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Special Message From Ssusan Forte O'Neill, Editor
The history-making events of the past month have delivered
life-changing realities. Supporting Member, The Honorable
Chris Cox talks about our Nation's freedoms in an upcoming
article in Forbes Magazine. Billy Robbins, President
of our organization has also shared his thoughts on these trying
times. We would like to encourage you to send us your thoughts
on "What Freedom Means to You" to info@fortedesigns.net.
We will feature some of your letters in our upcoming newsletters.
We have also focused this month on the life science industry
in order to prepare you for a thought provoking forum on
"Ventures, Innovations, and Economic Forecast"
relating to the industry on
October 31st at Huntington Medical Research Institutes.
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Message From Technolink Association President Billy A. Robbins:
As a country,
we have just experienced what could be declared a "wake-up
call". The fallout from this horrifying experience will change
all of our lives in ways we cannot imagine. As has been the case
throughout history, adversity will present opportunities for us
to generate new ideas and to create new and exciting products
and systems that will benefit all of mankind. Let us all have
the vision to recognize these opportunities and the perseverance
to productively utilize them. I look forward to seeing you on
October 31st.
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NEWS FROM WASHINGTON: THE HONORABLE CHRIS COX
Writes About Our Nation's Freedom
 Congressman
Chris Cox, 47th district, California, in an article to run in
the October 15th issue of Forbes Magazine, writes about the
importance of maintaining our civil liberties. Congressman Cox
addresses the recent assault on our Nation's freedoms -- political,
religious and economic. He asks us to consider the potential
side-effects of some laws being proposed (in order to help win
the war), which could erode our freedom. Cox warns of the danger
of adopting new criminal procedures for short-run effect and
stresses the importance of testing each proposal under the Constitution.
He emphasizes that the battle against terrorism is an occasion
not for doubting the Constitution, but for respecting it.
To
learn more about Congressman Cox, refer to his profile page
on this website and hyperlink directly to his Congressional
site.
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SPECIAL
RECOGNITION
Culver City Liaison Promoted
In recognition of his success in the technical
field, Joe Susca of City of Culver City was promoted to Senior
Management Analyst. His new duties will include overseeing a
wide variety of city projects.
You may contact Joe directly at 310.253.6410
email joe.susca@culvercity.org
Congratulations Joe!
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TECHNOLINK
ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL NEWS AND MORE
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REGULATORY
ISSUES FACING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TODAY MAY ALSO AFFECT
CONSUMER CARE
Mark Kadzielski, has recently joined Fulbright
& Jaworski L.L.P. as the partner-in-charge of the
West Coast health law practice. As an expert in health care
law, Kadzielski has worked on for health care providers
on the complex issue of medical errors. Kadzielski sums
up the situation, "The high stakes for health care
providers running afoul of the regulatory and criminal justice
system these days are immense…Designing systems for
disclosure of important information to patients while not
triggering criminal and regulatory investigations and sanctions
has become an art form." For more information on current
health care issues please contact
Mark Kadzielski at 213.892.9200 or e-mail: mkadzielski@fulbright.com
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SCIENTIFIC PERSPECTIVE: THE STEM CELL DEBATE
By Edward J. A. Pope, Ph.D.
Embryonic
stem cells are being touted as a potential breakthrough
technology for treating everything from cancer, diabetes,
Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, spinal cord
damage, and even AIDS. In order to accomplish any of
these feats, the embryonic stem cells must be differentiated
into specific types of cells (e.g. beta cells for diabetes)
and then implanted into the patient.
Inasmuch
as any cells derived from embryonic stem cells are likely
to be immunogenic, some method of preventing immuno-rejection
of these "foreign" cells is necessary. Solgene
Therapeutics LLC enables the encapsulation (in porous
ceramic materials) of living, genetically altered cells
that secrete therapeutic compounds. After implantation,
the encapsulating material shields the implanted cells
from the host's immune system; the porous barrier, meanwhile,
allows an exchange of nutrients and cell-secreted therapeutic
molecules. The cells thus continue to function and to
mimic a natural organ, continually secreting biotech drugs
for many months. Solgene believes its technology can be
applied to a variety of protein drugs; targets of current
programs range from Interleukin 2 to Erythropoietin to
bone-growth factors. Solgene Therapeutics, LLC was
founded by Technolink Advisory Board Member Edward J.
A. Pope, Ph.D.--805.991.8500.
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SOME STOCK
PRICES DID RISE IN SEPTEMBER
Wall
Street recently bid up shares in mobile phone
providers in anticipation of increased cell phone
sales and subscriptions because of the September
11th terrorist attacks. AT&T Wireless jumped
$1.02 on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts
said the stock increase reflects growing anecdotal
evidence that consumers who have never owned a
cell phone are heading into stores. Guzman &
Co. analyst Patrick Comack explains, "People
want to have a cell phone at all times in case
of emergency now."* In order to improve driver's
safety and awareness on the road, AT&T Wireless,
Inc., is providing hands-free earpieces at no
cost to all its subscribers. *Information extracted
from a Los Angeles Times article from September
20, 2001. To learn more about AT&T's new
technologies contact: John White: 562.468.6843
or e-mail: john.white@attws.com
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UPCOMING
EVENTS
THE TECHNOLINK ASSOCIATION
Co-operative Supporter
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS ECONOMICS
PRESENT
TREND WATCH 2001 The Life Science Industry:
Ventures, Innovations, and Economic Forecast
Wednesday, October 31, 2001
Huntington Medical Research Institutes (HMRI)
The Conference Room · 734 Fairmount Avenue,
Pasadena
SESSION TOPICS
Will the United States' Current
International Conflict Impact or Delay Scientific
Legislation and Advancement? Will Congress Streamline
FDA Regulations to Prepare for Potential
Biological Fallout? What Type of Innovations
are Investors Seeking? Is the Life Sciences
Industry Still the Most Watched Investment Sector
for the 21st Century?
For Reservations Contact: Forte Designs at 949.443.4026
info@fortedesigns.net
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THE TECHNOLINK
ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT:
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BUSINESS ECONOMICS
"Prospects for Argentina"
Will Argentina Default on their $130 billion in foreign
debts? Join special guest
Scott Grannis Director and Chief Economist, Western
Asset Management Company
for his thoughts on the current state of the Argentina
Economy.
Thursday, October 18, 2001 at the OMNI Los Angeles,
251 South Olive St.
Registration at 11:30 a.m. o Lunch at 12:00 p.m.
Please RSVP : Brian Cornelius
(310) 458-0202 o bcornelius@carusoaffiliated.com
Cost: Technolink Association Members $35 Non-Members
$45.
SPECIAL
TALK
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Technolink Association President,
Billy Robbins, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
will address members of the Ventura County Biotechnology
Institute on Intellectual Property Rights,
October 23, 2001 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at The Tower Club.
For Reservations Contact: Dawn Barber at 805.384.1800
or www.edc-vc.com
Milken Institute
California State of the State Conference 2001
Tuesday, November 6, 2001 Fairmont
Miramar Hotel, Santa Monica, CA
7:15 Registration o 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm
Conference Sessions and Networking
Powering California's Economy - Entertainment: How Does
California
Maintain Its Competitive Edge? The Next Generation Internet:
How Can
California Profit? New Faces of California's Economy
- Financing California's Future
The Milken Institute has offered a Special Price
for Technolink Members.
To Registration contact: John Quintanar at 310.998.2632
or refer to https://www.milkeninstitute.org/secure/sos01rtech.cfm
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EDITOR:
SSUSAN FORTE O'NEILL - STAFF REPORTER: JULIE MIYOSHI
SHAPIRO
CONTRIBUTING REPORTER: JOE SUSCA • DESIGNER: VALERIE
GERDES
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