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has added a new journalIn light of the economic meltdown, what is your take on new scientific discoveries and the ability to market them? Especially in the biotech field. Do you feel that the market is resilient to technical innovation at this point in time? Would it be a wise decision to push forward cardiac or orthopedic medical devices? How does this move fare for the smaller, medium and larger biotechs? This brings me to my next question, what biotech field is making strides in an uptight economy?
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has added a new journalI have seen that a lot of biotech startups are heavily staffed with local university faculty, scientists and students. It has been seen as is the case with university research parks at Stanford University, U. Wisconsin and MIT are highly successful in kick starting biotech startups.
I think it is a great synergy between large universities, academic medical centers and small scale biotech to develop cutting edge medical products. Eventually they get bought out by larger biotech companies. However, the underlying theme here is that universities contribute tremendously to the research base of research and development of biotech companies.
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Syed,Thanks for the input, it was really insightful. I do like the environment of large research universities and their research parks. I am sure universities like UW-Madison, UIUC are great centers for cutting edge research. So what kind of research do you work on? Alright, take care.
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Dhobi,Most research was conducted in their own labs that were custom built for the company. The company also housed some equipment that the University bought for the company and is shared by others at the university. The university park is very clean, sophisticated, hitech, and has well educated employees. Many connections existed between the university and the university research park. You can literally walk right across from Engineering buildings to the research park. However, it is seperate at the same time. Most students don't even know what those buildings over there are for. At the same time, people at the research park can also and often do just walk over to see experts at the university or just get a starbucks coffee at the library. Recruiting employees was also much easier as the company recruited from several departments in the college of arts and sciences and also business.
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Thanks for your input, did your company conduct most of their bench/basic research at the university labs? How did you find the working environment at the university park, did you feel that it was more of an academic/university culture? I am thinking recruiting employees must have been easy given the pool of fresh grads.
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has added a new journalSo what is the right recipe for starting and achieving success in the biotech industry, especially in a weak economy. It would be great to get input from established professionals and entrepreneurs who have ventured down this patch. I am myself interested in cardiac, orthopedic and neural biotechnology. How much experience, management know-how, recruitment, personnel management does a start-up curtail? What are the pit-falls of start-ups? What are the gleaming points of a successful company? Any thought on securing seed funds for kick-starting the project? Do scientific ideas usually translates well in practice? How about networking is it fruitful to have established scientist, and faculty collaboration with prominent universities? How big a role does large university medical centers play in biotech start-ups? Is it wise to hire fresh PhDs or rely on experienced recruits for carrying out the research? How do you sell or approach hospitals, clinics or the market for selling your medical product? What are typical profit-margins for early start-ups? Which technology in biotech is specifically gaining/demanding attention? Hopefully, looking forward to immersing myself in biotech endeavors in the near future.
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has added a new journalSalams Muslim Professionals:
I hope you?re enjoying this gorgeous Fall weather as much as I am!
Please join me on November 15 for a Muslim Professionals luncheon gathering?Italian style!?to relax, network and get to know one another!
Bensi (Italian cuisine)
The Shoppes at North Brunswick
787 Shoppes Boulevard
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
732-993-1300 www.theshoppesatnorthbrunswick.com
This venue has excellent food, atmosphere and service. The food is served family style and is very tasteful! Please expect to spend $45 per person in cash, payable at the gathering. Cash will be the only acceptable form of payment for this event. The cost will include beverages (fountain soda), appetizer (choice of fried calamari, bensi salad, pizza margherita), entr?e (choice of chicken francese, grilled salmon, penne bensi, eggplant rollatini), sides (broccoli garlic and oil, penne tomato sauce), dessert (choice of tiramisu, chocolate cake, mini cannoli) and tea/coffee. This is a non-zabihah venue.
Bensi of North Brunswick (located in The Shoppes at North Brunswick) is conveniently accessible via all major NJ highways. Please visit www.theshoppesatnorthbrunswick.com and/or contact the restaurant directly and in advance for precise directions.
EVENT DATE & TIME:
Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 1:00pm
DRESS CODE:
Business casual/semi-formal
Please RSVP as early as possible and no later than by Wednesday, November 12. Indicate if you will be attending (and if you plan to bring guests) by e-mailing me at [email protected] Please be sure that (if you have never attended any of my previous events) in your e-mail, you provide your full name and telephone number so that you can be reached in the event of last-minute emergency cancellation.
NOTE: No backing out last minute as it is inconsiderate to the organizers and fellow attendees. Please note that I have to make all related arrangements for the luncheon keeping the exact number of attendees in mind, hence it is very important that I get an accurate head count. Thank you for understanding.
As with most of my events, a raffle will be held for a surprise gift. Kindly bring plenty of business cards not just for the raffle but for networking purposes as well. It will be an enjoyable luncheon! Thank you so much and I quite look forward to seeing you!
Warm Regards,
Monazza
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Please RSVP soon.Also check out dashtprofessionalevents.com for continually-updated forthcoming local events.
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has added a new journalSalams Muslim Professionals:
Ramadan Mubarak to you and your families!
Please join me on October 11 for a Muslim Professionals Eid dinner gathering to relax, network and get to know one another!
Nanking Restaurant (Indo-Chinese cuisine)
4941 Stelton Road (in Hadley Center)
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
908-561-6085 www.nankingrestaurantgroup.com
This venue has excellent food, ambience and service. You will be sure to like it! This venue serves halal cuisine. Take a moment to check out the full menu on the restaurant?s website to get an idea of the cuisine.
Please expect to spend approximately $55 per person. This cost will include sodas, appetizers, entrees, dessert and tea or coffee. We will split the bill by the total number of attendees. Please bring cash and/or major credit card as back-up.
Nanking Restaurant in South Plainfield is conveniently accessible via all major NJ highways. Kindly contact the restaurant directly and in advance for precise directions.
EVENT DATE & TIME:
Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 6:00pm
DRESS CODE:
Semi-formal- western or ethnic
This is an Eid dinner so dress to impress!
Space is limited so kindly RSVP no later than by Monday, October 6, 2008, and indicate if you will be attending (and if you plan to bring guests) by e-mailing me directly at [email protected]
*No backing out last minute* It is inconsiderate and rude no matter what your excuse. Please note that I have to book a table and make all related arrangements for the gathering keeping the EXACT number of attendees in mind hence it is very important that I get an accurate head count.
As with most of my events, I will hold a raffle for a surprise gift. Kindly bring plenty of business cards not just for the raffle but for networking purposes as well. It will be an amazing dinner! Thank you so much and I quite look forward to seeing you!
Warm Regards,
Monazza