cancer research month. Regular email newsletter/update delivered to more than 750 capitol and industry insiders including ca state legislators.