Biocom Life Science Association of California issued the following announcement on Dec. 8
Biocom California, the association representing the California life science industry, today announced the winners of its fifth annual Life Science Catalyst Awards. The awards celebrate the accomplished and up-and-coming academics, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and business advisers who are making their mark on the California life science industry before reaching their 40th birthday.
“Across various sectors, regions, disciplines and career paths, these ten trailblazers are united by their passion for improving human health and transforming life science as we know it,” said Joe Panetta, president and CEO of Biocom California. “This year’s Catalyst Award recipients are a testament to the strength of the industry within California – strength that they will continue to foster with the leadership, passion and innovation that the field requires to thrive. Congratulations to the winners, and Biocom California looks forward to all that you accomplish next!”
Biocom California selected the 10 winners from an impressive pool of nominees from all facets of the life science industry, including pharma, diagnostics, venture funding, industrial biotech and digital health. The nominees were vetted by regional committees that considered factors including innovation, leadership and vision.
In alphabetical order, the Life Science Catalyst Award winners are:
- Sarah Bhagat, Partner, Sofinnova Investments
- Racquel Bracken, Partner, Venrock
- Pedro Coelho, Co-founder & CEO, Provivi, Inc.
- Jasson Crockett, Director of Community Business and Economic Innovation, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, City of Los Angeles
- Wei Gao, Assistant Professor of Medical Engineering, California Institute of Technology
- Arthur Kuan, CEO, CG Oncology, Inc.
- Trevor Martin, Co-founder and CEO, Mammoth Biosciences
- Inanc Ortac, Founder, CSO of DevaCell; Founder, CSO of Sarmal; and Founder, CEO, CSO of Innovasion Labs PINC
- Katie Planey, Co-founder and CTO, Mantra Bio
- Cameron Turtle, Chief Business Officer, Eidos Therapeutics and SVP, Portfolio Management and Corporate Development, BridgeBio Pharma
The award winners will be highlighted in the cover feature of the Biocom California LifeLines magazine and celebrated at the virtual Biocom California Celebration of Life Event on December 10.
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