Monday, June 15 , 2020
 
LIFESCIENCES BC EVENTS
McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Event
Non-Dilutive Funding Programs

Thursday, June 25, 2020
10:00 AM

Spotlight Speaking Series is proudly presented by:
 


This webinar will cover the various non-dilutive funding programs that are currently being offered to assist during COVID-19. Speakers will give an overview of their funding programs and how to apply for them. After the presentations, there will be a question and answer period

Speakers
  • Gina Arsens, Chief Financial Officer, Canada's Digital Technology Supercluster 
  • Eric Atkinson, Industrial Technology Advisor, NRC IRAP
  • Rowan Laird, Regional Economic Advisor, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada 
LIFESCIENCES BC ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER 
Thursday, September 10, 2020
VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE
5:00pm - 9:30pm
  

The 22nd Annual LifeSciences BC Award Winners: 
  • Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence - Dr. Aly Karsan
  • Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research - Aubrey J. Tingle Prize - Dr. Poul Sorensen
  • Milton Wong Award for Leadership - Nancy Harrison
  • Medical/Digital Technology Company of the Year - Canary Medical Inc.
  • Deal of the Year - Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Strategic LifeSciences Partner of the Year - adMare BioInnovations Inc.
  • Emerging Life Sciences Company of the Year - Chinook Therapeutics Inc.
  • Dr. Don Rix Award for Lifetime Achievement - John Babcook
Tickets: LSBC Member: $250
LSBC Non-Member: $350
LSBC Member-table of 10: $2,500
LSBC Non-Member-table of 10: $3,500

Location:  Ballrooms C&D, Vancouver Convention Centre West,  1055 Canada Place, Vancouver

THE 2020 MEDTECH CONFERENCE

Toronto, ON
October 5-7, 2020



The MedTech Conference will bring together more than 3,000 attendees to network, conduct business, gain access to capital and share insights in Toronto, Ontario from October 5-7, 2020. 

Attended by over 3,000 people from 40 countries, The MedTech Conference will bring about 2,250 1-on-1 meetings, showcase over 170 Exhibitors, have over 120 sessions and presentations from 400 speakers, and will also draw 1400 companies together. 

Featuring world-class plenary speakers, cross-cutting educational programming, valuable networking and business development opportunities, The MedTech Conference is a must-attend event for the industry's prominent and most promising companies. 

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

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PROGRAM
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Keep your Employees Healthy with AON's Health Benefit Plans



LifeSciences BC and  Aon Hewitt  have partnered to create an Employee Health Benefits Plan that provides great value to our members. The plan provides a wide range of innovative, flexible solutions to meet the needs of each member company with 50 or more employees. LifeSciences BC Members will now have access to preferred pricing, increased flexibility and improved terms. Economies of scale through this collaborative approach makes providing your employees with the high quality benefits they've come to expect easier and more affordable

WEBINARS
Patient Strategy: Optimizing Life Sciences Patents

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
9:00 - 10:00 AM EDT

On June 16 , join members of Gowling WLG's global intellectual property team for a live webinar to explore the scope of patent protection across jurisdictions and learn how to draft patents with an eye to the future. Over the course of their discussion and Q&A, our leading panel members will highlight key issues in patent scope that arise from the Doctrine of Equivalence. They will also discuss how the doctrine applies across jurisdictions and offer tips on how to use the doctrine to your advantage.

Contributors
  • Ruben Dzhermakyan, Patent Attorney 
  • Paul Inman, Partner 
  • Thomas Mayer, Partner 
  • John Norman, Partner & Leader of Life Sciences Group
  • Jian Xu, Legal Director & Patent Attorney
  • Sonia Ziesche, Principal & Patent Attorney 

Clinical Evidence Generation in the Digital Age
Decentralized and Site-Less Trials

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
10:00 AM  - 12:30 PM EDT

V irtual clinical trials can significantly reduce costs and time involved in a traditional trial. Nearly 70% of potential clinical trial participants live more than two hours away from a study center, limiting their opportunities to benefit from possibly life-changing therapies. Virtual trials open patient recruitment far beyond the geographical limitations of site-based clinical trials. Remote trials also have the potential to improve patient retention, expand the diversity of the patient population, and allow for greater patient compliance

It's evident that remote monitoring via telemedicine and portable devices has many benefits, but do the positives outweigh the potential risks? What are the regulatory, data privacy, cybersecurity, and technical considerations for scaling of such solutions? 

Key experts in the field will discuss the current landscape of digital technologies aimed at decentralizing clinical trials, making them more efficient and bringing them closer to where most patients live. 

Speakers
  • Jennifer Goldsack, Executive Director, Digital Medicine Society
  • Sean Khozin, Global Head of Data Strategy, Janssen
  • Robert M. Califf, Head of Clinical Policy and Strategy, Verily and Google Health 
  • Bob Zambon, Senior Director, Data Strategy & External Innovation, Janssen Research & Development

Navigating the New Realities of BC's Health Care System
COVID-19 Intel Series

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
12:00 - 1:00 PM PST


COVID-19 has transformed British Columbia's health care landscape  in ways hard to imagine just a few months ago. This applies across  the board from front line primary care, to a blurring of the lines  between different health professionals, to long term care, and privacy So what will our system look like a few months from now? What about  next year?

Hill+Knowlton Strategies is hosting a webinar panel featuring two former B.C. Health Ministers and a former journalist and senior communications official in the Premier's Office. The panel will provide context and guidance on what could be in store for B.C. healthcare along with practical advice to stakeholders on how to navigate the new normal.

Panelists
  • Elizabeth Cull, Associate, Hill+Knowlton Strategies
  • Terry Lake, Principal, Great Lake Enterprises 
  • Stephen Smart, General Manager Western Canada, Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Kelowna Backgrounds for Zoom
 
Video conferencing is how many people are currently doing business or connecting with friends and family. Check out our free virtual backgrounds below, which are easy to upload on Zoom and will let you, your friends and family, and your colleagues #exploreKelownafromhome and dream of your next visit. We can't wait to see you when it's time to travel again! 
PAST EVENTS
How to Navigate Health Canada and US FDA COVID-19 Expedited Medical Device Authorizations

April 21, 2020



On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, as we were all practicing social distancing, LifeSciences BC hosted a Zoom webinar on  "How to Navigate Health Canada and US FDA COVID-19 Expedited Medical Device Authorizations"  attended by 177 people from a plethora of companies

Speakers: 
  • Eliane Barras - Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer, Medical Devices Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch - Health Canada 
  • Thomas Digby - Global IP Lead - Novateur Ventures
  • Ian McGill - Lead US Diagnostics Regulatory Affairs - Novateur Ventures 
Thank you to the sponsor, Novateur Ventures, as well as the speakers for making this webinar possible and sharing such crucial information during these challenging times! 

Coffee with Wendy featuring David Llewellyn

Tuesday, June 2, 2020



On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, special guest David Llewellyn, Senior Vice President, Business Operations at STEMCELL Technologies and a member of LSBC's Board of Directors joined our President & CEO Wendy Hurlburt for a virtual town hall. David gave an update on what STEMCELL has been working on, as well as some interesting updates, followed by a question and answer period.
Showcase BC Event at BIO Digital

Tuesday, June 9, 2020



On Tuesday, June 9, 2020, LifeSciences BC showcased the  amazing innovation  taking place in our province. Attendees from  all around the world  joined for  interesting presentations  from  BC companies

Companies that Presented
  • Aspect Biosystems Ltd. 
  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals 
  • Clinical Trials BC 
  • Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness 
  • Novateur Ventures 
  • Precision NanoSystems Inc. 
  • Qu Biologics Inc. 
Company Meetings at BIO Digital

June 8-12, 2020



During BIO Digital, LifeSciences BC continued to search for new partnerships and synergies with companies from all around the world. Below is a list of some of the companies we met with during the event. 

Companies we met with
  • Accelera Canada 
  • Amorchem 
  • Asahi Kasei Pharme Corporation 
  • Astellas Venture Management LLC 
  • BioSyent 
  • Bourne Partners 
  • Cambridge Enterprise Ltd. 
  • Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine 
  • Centre for Disease Control and Prevention 
  • CRB 
  • CSL Behring 
  • Genesys Capital Partners Inc. 
  • Golden Eagle Capital Advisors 
  • Government of Victoria, Australia 
  • Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization 
  • MacDougall 
  • McGill University 
  • Mercury Data Science 
  • Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative 
  • Nanobot Medical Animation Studio 
  • One Nucleus 
  • Piramal Pharma Solutions 
  • Rhode Island Commerce Corporation 
  • Samsung Biologics 
  • SeedSprint 
  • Sernova Corp. 
  • Shadow Lake Group 
  • Taiho Ventures 
  • The Biotech City 
  • The University of Melbourne 
  • Xontogeny 
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Master of Business Analytics Internship Program



Find your next virtual data analytics summer intern! 
 
Whether it's data visualization, forecasting or process optimization, UBC Sauder's Master of Business Analytics students will turn insights into compelling management recommendations. From marketing, finance or operations and supply chain, we will identify the right candidate for the job at no cost

Mitacs Business Strategy Internship Program

 
 
UBC Sauder, in partnership with Mitacs have launched a new summer program called the " Mitacs Business Strategy Internship " program. UBC Sauder is the pilot school in a network of Canadian business schools. The program will award $10,000 of funding to each interested and eligible undergraduate and graduate student to undertake a 4-month internship (480 hours) with a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) or not-for-profit organization. Internships will be structured to undertake a strategic analysis of an SME to help them restore or modify their business operations in a new business environment disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic

BIO Online Learning Training Courses



NEW Clinical Development Online Course Bundle Now Available! 
 
As many organizations transition into remote working and learning environments, BIO now offers on-demand online training courses that can be completed at your convenience and from the comfort of your own home. With new enhancements, engaging video content and interactive learning tools, online courses offer the best virtual learning experience in the industry. 

BC INDUSTRY EVENTS 
& CONFERENCES 
ALL D.R.I.N.K.S SOCIALS POSTPONED 

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Surrey Economic Recovery Summit


Take 10 minutes to make an impact!

The Surrey Board of Trade is planning a (Digital) Surrey Economic Recovery Summit in partnership with MNP LLP on June 25 & 26. In preparation, they are conducting a survey and need your input. Click the link below to fill our the survey! 

The deadline to complete the survey is  today, June 15, 2020

 NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS  & CONFERENCES
National Occupational Standard


Opportunity to be recognized as an expert

Contribute your expertise to industry standards. 

Your participation will mean: 
  • Be entered in a draw for a $500 Visa gift card 
  • Having your expertise reflected in the standard 
  • Contributing to strengthening the bio-economy workforce 
  • Learn what skills other experts bring to the role 
  • Be recognized as a contributor in the final National Occupational Standard
If you have 3-5 years of experience in any of these roles you can participate: 
  • Bio-health Project Management Research & Development and Manufacturing 
  • Legal and Regulatory 
  • Bio-health Research & Development 
  • Manufacturing in Bio-industrial, Agri-biotech, Bio-energy, Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOS)
  • Quality Assurance / Quality Control 
  • Engineers in Manufacturing 
  • Clinical Trials 
  • Research & Development Agri-biotech, Bio-energy and Bio-industrial 
  • C-Suite 
  • Marketing, Business Development, Sales and Communications 
  • Key support roles 
If you are interested  in participating in one of these consultation sessions please contact Adriana Saenz at asaenz@biotalent.ca

INVEST CANADA 20


June 15-17, 2020 

This is the #1 Conference of its Kind in Canada 

Learn from and  be inspired by some of the most renowned figures from business and beyond - a blend of content comprised of investors and sharp global leaders across industries with diverse backgrounds. 

Invest Canada 20 (IC20)  provides content focused on the issues most relevant to today's private capital professional to stimulate new thinking and inspire action

Featured Speakers
  • Bill Browder, Founder & CEO, Hermitage Capital Management
  • Bruce Flatt, CEO, Brookfield Asset Management
  • Dane Jensen, CEO, Third Factor
  • Dr. Dirk Schlimm, Partner, Jenoir International Inc.
adMare Academy Executive  Institute


June 30, 2020 

adMare BioInnovations is proud to open applications to its 2020-2021 Executive Institute - a 10-month, highly focused executive development program custom-designed to grow the management talent needed for Canadian life sciences to lead the world

The program is open to a maximum of 20 senior career life sciences professionals - generally C-level and senior executives in the top three tiers of the organization (including CEOs themselves) who have 10-15 years of management experience and leadership responsibility.

As the adMare Academy is firmly committed to addressing issues of gender disparity, and to supporting diversity in the Canadian life sciences sector, specific priority and focus will be given to women and other under-represented groups.

Candidate assessment will be based on relative level of experience and accomplishment in the life sciences industry; approval from your company's CEO is required.

Applications will be reviewed, and participants selected by an independent panel of industry experts representing extensive and varied Canadian life sciences experience.

Applications to the Executive Institute are now being accepted until June 30, 2020. For additional information regarding applications, please contact Patricia York, Program Director, at  pyork@admarebio.com


July 16-17, 2020 
Seattle, Washington

It's Official! 
Life Science Innovation Northwest is going virtual! 

Given concerns about the continued spread of COVID-19 and mandates for social distancing, Life Science Innovation Northwest (LSINW) 2020 will be offered virtually. Attendees will hear from the same outstanding keynote presenters and panelists previously confirmed. You will also be able to attend company presentations, fast pitch competition, and poster sessions. See the program agenda here

Stay tuned for more details about LSINW 2020! 
Friday, September 11
Vancouver, BC 

Annually, the  Canadian Medical Hall of Fame recognizes six individuals whose  extraordinary contributions to health care or  health research have made our country and the world a better place. 

The Inductees are honoured at a  prestigious ceremony held in cities across Canada in association with medical schools. This year, the Ceremony will be held on Friday evening preceding the Canadian Conference on Medical Education (CCME) in Vancouver. 

The Induction Ceremony includes a reception, dinner, and awards presentation. 
 
2020 Inductees: 
  • Harvey Max Chochinov, OC OM MD PhD 
  • Jean Gray, CM MD 
  • Venerable Jeanne Mance 
  • Marco Marra, OBC PhD 
  • Joseph B. Martin, OC MD PhD 
  • Annette O'Connor, OC MScN PhD 
2020 Canadian Export Challenge


September 14, 2020

The Canadian Export Challenge (CXC) has historically been a series of one-day Global Accelerators across Canada for startups and scale-ups who are thinking about, working towards, or are already exporting their products or services

This fall, join Startup Canada in collaboration with  UPSExport Development Canada , and the  Trade Commissioner Service , along with Mastercard and Scotiabank t o become export-ready, connect with the trade and global growth system, and to gain global exposure through a series of digital events  powered by Google

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