February 22, 2006
Cardiome Pharma Corp. Challenges BC Biotech Companies to Participate in the 2006 Vancouver Sun Run on April 23, 2006
Cardiome Pharma would like to challenge BC biotech companies to participate in the 2006 Vancouver Sun Run. The Sun Run will take place on on April 23, 2006.

February 23, 2006
BC MedTech Presents: Chinese Medical Device Regulations
This webcast will provide an overview of the medical device regulations of the Chinese State Food and Drug Administration (SFDA) as well as discuss the  most recent regulatory issues. Topics covered include a number of new SFDA regulations, pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for a successful product registration.

February 27, 2006
19th Angel Forum
Started in 1997, the Angel Forum-Vancouver introduces emerging companies to private equity investors, each spring and fall. It is the largest and oldest angel group in Canada with 100+ investors.  Our sponsors include leading companies and industry associations in BC.

February 27, 2006
Pharmaceutical Sciences Group Presents: Summary of Patent Process, Timelines and Costs

February 27 - June 7, 2006
BHRC Presents Online Regulatory Courses - Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

February 28, 2006
Polish Your Presentation Workshop for Invest Northwest Presenters
To help companies make the most out of their 20 minutes at Invest Northwest we invite you to rehearse your presentation in front of a live audience - a panel of VCs and industry experts - a few weeks prior to the conference to gain valuable feedback to help you prepare for Invest Northwest. Take advantage of this unique opportunity that will help polish your presentation!

March 1-3, 2006
The 14th Annual AceTech Symposium at Whistler 2006
Join industry movers and shakers for this exclusive symposium on CEO excellence!  Meet, learn, discuss CEO issues and network with your peers. AceTech is recruiting an exceptional lineup of speakers for the 14th Annual Symposium at Whistler. See details or register now!

March 1, 2006
BC MedTech Presents: CE Mark, Medical Devices Directive & the European Union
An Overview & Update of the Regulatory Process for Medical Devices

March 4, 2006
Inaugural Lecture of UVic's new Aspreva Distinguished Speaker Series: "Global Health and Global Citizenship"
Dr. James Orbinski, past international president of Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors without Borders (MSF), who is a veteran of some of the world's most disturbing and complex humanitarian emergencies, will give a free public lecture on "Global Health and Global Citizenship"

March 7, 2006
Life Science Angel Network (LSAN) Event
Every month, local angel investors have been meeting informally to hear brief presentations by technology entrepreneurs.  Very often, the result is angel investment in a company.  Many life sciences companies have received funding from this network since its inception in 1999.

March 7, 2006
Free Public Talk: The Battle Against Infectious Disease
Avian flu, SARS, superbugs, TB, pandemics*. What are we doing to keep ahead in the fight against infectious disease? How are these communicable diseases recognized, investigated, and planned for? What will new research reveal?

March 8 - April 27, 2006
Global BioExecutive Program at UC Berkeley’s Center for Executive Development Join the The Biotechnology Roundtable and receive a discount for the Global BioExecutive Program 2006.

March 13-18, 2006
Method Validation and Technology Transfer (GMP and ICH)- Regulatory Requirements - BCIT Spring Program
BCIT is bringing another training program to biotech/pharmaceutical and contract testing laboratory scientists. Titled "Systematic Approach to HPLC Method Development, Validation and Technology Transfer for Pharmaceutical/ Contract Testing Laboratory Scientists", this training program is unique from others in the sense that apart from the class room sessions, it brings direct hands on laboratory experience to participants.

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
World Microarray Congress 2006 will provide an opportunity for researchers and industry leaders from all over the world to come together to share their expertise, exchange ideas and promote education about the diverse field of microarray technology.

March 30, 2006
BC MedTech Presents: Korean Medical Device Regulations
This webcast will provide an overview of the medical device regulations of the Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA) as well as discuss the most recent regulatory issues. Topics covered include a number of new KFDA regulations, pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for a successful product registration.

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.

April 9, 2006
Canada BIO 2006 Global Partnering Event
The Canada BIO 2006 Global Partnering Event will take place in the Paris Room, Hotel Monaco Chicago, 225 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, from noon to 5:30 p.m. approximately, on Sunday, April 9, 2006.