Translating Drug Discovery Research with Ono Pharma at UC San Diego

We are pleased to invite you to a special event hosted by Ono Pharmaceutical in collaboration with the UC San Diego Office of Innovation & Commercialization (OIC) and the UC Drug Development Consortium (UCDDC). This event, held at the Design & Innovation Building on September 20th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, showcases UC San Diego’s role as a destination campus for innovation, partnership, and industry engagement to advance cutting-edge technologies.

Welcome and Introductions: OIC & UCDDC
Start your morning with a warm welcome from the UC San Diego Office of Innovation & Commercialization and the UC Drug Development Consortium. Discover how UC San Diego is uniquely positioned as a hub for innovation, fostering partnerships that drive the development of groundbreaking technologies.

Brief Overview of Campus Ecosystem and Strategic Value for Innovation
Get an inside look at UC San Diego’s thriving innovation ecosystem. Learn about the strategic initiatives and collaborative opportunities that make our campus a prime location for industry engagement and advancing new technologies.

Ono Introduction: Partnerships, Capabilities, and Areas of Interest
Hear from Ono Pharmaceutical as they present their global partnerships, innovative capabilities, and key areas of interest. Explore how Ono is working with top researchers and institutions to push the boundaries of what’s possible in drug development.

Faculty Presentation 1: Gene Yeo, Funded PI from UC San Diego
Dive into cutting-edge research with Gene Yeo, a principal investigator from UC San Diego, as he shares insights from his work in the field of genetics and drug discovery.

Faculty Presentation 2: Xianjin Zhou, Funded PI from UC San Diego
Continue exploring innovative research with Xianjin Zhou, who will discuss his groundbreaking work and its implications for the future of medicine.

Moderated Q&A with Ono, DDC, and Faculty
Engage with Ono Pharmaceutical, the UC Drug Development Consortium, and UC San Diego faculty during a moderated Q&A session. This is your chance to ask questions and explore potential collaborations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, learn about exciting advancements, and explore how UC San Diego continues to be at the forefront of innovation and technology development.

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