California Biotech Foundation

The California Biotechnology Foundation is committed to keeping you up to date about #COVID19 testing, treatment, and prevention advancements. Learn more from our COVID-19 newsletter and subscribe for weekly updates here: https://cabiotech.org/news/covid-19-news/

Pfizer announced that its early trial for the #COVID19 vaccine was more than 90% effective in preventing the virus among those without evidence of prior infection. Pfizer plans to ask the FDA for emergency authorization of the vaccine later this month. https://nyti.ms/36gULnT

November is #LungCancer Awareness Month. Did you know Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death and the second most common cancer among men and women in the United States? Read quick facts at https://bit.ly/35QNafo

Moderna, Inc. is prepping for the global launch of its potential COVID-19 vaccine and already has supply agreements in North America, the Middle East and in other regions of the world. https://cnb.cx/3mDG9oY

October is #BreastCancer Awareness Month. Did you know breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the U.S.? Read quick facts about risk factors at https://bit.ly/3hmFfup

Join the National Minority Quality Forum Friday, October 23rd from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST for a webinar conversation to learn more about the ways the COVID-19 Prevention Network is engaging Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities around COVID-19 and vaccine science. Register Here: https://conta.cc/2HgQdFG

As #COVID19 vaccine trials pause Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says, It gives reassurance that we’re not cutting corners on safety and that it's normal for vaccine development. https://cnb.cx/3lOBeBg

I am Biotech latest podcast on the greening of medicine highlights Biogen work to combat climate change and racial injustice as they continue to provide innovative therapies at the intersection of patients' health and the health of the planet. Listen in: https://bit.ly/3m0ATvo

Tens of thousands of Americans are already participating in Phase 3 #COVID19 vaccine trials, while thousands more will be recruited for additional trials beginning soon. They are the tip of the spear in the global fight against the virus. https://on.wsj.com/3lG0yt8

Biocom calls for entries for the fifth annual Life Science Catalyst Awards. The awards identify accomplished academics, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders and business advisers who are making their mark on the life science industry. Read More: https://bit.ly/2H0WOUg