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Proud to celebrate this milestone 🎉 Thank you to @SenBlakespear and the Legislature for recognizing 20 years of CBF and 50 years of California biotech powering innovation, jobs, and life-changing breakthroughs across California.
The California State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 88 today, recognizing 50 years of modern biotechnology and the 20 years of the California Biotechnology Foundation.
California is the birthplace of modern biotech and life science is now the state's second largest industry, supporting 1M+ jobs and hundreds of billions in economic activity.
Thank you to @SenBlakespear and the Legislature for recognizing the scientists and innovators improving lives here and around the world.
Watch the ceremony: bit.ly/SenateResolution88
#Biotech #LifeSciences #CALeg
As cold and flu season approaches, new vaccine options are here. 💉 The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2026–27 season, designed to better target currently circulating variants. The options include both mRNA and protein-based vaccines. Learn more: tinyurl.com/6a7e4xu7
A potential new use for GIP/GLP-1 therapies. 🧬 Eli Lilly’s brenipatide is being studied in Phase 3 trials for major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder after showing promising early clinical results. tinyurl.com/4y68hwvj
A major recognition for California biotech innovation! 🧬 Amgen earned the No. 4 spot on Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Most Innovative Large Companies, recognizing its work combining biology and technology to advance treatments for some of the world’s toughest diseases. Read more: tinyurl.com/3y29mpxj
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. 🎀 From earlier detection to more targeted treatments, continued research and innovation are changing what’s possible for people facing breast cancer and helping improve outcomes for patients. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mrdaakya
A promising breakthrough in cancer research. 🔬 An experimental CAR T-cell therapy targeting GPC3 eliminated signs of metastatic liver cancer in a 3-year-old patient after two doses, with the child remaining cancer-free one year later. tinyurl.com/yc2hzu87
As we wrap up #HispanicHeritageMonth, CBF spotlights H. Puentes, President and CEO of @SD2org, for his leadership in developing the next generation of STEM talent and building a strong pipeline of future leaders for San Diego’s biotech and life sciences workforce. Read more: sd2.org<sd2.org/>
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. 💚 Continued research and innovation are expanding our understanding of mental health and advancing new approaches to treatment, helping create more options and better outcomes for people living with mental health conditions. Learn more: tinyurl.com/37yrmzjj
A proud moment for California medical innovation! 🧠 Stanford researcher Karl Deisseroth, alongside Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel, received the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pioneering work in optogenetics, a technique that uses light to help scientists better understand how the brain works. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mu48f7td #BiotechInnovation
A major milestone in rare disease treatment. 🧬 The FDA has approved Ultragenyx’s Fayuvi, a one-time gene therapy and the first approved treatment for children with Sanfilippo syndrome type A, a rare genetic disease that progressively affects the brain and nervous system. tinyurl.com/59kvrak3
Big news for the future of California science and innovation. 🔬
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 895, putting a $7.5 billion research bond before voters in 2028 to support biomedical research, public health, disease prevention and other critical research across the state. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2vzwyf3b
Catch up: 🧬 @moderna_tx and @Merck’s mRNA cancer vaccine met its main goals in a Phase 3 trial, helping prevent melanoma from returning or spreading after surgery. A promising step forward for personalized cancer treatment! tinyurl.com/mtzat9pz
A new advancement for people with type 2 diabetes! 💊 The @US_FDA has expanded the approval of @EliLillyandCo’s tirzepatide to help reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious cardiovascular events. tinyurl.com/23syx6uc
This #HispanicHeritageMonth, CBF celebrates @DrDianaRamosMD, California’s first Latina Surgeon General, for her leadership in advancing innovation, collaboration and healthier outcomes for communities across California. Learn more: osg.ca.gov/about/
September 21 is #WorldAlzheimersDay. 💜 Continued research is advancing our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and bringing new hope to patients, families and caregivers. Learn more: tinyurl.com/bdcdt6r6
ICYMI: The @US_FDA has approved @moderna_tx’s mFlusiva, the first mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine in the U.S., providing a new option for adults ages 50 and older. 🧬 tinyurl.com/3esk6m5k
September is #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth. 🩸 Continued research and innovation are helping advance new treatments and improve outcomes for people living with lymphoma and other blood cancers. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mrybjxpd
Progress in HIV treatment continues! 💊 The @US_FDA has approved @GileadSciences’ Bixlenvo, a new once-daily single-tablet treatment for adults with HIV, expanding the options available to help patients manage their care. Read more: tinyurl.com/6e7fwfc7
CBF Executive Director Patricia Cooper has been invited to serve on the California Precision Medicine Advisory Council, helping advance precision medicine, improve health outcomes & strengthen CA’s leadership in biomedical innovation. Read more: tinyurl.com/4mm9bjbm
Biotech innovation is driving economic growth and improving lives. 🧬 New research finds the pharmaceutical industry contributed $247B to U.S. GDP in 2024, while medical innovations have generated significant societal value by saving lives and extending lifespans. tinyurl.com/ypfjhvs7
⭐🔬A major step forward in the fight against pancreatic cancer: The @US_FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment targeting KRAS mutations, offering new hope for patients and underscoring the power of continued biomedical innovation. tinyurl.com/yu982vds
