UC Berkeley Entrepreneurs Forum
Thursday, October 25, 2001
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Haas School of Business
Arthur Andersen Auditorium
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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