TBI Bioscan Newsletter - June 2009
TBI Mentorship program moving forward
TBI Mentorship program moving forward
First announced at the March TBI breakfast meeting, plans for The Biotechnology Initiative’s (TBI) mentorship program are moving along quite nicely, with the mentorship committee anticipating a September launch. Heading up the committee is Jill Osborne who says right now organizers will use the summer months to iron out the final details while setting up a web-based program that will best match participants.
TBI On The Move
TBI BIO 2009 Wrap-Up
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 News
Exciting IT based initiatives highlight May TBI Breakfast
Attendees of TBI’s May 21st breakfast were treated to a glimpse of where healthcare is headed, with two companies, one a large organization (IBM) and one an emerging one (Infonaut Inc.) showing off their solutions and how information technology (IT) holds the key to a radical transformation of the healthcare industry.
TBI Member News
Amorfix Closes $3.3 Million Private Placement
TORONTO, Ontario – April 29, 2009 – Amorfix Life Sciences Ltd. announced today that it has closed a non-brokered private placement, pursuant to which a total of 5,146,300 units (Units) were issued at a price of $0.65 per Unit for gross proceeds of $3,345,095. The size of the offering was increased from the amount previously announced to accommodate over-subscriptions.
MITACS: Making research count
Founded in 1999, MITACS has played a leadership role in linking businesses, government and not-for-profits with over 50 of Canada’s universities to develop cutting-edge tools to support the growth of our knowledge-based economy.
NoAb BioDiscoveries Introduces Microdialysis Test for Preclinical Drug Evaluation
NoAb BioDiscoveries, Inc. has introduced a quantitative Microdialysis service for determining free drug concentrations in different regions of the brain in rats.
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
TBI June Networking Breakfast: "Member Marathon"
Network Breakfast Meeting
Metro Hall, Toronto
"Member Marathon"
Gardner Production
Pac Gen Biopharmaceuticals
World Courier
ArrowCan Partners
Luminex
Xcellerex
Microbix
For the registration form please click here
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
Industry Events
2009 Regulatory Compliance for Biologics in Canada
June 17 2009
Toronto, ON
This 1-day course will provide:
An overview of the Canadian regulatory requirements pertaining to Biologics.
An overview of the manufacturing and testing requirements for Biologics.
Knocking Down Silos
June 23 2009
Mississauga, ON
Need to learn how to network like a Real Human Being (RHB)? Looking for a job? Looking to expand your network? Looking to build strong, professional relationships? Knocking Down Silos is an event that cannot be missed. Dave Howlett, the founder of RHB, has had a strong history with the biotechnology industry and with TBI. We encourage you all to attend his event June 22nd event in Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre.
Working in a GMP Environment- 6th SESSION!
June 23 2009
Toronto, ON
This 2-day course will cover the following topics:
Introduction and Definitions
Global GMP
Premises and Equipment
Personnel hygiene, training and responsibilities
Quality Assurance versus Quality Control
Manufacturing Controls
Packaging and Labeling
Good manufacturing practices in the laboratory
Documentation
Supporting quality Systems elements (SOP's, Change Control, Deviations, non conformance, Product complaints and recalls, Annual Product review, Self inspection)
The Sixth Annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing
Montréal
The World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioprocessing will be held July 19-22, 2009 in Montreal , Quebec. The World Congress aims to bring together individuals with diverse experience to share knowledge that will speed the development and growth of a sector that is vital for value creation and sustainable industrial development. This conference will foster the exchange of ideas and will provide "real world" scenarios that can be applied in daily practice, and it will present an overview of the latest technological developments
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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
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.
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