LifeSciences BC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 21st Annual LifeSciences BC Awards, presented by FARRIS. These awards are presented annually to recognize talented individuals and organizations that represent the life sciences ecosystem in B.C. which includes; academia, health institutions, research & development, SMEs, government and industry.
The award winners represent the full spectrum from discovery to commercialization, underscoring the depth of knowledge that significantly contributes to the B.C. bioeconomy, while improving the lives of patients here in B.C. and around the world.
For our award winners it started with a simple question: how will our new knowledge and innovation be put to use? Whether building a commercial enterprise that creates new jobs, or leading teams that put new research into practice, all of their work is driven by the desire to make life better.
In British Columbia we are fortunate to have a vibrant and thriving life sciences biocluster that is marked not only by local and national accomplishments, but international recognition. We have a community of scientists, physicians, engineers, technologists, clinicians, researchers, thought provokers and gamblers. In short, we have many entrepreneurial individuals that at the end of the day have given their all to make a difference.
The 2019 LifeSciences BC Award Winners are:
- Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence – Caroline Cameron
- Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research – Aubrey J. Tingle Prize – Jerilynn Prior
- Deal of the Year – Anandia Laboratories Inc.
- Strategic LifeSciences Company of the Year Award – Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – Vancouver
- Growth Stage Life Sciences Company of the Year – Aspect Biosystems
- Milton Wong Award for Leadership – Natalie Dakers
- LifeSciences Company of the Year – Terramerra
- Don Rix Award for Lifetime Achievement – Marco Marra
The 2019 LifeSciences BC award winners will be recognized at this year’s annual dinner presented by FARRIS, held on April 4, 2019 at the Vancouver Convention Centre.
Early bird award dinner tickets are on sale until March 5th. To purchase your tickets or a table, please visit our event page https://bit.ly/2N7nWj1