Past Events

Join us for a seminar providing tips and strategies for effectively taking your company’s patent portfolio global.  Lawyers from Oyen Wiggs will provide a brief overview of the patent filing process, tips for the effective use of provisional patent applications, and an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) filing process.  Important considerations for select countries where Canadian companies frequently pursue patent protection will also be briefly reviewed. Cynthia Shippam-Brett, Industrial Technical Advisor, National Research Council Canada will share her…

LifeSciences BC is pleased to announce our spring McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Event for Thursday, April 25, 2019. Event Topic: Global Clinical Trials: Recruitment - The Past and the Future As part of an ongoing series looking at clinical trials in different countries, LifeSciences BC invites you to join us as we explore recruitment for MultiRegional Clinical Trials (MRCT). Announced Speakers: Michelle Jones, Associate Director of Clinical Operations, Qu Biologics Alison Orth, Unit Director, Clinical Trials, British Columbia Academic Health Science Network Jim Pankovich, Vice…

Join us for a unique opportunity to learn more about LifeSciences BC along with the cutting-edge research and development being done in the Surrey area.  The event will also provide the opportunity to network with a wide range of guests from the political, business and academic worlds. Announced Speakers: Maggie Chan, Manager of Business Development Programs, Innovate BC Dr. Siamak Arzanpour, Associate Professor, Simon Fraser University & Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research 'Innovation to Commercialization' Award Recipient  Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey…

Medical Device Playbook is Canada's largest Medtech event for entrepreneurial companies and medical device professionals. Industry speakers and panels from British Columbia and across North America will discuss, network and learn 2019 trends, opportunities, and strategies to Maximize Your Founder, Company and Device Value. Event includes Lunch, Breaks, and Networking Reception.  Event Details: Date: Thursday, May 23 2019 Time: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM Location: Terminal City Club 837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver LSBC members receive a 33% admission discount REGISTER…

LifeSciences BC is pleased to hold its annual BC BIO Dinner, presented by FARRIS, in Philadelphia on Monday, June 3, 2019. Presenting sponsor Over 50 senior life sciences executives from British Columbia, as well as international delegates from around the world, will come together at this networking reception and dinner event in Philadelphia as part of the 2019 BIO International Convention. The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in…

LifeSciences BC is pleased to hold an International Networking Reception, in Philadelphia on Monday, June 3, 2019. An exclusive list of over 100 international and Canadian delegates will come together for an evening of networking as part of the 2019 BIO International Convention. The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. Event…

  Presenting Sponsor Join us for a networking breakfast and panel discussions focused on Canadian start-ups with a specially invited audience of Canadian and international delegates from the 2019 BIO Conference. The BIO International Convention is the largest global event for the biotechnology industry and attracts the biggest names in biotech, offers key networking and partnering opportunities and provides insights and inspiration on the major trends affecting the industry. Event details: Date: Wednesday June 5, 2019 Panel and Breakfast: 8:00am to 10:00am…