As of December 15th, LifeSciences BC has moved to a new location
Our new address is:
1890-1066 West Hastings St.
Vancouver, BC, V6E 3X2
Phone: (604) 669-9909
All staff contact information remains the same
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Annual Membership Survey 2020 |
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We are excited to announce that we have launched the Annual Membership Survey 2020. This survey gives our members a voice in shaping the direction of LifeSciences BC by providing your feedback. We would appreciate it if you could take 5 minutes to answer the 12 quick questions.
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Succeeding in the Virtual World presented by BAM, BIO Alberta and LifeSciences BC
January 7, 2021
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Biosciences Association Manitoba, Life Sciences BC and Bio Alberta are working together to help prepare companies for virtual events. We plan to hold an educational session “Maximizing Opportunities at Virtual Investor Conferences.” The goal is to help companies understand that they need to prepare for events by identifying people they want to contact and crafting a message that will get attention and a positive response. These learnings will be of great use at the JP Morgan Conference and future spring virtual conferences. This would be followed by networking time on the Remo platform. This platform allows you to move from table to table virtually.
Confirmed Speakers
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Farid Foroud, Director - Global Public Affairs
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Sacha Mann, Independent Consultant
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Iraina Miles, Health and Life Sciences Trade Commissioner - Global Affairs Canada, San Francisco
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Dawson Reimer, President & CEO - Cerebra Health
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Canada Gairdner Public Lecture Series
Science in the Time of COVID: International Collaboration and Canadian Success Stories
January 13, 2021
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Janet Rossant, PhD
Janet Rossant, CC, PhD, FRS, FRSC is Senior Scientist and Chief of Research Emeritus at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and President and Scientific Director of the Gairdner Foundation. She is an internationally recognized developmental and stem cell biologist, exploring the biology of the early embryo and its stem cells and their applications to understanding and treating human disease. She has also been actively involved in ethics and public policy discussions around stem cell research and genetic modifications. She led the Research Institute at the Hospital for Sick Children from 2005 to 2015. She has received many honours and recognition for her work, including six honorary degrees, and election to the Royal Societies of London and Canada and the US National Academy of Sciences. In 2018 she received the N. American L’Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Award.
Presentation - "Science in the Time of COVID: International Collaboration and Canadian Success Stories"
The webinar will be moderated by LifeSciences BC board member Dr. Gavin Stuart, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia and Vice Provost Health.
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2nd Annual LifeSciences BC Career Connect Day, presented by BioTalent Canada
January 22, 2021
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LifeSciences BC is pleased to announce our second annual Career Connect Day, presented by BioTalent Canada. This event will help connect life sciences companies and organizations from across the sector with access to talent. This event will be one of the key events in the life sciences community calendar and will feature dynamic speakers, a job fair and networking with key members of the life sciences sector. To maximize the networking opportunities, attendees will be able to connect and arrange meetings through our virtual event platform!
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BIO Partnering at JPM
January 11-15, 2021
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BIO is once again offering affordable access to BIO One-on-One Partnering during 2021 JPM Week, January 11-15. This unique industry service, free for BIO members and only $150 USD for non-members, allows your company to connect with biotechs, investors, in-licensors, medical device and medtech companies, and other life science leaders, regardless of whether you are registered for a specific event during JPM week.
If you are planning on attending this event, please let Ryan Butt, Director, Partnerships & Events know at rbutt@lifesciencesbc.ca as he is coordinating the BC delegation.
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Showcase Series: Surrey
December 8
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On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, LifeSciences BC held a webinar and networking event showcasing the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Surrey area. The event featured a wide range of guests from the political, business, and academic worlds.
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Opportunities for Healthcare Sector Organizations Looking to Add Student Talent
January 14
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In response to the pandemic, the Federal Government announced funding to support the placement of 3,000 co-op students in the healthcare sector and in healthcare roles through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) – the first time certain health sector organizations have had the opportunity to access this type of funding.
Join our panelists for a discussion on co-operative education and other types of work-integrated learning (WIL). Hear stories about how they’ve worked with post-secondary students, how the SWPP funding works and how you too can benefit from the energy, new ideas and skills students bring to an organization.
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BC Industry Events & Conferences |
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2021 MSFHR Scholar and Research Trainee Competitions |
Applications are now open for the 2021 Scholar and Research Trainee competitions.
As MSFHR’s flagship funding programs, the Scholar and Research Trainee awards provide funding to support BC’s next generation of health researchers in advancing science, addressing health priorities, and improving the health of British Columbians.
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The Modernization of Clinical Trials
January 26-28
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A New Era
The Modernization of Clinical Trials 2021 Conference, hosted by Clinical Trials BC, will showcase regulatory renewal, new innovations in trial approaches and design, diversity of populations and teams, current topics, and leadership. This three-day event offers keynote lectures, exhibition hall and forums designed to stimulate engagement and planning through moderated panel discussions.
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National and International Events & Conferences |
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Innovate Next
January 7, 2021
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Innovate Next, hosted by Silicon Valley Bank will bring together industry leaders from around the world for a conversation about the future of healthcare. Learn more and register at the link below.
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2021 OBIO Investment Summit
February 9-10, 2021
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Canadian health science companies are invited to apply to present to global investors at the virtual 2021 OBIO Investment Summit on February 10, 2021.
The Summit will highlight Canada’s most promising health science companies across the full spectrum of technologies: therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health.
Selected companies will pitch virtually to global investors & strategics and have access to an online partnering system for networking and 1x1 meetings. The registration fee for selected companies is $500.
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6th Annual LifeSciences BC Access to Innovation
February 24 & 25, 2021
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More Details to Come Soon!
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