In today's evolving business landscape, understanding the nuances of employment contracts is crucial for companies aiming to safeguard their interests, foster positive work environments, and attract top talent. At the Life Sciences BC workshop, "Understanding the Value of Employment Contracts," presented by Gowling WLG on January 30, 2024. Paul Armitage and Jonathan Lam, Partners at […]
AI is poised to revolutionize every facet of the pharmaceutical industry, from drug discovery to development, within the next two years. The latest CPHI Annual Report indicates that by 2030, over half of newly approved drugs will credit AI for their discovery or development. Our McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Series event featured industry experts whose presentations […]
This premier full-day gathering welcomed life sciences leaders and trailblazers from academia, research, health institutions, government, and industry to engage in insightful discussions on the ever-evolving trends, developments, and policies shaping British Columbia’s thriving sector. BC's world-class scientific research drives health innovation and catalyzes provincial economic growth, enhancing the well-being of British Columbians. Our sector […]
We invited you to join us for our Blakes Breakfast Speaking Series: Navigating Life Sciences M&A: Thought Leader Insights, taking place on Tuesday, March 5. This event featured a panel of experts who shared invaluable insights to the process of M&A, the current state of the market, how to work with financial and legal advisors, […]
The Cascadia region, encompassing parts of the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, offers significant opportunities for innovative and high-tech companies to thrive. Robust north-south collaboration is based on a vibrant and active ecosystem, top-tier research, access to capital and shared desire to advance innovation and sustainability. Attendees heard from the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, […]
AI and machine learning are poised to revolutionize and automate many processes in life sciences. Advanced computation, large data sets, and predictive and generative models will further innovations in human health at unprecedented speeds. Learn how AI is applied, not to replace, but rather augment human creativity, bringing some of the most exciting discoveries to […]
There is a lot of excitement in life sciences happening on Vancouver Island. As part of the Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy, the BC Government recently provided significant funding to support the development of new lab space. Innovative life sciences companies are also growing in number and size on the Island. The Life Sciences BC […]
We were thrilled to launch our inaugural Digital Health Conference on April 25, 2024. This day-long event connected sector leaders for in-depth discussions on the important role digital health has in the future of healthcare. As health technologies evolve, they present unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve patient care and individual health outcomes. From AI-powered […]
We were thrilled to capture the excitement of BIO 2024 before the conference and learn about some of the innovative BC companies that will be attending. Life Sciences BC hosted a BC Delegation Spotlight: BIO San Diego webinar on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM PT, offering attendees from around the world an […]
Registration for this event is now closed. To be notified when the next course is scheduled, please reach out to Joanna Caraan at jcaraan@lifesciencesbc.ca LSBC, in partnership with Biotech Primer, is pleased to present BioBasics 101: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist. This intensive two-day ‘master course’ is designed to help non-scientists gain a foundational […]
BIO 2024 is heading back West to San Diego, CA at the San Diego Convention Center, for four exciting days of networking, programming, and partnering opportunities that will shape the future of our industry and celebrate the scientific discoveries transforming our world. From June 3 - 6, you'll be able to experience more than 100 […]
Blakes Breakfast Speaking Series: Tips, Traps & Trends in Company Formation happened on Tuesday, June 18 from 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM PT in person, or 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT online. This was a hybrid event that featured leading experts from organizations of various growth stages who shared invaluable insights from their own […]
