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SUMMARY:An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the World Around Us
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author Ed Yong shares how he became a birder. After becoming burnt out from years of pandemic reporting\, Yong turned to birdwatching to help improve his mental health and return to his nature writing beat. Along the way\, Yong found a much deeper connection to the natural world. Now\, Yong shares with audiences how birdwatching fosters joy\, wonder\, and connection to the world around you. \nPlease note that this lecture will take place in the Old Auditorium at UBC. Registration is required. Registration will open in August—please check back then or subscribe to our Green List to stay informed about upcoming events. \nThis lecture is co-organized with UBC’s Faculty of Science and UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/an-immense-world-how-animal-senses-reveal-the-world-around-us/
LOCATION:The Old Auditorium\, 6344 Memorial Road\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BC Cancer Research Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join researchers and trainees from across the BC Cancer community for a full day of scientific presentations\, networking\, trainee talks\, and poster sessions. \nImportant Deadlines\nTrainee talk abstract submission: August 14\, 2026 \nPoster abstract submission: August 28\, 2026 \nGeneral registration: September 10\, 2026 \nPoster sessions will take place in the afternoon\, while trainee talks will be held throughout the day. Each trainee talk will include approximately 10 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for questions. \nAnyone affiliated with BC Cancer\, the Vancouver Prostate Centre\, iCORD\, Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre\, BC Children’s Hospital\, or UBC may register and submit a poster abstract. Trainee talks are open to MSc students\, PhD students\, and postdoctoral fellows affiliated with BC Cancer. \nPlease confirm your availability before submitting an abstract. \nRegister and submit your abstract HERE \nWe look forward to celebrating the exciting research happening across our community! \nFor questions\, please contact the GrasPods team at GrasPodsExec@bccrc.ca.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bc-cancer-research-day-2026/
LOCATION:UBC Medical Student & Alumni Centre\, 2750 Heather Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 4M2\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bigger Ideas Conference™
DESCRIPTION:Bigger Ideas Conference™\nTime: 9:00 am to 6:30 pm\nDate: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\nLocation: Microsoft Offices\, 725 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, B.C.\nTheme: The Power of a Woman: Where Ambition Meets Legacy\nTickets and information: www.biggerideasconference.com \nAbout This Event \nOn September 19\, 2026\, the Bigger Ideas Conference™ will bring an ambitious community of women together at Microsoft’s downtown Vancouver offices for a transformative day of learning\, connection and inspiration. \nPresented by Odihi and title-sponsored by Vancity\, this year’s conference explores “The Power of a Woman: Where Ambition Meets Legacy.” Attendees will hear from a lineup of influential speakers and experts across entrepreneurship\, technology\, finance\, wellness\, leadership and the creative industries. Through thought-provoking panels\, interactive workshops and curated networking experiences\, guests will gain practical insights\, build meaningful relationships and leave inspired to think bigger and create an impact that lasts. \nThe full-day conference is designed for women and women-identifying individuals at every stage of their personal and professional journeys\, from students and emerging professionals to founders. Attendees will gain practical strategies\, strengthen their financial confidence\, access mentorship and build meaningful relationships within an ambitious community of women. \nThis year’s program will feature acclaimed writer and speaker Ijeoma Oluo as keynote\, alongside a diverse lineup of leaders and experts\, including Pocket Sun of SoGal Ventures and Parisa Asgharzadeh of Women in AI. Together\, speakers will lead timely conversations on responsible leadership\, sustainable ambition\, creativity\, career growth and lasting community impact. The day will also include interactive workshops\, panel discussions and curated networking experiences.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bigger-ideas-conference/
LOCATION:Microsoft Offices\, 725 Granville Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V7Y 1G5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:STEM Britannia
DESCRIPTION:Come join us and explore science in YOUR community at the Britannia Community Centre in East Vancouver on Saturday September 19th\, 2026 from 10am-3pm. \nThe fantastic  On The Road team is excited to share three science presentations they bring to schools all across BC with local families and scientists of all ages. This annual free family event hosted by STEAM ECOSYSTEM BC also includes a host of local STEAM exhibitors in a great day of science for all. Join Science World\, Genome BC\, SFU Forensic Sciences\, Open Science Network\, Pacific Institute of Mathematical Sciences\, STEM Aces and feed your science curiosity!
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/stem-britannia/
LOCATION:Britannia Community Centre\, Gym D\, 1661 Napier Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261020T153000
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SUMMARY:From Bench to IND/CTA: Building a Strong Preclinical Package for First-in-Human Trials
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URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/from-bench-to-ind-cta-building-a-strong-preclinical-package-for-first-in-human-trials/
LOCATION:Van Dusen Gardens\, Floral Hall\, 5151 Oak Street\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Women Founders Meetup at UBC Robson Square
DESCRIPTION:​Join Innovation UBC in person for our Women Founders Meetup\, on Thursday\, October 22nd. \n​These meetups are intended to connect our venture community with a wider ecosystem of women and non-binary founders\, executives\, leaders\, and mentors. \n​Come to Room 1400 at UBC Robson Square for informal conversations and networking to build 1:1 relationships and help our community engage\, connect and grow – while having fun! \n​Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. \n​Who should attend \n​Women and non-binary founders\, researchers\, innovators\, executives\, mentors\, and team members part of Innovation UBC as well as members of our wider ecosystem are encouraged to attend. \n​RSVP required. This is a 19+ event. \n​Location \n​This event will be hosted at UBC Robson Square in Room 1400. 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC V6Z 3B7\, Canada. \n​About Innovation UBC\n​Innovation UBC works with UBC’s researchers to support and accelerate the translation of their research into real world impacts. Through research partnerships\, technology transfer\, and venture building services\, UBC researchers have access to a robust ecosystem of services and support to strengthen their translation opportunities. \n​Visit our website innovation.ubc.ca to learn more.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/women-founders-meetup-at-ubc-robson-square-2/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:SFU Café Scientifique: Yukon Ho! Permafrost\, Glacial Lake Yukon\, Landscape Evolution and the Yukon Gold Rush
DESCRIPTION:Presented by SFU Faculty of Science\n\n\nTake a journey through the Yukon’s unique and dramatic landscapes with SFU Earth Sciences professor Brent Ward. Learn how waves of glaciation have shaped dynamic river systems\, lakes and landforms\, and the rich mineral deposits that sparked the Yukon Gold Rush of 1898 and continue to attract people to Canada’s north today. \nTuesday\, October 27\n5:00 – 6:30 pm\nOn Zoom – Webinar link will be e-mailed to all registered attendees \nQuestions about Café Scientifique? E-mail sfuscienceoutreach@sfu.ca.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/sfu-cafe-scientifique-yukon-ho-permafrost-glacial-lake-yukon-landscape-evolution-and-the-yukon-gold-rush/
LOCATION:Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261030T220000
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SUMMARY:After Dark: Sinister Science – Halloween Edition
DESCRIPTION:Science World After Dark turns sinister for our most spine-tingling event of the year. This ain’t no kids Halloween party: adults 19+ are invited to explore a haunted dome with a bewitching brew\, unsettling spectacles\, and shock-worthy science. \nThis is one of our top-selling After Dark events\, so make sure you don’t miss your chance to geek out at the gore and understand the science behind the horror. Miss it\, and you’ll wish you hadn’t.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/after-dark-sinister-science-halloween-edition/
LOCATION:Science World\, 1455 Quebec Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A3Z7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2026 Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address
DESCRIPTION:Can we really bring back the mammoth? \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, paleogenomicist Beth Shapiro walks through what it actually takes to revive an extinct species and why the honest answer is more interesting than the myth. \nDrawing on decades of work sequencing ancient DNA\, Shapiro breaks down the real science behind de-extinction: what we can learn from mammoth genomes\, why cloning a mammoth is impossible and what scientists are doing instead. \nShe explains how the same genetic tools being developed for de-extinction are already being used to help living species survive and what a cold-tolerant\, mammoth-like elephant could mean for Arctic ecosystems. \nJoin Dr. Beth Shapiro for the 2026 Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address! \n\n\n\nYou don’t want to miss this special event  \n\n\n\nWhen:  Monday\, November 2\, 2026 \n4:00 – 4:30 PM Registration\n4:30 – 6:00 PM Keynote Address and Q&A\n6:00 – 7:00 PM Reception \nWhere: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building \n Admission is free\, however registration is required.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/2026-don-rix-distinguished-keynote-address/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre West\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Bioentrepreneurship Night
DESCRIPTION:​If you’re into biotech\, healthcare\, startups\, or venture\, this is the room to be in. Whether you’re building already\, exploring an idea\, working in research\, or just curious about where science can take you\, come meet the people turning ambitious ideas into real-world impact. \n​Bioentrepreneurship Night aims to bring together early-career talent\, founders\, investors\, and ecosystem builders for an evening of honest conversations\, practical insights\, and new connections across the BC life sciences ecosystem. \n​What to Expect \n– ​We kick things off with Partner Pitches. Hear from Louis-Alexandre Fournier of Creative Destruction Lab\, Colton Strong of Amplitude Ventures\, and Weiqi Li of the Praxis Spinal Cord Institute as they share how their programs support emerging biotech and healthcare founders- and what they’re looking for in the next generation of innovators. \n– Then\, we get the founder perspective. At our Founder Fireside Chat\, facilitated by Karina from Nucleate Canada\, hear directly from founders who have gone through these programs and are building companies at the intersection of biotechnology\, healthcare\, and innovation. \n– ​Then it’s your turn. The Founder Showcase\, facilitated by Tej from Front Row Ventures\, will feature a series of 3-minute pitches from founders in our community. Come hear what they’re building\, cheer them on\, and see what early-stage biotech entrepreneurship actually looks like. \n– ​We close with refreshments and time to connect. Meet other early-career builders\, founders\, investors\, and people working across the BC life sciences ecosystem. \n​Details  \n​5:30pm: Registration + refreshments \n​6:00pm: Partner Pitches \n​6:30pm: Founder Fireside Chat \n​7:00pm: Founder Showcase \n​7:30pm: Networking + mingling \n​Dress code: Come as you are (smart casual is perfect) \n​You’ll Leave With \n​- A better understanding of how biotech ideas move from research to real-world impact \n​- A clearer picture of the programs\, investors\, and people who can help you build \n– ​Inspiration from founders who are actively building in healthcare and biotechnology \n– ​New connections and maybe even the push you need to take your own idea one step further!
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bioentrepreneurship-night/
LOCATION:Graham Lee Innovation Centre\, 6163 University Blvd\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261104T170000
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SUMMARY:LSBC's 11th Annual Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Join us this fall at Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures! \n\n\n\n\nLife Sciences BC is pleased to announce the 11th annual Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures. This highly anticipated event serves as a premier gathering for life sciences innovators in British Columbia\, connecting them with investors and potential partners locally\, nationally\, and around the world. \nWe anticipate over 100 investors registered\, who are eager to make meaningful connections with BC-based companies. We welcome the life sciences ecosystem to the event\, which is a valuable opportunity for gaining business leads\, building relationships\, attracting capital\, and expanding your network. \nLast year’s event welcomed over 90 investors from across North America\, as well as several trade commissioners and other key stakeholders.\nLast Year’s Investors Included:\nadMare BioInnovations; AioT Health Venture Capital Fund; Amgen; \nAmplitude Ventures; BDC Venture Fund; Bloom Burton; Chrysalix Venture Capital; \nConquest Capital; CQDM; CTI Life Sciences Fund; Daiichi Sankyo; eFund; \nFuGene; Genesys Capital; InBC Investment Corp.; J.P. Morgan; \nJohnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine; Keiretsu Forum; Linearis Ventures; \nLumira Ventures; Merck; Mitsubishi Canada; Mitsui & Co. Global Investment\, Inc.; \nNELSA Investments (VCC) Inc; Nimbus Synergies; Novartis; Novo Nordisk; \nOne Six 8 Ventures; Ontario Brain Institute; Pender Ventures; Pfizer; \nProvidence Health Care Ventures; Quark Venture; Relentless Venture Fund; \nSixty Degree Capital; Solve FSHD; Spring Impact Capital; SWAN Venture Fund; \nSynth-Med Biotechnology; Taiho Ventures\, LLC.; UBC Venture Funds; Ventum Financial Corporation. \n\n\n\n\nEvent Details:\nDates: Tuesday\, November 3\, 2026 & Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026 \nLocation: Vancouver Convention Centre West \nTicket Pricing:\nEarly Bird Conference and Partnering Pass (until Friday\, October 2) \nLSBC Members: $449 \nNon-Members: $549 \nRegular Conference and Partnering Pass (starting October 3) \nLSBC Members: $549 \nNon-Members: $649
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/lsbcs-11th-annual-invest-in-bc-presented-by-lumira-ventures/
LOCATION:Vancouver Convention Centre West\, 1055 Canada Pl\, Vancouver
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261105T130000
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SUMMARY:UBC Life Sciences Day: From Breakthrough Research to Global Impact
DESCRIPTION:Our 2026 UBC Life Sciences Day is taking place during Life Sciences Investment Week \n\nConnect with UBC researchers\, discover emerging technologies\, and explore partnership opportunities across the life sciences ecosystem. In collaboration with Life Sciences BC Investment Week\, UBC will host an Innovation & Industry Breakfast and a series of Lab Tours. Attendees will meet leading researchers and discover how UBC innovations are being translated into solutions for some of the world’s most pressing health challenges.  \n\n\n\n\nThis event is a collaboration with Innovation UBC\, School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME)\, UBC’s Faculty of Medicine\, and Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH).  \n\n\n\n\n\n Agenda \n\n\n\n\n8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – UBC Innovation & Industry Breakfast  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:45 AM – 12:45 PM – Lab Tours @ various Point Grey campus locations  \n\n\n\n\nDetails \n\n\nAt the UBC Innovation & Industry Breakfast\, attendees will hear from UBC executive leadership\, faculty members\, and leading researchers showcasing innovations and commercialization initiatives advancing life sciences in British Columbia and beyond.  \n\n\nThere will be opportunities to network and connect with world-renowned researchers and industry professionals over breakfast.  \n\n\nFollowing the breakfast\, we will host small group Lab Tours at select research facilities across UBC’s Point Grey campus\, and hear directly from researchers about emerging discoveries\, technologies\, and commercialization opportunities. Speakers and tour locations are to be confirmed.  \n\n\nWho should attend \n\n\nThis invite-only event is designed for industry leaders\, investors\, UBC researchers\, and innovation partners seeking high-impact collaboration opportunities across UBC’s life sciences community. 
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/ubc-life-sciences-day-from-breakthrough-research-to-global-impact/
LOCATION:UBC Life Sciences Institute\, 2350 Health Sciences Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:VCHRI Research Day 2026: Voices that Shape Research
DESCRIPTION:Intended Audience\nThis event will bring together local researchers\, health professionals and patient partners who are passionate about advancing patient-centred research and innovation in health care. \nJoin us on November 5 as we explore how bringing together the voices of patients\, communities\, clinicians and health-system partners is transforming health research and\ndriving real-world impact across Vancouver Coastal Health. \nWhat to expect\nPresentations and panel discussions: Discover how VCHRI research is advancing more inclusive\, patient-centred health care through meaningful partnerships with patients and communities. \nNetworking and socials: Meet colleagues from across VCH and UBC\, exchange ideas and build new collaborations. \nFun and activities: Enjoy refreshments\, photo booths\, interactive activities\, prizes and more. \nEvent program\n1:20 p.m. From lived experience to research impact \n2:10 p.m. Researchers\, clinicians and health systems in action \n3:20 p.m. Looking ahead: Partnerships to build research as care \n  \nRegistration is open until October 23. 
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/vchri-research-day-2026-voices-that-shape-research/
LOCATION:Paetzold Auditorium\, 899 West 12th Avenue\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261112T160000
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SUMMARY:Earl W. Davie Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This annual 1-day symposium honours Dr. Earl W. Davie’s scientific contributions in hemostasis-thrombosis\, which have impacted on the care of patients world-wide. He and his colleagues devised the revolutionary Waterfall Sequence for Blood Clotting\, and subsequently\,  throughout the 1960s and ’70s\, applied cutting edge technologies to identify and characterize most of the coagulation proteins and their genes. For his many remarkable achievements\, Dr. Davie\,  a Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Washington in Seattle\, was widely acclaimed\, receiving numerous awards\, including investiture as a member of the US National Academy of Science. He was a wonderful teacher and mentor\, and he left a legacy that will be felt for many generations.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/earl-w-davie-symposium-7/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260902T164303Z
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SUMMARY:Women Founders Meetup at UBC Robson Square
DESCRIPTION:Join Innovation UBC in person for our Women Founders Meetup\, on Thursday\, November 19th. \n​These meetups are intended to connect our venture community with a wider ecosystem of women and non-binary founders\, executives\, leaders\, and mentors. \n​Come to Room 1400 at UBC Robson Square for informal conversations and networking to build 1:1 relationships and help our community engage\, connect and grow – while having fun! \n​Light refreshments and beverages will be provided. \n​Who should attend \n​Women and non-binary founders\, researchers\, innovators\, executives\, mentors\, and team members part of Innovation UBC as well as members of our wider ecosystem are encouraged to attend. \n​RSVP required. This is a 19+ event. \n​Location \n​This event will be hosted at UBC Robson Square in Room 1400. 800 Robson St\, Vancouver\, BC V6Z 3B7\, Canada. \n​About Innovation UBC\n​Innovation UBC works with UBC’s researchers to support and accelerate the translation of their research into real world impacts. Through research partnerships\, technology transfer\, and venture building services\, UBC researchers have access to a robust ecosystem of services and support to strengthen their translation opportunities. \n​Visit our website innovation.ubc.ca to learn more.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/women-founders-meetup-at-ubc-robson-square/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261208T170000
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SUMMARY:PTx 2026: Immune Systems in Disease
DESCRIPTION:PTx 2026 will be held December 7-8\, 2026 in Vancouver\, BC. The theme of the symposium will be Immune Systems in Disease. The symposium will focus on the recent advances in immunogenomics\, bioengineering\, artificial intelligence\, and precision medicine and their application to the understanding\, prediction\, diagnosis\, prevention and treatment of the growing number of immune disorders across the spectrum from transplantation and autoimmunity to virology\, and oncology. \nThe symposium will showcase emerging scientific discoveries\, transformative technologies\, and clinical innovations that are shaping the future of immune health. It will also highlight the BC Network of Excellence in Immune Sciences\, a collaborative initiative engaging academia\, industry and government which is aimed at accelerating research translation\, fostering strategic partnerships\, and improving patient outcomes through data-driven precision medicine approaches to personalized care. \nMark your calendars\, and follow our website announcements and social media! Symposium attendance for in-person participation will be free of charge\, and by invitation-only. Invitations have started to roll out to our network – if you have not received one but would like to attend in person\, please email us at precision.transplantation@ubc.ca. Interested general public – students\, patients\, interested researchers from other fields – can also participate\, via an online platform – the registration link will be shared here later. \nRegistration for the in-person symposium will open in the end of September\, registration for online attendance will take place later in the fall. Stay tuned for updates!
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/ptx-2026-immune-systems-in-disease/
LOCATION:Paetzold Auditorium\, 899 West 12th Avenue\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:After Dark: Press Start for Science – Video Games Edition
DESCRIPTION:Press start for science to explore how innovation has shaped the video game industry—from Pong to the photorealistic games of today. With side quests\, special guests\, and interactive challenges\, this After Dark is packed with chances to level up your science XP. \nWhether you’re here to complete the quest or just enjoy the party\, it’s game on.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/after-dark-press-start-for-science-video-games-edition/
LOCATION:Science World\, 1455 Quebec Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6A3Z7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:National Geographic Live: Weird World of Frogs with Dr. Jodi Rowley
DESCRIPTION:Bright colors and captivating calls are just the start with some of Earth’s most amazing species. Frogs can turn nearly invisible\, leap more than 20 times their body length\, and defend themselves with poison. We go on assignment with conservation biologist and National Geographic Explorer Jodi Rowley to discover all kinds of incredible abilities and springy biodiversity. \nJodi Rowley is a National Geographic Explorer and conservation biologist. She is the curator of amphibian and reptile conservation biology at the Australian Museum and a conjoint associate professor at The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney. Rowley’s research seeks to uncover and document biodiversity and inform conservation decisions\, and she also has a passion for communicating biodiversity conservation. Rowley completed her Ph.D. on rainforest frog ecology and conservation at James Cook University. Rowley has led dozens of expeditions in search of amphibians in Australasia and co-discovered 40 frog species new to science. She is the lead scientist of FrogID\, a national citizen science project developed by the Australian Museum that has engaged tens of thousands of people across the continent to collect over 1.4 million records of frogs across Australia. Rowley was named one of “100 Inspiring Australians” by Qantas in 2020\, and 2023 Field Leader in Zoology by The Australian’s Research Magazine. She has one snake and two frog species from Southeast Asia named in her honor.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/national-geographic-live-weird-world-of-frogs-with-dr-jodi-rowley/
LOCATION:Chan Centre\, 6265 Crescent Road\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:PHC Annual Ethics Conference
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the PHC Annual Health Ethics Seminar happening at Hotel Willo (Fomerly YWCA Hotel Vancouver) from April 26-29\, 2027 and then for the Health Ethics Conference on April 30\, 2027 at the Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue all taking place in beautiful downtown Vancouver\, BC\, Canada \nThe 4-day intensive health ethics seminar & 1-day conference (5-days total) aims to empower participants to navigate clinical/medical ethical dilemmas in health care by employing an interactive and case-based methodology. \nDuring seminar\, you will be actively enged in a small-group learning environment where you’ll cover foundational bioethical topics including: \n– The history of biomedical ethics and ethical decision making approaches\n– Respect for persons and respect for autonomy\, capacity\, and informed consent\n– Substitute/surrogate decision making\, substituted judgment and the best interests standard\n– Involuntary treatment\n– Health ethics and the law\n– Ethical issues at early life and end of life\n– Ethical considerations for intervening when there are risks of harm to self and to others\n– And more! \nThis special event concludes on Friday April 30\, 2027 with an annual conference. The conference brings together a large community of health care professionals\, academic partners\, and community members for a great day of plenary speakers
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/phc-annual-ethics-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Willo\, 733 Beatty Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 2M4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:PHC Annual Ethics Conference
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Care Under Constraint: Ethics\, Scarcity\, and Possibility in Health Care \nScarcity is one of the defining ethical challenges in health care. It reaches beyond budgets\, beds\, and staffing into the time\, energy\, and emotional capacity needed to care. It is a moral invitation to reflect on what matters most and shapes not only what is possible\, but how choices are made\, values are tested\, and innovation takes root. PHC’s 2027 Ethics Conference will explore the ethical complexity of scarcity\, including its impact on patients\, providers\, and organizations. Join us for a day of learning and conversation about scarcity\, ethical discernment and practice\, and what becomes possible when difficult choices are faced with clarity\, imagination\, and purpose. \nJoin us at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue located at 580 W Hastings St\, Vancouver\, BC on April 30\, 2027.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/phc-annual-ethics-conference-2/
LOCATION:Morris J Wosk Centre for Dialogue\, 580 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, Bristish Columbia\, V6B 5K3\, Canada
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