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Join LifeSciences British Columbia in Celebrating National Biotechnology Week September 22-29, 2007
This week is a celebration of the imagination and innovation of Canadian scientists from Vancouver to St. John's. This national program is designed to inform Canadians and showcase Canadian excellence. With over 30 partners to the program, National Biotechnology Week is a proven success. Participants will take part in career fairs, tour our Canadian biotech companies, and see how biotechnology is vital to our future. Many more will hear from influential leaders of the industry and meet with federal and provincial decision makers.
British Columbia's Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, September 25
Breakfast Speaking Series
The Breakfast Speaking Series is our longest-standing event series - and one of our most popular. Held four times a year, these breakfasts include two short presentations by local biotech companies, followed by a keynote address by an industry leader. These breakfasts typically attract a cross-section of our life sciences community, with our largest audiences attracting well over 200 attendees.
Registration and speaker details coming soon...
Wednesday, September 26
Gateway to Biotechnology, The sanofi- aventis Biotalent Challenge Launch Event
This one-day seminar is for high school students and teachers and will include speakers from the British Columbia biotech industry plus an overview of the sanofi-aventis Biotalent Challenge. Tours of BCIT's lab facilities will also take place during the day.
Venue: BCIT, Burnaby Campus, 3700 Willingdon Avenue
Time: from 9:30AM to 3:00PM
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If you would like to be involved or learn more about this seminar please contact Melissa Beaton, Marketing Specialist at LifeSciences BC.
Wednesday, September 26
Student Biotechnology Network's (SBN) Building Biotech Kick-Off event
Moderated by LifeSciences British Colubia's President, Karimah Es Sabar.
Venue: Fairmont Waterfront, MacKenzie Ballroom
Time: Registration begins at 5:15pm, event to start at 6:00pm.
For more information visit www.thesbn.ca
Thursday, September 27
LifeSciences BC's Annual General Meeting & Partner Appreciation Reception to Follow
BC Biotechnology Alliance Society (LifeSciences BC) will hold its 16th Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 27th, 2007. Join us to make sure that you as a member are engaged in important decisions affecting your association.
More details coming soon....
Thursday, September 27 & Friday, September 28
Biotechnology and Beyond: Introduction to the Life Sciences Industry
Offered in partnership by LifeSciences British Columbia and BCIT, and taught by Dr. Paul Barran, this popular two-day course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles, technologies, and applications of biotechnology and life sciences. Course Outline
Dates: September 27 & 28, 2007
8:45am- 4:30pm
Location: BCIT Downtown Campus,
555 Seymour Street
Fees:
Member: $695.00
Federal or Provincial Government: $695.00
Non-Member: $925.00
Register Now
Jasbir Brar, an employee from British Columbia's Ministry of Economic Development commented,
"The Biotechnology and Beyond: Introduction to the Life Sciences Industry course is a tremendous source of knowledge and information for individuals whose work touches on the Life Sciences sector but who have no formal training in the sector. I found the course to be an excellent introduction to the fundamental life sciences principles, issues and terminology. Course Instructor, Dr. Paul Barran, makes use of his extensive experience in the sector and uses real and easy to understand examples to explain the concepts!"
For more information please contact Melissa Beaton, mbeaton@lifesciencesbc.ca.
Press Release: May 15, 2007-10th Anniversary of Biotech 101 reflects “new” life sciences industry
LifeSciences BC 07/08 Membership Renewals
LifeSciences BC would like to thank our members for renewing their 2007/08 membership. Without the support of our members, we could not have undertaken our numerous successful policy and advocacy initiatives this past year, alongside our ongoing LifeSciences British Columbia events and programs such as our Breakfast Speaking Series, Industry Roundtables, sanofi-aventis biotech challenge and the BC Biotechnology Awards.
In February of this year, BC Biotech also announced a name change to LifeSciences British Columbia. The change in name is reflective of an even broader member association and an expanded Life Sciences Industry view beyond biopharmaceuticals. The organization will not begin to extend its advocacy, public policy development and awareness-building activities to ensure all aspects of the bio-economy continues to grow in British Columbia and Canada. We thank you for your continued support of our association under this exciting new branding.
If you would like information about membership renewals, please contact Sara Johnson at sjohnson@lifesciencesbc.ca or at 604-602-5228.
Welcome New LifeSciences British Columbia Members (07/08)
AAIPharma, Inc
Acclivity Enzymes Ltd
Bayer Inc.
BN Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Bruker Daltronics
CIRION Clinical Trial Services Inc.
Diversified Bio-Medics, Inc.
evYsio Medical Devises ULC
Integrative Consulting Services
McCarthy Consultant Services Inc.
MDS Pharma Services
Medical Ventures
Merrill Corporation
Natural Pharma Canada, ULC
PromoChrom Technologies Ltd.
Spaltudaq Corporation
Trinity Western Univeristy
Upstream Biosciences Inc.
Vermette & Co.
BIO 2008 Now Accepting Session Applications
Share your breakthroughs in medicine, diagnostics, the environment, energy production and more to an audience of more than 22,000 attendees at the BIO International Convention, to be held in San Diego, Tuesday, June 17 – Friday, June 20, 2008.
Review the submission criteria, login information, frequently asked questions and the online Session Application here.
NEW for 2008! All International Seminars will now go through the Session Application process. Please select the "International Seminars" track and indicate your country in the title of your application.
Please submit your application by 5:00 p.m. EST, September 7, 2007.
Early Online Registration Now Open for Biopartnering North America
BioPartnering North America (BPN) conference is held at the Westin Bayshore Resort and Marina in Vancouver, B.C., Canada, on February 3-5, 2008 as a partnership between LifeSciences BC, BioAlberta, BIOTECanada and Technology Vision Group LLC, with the support of industry leaders.
Register now and receive a 20% discounted registration rate, as well ensure yourself first access to online profiles and one-to-one meeting scheduling beginning in November to the program.
39 French Delegates Visit British Columbia and tour QLT June 7, 2007
The CAISSE D’EPARGNE, a large banking group from France, visited Vancouver on an international training mission to Canada on June 7, 2007. This mission included a tour of QLT and a presentation by LifeSciences British Columbia on Biotechnology in BC. The delegation was composed of 39 branch managers, marketing directors, and project mangers from all the regions of France.
LifeSciences BC attends "What’s Next: BC and India?" hosted by the Canada-India Business Council-BC ChapterJune 14, 2007
Life Sciences BC attended a luncheon hosted by the Canada-India Business Council -BC Chapter on June 14. Mr. David Malone, Canadian High Commissioner in India discussed the current economic and political developments in India and and Minister Colin Hansen addressed leaders of the business community on the IMAG report and how the Province intends to implement its recommendations.
LifeSciences British Columbia Kicks Off the Summer with our 11th Annual Salmon BBQ
June 14, 2007
This year marked the 11th Anniversary of LifeSciences BC's Annual Salmon BBQ. With over 185 guests attending and overlooking the panoramic views of the Straight of Georgia and the mountains of Howe Sound, the salmon barbeque held on June 14, 2007 offered members of our life sciences community a chance to gather for an informal summer dinner and network amongst their peers.
11th Annual Salmon BBQ, Cecil Green Park
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