TBI Bioscan Newsletter - January 2010
The Right Fit: Anthony Giovinazzo steps in as the CEO and president of Cannasat
The Right Fit: Anthony Giovinazzo steps in as the CEO and president of Cannasat
With more than 31 years of international merchant banking and venture capital experience-including having served as the president of MDS Capital Corp.’s neuroscience partner’s fund, Anthony Giovinazzo is looking forward to putting his extensive experience to use as the new president and CEO of Cannasat Therapeutics Inc.
TBI News
TBI February 2010 Breakfast Meeting "THE BEARS' ISLAND"
Come to TBI's own interactive entrepreneurial "reality show.." Join us at the February breakfast meeting on "The Bears' Island." You choose how you want to participate - on a company team preparing and pitching a fictional biotech business idea - or as a member of the judging audience.
We will give you the business idea - an exciting new therapeutic, device or diagnostic. You select your role based on your interest and comfort zone. Arrive on time on February 18 and join your group to prepare. The company teams will be coached by real biotech entrepreneurs, and the judging audience will be coached by real biotech investors. We will then regroup for the "show."
However you participate you can look forward to fun, prizes and a different kind of networking experience.
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.
Immunovaccine (TSX-V: IMV) is pleased to announce that lead therapeutic cancer vaccine candidate DPX-0907 has been cleared
Immunovaccine (TSX-V: IMV) is pleased to announce that lead therapeutic cancer vaccine candidate DPX-0907 has been cleared to initiate Phase 1 clinical trials by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Pfizer-FRSQ Innovation Fund Second Competition
The FRSQ launches the second research grant competition of the Pfizer-FRSQ Innovation Fund.
Immunovaccine licenses technology to Pfizer Animal Health
Immunovaccine Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Pfizer Animal Health.
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Upcoming TBI Events
2010 TBI Gala "A Celebration of Success"
The Biotechnology Initiative (TBI) invites you to join us in a "Celebration of Success". On Tuesday, February 23, 2010, Lorne Meikle, President of TBI, will host our annual President's Awards Gala at the Four Season's Hotel in Toronto. This is a "must attend" function for all of us who support biotechnology in Canada. A first class ambiance will provide a background for you and your colleagues to come together in recognition of individuals who have contributed so much to this great sector.
To register online please view our home page click here
For the registration form please click here
TBI February 2010 Breakfast Meeting "THE BEARS' ISLAND"
Breakfast Meeting
Metro Hall, 3rd floor,
55 John Street,
Thursday February 18th, 2010
8:00 am - 10:00 am,
7:30 am Registration
"THE BEARS' ISLAND"
This is your opportunity to have fun and pitch a fictional idea to real investors and to learn from real entrepreneurs.
Robin Sundstrom
President
IRonside Investor Relations
John Connolly
Managing Director
York Medtech Partners Inc.
Rob Hall
Vice President
Investments, GrowthWorks Capital Limited
TBI January 28th 2010 Pub Night
Failte Irish Pub
201 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, On
L5B 2T4
TBI's Pub Night at Failte will be a casual opportunity to meet and network with people from all across the biotech industry. TBI continues to strive to promote a strong and integrated biotech community in Ontario. Please drop by anytime after work and join us for drinks (cash bar) and build your own network. We hope to see you all there.
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
Ontario Genomics Institute
Ontario Genomics Institute has launched another round of our PBDF fund, applications due Jan 29, 2010.
Practical Pharmaceutical Industry Knowledge for Support Staff
February 23, 2010
This fun and interactive 1-day course will provide a general overview of the Pharma industry in Canada, with focus on the History of Drug laws; Role of HPFB & FDA; Food & Drug Act and GMP Regulations; New Drug Development; Drug Submission and Market Authorization process. You will come away with important and valuable information on the Drug industry in North America.
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.
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Feature Career Opportunities
Junior Associate or Intern
Koenig & Consultants Inc.
Toronto
Staff Writer
Aurora, ON
Senior Formulation Scientist
Markham
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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