TBI Bioscan Newsletter - May 2009
TBI Names Lorne Meikle As President
TBI Names Lorne Meikle As President
With Grant Tipler stepping down as the President of The Biotechnology Initiative, TBI has turned to a familiar face to take on the role. Once again, Lorne Meikle has been asked to contribute his expertise and time to advance the cause of biotechnology in Ontario as the new President of TBI.
TBI On The Move
TBI wishes outgoing president Grant Tipler continued success
This month marked the end of an era here at The Biotechnology Initiative, with Grant Tipler stepping down from the board of directors, and more importantly as President of TBI.
TBI News
New president and directors named at Annual General Meeting/TBI breakfast
The Biotechnology Initiative’s April breakfast held on Thursday April 16th was significant for several reasons: not only was it a chance to get to hear a prominent guest speaker but the occasion also marked the organization’s Annual General Meeting.
TBI honours winners at Annual President's Awards Gala
On Feb. 24, 2009, TBI held its Annual President's Awards Gala. This year's sold out event took place once again at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto, with the who’s who of the industry, dignitaries, TBI members and esteemed guests gathered to celebrate and honour four special people and one company.
TBI Member News
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.
Molecular Templates Inc. Secures $2.5 million in Series A Financing from Santé Ventures
AUSTIN, TX-April 10, 2009-Molecular Templates Inc. (MTI), a biopharmaceutical company with a novel protein platform for the development of new cancer therapeutics, today announced it has secured $2.5 million in financing from Santé Ventures. Proceeds from this financing will be used to continue product development and conduct human clinical trials.
Therapure Biopharma Aaeptic Fill Finishing Services
Therapure Biopharma continues to make strides to become a global contract development and manufacturing organization. Based in Toronto, Canada, Therapure Biopharma operates a state of the art 130,000 square foot flexible facility which was validated to GMP standards in 2008.
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Upcoming TBI Events
TBI May Networking Breakfast: "The Digital Hospital - The Digital Patient"
Metro Hall, Toronto
Speakers
Sal Causi, Business Development Executive
IBM Healthcare
Niall Wallace, CEO
Infonaut Inc - Putting Health on the Map
TBI Pub Night
Toronto
TBI's Pub Night at The Bedford Academy 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.
Celebrate Canada Day With TBI
Toronto, ON
Bring your family and join TBI colleagues for a spectacular evening on the waterfront as TBI celebrates Canada Day at the Atlantis Restaurant in Ontario Place.
Industry Events
Exporting Medical Products To The USA
June 10, 2009
The International Trade Branch, Ontario Ministry of International Trade and Investment, in partnership with the Canadian Consulate General, Buffalo, N.Y. , and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Toronto regional office, invites you to attend a Reverse NEBS (New Exporters to Border States) seminar, June 10, 2009 in Toronto at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 35th Floor, 250 Yonge Street.
Intellectual Property Law and the Pharmaceutical Industry
June 10, 2009
Toronto, ON
This course provides an overview of some of the key aspects of patent and regulatory matters in the pharmaceutical industry. Other intellectual property topics such as Licensing, ATI Requests and the PMPRB will also be addressed.
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
MITACS ACCELERATE
A unique cost-shared internship program managed by MITACS Inc, a national research network, which connects companies, governments and community organizations with the vast research expertise in Canada’s universities, from applied sciences, engineering, social sciences, business, arts, life sciences and much more.
Intern For Biotechnology Focus/Laboratory Focus
Aurora, Ont
Production Technologist
Dartmouth, NS
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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