Opportunities
International Swine Flu Conference, November 23-24, 2009 in Toronto, Canada
Top leaders and key decision-makers of major companies representing a broad range of industries will meet with distinguished scientists, public health officials, law enforcers, first responders, and other experts to discuss pandemic prevention, preparedness, response and recovery at the 1st International Swine Flu Conference. At the International Swine Flu Conference, attendees will be able to [...]
The $78.3 Billion Canadian Bio-based Economy
Biotechnology is driving an economic shift to a broader “bio-based economy” which integrates biologic products and technologies, derived from renewable resources into new sustainable production and manufacturing processes. Canada’s bio-based economy is valued at 78.3 billion dollars. At 6.4 percent of the GDP, this footprint is larger than the automotive and aerospace sectors respectively. The [...]
Biotechnology Partnering Initiative – BioWindhover’s Therapeutics Area Partnering Conference
BIOTECanada and the Consulate General of Canada in Boston would like to invite you to participate in the upcoming Biotechnology Partnering Initiative, which is open to Canadian biotechnology companies and takes place in partnership with BioWindhover’s Therapeutics Area Partnering Conference http://www.tapartnerships.com/content/Main.aspx in Boston, November 17-19, 2009. The Initiative is limited to 10 Canadian biotechnology companies [...]
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 [...]
The University of Ottawa hosts important conference on Genetically Modified Organisms
OTTAWA, September 21, 2009 — The University of Ottawa will host an important conference on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO), organized by the Royal Society of Canada and the Science Academy of the French Institute, on September 22 and 23, 2009. During this conference, researchers from Canada and France will be discussing the use of genetically [...]
OGI Launches Program to Improve Researchers’ Access to Genomics Technologies
Toronto, September 17, 2009 – The Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) has announced the launch of a new program focused on genomics technology service platforms in Ontario, with six partnered service platforms already on board as inaugural affiliates. The Ontario Genomics Platform Affiliates (OGPA) program is open to genomics technology service platforms Ontario-wide, and seeks to [...]
Eighth Annual Canadian Health Research Awards
November 17, 2009 Mark this date in your calendar! The Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Prix Galien Canada are proud to present the eighth annual Canadian Health Research Awards – A Celebration of Excellence, in recognition of Canada’s best and brightest health researchers. This special evening will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, [...]
Report: Intelligence on Japanese pharmaceutical companies 2009
The Canadian Embassy in Japan spoke with the 13 leading Japanese pharma companies on their business interests and compiled the attached report. In these times where our companies are looking for potential partners with money, Japan presents an opportunity. The embassy staff will be pleased for help make the business connections – especially during 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 [...]
Join the Canadian Healthcare mission to East China, October 19-22, 2009!
Dear Canadian companies, The Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai (China) and the Canadian Provincial Governments are jointly organizing a healthcare mission to East China. The program dates are arranged in conjunction with the opening of a new Canadian Trade Office in Nanjing (a major city near Shanghai), and a local Chinese new drug discovery conference [...]