TBI Bioscan Newsletter - August 2009
Member Marathon Wrap-up
City Strike forces venue switch for TBI member marathon breakfast
The Member Marathon breakfast touched down at Toronto City Hall in June, with seven TBI members giving presentations on their up-and-coming businesses. The breakfast was held in the City Hall council chambers, shifting from its usual Metro Hall location. The shift was a by-product of the city strike. That being said, the chamber was fairly full on what turned out to be a very intimate breakfast session.
Ontario Cabinet shuffle sees appointment of new minister of research and innovation
On Wednesday June 23, 2009, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty gave his cabinet a slight makeover.
TBI On The Move
Last call for your chance to get involved in the 9th annual TBI GOLF CLASSIC
The 9th annual TBI golf Classic is scheduled to kick off on Wed.Aug.19th, 2009 at Copper Creek Golf course. Widely recognized as one of the top 20 courses to play in the GTA, Copper Creek is set amid the rolling hills and forests of the Humber River Valley, and was designed by renowned architect Doug Carrick.
TBI News
TBI BIO 2009 Wrap-Up
June 09 2009
While the state of Georgia doesn’t rank among the biggest biotech hotbeds in the U.S., BIO 2009 was a coming-out party of sorts for the Peach State. More than 14,000 attendees descended upon the Georgia World Congress Center for the conference, despite the economic recession, many left Atlanta with the idea that Georgia could one day be a key player in the biotech space.
TBI Mentorship Program
The TBI Mentorship Program will officially launch on September 17, 2009 at the TBI breakfast meeting, coinciding with the start of Canadian National Biotechnology Week. The program will be open to professionals in science and business at any stage in their career.
TBI Member News
Moose and Mountains
Moose and Mountains is a great resource for explaining the issues and opportunities in the life sciences sector, and it is the product of BIOTECanada's consultations with stakeholders across Canada.
BioDiscovery Toronto: A one stop shop for innovation
BDT is an organization linking 10 of Toronto's internationally recognized biomedical research institutions. It provides both the people and the funding to drive early-stage pre-commercial projects and has been successful in raising and deploying funds from several sources ranging from government, industry partners and members to promote the development of the most promising advances coming from Toronto’s universities and hospitals.
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Upcoming TBI Events
Connect and Join the FunThe 2009 TBI Golf Classic
You are invited to join us at the9th annual TBI Golf Classic.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009Copper 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. For the registration form please click here
TBI Mentorship Program Advanced Registration
September 17 2009
TBI's Mentorship Program has just opened a pre-registration for all those wanting to participate as a mentor or protégé. The program is set to launch at TBI's September 17th breakfast meeting. By pre-registering, you can ensure a spot in the first round of our mentor/protégé matches this fall.
TBI September Breakfast: CELL - A Management Study™: What excellent leaders do
Breakfast Meeting
Metro Hall, 3rd floor,
55 John Street,
Thursday September 17th, 2009
8:00 am - 10:00 am,
7:30 am Registration
Koenig & Consultants Inc.
TBI Mentorship Program Committee
Canada's Top 10
www.ocri.ca
Canada's Top 10(TM) provides the companies selector by the review committee, the tools and opportunities they need to gain access to active investors. Canada's Top 10(TM) Competition was designed to promote the 10 most promising life science companies from across Canada (5 Early stage and 5 Emerging/Late stage) to Canadian and international investors and partners
Application deadline extended to August 21, 2009
INTERPHEX Canada
Sept 16-17, Metro Toronto Convention Center
View the latest technological innovations from world-class exhibitors, network with your peers in the pharma, biotech and life sciences industries, and keep pace with our constantly evolving marketplace.
INTERPHEX Canada will bring together the top buyers from the leading Canadian pharmaceutical, generic and biopharmaceutical manufacturers.
INTERPHEX Canada is the perfect venue to learn about the latest developments across the entire expanse of our industry, understand the dynamics of Canada's growing biotech industry, and explore profitable outsourcing opportunities.
More than 15 comprehensive lectures will help life science professionals acquire valuable knowledge that can help their organizations gain a competitive edge. Four different tracks featuring Facilities & Sustainability, Clean Utilities, Compression Coating & Encapsulation, and Quality Operations.
Architects of Alliances 2009
September 29 2009
Montreal, Quebec
Issues and Opportunities in Due Diligence Reviews:
A Business Development Course
Course Leader: Dan Vickery
-Accredited by the Canadian Healthcare Licensing Association (CHLA)
Industry Events
Canadian Innovation Exchange
September 01 2009
The Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) is Canada's seminal event, focusing on driving and showcasing technology-based innovation and entrepreneurship.
CleanTech Forum 2009
September 8-10, 2009 - Boston, MA
Cleantech Forum - Save $400 + US!
Canada - U.S. Partners in Biomedical Defence Conference 2009
September 15 2009
This event will bring together leading innovative Canadian companies and researchers involved in biomedical defence vaccines and therapeutics, and multiple U.S. government agencies that have a potential interest in working with these Canadian organizations.
BioPharm America
September 16 2009 - San Franscisco, CA
BioPharm America is where biotech industry partnerships get started. Meet face-to-face with biotech and pharma executives from around the world to identify and enter strategic relationships. Equipped with partneringONE, the world's leading web-based partnering system for the life science industry, BioPharm America is the only event in North America based on the same reputable formula as EBD Group's acclaimed European events BIO-Europe and BIO-Europe Spring®.
Pharmaceutical Strategic Alliances
September 21 2009
The Millennium Broadway Hotel, New York City
BIOTECanada is pleased to offer substantial savings to their members on partnered events.
BioContact Quebec
A Biopharmaceutical
Partnership Symposium
October 7-8, 2009
European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology
October 20 2009
Following the sell out success of the inaugural European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology which attracted more than 260 international leaders in white biotechnology, preparation is already under way for the follow up event in 2009. BIOTECanada is pleased to offer substantial savings to their members on partnered events.
AusBiotech 2009
October 27 2009
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
AusBiotech2009, incorporating the inaugural Asia Pacific Biotechnology Convention, will be an unprecedented opportunity to mix with established and emerging companies from the region and beyond. The Asia - Pacific is a rapidly developing region for the biotech and medtech industries.
BIO Investor Forum
October 28 2009
Early Bird Deadline Sept. 29th!
Oct. 28-30, 2009 - San Francisco, CA
BIOTECanada is pleased to offer substantial savings to their members on partnered events.
BIO-Europe 2009
November 02 2009
Early Bird Deadline August 31st!
BIO-Europe is Europe's largest partnering conference, serving the global biotechnology industry. The conference annually attracts leading dealmakers from biotech, pharma and finance along with the most exciting emerging companies. Produced with the support of BIO, it is regarded as a "must attend" event for the biotech industry. BIOTECanada is pleased to offer substantial savings to their members on partnered events.
4th Annual Growing the Margins: Green Energy and Economy for the Farm and Food Sectors
March 08 2010
London Convention Centre
An exciting five-day program to address a variety of interests. In conjunction with the 2nd Annual Canadian Farm and Food Biogas Conference and Exhibition.
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Feature Career Opportunities
Preclinical CRO Business Development Director
Toronto-based
Staff Writer
Aurora, ON
Senior Formulation Scientist
Markham
Click Here for a full list of employment opportunities available through TBI's careers page
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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.
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