Business in Vancouver Magazines, in partnership with LifeSciences British Columbia, has just released LifeSciences British Columbia 2012 magazine.

LifeSciences British Columbia magazine is LifeSciences British Columbia’s showcase for the many talents housed within B.C.’s life-science community.

Innovative research from Vancouver’s Miranda Wang and Jeanny Yao, Grade 12 students at Magee Secondary, may help solve the problem of dealing with household and industrial plastic waste. Their research, which won first prize in the regional Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada competition (announced last night at LifeSciences BC’s annual awards dinner), identified soil bacteria from the Fraser River estuary that can naturally break down phthalates, a fossil fuel-based additive found in some plastics.

In February 2012, Vancouver was host to BioPartnering North America (BPN), one of the largest life sciences conferences in North America. Delegates from 422 companies and 28 countries converged to learn about the latest advances in biotech, from new discoveries and developments of biopharmaceuticals to treat infectious diseases to promising early-stage technologies for medical devices. It was also an opportunity for companies to network and develop strategic partnerships.

Dr. Finegood was recently appointed as President and CEO of MSFHR and will discuss some of the key initiatives and programs being undertaken by the organization, including the development of a health research strategy for the Province of BC. We will also be joined by Bill Barrable, CEO, Rick Hansen Institute and Alistair Duncan, President & CEO, viDA Therapeutics, who will introduce their respective organizations to the local life sciences community.

The LifeSciences BC Breakfast Speaking Series is generously sponsored by McCarthy Tetrault LLP

The 16th Annual Salmon BBQ will take place on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. One of our most popular events of the year, the salmon barbeque offers members of our sciences community the chance to gather for an informal summer dinner and enjoy panoramic views of the Straight of Georgia and the mountains of Howe Sound.

LifeSciences BC is once again attending the annual BIO International Convention taking place June 18 - 21, 2012 in Boston. We are pleased to announce our participation as partners in the Canada Café this year so look for us on the exhibition floor!

LifeSciences BC Members: let us know if you're attending the conference so we can ensure you're up-to-date on all news related to B.C. and Canadian activities at the conference