Science Events in Vancouver
Stay up-to-date with all of the life science events taking place in Vancouver with the Science in Vancouver events calendar! From academia to industry and biotech to pharma, our events calendar is your complete source for life science conferences, symposiums, networking, and workshops in Vancouver.
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Bio Essentials: Foundational Science
A new micro credential that will teach you the fundamental science that underpins the biotech industry.
Learn the Science Behind BC’s Life Sciences Sector
LSBC, in partnership with BCIT, is relaunching our science for non-scientists courses – first up…Bio Essentials :Foundational Science. A new micro credential that will teach you the fundamental science that underpins the biotech industry. You asked, and we delivered, now with new Canadian context and relevant BC-specific ecosystem examples.
This two-day introductory course makes biotechnology clear, relevant, and exciting for professionals without a science background. You’ll gain a practical overview of how biotech drives healthcare, sustainability, and business innovation across British Columbia and beyond.
What You’ll Learn:
– How BC’s biotech ecosystem tackles real-world challenges
– The molecular toolbox: cells, DNA, RNA, proteins
– The role of genes in human health
– How biotechnology prevents, manages, and cures disease
– The future of BC biotech innovation
Outcome:
By the end of the course, you’ll confidently understand biotech language and see how BC’s life sciences community connects science, health, and business to drive the future of innovation.
