British Columbia Biolinks - Issue #23

Issue #23 - May 29, 2008

UPCOMING LIFESCIENCES BC EVENTS

Register Now for LifeSciences BC's 12th Annual Salmon BBQ
June 4, 2008

One of our most popular events, the salmon barbeque offers members of our biotech and life 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.

This year marks the 12th anniversary of LifeSciences British Columbia's Annual Salmon BBQ, so come join us on June 4th and enjoy the extraordinary view and network with your peers. Read more.

Medical Device Seminar Series - The EU Regulatory Environment 2008
June 9, 2008

In the ever-changing world of regulatory affairs, it’s critical that companies stay up-to-the-minute on the requirements to bring a product to market. LifeSciences BC is therefore pleased to offer this event designed to provide the latest information on the regulatory environment in the EU, and review important recent changes made to it. This discussion will be led by Dr .Evangeline D. Loh, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Emergo Group, Inc. Read more.

Next LifeSciences BC Breakfast Speaking Series
June 11, 2008

Global Trends in Biotech… featuring Dr. Karen Bernstein, Co-Founder, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, BioCentury

LifeSciences British Columbia is pleased to welcome Dr. Karen Bernstein to our next Breakfast Speaking Series to provide her insights on the global issues most affecting our industry today. From the financing environment to M&A activity, regulatory issues, and emerging technologies, what are the current trends in the industry, and what impact will they have on our future? Read more and register.

The Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy
September 10-12, 2008 - Vancouver, British Columbia

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), a leader in industrial biotechnology is pleased to announce the third annual Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. LifeSciences BC, along with BIOTECanada, is proud to be a co-host of this upcoming Summit. This meeting will continue and expand the essential exchange between industry, academia and government that has been so successful at the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing. Local supporting organizations are NRC-IRAP, Genome BC and BC Innovation Council. Read more.

RECENT NEWS & EVENTS

LifeSciences BC and Members Currently on Mission to China
May 23 - 30, 2008

As previously announced, LifeSciences BC is proud to be working with our Provincial Government and members of our academic research community through the University Presidents’ Council to lead a delegation to Beijing and Shanghai, China from May 23rd – 30th, 2008. The Beijing portion of the program is centered around Research and Innovation Week at BC-Canada House being developed in Tiananmen Square in conjunction with the 2008 & 2010 Olympic Games. Read more.

Government Accepts Drug Plan Recommendations
May 21, 2008

The management of our Province's healthcare system, and Pharmacare Program specifically, has long been identified as a key issue affecting the developing of our life sciences industry in BC. As such, LifeSciences BC has been actively engaged in addressing this issue, ultimately working to improve the environment for patient care, adoption of innovative technologies, and international investment. In this context, we are very pleased to share the announcement from the Ministry of Health with you. This announcement is in response to the recently-submitted Pharmaceutical Taskforce Report which identifies 12 specific actions to improve the aforementioned environment -- recommendations that have all been accepted by Government, and will begin to be acted on immediately.

VICTORIA – Government has accepted all of the recommendations from the Pharmaceutical Task Force, announced Health Minister George Abbott today. Read the press release. Download the Pharmaceutical Task Force Report.