On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, Science World partnered with the Gairdner Foundation and LifeSciences BC to present the 2019 Canada Gairdner Public Lecture Series: Vancouver presented by TELUS Health. The event consisted of a public lecture with distinguished scientist Dr Connie Jean Eaves, 2019 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award Laureate. Dr Eaves has been awarded for […]
On Tuesday, December 3, LifeSciences BC held the final Blakes Breakfast Speaking Event for 2019. The Blakes Breakfast Speaking Series is our longest-standing event series and one of our most popular. Held four times a year, these breakfasts include presentations by local, national and multinational life science companies and typically attract a cross-section of approximately 75 of […]
On Thursday, December 5, 2019, LifeSciences BC held a festive evening of networking and socializing in St. Regis Bar and Grill's private event room to meet with peers in the life sciences industry.
On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Life Sciences BC held its first annual Career Connect Day presented by BioTalent Canada. This event helped connect life sciences companies and organizations from across the sector with access to talent. This event was one of the key events in the life sciences community calendar and featured dynamic speakers, a […]
On Wednesday, February 5, 2020 LifeSciences BC held its 5th annual ACCESS TO INNOVATION Conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. Theme: "Innovation adoption - accelerating patient outcomes" Stakeholders included: Academia, Health Institutions, Government, Centres of Innovation, SMEs, Multi-national Corporations, Investors and Payers. Access to Innovation AGENDA Speakers: Ali Ardakani, Vice Chair - LifeSciences BC […]
Health Canada's Medical Devices Directorate, in cooperation with StarFish Medical, LifeSciences BC, Medtech Canada and the National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) invited attendees to a Medical Devices Stakeholder Outreach Session in Victoria on Thursday, February 27, 2020. Representatives from Health Canada gave a presentation, followed by a Roundtable Discussion / […]
On Tuesday, March 3, 2020, LifeSciences BC held a seminar on market opportunities in Australia. This seminar provided a brief overview of the Australian market and the opportunities it offers BC companies. From KPMG’s experts on Australia’s R&D tax regime to companies like MetaOptima who’ve had first-hand experience in Australia themselves, the speakers offered a […]
On Wednesday, March 4, 2020, LifeSciences BC held the first Blakes Breakfast Speaking Event for 2020. The Blakes Breakfast Speaking Series is our longest-standing event series and one of our most popular. Held four times a year, these breakfasts include presentations by local, national and multinational life science companies and typically attract a cross-section of approximately […]
On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, LSBC organized an evening to learn more about Life Sciences BC and about our partners in Victoria leading the life sciences sector through their leading-edge research and development. This event also presented the opportunity for you to network with not only industry professionals, but academic and political guests as well. […]
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, as we were all practicing social distancing, LifeSciences BC hosted a Zoom webinar on “How to Navigate Health Canada and US FDA COVID-19 Expedited Medical Device Authorizations” attended by over 150 people from a plethora of companies. Speakers: Eliane Barras – Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer, Medical Devices Directorate, Health Products and Food Branch […]
Every Wednesday throughout May, LSBC hosted Workout Wednesdays to help revive and energize our members. Marie-Anne Prevost focused on bringing awareness to their posture and breath so that they could take that into the rest of their day and week. Through these mild strength exercises and stretches, she inspired us to MOVE our BODIES! Marie-Anne Prevost, BA BCRPA Fitness Professional: Aquafit, Group Fitness, Personal Training RMOW Fitness Programmer: Supervisor of Fitness Professionals and Administrator of Community Fitness Programs NCCP Coach: Swim, […]
On Thursday, May 7, 2020, LSBC members joined our President and CEO Wendy Hurlburt in a virtual town hall. This event was a great opportunity for LSBC staff to connect with our members virtually to learn more about what you have been working on. It was also an opportunity for our members to connect with […]
