Medical Devices

Exhibition Opporunity at LifeScience Alley in Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 9, 2009

Dear Company Representative: I am writing to advise you of an important conference and trade show in Minneapolis, Minnesota, December 9, 2009, hosted by LifeScience Alley. LifeScience Alley is a non profit trade association of life science industry professionals, located in Minneapolis. The 8th Annual Conference and Expo is expected to attract over 1,600 attendees [...]

Follow up to Environment Canada’s multi-stakeholder conference call on the Proposed Risk Management Instruments for Mercury-Containing Products

Environment Canada held a multi-stakeholder conference call last Tuesday on the Proposed Risk Management Instruments for Mercury-Containing Products http://www.ec.gc.ca/CEPARegistry/documents/part/wmd-dgd/pro-ris.cfm.  A meeting report http://www.ec.gc.ca/MERCURY/EN/EC08-01426.cfm, as well as a summary of comments and Environment Canada’s responses http://www.ec.gc.ca/ceparegistry/documents/part/wmd-dgd/pro-ris_rep/com_671.cfm are available on-line.  As discussed, the objective of the Proposed Regulation is to reduce risks to human health and the [...]

National Biotechnology Week Set to Launch Sept 18

National Biotechnology Week—September 18-25, 2009—is a celebration of the imagination and innovation of Canadian scientists and entrepreneurs from across Canada. Through the leadership of BIOTECanada—Canada’s national biotechnology association—every region of the country is participating in this program designed to educate Canadians about the realities of biotechnology and showcase Canadian excellence. Participants will take part in [...]

CE Workshop for Medical Devices — Toronto

How to successfully gain access to the EU Market? This workshop is designed to provide Medical Device companies with an overview of the EU regulatory system. Manuela Ahlers, an expert with TÜV NORD CERT GmbH has been invited to give you the know?how to systematically seek regulatory approval for your medical devices. Ms. Ahlers expertise [...]

Book Your Exhibit Space Today! Eastern Ontario Economic Showcase with Donald Trump – September 24, 2009

TAKE CHARGE In challenging economic times, it’s time to take charge, explore ideas and cultivate opportunities. Be one of 90 community and business exhibitors at this prestigious and exclusive business development event. TAKE ACTION Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn; develop strategic partnerships; increase your community profile; examine potential commercialization links; and network [...]

Business Investment Program – DEADLINE July 24, 2009

The Business Investment Program will fund business driven R&D that is undertaken by a team from a recognized publicly funded research institution in Ontario in collaboration with a partnering company. The PROGRAM will help to support the cost of the research at the publicly funded research institution and facilitate the transfer of intellectual property or [...]

Clinical Trials for Medical Devices: Design and Development

July 30-31 | San Francisco, CA This course addresses the practical issues in the design of medical device trials and protocol development, as well as broader issues related to clinical trial design and interaction between FDA and sponsors to provide clear direction to support marketing of the medical device. Learning Objectives: = Address the ethical [...]

UPDATE: THE HEALTH TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAM (HTCP)

JUNE 9, 2009 – HTX – Strengthening the Ontario Medical and Assistive Technologies (MAT) business eco-system with the Health Technology Commercialization Program (HTCP) Thank you for your continuing interest in, and support for, the plan that HTX submitted to the Strategic Opportunities Program of the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) on March 27, [...]

Opportunity to Exhibit at Medtrade 2009, October 13 -15, 2009, Atlanta, Georgia

Are you interested in selling your products and services in the US market?  If so, you may be interested in exhibiting at Medtrade 2009. The International Trade Branch, Ontario Ministry of International Trade and Investment (MITI), is organizing a pavilion designed to accommodate four exhibitors. Details and registration information are attached. Medtrade is recognized within [...]

BIO2009 Industry Liaison Meeting on April 2, 2009

Last year, over 400 Ontario delegates traveled to San Diego to attend BIO2008, the largest international life sciences tradeshow and conference in the world. This year, we plan to showcase Ontario through our strong companies and strong researchers.   We’d like to start by inviting you to join the BIO2009 Industry Liaison Meeting on April [...]