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November 25, 2005 Funding announcement of PrioNet Canada, a new Network of Centres of Excellence The Honourable Stephen Owen, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Western Economic Diversification and Minister of State (Sport) on behalf of The Honourable David L. Emerson, P.C., Q.C., M.P., Minister of Industry; Dr. Martha C. Piper, President, University of British Columbia; Ms. Ida Goodreau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vancouver Coastal Health are pleased to invite you to the funding announcement of PrioNet Canada, a new Network of Centres of Excellence.
November 28-30, 2005 European Biotech Crossroads Now in its 9th year, the European Biotech Crossroads is confirming its status as a benchmarking event for the sector.
November 28-29, 2005 BioNorth 2005 The life science and biotechnology industries continue to harness discoveries for leading edge outcomes. Whether it's through new drug discovery models, improving the fight against diseases, or applying life sciences knowledge in other sectors, BioNorth 2005 Life Sciences and Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition provides the venue to celebrate advances in research, network to expand the application fields and discuss the business of science.
November 30, 2005 Deadline to Register for Licensing and Business Development Training Program November 30 is the last day to register for the Licensing and Business Development Training Program Scheduled for December 7-9, 2005 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia in Vancouver.
December 1, 2005 The AceTech Emerging Symposium Fear, Uncertainly and Doubt (FUD) plagues every CEO. You are not alone! The good news is, the paranoid will survive
December 1, 2005 In Defense of 'Patent Trolls' - Views from the Perspective of a Contingent-Fee Patent Litigator The Vancouver chapter of the LICENSING EXECUTIVES SOCIETY invites all LES members and friends to a presentation entitled "In Defense of 'Patent Trolls' - Views from the Perspective of a Contingent-Fee Patent Litigator".
December 6, 2005 Clinical Trial Application, What are the requirements in Europe and North America? This seminar will provide an overview of what is needed for running clinical trials in Europe and North America. The speaker will also talk about experiences with clinical trials in Europe before and after the clinical trial directive (2001/20/EC) came into force in May 2004 - What is the impact for a Canadian company running clinical trials in Europe? December 7-9, 2005 Licensing and Business Development Training Program
BioPharma Solutions, in association with the UK’s Medius Training, is pleased to announce that it will be repeating its 2004 successful business development training program. The three stand-alone one day intensive training courses will run from December 7 until December 9, 2005 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Georgia in downtown Vancouver. December 7, 2005 Biotechnology Management Network Event The Biotechnology Management Network provides an opportunity to listen to and engage with leading thinkers concerning the management of biotechnology companies. Below is the schedule for the next event, along with a biographical sketch of the keynote speaker, Dr Kenneth Kaitin, Director of the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development.
December 12-17, 2005 Systematic Approach to HPLC Method Development, Validation and Technology Transfer for Pharmaceutical/ Contract Testing Laboratory Scientists BCIT works to bridge the wealth of academic training to industry applications. Now BCIT is bringing another training program to biotech/pharmaceutical and contract testing laboratory scientists. This training program is unique in the sense apart from the class room sessions it brings direct hands on laboratory experience to participants. Dr. Y.C. Lee, President of PharmLink Inc. is presenting the course. The program is held at BCIT, Burnaby campus from December 12-17, 2005.
December 13, 2005 Biotechnology Roundtable Holiday Reception – San Diego The Biotechnology Roundtable Holiday Reception – San Diego will be held from 6 to 9 PM at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club located at 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037.
December 15, 2005 Biotechnology Roundtable Holiday Reception – San Francisco The Biotechnology Roundtable Holiday Reception – San Francisco will be held from 6 to 9 PM at the World Trade Club of San Francisco located at One Ferry Plaza, San Francisco, California 94111.
January 8 – 20, 2006 Biotechnology Partnering Mission to China and Japan The Science & Technology Division of International Trade Canada and the Life Sciences Branch of Industry Canada, in collaboration with our Embassies and Consulates in China and Japan, are organizing a biotechnology partnering mission to China and Japan from January 8-20, 2006.
January 9-12, 2006 JPMorgan 24th Annual Healthcare Conference Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, CA
January 18, 2006 Student Biotech Network Presents: BIOTECH CAREER FAIR CONFERENCE 2006 FINALLY what you've been waiting for! Everything you need to know about jobs, career paths, and skills for success in the biotech industry - all in this conference! Get informed and connected with your future in the biotech industry.
February 13-17, 2006 Genome Canada ADVANCED Applied Computational Genomics Course Creating and managing a bioinformatics system for a lab, institute, or university presents a host of problems. While there are an enormous number of software tools, databases and hardware choices, integrating these into a coherent, reliable and easy-to-use system is difficult to do well.
February 13-25, 2006 Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops Series is kicking off its 8th year by offering its flagship course, the Bioinformatics Workshop with a new and exciting curriculum. Until December 12th, you can apply on-line at: http://www.bioinformatics.ca/apply.php.
March 1-3, 2006 The 14th Annual AceTech Symposium at Whistler 2006 Join over 100 CEOs of technology and biotech companies for this exclusive symposium on leadership excellence!
March 21-22, 2006 Invest Northwest 2006 Invest Northwest is the leading investment conference for Pacific Northwest life science community. Invest Northwest is in its fourth year of facilitating relationships between bioscience investment professionals and medical device, biotechnology and related companies. This conference provides bioscience companies an ideal venue to network, identify opportunities and expose the investment community to the width and breadth of this regions’ life science sector.
March 22-23, 2006 The Crossroad of Biotechnology Entitled Industrial Biotechnology and Industrial Sustainability, the symposium will touch different issues such as: lowering green house gas emissions, finding alternatives for fossil energy, developing new enzymes and technologies that will help the environment. It is all part of a new bioeconomy that is working to develop solutions for the future.
March 24-25, 2006 2nd Annual World Microarray Congress
Call for papers: The organizing committee welcomes scientists to submit abstracts of original papers for presentation opportunities at the 2006 World Microarray Congress. Students and Post-Docs are also invited to submit papers for oral and poster presentations. Those selected for oral presentation will be waived of the conference registration fee and will be given travel award to attend the congress in March. April 9-12, 2006 BIO 2006 The BIO 2006 Annual International Convention will be the industry's largest gathering of biotechnology leaders. It will bring together executives, investors, scientists, policy leaders and journalists from around the world. |