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SUMMARY:6th Annual LifeSciences BC Access to Innovation
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, February 24 and Thursday\, February 25\, 2021\, Life Sciences BC held the 6th annual Access to Innovation Conference. The conference brought together leaders from across academia\, research\, health institutions\, government\, and industry. As well\, the conference provided a venue for dialogue on topics of relevance to life sciences from scientific discovery\, emerging trends\, innovation\, economic impact\, translational science\, and policies to advance the sector. \n  \nConference sessions covered the following topics: \n\nImportance of the life sciences ecosystem – economic contribution\, opportunities to accelerate\, the importance of collaboration amongst all stakeholders\nPandemic preparedness\nScaling companies – how do we accelerate the growth of SMEs\, spinning companies out of universities\nDiversity & inclusion\nAdoption of virtual health – now and looking ahead\nThe optimization of patient treatments through the utilization of AI and quantum computing\n\n  \n\n \n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/6th-annual-lifesciences-bc-access-to-innovation/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2021
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SUMMARY:Western Canada Partnership: Succeeding in Virtual Word Webinar presented by BAM\, BIO Alberta and LifeSciences BC: Preparing the Perfect Pitch Deck
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\nOn Tuesday\, February 2\, 2021\, Bioscience Association Manitoba\, Life Sciences BC\, and BioAlberta worked together to help prepare companies for virtual events. As we all work in a virtual world having a comprehensive and dynamic pitch deck is more important than ever. Your pitch deck needs to be able to explain your company and what you are looking for in 10 slides or less. This webinar featured presentations with great tips from industry leaders\, followed by networking. \nSpeakers \n\nMatt Hodgson\, Co-Founder – Outbreaker Solutions\nMarshall Ring\, CEO – Manitoba Technology Accelerator\nAnne Woods\, Life Science & Healthcare Managing Director – Silicon Valley Bank\n\nThe Western Canada Partnership gratefully acknowledges the support of Western Economic Diversification to bring you this webinar. \n  \n\n  \nEvent Recording\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1CX1s8KBvI&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=LifeSciencesBC”][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/western-canada-partnership-succeeding-in-virtual-word-webinar-presented-by-bam-bio-alberta-and-lifesciences-bc-preparing-the-perfect-pitch-deck/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20210122T080007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T015347Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual LifeSciences BC Career Connect Day presented by BioTalent Canada
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n \n \n \n  \n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Presenting Sponsor\n\nThank you to our Event Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThank you to our Session Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n          Thank you to our Networking Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Technology Sponsor\n \nThank you to our Event Supporters & Exhibitors\n\n\n\n             \n               \n         \n\n\n              \n      \n\n\n\n    \n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/2nd-annual-lifesciences-bc-career-connect-day/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210113T113000
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SUMMARY:Canada Gairdner Public Lecture Series: Science in the Time of COVID – International Collaboration and Canadian Success Stories
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Janet Rossant\, PhD \nJanet Rossant\, CC\, PhD\, FRS\, FRSC is Senior Scientist and Chief of Research Emeritus at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and President and Scientific Director of the Gairdner Foundation. She is an internationally recognized developmental and stem cell biologist\, exploring the biology of the early embryo and its stem cells and their applications to understanding and treating human disease. She has also been actively involved in ethics and public policy discussions around stem cell research and genetic modifications. She led the Research Institute at the Hospital for Sick Children from 2005 to 2015. She has received many honours and recognition for her work\, including six honorary degrees\, and election to the Royal Societies of London and Canada and the US National Academy of Sciences. In 2018 she received the N. American L’Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Award. \n \n  \nPresentation – “Science in the Time of COVID: International Collaboration and Canadian Success Stories” \n  \nThe webinar was moderated by LifeSciences BC board member Dr. Gavin Stuart\, Professor\, Dept UBC Ob/Gyn\, Former Dean Faculty of Medicine 2003-2015\, Former Vice-Provost Health 2009-2016. \n  \n\n  \nEvent Recording\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”55px”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oc0XSyu6ARo&ab_channel=LifeSciencesBC”][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/canada-gairdner-public-lecture-series/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2021
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SUMMARY:Western Canada Partnership: Succeeding in a Virtual World presented by BAM\, BIO Alberta and LifeSciences BC
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Thursday\, January 7\, 2021\, LifeSciences BC held a webinar in conjunction with BAM & BIO Alberta to help prepare companies for virtual events. We helped companies understand that they need to prepare for events by identifying people they want to contact and crafting a message that will get attention and a positive response. \nSpeakers \n\nFarid Foroud\, Director – Global Public Affairs\nSacha Mann\, Independent Consultant\nIraina Miles\, Health and Life Sciences Trade Commissioner – Global Affairs Canada\, San Francisco\nDawson Reimer\, President & CEO – Cerebra Health\n\nThe Western Canada Partnership gratefully acknowledges the support of Western Economic Diversification in bringing you this webinar. \n  \n\n  \nEvent Recording\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFfNzV1HvWs&ab_channel=LifeSciencesBC”][vc_empty_space height=”65px”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/western-canada-partnership-succeeding-in-a-virtual-world/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2021
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201210T173000
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UID:23799-1607616000-1607621400@lifesciencesbc.ca
SUMMARY:LifeSciences BC Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, December 10\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC invited attendees to join the life sciences community to kick off the holiday season. Though 2020 was a challenging year\, there were lots of successes in the sector and LSBC looked forward to celebrating them. The event was held on the Remo platform with virtual tables where attendees were able to move around to meet other attendees. Attendees were encouraged to have their favourite beverage close by to offer a cheer. LSBC also hosted a life sciences trivia game with a special prize.
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/lifesciences-bc-holiday-party/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201209
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CREATED:20201119T080046Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase Series: Surrey
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 19\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held a webinar and networking event showcasing the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Surrey area. The event featured a wide range of guests from the political\, business\, and academic worlds. \nSpeakers  \n\nDr Christopher Condin\, Leader\, Clinical Research – Fraser Health\nDr Kanna Hayashi\, St. Paul’s Hospital Chair in Substance Use Research and Assistant Professor\, Faculty of Health Sciences – Simon Fraser University\nAnita Huberman\, CEO – Surrey Board of Trade\nDr David Llewellyn\, Senior Vice President\, Business Operations – STEMCELL Technologies\nAnne Woods\, Managing Director\, Life Science & Healthcare – Silicon Valley Bank\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/showcase-series-surrey/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201203T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20201203T080017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210326T224403Z
UID:733-1606986000-1606991400@lifesciencesbc.ca
SUMMARY:SAS – Toward the Horizon: How COVID-19 Is Accelerating Innovation in Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Analytics
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, December 3\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held a webinar in partnership with SAS to explore the impact of the pandemic on pharmaceutical manufacturers and the resulting acceleration of digitalization as the industry responds and adapts. SAS experts also shared their perspectives on lessons learned and the road ahead. \nSpeakers \n\nMatt Becker\, Advisory Industry Consultant – SAS\nSherrine Eid\, Principal Industry Consultant – SAS\nPatrick Homer\, Advisory Industry Consultant – SAS\nMark Lambrecht\, Director – SAS\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/sas-toward-the-horizon/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201125T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T175115Z
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SUMMARY:Cytiva: Accelerating your Therapeutic Process to Meet your Milestones and bring your Vision to Life
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Time to experiment\, time to clinic\, and time to market are becoming even more important for developers and manufacturers of biopharmaceuticals. No matter the stage you are at\, it is really key for you to hit your milestones as quickly as possible in the most effective way possible as your funding and ability to advance your science and ultimately get it to patients quickly depends on it. We recognize that many companies may not have all the knowledge/expertise needed in-house for R&D\, process development and determining manufacturing options. And here\, at Cytiva (formerly GE Healthcare Life Sciences)\, we want to make sure it is easy and quick to access enabling technologies\, expertise and contract services to make those advancements happen. \n  \nConfirmed Speakers  \n\nCaroline Auclaire-Daigle\, Client Relationship Leader – National Programs & Business Services – NRC\nKen Elder\, Senior Account Manager – Cytiva\nPatrick McMahon\, Business Development – Fast Trak Biomanufacturing Services\nDr. Arun Raturi\, CSO – Entos Pharmaceuticals\n\n  \nThank you to our sponsor!\n \nEvent Recording\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/cytiva-accelerating-your-therapeutic-process-to-meet-your-milestones-and-bring-your-vision-to-life/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201119T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20201119T080042Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase Series: Kelowna
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 19\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held a webinar and networking event showcasing the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Kelowna area. The event featured a wide range of guests from the political\, business\, and academic worlds. \nSpeakers \n\nDr Julianne Barry\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow – University of British Columbia\, Okanagan\nDr Deanna Gibson\, Associate Professor\, Associate Head of Research\, Biology – University of British Columbia\, Okanagan\nDr Devin Harris\, Executive Medical Director\, Quality and Patient Safety – Interior Health\nDr James Miller\, Co-Founder & Executive Chairman – XCO Tech Inc.\nAnne Woods\, Managing Director\, Life Science & Healthcare\, Silicon Valley Bank\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/showcase-series-kelowna/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201102T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20210329T215840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T174746Z
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SUMMARY:LifeSciences BC Investor Summit 2020\, presented by Lumira Ventures
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\nView Event Page\n\n\n\n\nLifeSciences BC hosted the 2020 LifeSciences BC Investor Summit\, presented by Lumira Ventures on November 2-3\, 2020.\nThe Hon. Navdeep Bains\, Minister of Innovation\, Science and Industry offered his recognition of British Columbia’s life science sector in this quote for the 2020 Annual LifeSciences BC Investor Summit\, presented by Lumira Ventures: “The life sciences sector in British Columbia and Canada has a proud history of ingenuity\, with tremendous potential as a driver for investments\, innovations\, and well-paying jobs. COVID-19 has shone a light on the critical importance of this sector and our government has been there to support Canadian companies working around the clock to find solutions. We will continue working with the life sciences sector in British Columbia and across the country to drive innovation and discovery and strengthen Canadian leadership in this global industry.” \nThe LifeSciences BC Investor Summit\, presented by Lumira Ventures brought together industry stakeholders from the healthcare innovation ecosystem for company pitching and fostering strategic partnerships with international investors. This signature event profiled more than 30 digital health\, therapeutics\, and medical technology entrepreneurs from British Columbia’s life sciences sector.  \nEach of the selected companies had the opportunity to present their company’s story and receive feedback and engagement from a wide range of investor stakeholders including\, angel investors\, venture capitalists\, and corporate ventures from Japan\, France\, Hong Kong\, China\, the United States and Canada. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n\nThank you to our presenting sponsor\n \nThank you to our conference partner\n \nThank you to our session sponsors\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our Event Supporters & Exhibitors \n\n\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \nLISTEN TO WENDY HURLBURT’S LSBC’S ANNUAL INVESTOR SUMMIT INTERVIEW WITH NEWS TALK RADIO 980 JOHN DALY’S “BACK ON THE BEAT“: Interview starts at 24:23
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/lifesciences-bc-investor-summit-2020-presented-by-lumira-ventures/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201030
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
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SUMMARY:Showcase Series: Prince George
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 29\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held a webinar and networking event showcasing the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Prince George area. The event featured a wide range of guests from the political\, business\, and academic worlds. \nSpeakers \n\nDr. Julia Bickford\, Regional Director\, Research Evaluation and Analytics\, Co-Lead\, BC SUPPORT Unit Northern Centre\, Northern Health\nDr. Shannon Freeman\, Academic Director\, Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North (CTAAN); Associate Professor\, School of Nursing\, UNBC; MSFHR/AGEWELL Scholar Award Recipient\nDr. Heath Matheson\, Professor\, Psychology\, UNBC\nAnne Woods\, Managing Director\, Life Science & Healthcare\, Silicon Valley Bank\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/showcase-series-prince-george/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20201015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T174218Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking the Strategic Value of Freedom to Operate
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 15\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC presented an opportunity to join members of Gowling WLG’s Life Sciences Group\, along with Ben Thiede of STEMCELL Technologies\, together as they explored strategies for managing IP risks and opportunities in an innovative life sciences enterprise. For any organization invested in research and development\, IP landscaping and Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis can serve as a vital roadmap as you bring your product to life – and finally to market. \n  \nIntroduction: LifeSciences BC’s President & CEO\, Wendy Hurlburt \nModerator: Lisa Thorne\, Partner at Gowling WLG \nPanelists: \n\nBrian Kingwell\, Partner at Gowling WLG\nEdith Penty Geraets\, Associate at Gowling WLG\nBen Thiede\, Senior Business Development Officer at STEMCELL Technologies\n\n  \nThank you to our event sponsor
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/unlocking-the-strategic-value-of-freedom-to-operate/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201002
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20201001T070059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T220229Z
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SUMMARY:BioTalent Canada SWPP Webinar Info Session
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, October 1\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held an info session on the Student Work Placement Program in conjunction with BioTalent Canada. The webinar focused on how BioTalent Canada’s wage subsidy programs have helped organizations find success in advancing their technologies while helping young talent gain the skills needed to grow the biotech and healthcare sectors. \nSpeakers \n\nWendy Hurlburt\, President & CEO\, LifeSciences BC\nJoanne Jordan\, New Business Development and Partnerships Officer\, BioTalent Canada\nSteph Sharp\, Co-Founder & CEO\, 3DQue Systems Inc.\nJennifer Cox\, Director of Biology\, Chinook Therapeutics\nTina Lee\, Business Development Manager\, Science Co-op Program\, UBC\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/biotalent-canada-swpp-webinar-info-session/
LOCATION:Webinar\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200924T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20210329T220916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T170346Z
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SUMMARY:LifeSciences BC Annual General Meeting 2020
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 24\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC invited members and sponsors to attend LifeSciences BC’s 2020 Annual General Meeting. The meeting reviewed the past fiscal year and previewed plans for the current fiscal year.
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/lifesciences-bc-annual-general-meeting-2020/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200917
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual LifeSciences BC Virtual Awards\, presented by FARRIS
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 17\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held the 22nd Annual LifeSciences BC Awards\, presented by FARRIS\, this time in a virtual format. We celebrated our community’s many achievements\, small wins and big victories. We recognized and honoured the efforts of all those who have invested their lives’ work in mastering successful health outcomes. \nThe 22nd Annual LifeSciences BC Award Winners:  \n\nGenome BC Award for Scientific Excellence – Dr. Aly Karsan\nMichael Smith Foundation for Health Research – Aubrey J. Tingle Prize – Dr. Poul Sorensen\nMilton Wong Award for Leadership – Nancy Harrison\nMedical/Digital Technology Company of the Year – Canary Medical Inc.\nDeal of the Year – Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc.\nStrategic Life Sciences Partner of the Year – adMare BioInnovations Inc.\nEmerging Life Sciences Company of the Year – Chinook Therapeutics Inc.\nDr. Don Rix Award for Lifetime Achievement – John Babcook\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/22nd-annual-lifesciences-bc-virtual-awards-presented-by-farris/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200910T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200910T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T160926Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 10\, 2020\, Life Sciences BC invited attendees to network with members of the life sciences community. The event was held on the new networking software program Remo which allowed attendees to move from virtual table-to-table to meet with fellow attendees. This was a great opportunity to make new contacts and learn more about recent developments and projects.
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/fall-networking-event/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200710
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200709T070026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T194939Z
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SUMMARY:Blakes Breakfast Speaking Event: Update on the Fight Against COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 9\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held the Summer Blakes Breakfast Speaking Event giving an update on the fight against COVID-19. The Medical Director of the BCCDC Public Health Laboratory gave an update on the current situation within the province\, and then the CEOs of both Innovakine Therapeutics and Mesentech gave an overview of their companies. After the presentations\, we had a pilot program using Breakout Rooms for 20 minutes to give an opportunity for attendees to directly interact with each other as well as with speakers. \nKeynote Speaker \n\nDr. Mel Krajden\, Medical Director – BCCDC Public Health Laboratory\, Medical Head\, Hepatitis – BCCDC\, Professor – UBC\n\nSpeakers \n\nDr. Brad Nelson\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Innovakine Therapeutics Inc.\nJonathan Polak\, CEO\, Mesentech\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/blakes-breakfast-speaking-event-update-on-the-fight-against-covid-19/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Sciences BC":MAILTO:events@lifesciencesbc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200626
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200625T070055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195042Z
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SUMMARY:McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Series: Non-Dilutive Funding Programs
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, June 25\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held the Summer McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Event which covered the various non-dilutive funding programs that were being offered to assist during COVID-19. Speakers gave an overview of their funding programs and also let attendees know how to apply. \nSpeakers \n\nGina Arsens\, Chief Financial Officer\, Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster\nEric Atkinson\, Industrial Technology Advisor\, NRC IRAP\nPat Brady\, Director\, Industry Innovation Programs\, Genome British Columbia\nRowan Laird\, Regional Economic Advisor\, Innovation\, Science and Economic Development Canada\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/mccarthy-spotlight-speaking-series-non-dilutive-funding-programs/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Sciences BC":MAILTO:events@lifesciencesbc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200610
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200609T070027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T222736Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase BC Event at BIO Digital
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 9\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC showcased the amazing innovation taking place in our province. Attendees from all around the world joined for interesting presentations from BC companies. \nSpeakers  \n\nAli Ardakani\, Founder & Managing Director\, Novateur Ventures\nRobert Huizinga\, Executive Vice President\, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals\n Shirin Kalyan\, Director of Scientific Innovation\, Qu Biologics Inc.\nFazil Mihlar\, Deputy Minister\, Ministry of Jobs\, Economic Development and Competitiveness\nTamer Mohamed\, Founder & CEO\, Aspect Biosystems Ltd.\nAlison Orth\, Unit Director\, Clinical Trials BC\nJames Taylor\, Co-Founder & CEO\, Precision NanoSystems Inc.\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/showcase-bc-event-at-bio-digital/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Sciences BC":MAILTO:events@lifesciencesbc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200603
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200602T070024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T221420Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Wendy featuring Special Guest David Llewellyn from STEMCELL
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 2\, 2020\, special guest David Llewellyn\, Senior Vice President\, Business Operations at STEMCELL Technologies and a member of LSBC’s Board of Directors joined our President & CEO Wendy Hurlburt for a virtual town hall. David gave an update on what STEMCELL has been working on\, as well as some interesting updates\, followed by a question and answer period. \nDavid Llewellyn\, PhD\, MBA \nSenior Vice President\, Business Operations \nDr. David Llewellyn is the Senior Vice President of Business Operations at STEMCELL Technologies\, Canada’s largest biotechnology company. David is a champion of STEMCELL’s mandate to advance science\, which he supports at the executive level by ensuring the company is well-positioned for long term growth and profitability. \nDavid started his career at STEMCELL in 2006 as a Business Development Officer. Today he oversees the company’s Marketing Communications Department\, Pricing\, Project Management Office\, eCommerce Division and several of its Product Teams. David has a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Northern British Columbia\, a PhD in Organic Chemistry from McGill University and an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of British Columbia. \nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/coffee-with-wendy-featuring-special-guest-david-llewellyn-from-stemcell/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Sciences BC":MAILTO:events@lifesciencesbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200507T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20210329T224808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T165922Z
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SUMMARY:LSBC Member Coffee with Wendy
DESCRIPTION: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 each other.
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/lsbc-member-coffee-with-wendy/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200528
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200506T070047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T221936Z
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SUMMARY:LSBC Workout Wednesdays – Brought to you by Marie-Anne Prevost
DESCRIPTION: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! \nMarie-Anne Prevost\, BA \nBCRPA Fitness Professional: Aquafit\, Group Fitness\, Personal Training \nRMOW Fitness Programmer: Supervisor of Fitness Professionals and Administrator of Community Fitness Programs \nNCCP Coach: Swim\, Triathlon Gymnastics \n25+ years in fitness industry as amateur athlete\, coach and fitness professional. \n“I love my job. I am honoured to be able to work in a field where I can have a positive impact on the well-being of others while inspiring them to move their bodies to fuel their own success and affect personal growth and change.” \n \nWatch the May 6 recording here
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/lsbc-workout-wednesdays/2020-05-06/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200422
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200421T070030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T225145Z
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SUMMARY:Navigating Health Canada & FDA COVID-19 Medical Device Authorization
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers:  \n\nEliane Barras – Senior Regulatory Affairs Officer\, Medical Devices Directorate\, Health Products and Food Branch – Health Canada\nThomas Digby – Global IP Lead – Novateur Ventures\nIan McGill – Lead US Diagnostics Regulatory Affairs – Novateur Ventures\n\nEvent Recording
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/lifesciences-bc-covid-19-webinar/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Sciences BC":MAILTO:events@lifesciencesbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200311T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20210329T225719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195337Z
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SUMMARY:Showcase Series: Victoria
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nSpeakers:  \n\nDr. Mohsen Akbari\, Award Recipient – 2019 MSFHR Innovation to Commercialization\, Assistant Professor\, Mechanical Engineering – University of Victoria\, CSO – 4M Biotech Inc.\nDr. Martin J. Boulanger\, Professor & Canada Research Chair – University of Victoria\, Co-Founder & CSO – Innovakine Therapeutics Inc.\nDr. Jennie Christensen\, Founder & CEO – TrichAnalytics Inc.\nDr. Anthony Della Siega\, Director of Research – Victoria Heart Institute Foundation\nSamuel Mercer\, Principal – Samuel Mercer Consulting\, Board Chair – Vancouver Island Life Sciences\nDr. Brad Nelson\, Director – Deeley Research Centre\, Professor\, Biochemistry/Microbiology – University of Victoria\, Professor\, Medical Genetics – University of British Columbia\n\n  \nThank you to our sponsors!  \nEvent Sponsor \n \nSpeaker Sponsors \n  \nEvent Supporter 
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/showcase-series-victoria/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200304T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200304T080016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195507Z
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SUMMARY:LifeSciences BC Blakes Breakfast Speaking Event: COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, March 4\, 2020\, LifeSciences BC held the first Blakes Breakfast Speaking Event for 2020. \n \nThe 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 our life sciences community members. The Breakfast Speaking Series is proudly presented by Blake\, Cassels & Graydon LLP.  \nTheme: “Understanding the COVID-19 virus and how BC is leading the fight” \nConfirmed Speakers:  \n\nAlexander Graves\, President & CEO – Symvivo Corporation\nDr. Juan Hou\, Senior Scientist\, Team Lead\, Pulmonary Tissue – STEMCELL Technologies\nDr. Mel Krajden\, Medical Director – BCCDC Public Health Laboratory\, Medical Head\, Hepatitis – BCCDC\, Professor – UBC\nIan McBeath\, CEO – Alpha9 Theranostics\nKathryn Westendorf\, Senior Research Scientist – AbCellera\n\n  \nSchedule:  \n7:30 – 8:00 AM: Registration and Hot Breakfast \n8:00 – 9:30 AM: Presentations \n9:30 – 10:00 AM: Networking \n 
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/lifesciences-bc-blakes-breakfast-speaking-event-covid-19/
LOCATION:Terminal City Club\, Vancouver\, Canada
CATEGORIES:2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Sciences BC":MAILTO:events@lifesciencesbc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200304
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200304T080055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T195629Z
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SUMMARY:Market Opportunities in Australia
DESCRIPTION: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 breadth of insights into this world-class healthcare market. \nSpeakers: \n\nDavid Gelb\, Global Head R&D Tax Incentives – KPMG Australia\nLuis Jimenez\, VP Business Development – Brandwood CKC\nKevin Lamb\, Post Manager & Honorary Consul – Australian Consulate and Trade Commission\nDr. Maryam Sadeghi\, CEO – MetaOptima\n\nThis seminar was co-hosted by the Australian Consulate and KPMG.
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/market-opportunities-in-australia/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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ORGANIZER;CN="Life Sciences BC":MAILTO:events@lifesciencesbc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200227T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20210329T234443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T165652Z
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SUMMARY:Health Canada Medical Devices Directorate Stakeholder Engagement Victoria
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nRepresentatives from Health Canada gave a presentation\, followed by a Roundtable Discussion / Question & Answer session.  \n  \nTopics covered:  \n\nRole & Function of the Medical Devices Program (including Medical Device Licensing Process)\nOpportunities for Improvement in the Regulatory Processes (Health Canada’s Action Plan on Medical Devices)\nFuture Directions of Health Canada – Personalized Medicine\, Artificial Intelligence\nStakeholder Engagement (Client Service Strategy)\nMedical Devices Bureau tools (ELearning Course\, meeting options\, etc.)\nNew Medical Device Directorate\n\nHealth Canada Presenters:  \n\nBrain Thornton (Senior Expert\, Stakeholder Engagement\, Medical Devices Directorate)\nSarah Chandler (Director\, Bureau of Policy and Operations\, Medical Devices Directorate)\n\nOther members of Health Canada were also present to answer questions.  \n  \nThis was an excellent opportunity for companies developing medical devices and other stakeholders to learn about the role and function of Health Canada’s Medical Devices Program\, provide feedback on Health Canada’s Medical Devices Client Service Strategy and identify opportunities for improvement.  \nNote: There was also an opportunity for 1-on-1 meetings with the Health Canada Medical Devices Directorate representatives in the afternoon of February 27th. Those interested were asked to contact Brian Thornton at brian.thornton2@canada.ca 
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/health-canada-medical-devices-directorate-stakeholder-engagement-victoria/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200206
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20200205T080011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T184932Z
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SUMMARY:Access to Innovation 2020 Conference
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, February 5\, 2020 LifeSciences BC held its 5th annual ACCESS TO INNOVATION Conference at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. \nTheme: “Innovation adoption – accelerating patient outcomes”\nStakeholders included: Academia\, Health Institutions\, Government\, Centres of Innovation\, SMEs\, Multi-national Corporations\, Investors and Payers. \nAccess to Innovation AGENDA\nSpeakers:  \n\nAli Ardakani\, Vice Chair – LifeSciences BC Board of Directors\, Founder & Managing Partner – Novateur Ventures Inc. \nDr. Stirling Bryan\, President – BC Academic Health Science Network \nDr. Bethany Edmunds\, Associate Dean – Northeastern University Vancouver Campus \nDr. Fabio Feldman\, Director\, Clinical Quality & Patient Safety – Fraser Health Authority \nDr. Alexandra T. Greenhill\, CEO & Chief Medical Officer – Careteam Technologies Inc. \nDr. Ehsan Karim\, Scientist & Biostatistician – CHÉOS \nColleen Kennedy\, Executive Director\, Health System Improvement & Engagement – BC Patient Safety & Quality Council \nHandol Kim\, Co-Founder & CEO – Variational AI\, Vice Chair – AInBC \nDr. Darryl Knight\, VP\, Research & Academic Affairs – Providence Health Care \nMargaret Lau\, Senior Manager and Leader\, Health Care and Life Sciences\, British Columbia – Deloitte \nDr. Howard Lim\, Medical Oncologist – BC Cancer\, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine – UBC \nVince Lozada\, Managing Director\, Biotechnology Investment Banking – RBC Capital Markets\, San Francisco \nDr. Elicia Maine\, Professor\, Technology and Operations Management – Simon Fraser University \nDr. Malcolm Moore\, Past President – BC Cancer Agency \nW. Neil Palmer\, Senior Strategic Advisor & President Emeritus – PDCI Market Access Inc. \nScott Phillips\, President & CEO – StarFish Medical\, Chair – LifeSciences BC Board of Directors \nDr. David Poon\, VP Business Development and Alliance Management – Zymeworks \nDr. Rachael Ritchie\, Director of Innovation – Vancouver Coastal Health \nDr. Maryam Sadeghi\, CEO – MetaOptima \nDr. Don Sin\, Professor – UBC Department of Medicine \nMichelle Theroux\, Leader\, Health Strategy & Innovation and National Leader\, Smart Health Communities – Deloitte \nDr. Brad Thomas\, Diagnostic Liaison – Oncology\, Western Canada – AstraZeneca \nDr. Lisa Toltl\, Director\, Medical Affairs Oncology & Cell Therapy – Kite\, a Gilead Company \nDick Vollet\, President & CEO – St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation \nDr. Alan Winter\, Past BC Innovation Commissioner and Former President – Genome BC \nDr. Stephen Yip\, Interim Medical Director – BC Cancer Agency\n\nModerators: \n\nDr. Bev Holmes\, President & CEO – Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research\nSteve Lowry\, Executive Director – AInBC \nDr. Simon Pimstone\, CEO – Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. \nDr. Pascal Spothelfer\, President & CEO – Genome BC \n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!\n\nLunch Sponsor\n\n\n\nSession Sponsors\n                              \n\n\nKeynote Sponsor\n\nTechnology Sponsor\n \n  \nBreakfast Sponsor\n\n\nBreak Sponsors \n        \nEvent Supporter\n            \nExhibitor
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/access-to-innovation-2020-conference/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20200118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041803
CREATED:20210329T235425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T165539Z
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SUMMARY:LifeSciences BC 1st Annual Career Connect Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n  \nOn 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. \nThis event was one of the key events in the life sciences community calendar and featured dynamic speakers\, a job fair and networking with key members of the life sciences sector. \nTo maximize the networking opportunities\, attendees were able to connect virtually to arrange meetings through the LifeSciences BC Event App. \nThis event was held at the Sheraton Wall Centre in the Pavilion Ballroom and allowed attendees to network for four hours while also offering a buffet lunch for attendees. Presentations focused on careers and funding programs in the life sciences sector. \nThank you to our sponsors! \n\n\n\nLuncheon Sponsor & Exhibitor\n\n\n\n\n\nNetworking Lounge Sponsor & Exhibitor \n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Sponsor & Exhibitor\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWi-fi Sponsor & Exhibitor\n\n             \n\nExhibitors \n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lifesciencesbc.ca/event/lifesciences-bc-1st-annual-career-connect-day/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:2020
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