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SUMMARY:Patents and Trademarks 101 – For Scientists and Management
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker \nSantosh is a shareholder at CPST Intellectual Property\, an IP boutique based in Toronto\, Canada. He has over 30 years of experience in the IP profession and provides clients with guidance and strategic advice on the protection of intellectual property. He focuses primarily on the preparation and prosecution of patent and industrial design applications. He also advises on infringement and validity issues relating to intellectual property and on IP portfolio management issues. \nWith a technical background in biochemistry and chemical engineering\, Santosh has expertise in various technologies including biotechnology\, pharmaceutical and chemical subject matters\, and medical devices. \nSantosh has managed the prosecution of patent and industrial design applications before many intellectual property offices throughout the world and has represented clients of various sizes\, including private enterprises and public institutions. \nHe is a fellow of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)\, the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) and the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) and sits on various committees of these organizations. He chairs the IP Office Practice and Procedures Committee of AIPPI\, is on council of AIPPI-Canada\, and is the vice-chair of the Canadian Practice Committee of IPO.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/patents-and-trademarks-101-for-scientists-and-management/
LOCATION:Van Dusen Gardens\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak Street\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:SFU Faculty of Applied Sciences Homecoming
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 60 years of innovation and impact at Simon Fraser University with our FAS community. \nLocation: SFU Burnaby\, Applied Sciences Building (ASB) Atrium \nTickets include a parking and ice cream voucher. \nJoin us for a fun\, family-friendly event where you can reconnect with fellow alumni\, faculty and the FAS community—while exploring what’s new across the faculty. \nEnjoy a lively atmosphere with light refreshments\, including a visit from the Innocent Ice Cream truck. Explore interactive fair activities featuring booths from each school—Computing Science\, Engineering Science\, Mechatronic Systems Engineering\, and Sustainable Energy Engineering—along with a Co-op trivia station\, a kids’ zone\, and booths for student groups and clubs. \nYou’ll also have the chance to explore campus with tours of renovated ASB spaces\, labs and our 3D printing facilities. \nWith a low ticket cost and something for all ages\, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate 60 years of SFU and reconnect with the community.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/sfu-faculty-of-applied-sciences-homecoming/
LOCATION:SFU Applied Science Building 10900\, 8888 University Dr\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5A 1S6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lively evening of camaraderie as we gather as a community to celebrate the life sciences sector and kick off summer. \n\n\n\n\nWe invite you to join us for our most anticipated event of the summer—the LSBC Annual Summer Social! Join us for a lively evening of camaraderie as we gather as a community to celebrate the life sciences sector and kick off summer. We’re delighted to host this year’s social on June 4th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM PT at the stunning Zymeworks office. This is the perfect occasion to mingle with peers\, foster new connections – and have fun.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/summer-social-2/
LOCATION:Zymeworks\, Suite 800 114 East 4th Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5T 1GA\, Canada
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SUMMARY:May Nerd Nite North Van “Wonder Women of STEM"
DESCRIPTION:Like TED Talks with Beer! 3 short talks with Q&As\, big ideas\, trivia & prizes. Shows sell out quickly\, get your tickets early! \nWe’re back with a new season of mind-blowing talks\, trivia and one of the city’s most unique 19+ nights out\, where science gets social and curiosity takes the mic. \nEvery Nite features three 15-minute talks from scientists\, experts\, and curious thinkers who can explain big ideas in plain\, human language. No decoder ring required. Just real knowledge\, shared with humour and beer. After each talk\, get up close and personal with speakers when the audience joins in a live Q&A. \nMay’s show pays homage to some amazing women of Science\, Technology Engineering and Math with an all-female cast of speakers for our “Wonder Woman of STEM” show. \nShow starts promptly at 7pm. Please arrive by 6:50pm at the latest. Doors open at 6pm. Venue has a great menu! \n  \nJohanna Wagstaffe\, CBC Science Reporter & Meteorologist \nCascadia Subduction Zone – The 100-Year Window \nThe West Coast is famous for its mountains\, oceans and a fault line that hasn’t had a proper meltdown in over 300 years. Beneath the surface\, invisible forces are quietly winding up for something enormous – and they don’t care about your plans. \nWith over 2\,000 earthquakes rumbling through British Columbia every year\, most of them too small to notice\, it’s easy to forget that something much bigger is quietly building beneath us. Just off the coast of Vancouver Island\, the Cascadia Subduction Zone is locked\, loaded\, and long overdue – capable of unleashing a magnitude 9.0 megathrust earthquake\, like the one that struck in 1700 and sent a tsunami all the way across the Pacific Ocean to Japan. \nNow\, a newly discovered tear in the tectonic plate suggests the northern edge of this massive fault may be starting to behave differently than expected – possibly even shutting down. That might sound reassuring…until you realize it could change how\, where\, and how violently the next “Big One” hits. \nLocal Lynn Valley native and CBC science reporter and meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe dives into the latest research\, what it means for the West Coast\, and why living here means sharing space with a system that is patient\, powerful\, and very much alive. \nJohanna Wagstaffe is an award-winning CBC journalist\, meteorologist\, and science host with a background in geophysics and seismology. Specializing in climate and earthquake science\, she has fronted investigative series and podcasts including Fault Lines and 2050: Degrees of Change. \nAfter earning an honours degree in geophysics from Western University\, Johanna interned at the Environment Canada Severe Weather Centre and later obtained a meteorology certificate from York University. Beyond her reporting\, she is a dedicated author of STEM books for children and she is passionate about science literacy! \n  \nZoha Khawaja Bioethicist\, SFU \nVoice AI Therapeutic Chatbots – The Physics of Feelings \nYour voice carries more than words. It carries stress\, fatigue\, mood\, hesitation\, and patterns you don’t consciously control. This talk explores the rise of therapeutic AI chatbots that listen to how you speak\, not just what you say\, using voice as a potential biomarker for mental health. \nIn real-time and set in a near-future clinic\, where voice AI has quietly become part of everyday care\, this dramatized talk walks audiences through how these systems promise to expand access to mental health support while raising unsettling questions about consent\, regulation\, bias\, and trust. When your voice becomes data and therapy becomes software\, who is listening\, who decides what counts as “healthy\,” and what has to go right\, before we let an algorithm help hold our minds together? \nZoha Khawaja is a health sciences researcher working at the intersection of psychology\, bioethics\, and emerging AI technologies. She recently completed her MSc at SFU and holds a BA in Psychology from University of Calgary. As a member of the Bridge2AI Voice Consortium\, her research examines the ethical\, legal\, and social implications of using voice-based AI chatbots for therapeutic care. She is currently continuing this work while preparing for a Mitacs internship focused on translating research into real-world clinical tools. Mitacs is a national non-profit that connects students and researchers with companies\, startups\, and government groups. The idea is simple: instead of research living in a dusty PDF no one reads\, Mitacs funds projects where people apply their work directly to real industry challenges. Outside the lab\, Zoha keeps busy skiing\, running\, dancing\, hiking\, and painting\, presumably proving she is still more human than any chatbot. \n  \nDr. Rosanna Tilbrook\, Hot Jupiter Exoplanets \nAstronomer\, H.R. McMillan Space Centre \nDetails coming soon!
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/may-nerd-nite-north-van-wonder-women-of-stem/
LOCATION:Jack Lonsdale’s Public House\, 127-1433 Lonsdale Avenue\, North Vancouver\, BC\, V7M 2H9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Deciphering and Re-Engineering the Immune Response to Cancer
DESCRIPTION:About the Speaker \nDr. Nelson is a native of Vancouver\, Canada. He received his B.Sc. from the University of British Columbia in 1987 and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1991. He completed postdoctoral training with Dr. Phil Greenberg and held faculty positions at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Washington in Seattle. In 2003\, he became the founding Director of BC Cancer’s Deeley Research Centre in Victoria BC. He is a Professor of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia and a Professor of Biochemistry/Microbiology at the University of Victoria. He holds the Lynda and Murray Farmer Immunotherapy Research Chair at BC Cancer and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. \nDr. Nelson’s lab uses genomic and molecular approaches to study the immune response to cancer. As Scientific Director of BC Cancer’s Immunotherapy Program\, he is co-leading a phase I/II clinical trials program focused on engineered T cell therapies for lymphoid and gynecological cancers. Dr. Nelson is also a co-founder and CEO of Innovakine Therapeutics Inc\, which is using protein and cell engineering approaches to improve the efficacy and safety of cell-based therapies. He has played the guitar since he was a kid and is currently working his way (very slowly) through music of the Baroque era.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/deciphering-and-re-engineering-the-immune-response-to-cancer/
LOCATION:Van Dusen Gardens\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak Street\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Bio Essentials: Foundational Science
DESCRIPTION:A new micro credential that will teach you the fundamental science that underpins the biotech industry. \n\n\n\n\nLearn the Science Behind BC’s Life Sciences Sector \nLSBC\, 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. \nThis 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. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n– How BC’s biotech ecosystem tackles real-world challenges \n– The molecular toolbox: cells\, DNA\, RNA\, proteins \n– The role of genes in human health \n– How biotechnology prevents\, manages\, and cures disease \n– The future of BC biotech innovation \nOutcome:\nBy 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.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bio-essentials-foundational-science/
LOCATION:BCIT Downtown Campus\, 555 Seymour St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Series
DESCRIPTION:Building BC’s Future in Lipid Nanoparticles and mRNA \n\n\n\n\nLipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are transforming modern medicine and powering breakthroughs from mRNA vaccines to next-generation therapeutics and British Columbia is at the forefront. \nJoin us for an inside look at the evolution of BC’s globally recognized LNP cluster. Discover how decades of research\, a deep talent pool\, and a thriving biotech ecosystem have positioned the province as a leader in this rapidly advancing field.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/mccarthy-spotlight-speaking-series-3/
LOCATION:McCarthy Tetrault LLP\, 2400 – 745 Thurlow Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6E 0C5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2026 UBC Science Research Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Connect with colleagues and discover new ways to collaborate across disciplines and sectors. \nThe UBC Science Research Mixer is an opportunity for UBC Science faculty and postdoctoral fellows to meet colleagues conducting research with industry\, NGO or non-profit partners\, and to forge new connections with potential collaborators across sectors including biotechnology\, life sciences\, clean energy\, environment and conservation\, materials science\, and artificial intelligence.  The event will include keynotes\, refreshments\, networking and more. \nThis event is open to UBC Faculty of Science researchers and postdoctoral fellows\, and current or potential industry and not-for-profit partners. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/2026-ubc-science-research-mixer/
LOCATION:Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre\, 6163 University Boulevard\, Vancouver
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260512T153000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Citizen Science to Help BC Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can be a citizen scientist hero who helps make B.C. a healthy place for bees\, butterflies and birds. Artist and educator Lori Weidenhammer\, aka Madame Beespeaker\, will give you the tools to add scientific observations to iNaturalist\, a place to collect photos you take of bees and flowers in public parks\, gardens and your own back yard. By posting flowers that bees visit\, we can learn more about the seasonal life cycles of the plants that supply nectar and pollen to our precious pollinators. \nFeed your body\, mind and soul by heading outdoors to study and support B.C.’s beautiful native bees.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/the-power-of-citizen-science-to-help-bc-native-bees-2/
LOCATION:VPL Dunbar Branch\, 4515 Dunbar St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6S 2G7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260511T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260511T180000
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SUMMARY:2026 BCRegMed 9th Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:BCREGMED is excited to host our Annual Symposium on May 11th from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM at The Nest on UBC’s beautiful campus. This full-day event will bring together leading voices in regenerative medicine and cell therapy\, fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing our field. \nOur mission at BCREGMED is to create a meaningful opportunity for professionals\, researchers\, and students in the regenerative medicine community to connect\, discuss emerging challenges\, and forge impactful partnerships. By addressing current gaps in the field and building bridges for new collaborations\, we aim to accelerate the development of effective\, lasting solutions to some of today’s most pressing healthcare issues. This year\, we’re also expanding our digital reach\, making it easier than ever for participants to engage virtually. \nThe Symposium will continue its tradition of highlighting the innovative work of our trainee community. Attendees can look forward to poster presentations and dynamic Rapid Fire Talks that showcase cutting-edge research. We are thrilled to provide this platform for emerging talent to share their insights and drive progress in regenerative medicine. \nJoin us in advancing the future of healthcare—together\, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible! \nDeadline to submit an abstract: March 6th\, 2026\nDeadline to register: May 1st\, 2025
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/2026-bcregmed-9th-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:AMS Student Nest\, 6133 University Boulevard\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:The Power of Citizen Science to Help BC Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:Learn how you can be a citizen scientist hero that helps make BC a healthy place for bees\, butterflies and birds. \nArtist and educator Lori Weidenhammer will give you the tools to add scientific observations to iNaturalist\, a place to collect photos you take of bees and flowers in public parks\, gardens and your own backyard. \nPresented by Lori Weidenhammer. \nDrop-in.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/the-power-of-citizen-science-to-help-bc-native-bees/
LOCATION:VPL Kerrisdale Branch\, 2112 West 42 Ave.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6M 2B6\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Genome BC's 2026 Annual Genomics Forum: Resilience By Design
DESCRIPTION:Responding to changes in our biodiversity is one of the most pressing scientific challenges of our time. As ecosystems shift in response to habitat fragmentation\, climate change and land use pressures\, the species and ecological processes that sustain life are being driven to react and adapt. \nThe 2026 Genomics Forum features expert conversations on the solutions and emerging opportunities at the intersection of genomics and biodiversity science. Researchers\, Indigenous leaders and partners will explore how genomics can deepen our understanding of changes in biodiversity and accelerate evidence based actions to preserve\, conserve and manage our ecosystems. \nThis year’s sessions feature: \n– global initiatives to unveil the genetic diversity of the world’s species \n– Indigenous stewardship and data sovereignty \n– advances in tools for biodiversity monitoring and management \n– the untapped potential of natural products research and the bioeconomy \nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 6\, 2026 at the UBC Robson Square Theatre (C300) to connect with researchers\, partners and decision makers who will shape the future of biodiversity
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/genome-bcs-2026-annual-genomics-forum-resilience-by-design/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:An Evening with World-Renowned Botanist\, Diana Beresford-Kroeger
DESCRIPTION:What if the answers to our world’s greatest challenges aren’t found in a lab \, but in the the ancient\, silent wisdom of the canopy? \nBlending her deep Celtic roots with cutting-edge science\, Diana will reveal how trees function as the Earth’s biological cathedral\, offering us a blueprint for healing\, harmony\, and spiritual unity. \nWhether you are a lifelong environmentalist\, a spiritual seeker\, or a curious neighbour from the Vancouver streets\, you will leave with a renewed sense of wonder and a practical path toward living in alignment with the natural world. \n—Book signing at 8:30 p.m.— \nIn an era of disconnection\, Diana invites us to reconnect with the “Bioplan” —the profound\, symbiotic relationship between humanity and the global forest. \nThe sacred script of the forest is the living truth of the trees. Come hear the voice of the forest. It’s time to root your truth in the living Earth and a practical path toward living in alignment with the natural world. \n  \n$25 in advance\, $35 at the door
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/an-evening-with-world-renowned-botanist-diana-beresford-kroeger/
LOCATION:Unity of Vancouver\, 5840 Oak Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:28th Annual Canadian Society of Echocardiography Hybrid Echo Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues and Friends of Science in Vancouver Community\, \nI am delighted to share that we will be hosting the 2026 Canadian Society of Echocardiography (CSE) Echo Weekend in Vancouver\, the national flagship echocardiography conference\, taking place April 30–May 2\, 2026. This upcoming meeting marks a very special milestone: for the first time in the past 28 years\, CSE Echo Weekend will be held in beautiful Vancouver! We have assembled a truly star-studded and content-rich program\, bringing together many distinguished echocardiographers\, sonographers\, imagers\, clinicians\, scientists\, and colleagues from across Canada and around the world\, and showcasing cutting-edge science\, technology\, and advances in cardiac imaging in 2026. \nThis dynamic three-day experience is designed to foster interactive learning\, multidisciplinary dialogue\, and meaningful clinical impact\, and will include (partial highlights): \n– Featured symposia and plenary sessions covering advanced echocardiography topics\, including diastolic function and the new guidelines\, right heart assessment and pulmonary hypertension\, cardiomyopathies\, artificial intelligence\, congenital heart disease\, state-of-the-art valve assessment\, and stress echocardiography \n– Joint sessions with CT and MRI colleagues\, exploring cutting-edge multimodality approaches to patient-centered cardiovascular care \n– Hands-on learning labs and workshops\, including strain imaging\, 3D echocardiography\, contrast echo\, and POCUS (cardiac and lung) essentials \n– Poster presentations and moderated scientific abstract sessions\, with judging and awards recognizing outstanding research \n– Signature social events\, including the Welcome Dinner\, President’s Reception\, and networking opportunities that bring our community together \n– Special activities\, such as a Stanley Park Fun Run to kick off the weekend for those who wish to join \nOne highlight we are especially excited about is a live interventional valve case (tricuspid valve repair or replacement)\, demonstrating how echocardiography and interventional cardiology work seamlessly together to deliver cutting-edge\, patient-centered care. \nAnd yes\, we promise Echo Weekend 2026 will also be fun. In addition to an outstanding scientific program\, we are planning social events that celebrate collegiality\, connection\, and the joy of learning together. \nWe hope you will join us for a memorable weekend of exceptional cardiac imaging\, science\, and innovation\, set against the inspiring backdrop of Vancouver. Please feel free to share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested. \nRegistration information:\nhttps://www.cseweekend.ca/registration/registration-information \n\nBest regards\, \nTeresa S.M. Tsang\, MD\, FRCPC\, FACC\, FASE \nDirector\, VGH–UBC Echo Lab\, AI Echo Core Lab\, VCHRI AI Hub
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/28th-annual-canadian-society-of-echocardiography-hybrid-echo-weekend/
LOCATION:The Westin Bayshore\, 1601 Bayshore Drive\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6G 2V4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BioConnect BC (D.R.I.N.K.S. Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:BioConnect BC (formerly D.R.I.N.K.S. – Discussions Relevant to Inspiring New Knowledge and Science) social is held monthly at Mahoneys on Stamps Landing (Old Monk Mcqueens on False Creek at 601 Stamps Landing). \nThe purpose (if you need an excuse to stay a little later!) is to bring together faculty\, clinicians\, residents\, trainees\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, bio/pharm staff/execs/veterans\, lawyers\, VCs\, and others with common interests in biomedical/translational research & discovery/commercialization once a month to casually interact and meet new people over a beverage and/or appie. It’s also becoming a great way for people that have just moved to Vancouver to meet others in the industry.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bioconnect-bc-d-r-i-n-k-s-vancouver-4/
LOCATION:BAESIDE @ Mahonys False Creek\, 601 Stamps Landing\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260203T163659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T192828Z
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SUMMARY:2026 PHC Health Ethics Conference
DESCRIPTION:1-Day Annual Health Ethics Conference | Who owns the truth – and how do we build a more just and trustworthy healthcare system? \nWe acknowledge with gratitude and humility that this event will take place on the traditional homelands of the Coast Salish people\, the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam)\, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish)\, and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh). \nThis conference event will explore themes including: \nThe rise of misinformation and dispute of ‘facts’: How has public trust in scientific and medical information eroded\, and what can be done to repair it? \nTruth and Reconciliation in healthcare: Whose stories get told and what truths have been excluded or erased from healthcare discourses? How do we confront historical and ongoing harms to build pathways for justice\, accountability\, and healing? \nThe ethics of truth-telling in clinical encounters: Navigating transparency\, uncertainty\, and the moral obligations of clinicians \nJoin us at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue located at 580 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC on April 24\, 2026.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/2026-phc-health-ethics-conference/
LOCATION:SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue\, 580 W Hastings St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 5K3\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260127T185253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T185253Z
UID:45080-1774540800-1774551600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:BioConnect BC (D.R.I.N.K.S. Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:BioConnect BC (formerly D.R.I.N.K.S. – Discussions Relevant to Inspiring New Knowledge and Science) social is held monthly at Mahoneys on Stamps Landing (Old Monk Mcqueens on False Creek at 601 Stamps Landing). \nThe purpose (if you need an excuse to stay a little later!) is to bring together faculty\, clinicians\, residents\, trainees\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, bio/pharm staff/execs/veterans\, lawyers\, VCs\, and others with common interests in biomedical/translational research & discovery/commercialization once a month to casually interact and meet new people over a beverage and/or appie. It’s also becoming a great way for people that have just moved to Vancouver to meet others in the industry.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bioconnect-bc-d-r-i-n-k-s-vancouver-3/
LOCATION:BAESIDE @ Mahonys False Creek\, 601 Stamps Landing\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260325T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260225T234539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T234738Z
UID:45569-1774463400-1774476000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Science in the Keg
DESCRIPTION:Pull up a stool and tap into science! Science in the Keg brings researchers and the Vancouver community together for a fun\, relaxed evening of discovery and conversation. No expertise required! Just curiosity and a fresh drink of your choosing! \n​For this edition we’re diving into the surprising science of nutrition: from the billions of bacteria shaping our health from inside our gut\, to the behaviors shaping what ends up on our plates. \n​Join Jerry He for “When Bacteria Get Smart: Detecting Disease from Within the Gut” and Patricia Acosta for “‘Just Eat Better’ Doesn’t Work: Nutrition Behaviours that Support Health in Obesity.” Two talks\, plenty of discussion\, and a fresh look at the food we all share. \n​Doors opens at 6.30pm and the event starts at 7pm. \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\nBrewing August\n1614 W 3rd Ave\, Vancouver\, BC V6J 1K2\, Canada
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/science-in-the-keg/
LOCATION:Brewing August\, 1614 W 3rd Ave\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6J 1K2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T173000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260116T225655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T225656Z
UID:44920-1772787600-1772818200@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:The Virtual Brain Node: Personalized Simulations for Cognitive Neuroscience
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build and analyze personalized brain network models using TheVirtualBrain simulation software\n\n\n\nSFU’s Institute for Neuroscience and Neurotechnology (INN) invites you to an in-person\, one-day workshop on March 6\, 2026\, from 9am to 5:30pm\, held in conjunction with the Cognitive Neuroscience Society 2006 Annual Meeting* in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada.\n*Please note: registration for this workshop is separate from registration for the Cognitive Neuroscience Society meeting. \nThis workshop introduces participants to personalized brain network modelling using TheVirtualBrain (TVB)—an open-source platform for simulating large-scale brain dynamics grounded in empirical data. Designed for cognitive neuroscientists\, the session combines conceptual foundations with hands-on experience. \nWhat you’ll learn\nParticipants will gain practical experience with: \n– Core principles of nonlinear brain dynamics \n– TVB software architecture and workflows \n– Building the components of a simple TVB simulation \n– Tuning models and model parameter optimization \n– Evaluating model performance and validity \n– Applications of TVB in aging and pediatric research \nFormat and preparation\nThe workshop will include guided tutorials and hands-on exercises. \nPre-workshop preparation: To get the most out of the workshop\, participants will receive pre-workshop materials via email. \nParticipants are asked to: \n– Watch two recordings covering foundational introductory information for TVB \n– Complete a brief pre-session survey \n– Follow instructions to install the software environment container \n– Clone the Git repository and run one cell in a Jupyter notebook to verify successful environment install \nTechnical support will be available prior to the session through online office hours\, with additional in-person assistance offered 8-9am on the day of the workshop. \nRegistration\nRegistration closes: January 25\, 2026 at 11:59pm\nSpace is limited—early registration is encouraged. \nAttendance at this workshop requires separate registration and is not included with registration for the Cognitive Neuroscience Society (CNS) meeting. CNS registration is not required to attend the workshop. \nTo register\, please use Eventbrite. If you prefer to register without Eventbrite or have questions\, contact us at inn@sfu.ca. \nFacilitators\nRandy McIntosh\, Director\, INN & Co-Founder\, TheVirtualBrain \nKelly Shen\, Director of Operations\, INN \nLeanne Rokos\, Research Technician\, INN \nJustin Wang\, PhD Candidate\, Simon Fraser University
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/the-virtual-brain-node-personalized-simulations-for-cognitive-neuroscience/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Parq Hotel\, 39 Smithe Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260127T185042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T185441Z
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SUMMARY:BioConnect BC (D.R.I.N.K.S. Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:BioConnect BC (formerly D.R.I.N.K.S. – Discussions Relevant to Inspiring New Knowledge and Science) social is held monthly at Mahoneys on Stamps Landing (Old Monk Mcqueens on False Creek at 601 Stamps Landing). \nThe purpose (if you need an excuse to stay a little later!) is to bring together faculty\, clinicians\, residents\, trainees\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, bio/pharm staff/execs/veterans\, lawyers\, VCs\, and others with common interests in biomedical/translational research & discovery/commercialization once a month to casually interact and meet new people over a beverage and/or appie. It’s also becoming a great way for people that have just moved to Vancouver to meet others in the industry.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bioconnect-bc-d-r-i-n-k-s-vancouver-2/
LOCATION:BAESIDE @ Mahonys False Creek\, 601 Stamps Landing\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260226T183000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20251205T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T205122Z
UID:44512-1772092800-1772130600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Annual Access to Innovation: Empowering Innovation\, Transforming Health\, Shaping Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 25\, 2026\, for our annual Access to Innovation Conference\, a full-day event showcasing how cutting-edge research in British Columbia is translated into real-world health and economic impact. Centered on the theme “Discovery to Impact: Life Sciences in Action\,” the event explores the journey from early discovery through development\, commercialization\, and adoption\, with a particular emphasis on the transformative role of AI across the sector.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conference convenes leaders from industry\, research\, and government to discuss trends\, innovation pathways\, and policy frameworks that enable the growth of life sciences. Connect with decision-makers\, share insights\, and deepen your understanding of the most relevant topics in life sciences and AI.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 \nLocation: Vancouver Convention Centre West – Summit Level 3 \nF&B Offerings: Buffet lunch\, coffee\, tea\, water\, and light reception refreshments will be provided. \nSuggested Attire: Business \n  \nAgenda: \n\nRegistration: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.\nProgram Begins: 8:30 a.m.\nLunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nProgramming Continues: 1:00 – 5:30 p.m.\nNetworking Reception: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.\n\n  \nTickets: \nEarly Bird\, until January 31: \n\nLSBC Members – Early Bird: $299\nLSBC Non-Members – Early Bird: $449\n\nAfter January 31: \n\nLSBC Members: $349\nLSBC Non-Members: $499\nStudents: $199
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/44512/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre West\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260225T183000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20251201T161026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T205214Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Access to Innovation: Discovery to Impact: Life Sciences in Action
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 25\, 2026\, for our annual Access to Innovation Conference\, a full-day event showcasing how cutting-edge research in British Columbia is translated into real-world health and economic impact. Centered on the theme “Discovery to Impact: Life Sciences in Action\,” the event explores the journey from early discovery through development\, commercialization\, and adoption\, with a particular emphasis on the transformative role of AI across the sector.​  \nThe conference convenes leaders from industry\, research\, and government to discuss trends\, innovation pathways\, and policy frameworks that enable the growth of life sciences. Connect with decision-makers\, share insights\, and deepen your understanding of the most relevant topics in life sciences and AI.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details:\nDate: Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 \nLocation: Vancouver Convention Centre West – Summit Level 3 \nF&B Offerings: Buffet lunch\, coffee\, tea\, water\, and light reception refreshments will be provided. \nSuggested Attire: Business \nAgenda: \nRegistration: 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. \nProgram Begins: 8:30 a.m. \nLunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. \nProgramming Continues: 1:00 – 5:30 p.m. \nNetworking Reception: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. \nTickets: \nEarly Bird\, until January 31: \nLSBC Members – Early Bird: $299 \nLSBC Non-Members – Early Bird: $449 \nAfter January 31: \nLSBC Members: $349 \nLSBC Non-Members: $499 \nStudents: $199
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/11th-annual-access-to-innovation/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre West\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20251201T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160423Z
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SUMMARY:Peter W. Hochachka Memorial Lecture with Dr. Charles Darveau
DESCRIPTION:Special Seminars\n\n\nWhen\nFebruary 13\, 2026 12:00 pm\n\n\nWhere\nMichael Smith Laboratories auditorium\, MSL 102\n\n\nPresenter(s)\nCharles Darveau\n\n\nHost(s)\nTrish Schulte\n\n\n\n\n\n“Diversity and evolution of insect flight energetics: connecting functional morphology and biochemical adaptation”\, Charles Darveau\, Professor\, University of Ottawa \nSources: Peter W. Hochachka Memorial Lecture and Friday Comphy Seminar
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/peter-w-hochachka-memorial-lecture-with-dr-charles-darveau/
LOCATION:Michael Smith Laboratories\, 2185 East Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260212T220000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260120T201115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201115Z
UID:44987-1770919200-1770933600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:After Dark: The Science of Love and Sex
DESCRIPTION:When the lights go down\, the chemistry comes alive! Step into a night where love meets lab coats and curiosity gets a little wild. Explore the museum like never before\, with hands-on exhibits\, cheeky and educational Sex Ed Trivia\, and a dazzling live spectacle on poles that’s sure to set pulses racing. Expect laughter\, intrigue\, maybe even a little spark (of the scientific kind). Bring your date\, your friends\, or just your curiosity… this is science with a side of seduction.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/after-dark-the-science-of-love-and-sex-2/
LOCATION:Science World\, 1455 Quebec Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A3Z7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260203T222404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222404Z
UID:45257-1770744600-1770750000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Black Excellence in STEM: Swimming to UBC Like a Fish by Dr. Rashid Sumaila
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Rashid Sumaila is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Interdisciplinary Ocean and Fisheries Economics at UBC’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs. His research examines how economics can be used to protect marine ecosystems\, with a focus on fisheries subsidies\, marine protected areas\, illegal fishing\, climate change\, marine plastic pollution\, and oil spills. Through this work\, Dr. Sumaila bridges science\, economics\, and policy to address some of the most urgent environmental challenges facing our oceans. \nInternationally recognized for his impact\, Dr. Sumaila regularly advises global institutions including the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. His contributions have been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Volvo Environment Prize (2017)\, election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada\, and the 2023 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement. \n\nIn “Swimming to UBC Like a Fish\,” Dr. Sumaila will recount the twists and turns of his academic journey\, discuss how his work connects science\, economics\, and policy\, and reflect on what it means to build impact at UBC. Following the talk\, attendees will have the opportunity to ask Dr. Sumaila questions and connect with him during a networking session. Register now to join the conversation and be inspired!
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/black-excellence-in-stem-swimming-to-ubc-like-a-fish-by-dr-rashid-sumaila/
LOCATION:CEME 2202\, 6250 Applied Science Lane\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20251201T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160548Z
UID:44424-1770460200-1770483600@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Nature Club: Fish
DESCRIPTION:Fish have a backbone\, live in water and breathe using special organs called gills. Fishing to find out more? Join us as we explore the diversity of fishes and take a closer look at fish in our collection. \nThe collection holds over 800\,000 specimens and over 50\,000 DNA and tissue samples\, making it the third-largest fish collection in Canada. The collection holds 11 holotype specimens\, original specimens that were used to describe new species. It also contains representatives of what may be the youngest fish species on Earth: pairs of stickleback species that evolved only recently in British Columbia’s lakes. \n\nRegistration\nNature Club is free for UBC Families and Members. Museum admission rates apply for the general public.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/nature-club-fish/
LOCATION:Beaty Biodiversity Museum\, 2212 Main Mall\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260127T184954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T185447Z
UID:45072-1769702400-1769713200@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:BioConnect BC (D.R.I.N.K.S. Vancouver)
DESCRIPTION:BioConnect BC (formerly D.R.I.N.K.S. – Discussions Relevant to Inspiring New Knowledge and Science) social is held monthly at Mahoneys on Stamps Landing (Old Monk Mcqueens on False Creek at 601 Stamps Landing). \nThe purpose (if you need an excuse to stay a little later!) is to bring together faculty\, clinicians\, residents\, trainees\, staff\, entrepreneurs\, bio/pharm staff/execs/veterans\, lawyers\, VCs\, and others with common interests in biomedical/translational research & discovery/commercialization once a month to casually interact and meet new people over a beverage and/or appie. It’s also becoming a great way for people that have just moved to Vancouver to meet others in the industry.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bioconnect-bc-d-r-i-n-k-s-vancouver/
LOCATION:BAESIDE @ Mahonys False Creek\, 601 Stamps Landing\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T213000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20251201T160806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T160806Z
UID:44428-1769630400-1769635800@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Kiuryaq
DESCRIPTION:The Northern Lights have always carried stories—frightening\, spiritual\, epic\, and playful. \nKiuryaq is a circumpolar performance exploring our relationship with the Northern Lights—“kiuryaq” in Inuvialuktun—created through collaboration among Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists from Canada\, Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland)\, and Sápmi (Norway). \nAt its centre are two siblings born in the North: one raised beneath the Aurora with their grandparents\, the other adopted south and unaware of their origins. Through ancestral connection\, choices are made that alter both their worlds. \nBlending theatre\, live music\, and video design\, Kiuryaq weaves northern stories into a landscape of light\, memory\, and cosmology. A performance of transformation and return\, Kiuryaq is an invitation into the wisdom\, warnings\, and humour of the circumpolar region. \nThis one-night-only performance is preceded by an artist talk with co-creators Reneltta Arluk and Rawdna Carita Eira\, and a reception hosted by the Royal Norwegian Embassy. Come early for complimentary refreshments and a conversation about the artistic practice and cultural worldviews informing this landmark circumpolar collaboration.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/kiuryaq/
LOCATION:Chan Centre\, 6265 Crescent Road\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20260115T205032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T205032Z
UID:44898-1769623200-1769634000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care
DESCRIPTION:Explore how UBC brain science\, emerging technologies\, and compassion are coming together to shape the future of mental health. \n\nMental health research is entering a bold new era. As rates of depression\, anxiety\, and other psychiatric conditions continue to rise\, researchers at UBC are developing groundbreaking tools to offer new possibilities for diagnosis\, treatment\, and recovery. From brain stimulation therapies like TMS\, to ethical applications of social robotics\, to movie-based neuroimaging tools\, discover how innovation is expanding the ways we support mental wellness across the lifespan. \n\nUBC Connects at Robson Square\, in partnership with the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, presents leading UBC scholars Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez\, Dr. Julie Robillard\, and Dr. Tamara Vanderwal in a conversation about the technologies reshaping mental health care. \n\nFree and open to all. \n\nThis event is part of a three-part series co-hosted by UBC Connects at Robson Square and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. Subscribe to the UBC Connects at Robson Square mailing list to receive updates and invitations to future Connects events\, including the third instalment on our series on brain health in Spring 2026.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/reimagining-the-mind-innovations-in-mental-health-research-and-care/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson St\, Vancouver
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T044438
CREATED:20251201T161318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T161318Z
UID:44439-1769158800-1769184000@scienceinvancouver.com
SUMMARY:Life Sciences BC’s 7th Annual Career Connect Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Attention life sciences employers\, post-secondary students\, and job seekers! \nWe are pleased to announce our seventh annual Career Connect Day. This dynamic full-day event brings together life sciences employers from across the sector\, post-secondary students\, and job seekers. \nPresentations will focus on: \nCareers in the life sciences sector. \nCompany-specific training programs. \nLeadership journeys & more. \nIn addition\, students\, business leaders\, and HR professionals will have an opportunity to explore our extensive job fair exhibitor hall and enjoy networking opportunities. \nJoin this year’s Career Connect Day to make meaningful connections that can transform your future! \n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details:\nDate: Friday\, January 23\, 2026 \nLocation: Vancouver Convention Centre East \nMeals will not be available at this event. During the one-hour break\, we encouraged attendees to explore the various dining options in the vicinity \n  \nTickets:\nStudents: $25 \nLSBC Member: $25 \nLSBC Non-Member: $40
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/life-sciences-bcs-7th-annual-career-connect-day-2026/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre East\, 999 Canada Place\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6C 3C1\, Canada
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