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 […]
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 […]
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. Speakers Ali Ardakani, Founder & Managing Director, Novateur Ventures Robert Huizinga, Executive Vice President, Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Shirin Kalyan, Director of Scientific Innovation, Qu Biologics Inc. Fazil Mihlar, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Jobs, Economic […]
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. Speakers Gina Arsens, Chief Financial Officer, Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster Eric Atkinson, Industrial Technology Advisor, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. The 22nd Annual LifeSciences BC Award Winners: […]
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.
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. Speakers […]
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 […]
