TBI Bioscan Newsletter - September 2009
TBI Golf Classic
A good time had by all at TBI’s Ninth Annual Golf Classic
On Wednesday August 19th, Ontario’s biotechnology community gathered at the friendly and spectacular confines of Copper Creek Golf Club for The Biotechnology Initiative’s 9th annual golf classic. The event consisted of 35 teams made up of a cross-section of TBI members, partners and special guests.
TBI’s Mix and Match Event
Our Premier Networking Event and Membership Drive
On September 22nd, individuals from all sectors of Ontario biotech will gather on the Sanofi Pasteur grounds for The Biotechnology Initiative’s premier networking celebration, the 2nd annual TBI Mix and Match event.
TBI News
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
Promoting Bioscience education across Canada
August 28 2009
The Canadian Biotechnology Education Resource Centre (CBERC) is changing its name to Bioscience Education Canada (BEC) in recognition of the expanding role of biotechnology in many fields of biological science.
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.
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Upcoming TBI Events
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.
Mix and Match
September 22 2009
Toronto, Ont
A great opportunity to:
-Meet people from a variety of organizations and disciplines within life sciences
-Informally connect and network
-Learn about TBI programs and services
-Register for membership and join TBI
To Register please go to www.ontbi.org
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
YORKbiotech Announces 3rd Annual sanofi pasteur Healthcare and Biotechnology Venture Challenge
Registration closes September 11, 2009
Top MBA students and innovators compete for over $10,000 in prizes by co-developing feasible commercialization plans or business proposals addressing real-world innovative healthcare technologies. The winner of the competition will also receive an advisory services package worth over $2,500 from MaRS Business Services. This competition is designed to foster and encourage promising business students and innovators to develop an interest in life science commercialization as well as to strengthen the relations between the two communities. Ultimately, this competition will contribute to building a vibrant convergent medical technologies sector in Ontario.
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
11th Symposium of the International Diabetes Epidemiology Group (IDEG)
Quebec City
This official satellite symposium of the 20th World Congress of the International Diabetes Federation (Montreal, October 18 to 22, 2009) will be held in Quebec City from October 15 to 18, 2009 and promises to be an eye-opening experience.
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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