The purpose of the BioForum series of professional development programs is to organize events that inform, educate and encourage positive interactions within the Oregon bioscience community. OBA sponsors networking events, educational seminars, and informational forums on topics relevant to our industry throughout the year. And, OBA events are also offered state-wide through regional Chapters.

With the number of programs on the rise, we encourage you to check this page regularly to keep up-to-date on all of the OBA programs and event specifics.

We are always open to new ideas and member input as this improves our performance and thus our value to the community. Feel free to share your feedback, comments, concerns or ideas with us.

Here are our upcoming events:

OBA Annual Conference: Understanding Change and Positioning Our Industry for Growth

When May 14th, 2009 - 7:30am-3pm
Where: Oregon Zoo, Conference Center

Understanding Change and Positioning Our Industry for Growth

This year's conference will provide targeted advice and engage attendees in working together to strengthen Oregon's bio industry through collaboration. By learning more about our specific cluster's capabilities, bio industry leaders can interact on Oregon's core research competencies and work with OBA's financial resources committee.

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Medical Device Manufacturing: Supporting Your Product from Concept to Market

When: Thursday, April 16, 2009 5:30-8:30pm; program begins at 6:00pm
Where: Vanguard EMS 9825 SW Sunshine Ct Beaverton, OR 97005 Please use the NW Entrance

BioForum: Medical Devices at the FDA: Facts versus Reality

When: Thursday, April 16, 2009 7:30-9:00am;
Where: Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PacWest Center 1211 SW 5th, Suite 1900 Portland, OR 97204

Developing and selling a medical device in this country requires you to operate in a highly regulated environment can be confusing, complex and costly. In this interactive, hour-long session, Linda Bovard will use medical device regulations (facts) to expand our understanding of the nature of working with the FDA (realities). Though the regulations seem cut and dry, there are many nuances to their application. How do we successfully discover these nuances and apply them to our situation? Come and hear about the pitfalls and possible solutions.