TBI Bioscan Newsletter - February 2010
Special guests attend TBI January Breakfast
Special guests attend TBI January Breakfast
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), in collaboration with the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), invited 11 scholarship recipients from Argentina, Brazil, Jamaica and Chile, currently conducting research in Canada, to participate in the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) science and technology study tour in Toronto from January 18-21, 2010. One of the final stops on their tour was the January Biotechnology Initiative breakfast, upon recommendation by the DFAIT Toronto Regional Office which has membership in the TBI and is active in promoting this worthwhile event to DFAIT and its network.
TBI News
Submission to Finance
The Biotechnology Initiative (TBI), the voice of bioscience in Ontario, contribute views of organization to preparations for the 2010 budget of the Government of Ontario.
TBI January 21 Breakfast: "Biotechnology in Today's World - Developing the Skills for our Future"
On January 21, 2010, the Biotechnology Initiative (TBI) kicked off its 2010 monthly breakfast presentation series with three speakers: Alison Symington, executive director Bioscience Education Canada (BEC); Dr. Paula Demacio, a professor at Centennial College; and Samir Bansal, of the Business Development Bank of Canada.
TBI Member Marathon Dec 2009
The December Member Marathon this year brought TBI members a mixture of presenters –from biotechnology members with exciting stories to tell of emerging drugs/technologies to service providers with interesting projects and case studies.
Biotech professionals making a difference
Access to talent continues to be a prominent issue in the life sciences industry. Better talent can be developed through mentoring and experienced professionals can be accessed through a stronger network within the life sciences industry.
Bridging the gap new mentoring program bridges the gap by building relationships
Developing and commercializing biotech products and services takes more than good science; it requires business skills.
Mentor. Partner. Learn. Grow.
TBI recently launched its mentorship program to help develop business and science professionals and build a stronger network of expertise within Ontario. The program offers individuals the opportunity to connect with other professionals with similar interests or backgrounds to promote development, addressing the need for human capital in the biotech industry.
TBI Member News
Why Good Governance Matters
Does good governance matter in early stage, venture-backed companies? We focus much attention on the quality of management. How much attention should we pay to the quality of governance? Is there such a thing as "too much" governance? Does governance become more important as companies evolve? Is good governance a greater requirement in a public company than a private company?
To read this article written by Joanne E. Harack, Ph.D. please go to page 40, with the Q and A with Anthony Giovinazzo starting on pg 78.
World Courier Achieves Coveted GxP-Compliant Status Worldwide with Focus on GDP, Quality Management
With a fully GxP-compliant transport and supply chain system in place, World Courier meets the most demanding industry requirements for managing time- and temperature-sensitive clinical trial materials used in global studies.
Pfizer-FRSQ Innovation Fund Second Competition
The FRSQ launches the second research grant competition of the Pfizer-FRSQ Innovation Fund.
Click Here for more Member News
Upcoming TBI Events
TBI March Networking Breakfast "Central Nervous System Disorder - Regenerative Therapy"
Breakfast Meeting
Metro Hall, 3rd floor,
55 John Street,
Thursday March 18th, 2010
8:00 am - 10:00 am,
7:30 am Registration
"Central Nervous System Disorder - Regenerative Therapy"
Dr. Arthur Brown
Senior Scientist
Biotherapeutics Group
Robarts Research Institute
Dr. MacDonald
Director
Robarts Research Institute
For more information please click here
Architects of Alliances 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Issues and Opportunities in Due Diligence Reviews:
A Business Development Course
Course Leader: Dan Vickery
Accredited by the Canadian Healthcare
Licensing Association (CHLA)
Connect and Join the FunThe 2010 TBI Golf Classic
You are invited to join us at the 10th annual TBI Golf Classic.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Copper Creek Golf Club
Sunrise Breakfast, 6:45 a.m.Shotgun Start, 7:30 a.m.
Followed by lunch and awards in the clubhouseFormat: Best Ball/Scramble Rain or Shine.
TBI Mentorship Program Now Open for Round 2
To strengthen the life sciences industry sector in Ontario, we need to share knowledge and expertise with our growing professionals and expand our network. TBI's mentorship program is addressing those needs by providing opportunities for one-on-one career development mentoring and networking. The program matched over 100 mentors and protégés in Round 1. To those already participating in our program, thank you for your support.
Beakers for Teachers
The Toronto District School Board is looking for industry partners to sit on an advisory board for a new Biotechnology curriculum.
Beakers for Teachers, do you have equipment that you can't use?
The Biotechnology Initiative is an Event Partner for the Shanghai Conference 2009.
Industry Events
Alzheimer's Disease MBiotech Symposium 2010
March 10, 2010
The Master of Biotechnology (MBiotech) Program at the University of Toronto warmly invites you to our 10th Annual MBiotech Symposium
The BioFinance 2010 Lifescience Conference
April 6-7, 2010
Toronto Marriott
Eaton Centre
BioFinance 2010 is the leading investor conference in Canada for life sciences.
This two-day event brings together key industry players interested in investment opportunities and issues affecting companies in life sciences. Presenting companies will span a range of industries including: biologics, medical devices, drug delivery, diagnostics, research services, industrial biotech, and green technologies.
The Regulatory Aspects of Protecting Human Subjects in Clinical Research
April 13, 2010
This one day course will provide attendees with an in-depth review of the Clinical Research process, including PI responsibilities, AE reporting, Data & Safety Monitoring and Good Documentation practices for a clean audit all designed to protect the safety of human subjects.
ABIC 2010 conference
The ABIC 2010 website was launched on 22 September 2009. Registration for the conference is open, with early bird rates in effect until July 15, 2010.
Click here to view more events
Feature Career Opportunities
Scientific Information Officer (Full Time)
Toronto, ON
Staff Writer
Aurora, ON
Patient Access Manager
Canada
Click Here for a full list of employment opportunities available through TBI's careers page
Join the #1 Life Sciences Network in Ontario
The Biotechnology Initiative represents and promotes life sciences technologies and encourages their commercial success in Ontario through networking events, government advocacy, stakeholder engagement, mentoring and education and promotion of Ontario’s world-class science and industry.
Click here for more member benefits and to join the #1 Life Sciences Network in Ontario
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