Message-ID: <18025950.1075851658299.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 11:36:58 -0700 (PDT) From: lester@haas.berkeley.edu Subject: UC Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum, Thursday, October 25, 2001 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: The Lester Center X-To: X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Dasovich, Jeff (Non-Privileged)\Dasovich, Jeff\Inbox X-Origin: DASOVICH-J X-FileName: Dasovich, Jeff (Non-Privileged).pst UC Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum Thursday, October 25, 2001 6:30 - 8:30 PM Haas School of Business Arthur Andersen Auditorium _________________________________ Topic: Beyond the Genome: What's Next in BioTech? Speakers: Brian Atwood, Managing Director, Versant Ventures; Barry Bunin, CEO & Co-Founder, Libraria; Gajus Worthington, President, CEO & Co-Founder, Fluidigm. Moderated by Betsy O'Neill, Manager, Business Development, Tularik. With the sequencing of the human genome virtually complete, the biotechnology industry is in a state of flux. Two years ago genomics companies were all the rage, but now that genomic information is becoming a commodity, they are scrambling to create more attractive business models. At the same time new companies have appeared with technologies for streamlined exploitation of this deluge of information, and numerous, more mature product-oriented biotechnology companies are at long last bringing new drugs to the market. The panelists at our October Forum will discuss the impact that the genomic roller coaster ride has had on the sector and share their vision for the future of the industry. Registration: There are special rates for faculty and staff. Faculty and staff are encouraged to pre-register by E-mail. Note registration procedure for students: a) in person with cash or check in room F450 or F449, weekdays 9AM to 4PM. b) with Mc/Visa over the phone, please call (510) 642 4255 The fee for pre- registration is $5. There will be a $10 registration fee at the door. Note: On-site registration is subject to space available. Pre- registration for students and staff closes at 4PM on Tuesday, October 23 or earlier if it is sold out. Information: For more information on the series, please visit our Website at http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/groups/lester/bef.html If you wish to read more about this particular event, please go to: http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/groups/lester/oct01.html