The United States Commercial Service (U.S. Department of Commerce) in San Francisco is dedicated to helping Bay Area small and medium size biotech, health care, and life science firms expand to overseas markets.
Christina Sharkey, Senior International Trade Specialist with the Commercial Service in San Francisco has significant expertise facilitating the entry of biotechnology, health care and life science firms to international markets. She also has unique insight into the challenges and opportunities facing small and medium sized businesses exporting overseas thanks to her work in the U.S. Embassy Commercial Section in both Egypt and China.
In addition to working with clients directly, the Department of Commerce in San Francisco is an excellent resource for local firms looking for market research and other resources. In addition to our new guide to overseas clinical trials, we maintain a schedule of upcoming biotech and life science events in the Bay Area and worldwide. We also have information on hot trade leads and provide free, targeted market research for biotechnology, health care and life science firms.
Christina Sharkey, Sr. International Trade Specialist, can be reached at 415-705-1765 or christina.sharkey@mail.doc.gov .
Upcoming Healthcare Webinars, Trade Leads, Events, and Market Research
Upcoming Events:
*MEDTEC China – Shanghai, China
Sept. 8-10, 2009. MEDTEC China, organized Canon Communications LLC, is an exclusive industry event dedicated to the Chinese medical manufacturing marketplace. 90% of the show exhibitors are from the United States and Europe. MEDTEC China Shanghai is expected to attract over 5,000 senior decision-makers and medical manufacturing professionals. The show will be held at INTEX SHANGHAI, September 8-10, 2009. For more information contact Lisa.Huot@mail.doc.gov or scott.yao@mail.doc.gov
*BIOTECHNICA 2009 – Hannover, Germany
Oct. 6-9, 2009. BIOTECHNICA in Hannover is the leading event within the European biotech industry. It embraces every segment of biotechnology - from basic biotechnology and equipment, bio-informatics and services to the five major areas of application: pharmaceuticals/medicine, industry, food, agriculture, the chemical industry and the environment. From research and product development, equipment, process technology and services to production and marketing: the exhibition section of BIOTECHNICA charts the biotech industry's value-adding chain from start to finish. For information on exhibiting or attending the show, please contact Deniz Kurdakul at Hannover Fairs USA at Tel: (609) 987-1202, ext.284 or email Dkurdakul@hfusa.com
*BioJapan 2009 – Yokohama, Japan
Oct. 7-9, 2009. The themes for this years' "BioJapan - World Business Forum" are: Health (pharma), Environment, Food (agriculture) and Clusters & Bio-ventures. If your company is involved in any of these bioindustry areas, this is an excellent year to consider participation in BioJapan. The USA Pavilion is one of the largest country pavilions. Exhibitors in the USA Pavilion will receive the following as part of the pavilion package: 1) completely furnished exhibition booth; 2) entry in the USA Pavilion exhibitor mini-catalog in addition to the BioJapan show directory; 3) pre-show promotional activities; 3) USA Pavilion sponsored networking reception; and 4) dedicated support from CS Japan biomedical specialists before, during and after the show. For more information contact Helen.Peterson@mail.doc.gov or tamami.honda@mail.doc.gov
*Corporate Executive Office (CEO) at Medica 2009 Dusseldorf, Germany
November 18-21 , 2009. At MEDICA 2009, November 18-21, 2009 in Dusseldorf, Germany, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce will offer a unique way for U.S. firms to optimize their participation in the world’s largest and most prestigious medical technology and equipment show.
The Corporate Executive Office (CEO) at MEDICA 2009 provides the ideal opportunity to:
- Showcase your product to over 137,500 "trade only" visitors from 85 countries.
- Expand your business to Europe and the world.
- Meet the finest partners, agents, distributors and customers from the 4,960 exhibitors.
- Strike business deals without the expense of an exhibition booth.
For more information and to sign up for the program please visit: http://www.buyusa.gov/healthcare/medica_ceo.html
Hot Trade Leads:
Hot Trade Leads from the US Embassies: For more information on these and other leads, please visit http://www.export.gov/eac/trade_leads.asp
*World Bank: Armenia, Bangladesh, Georgia, Mongolia
The World Bank is a funding a number of health sector projects with associated procurements that may be of interest to U.S. Medical equipment and laboratory equipment suppliers, as well as expert consultants in the health sector. For more information contact the U.S. Commercial Service’s Office at the World Bank in Washington, DC at WorldBank@mail.doc.gov .
Free Market Research Reports
For more information on these and other free reports, please visit: http://buyusa.gov/healthcare/marketresearch.html
*Biotechnology
Mexico: Biotechnology Industry (08/04/2009)
Austria: In-Vitro Diagnostics Market (05/18/2009)
Mexico: Biotechnology Market Update (04/28/2009)
Japan: Biotechnology Industry in the Kansai Region of Western Japan (03/31/2009)
Switzerland: 10 million Swiss Francs for Stem Cell Research (03/09/2009)
*Clinical Chemistry and Other Clinical Laboratory Science
South Africa: Clinical Chemistry Products (06/11/2009)
India: Laboratory, Medical Equipment and Consumables (03/12/2009)
China: Clinical Laboratory Market (02/26/2009)
Thailand: Clinical Laboratory Testing Devices and Equipment (01/30/2009)
*Dental
Slovakia: Dental Equipment and Services (06/30/2009)
India: Dental Equipment Market (05/13/2009)
Indonesia: Dental Equipment and Supplies (04/29/2009)
Chile: Dental Industry Overview (04/01/2009)
Finland: Dental Industry Overview (2/24/2009)
*Healthcare Services
China: Medical Devices and Healthcare Reform (07/06/2009)
Japan: Point-of-care Testing (POCT) Market (06/30/2009)
Saudi Arabia: Healthcare Equipment Market (06/10/2009)
South Africa: Healthcare Reform – Introduction of National Health Insurance (06/10/2009)
Singapore: Healthcare for the Elderly (06/02/2009)
Saudi Arabia: Healthcare Market Brief (5/31/2009)
Australia: Aged Care Sector (05/18/2009)
Peru: Project Alert – Peru Health Sector Reform Project (04/30/2009)
Canada: Healthcare Projects in Northern British Columbia (03/31/2009)
Canada: Home Care Market (03/32/2009)
Japan: Healthcare IT Overview (03/25/2009)
Egypt: Snapshot of the Health Sector in Egypt (03/01/2009)
Singapore: IT Opportunities in the Healthcare Sector (02/09/2009)
*Medical Devices and Instruments
Thailand: Dermatological and Skin Care Devices and Equipment (08/03/2009)
Canada: Healthcare Medical Equipment (07/24/2009)
Thailand: Clinical Laboratory Testing Devices and Equipment (06/25/2009)
Uruguay: Medical Equipment (06/18/2009)
Hong Kong: Medical Equipment (06/04/2009)
Indonesia: Medical Equipment and Supplies (5/28/2009)
South Africa: Electro-medical Device Market Overview and Regulations (05/12/2009)
Finland: Medical Industry Overview (05/06/2009)
New Zealand: Medical Devices and Equipment (03/02/2009)
Austria: Medical Industry Market Brief (03/01/2009)
Mexico: Events in Medical Sector (03/09/2009)
New Zealand: Medical Devices and Equipment (03/02/2009)
Israel: Medical Equipment Market (02/24/2009)
*Pharmaceuticals and Nutritional Supplements
Mexico: Dietary and Herbal Supplements (08/06/2009)
Germany: Pharmaceuticals (07/01/2009)
Hong Kong: Natural Products (06/29/2009)
Taiwan: Natural Products Market (06/17/2009)
Hong Kong: Snapshot of Hong Kong’s market for Health Supplement Products (06/02/2009)
Egypt: Medicated Skin Products (05/21/2009)
Egypt: Vitamins and Dietary Supplements (05/18/2009)
Switzerland: Vitamins and Food Supplements (03/20/2009)
Russia: Biological Active Supplements Industry (02/26/2009)
Egypt: Vaccines (02/08/2009)
Egypt: New Registration Requirements for Imported Pharmaceuticals Products (01/25/2009)