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SUMMARY:Propels: Leading Teams: Principles of Effective Leadership
DESCRIPTION:The panel aims to provide attendees with insights into the principles of effective leadership from diverse perspectives within the scientific community. It will serve as a platform for emerging researchers\, established scientists\, and STEMCELL leadership to share their experiences\, challenges\, and strategies in leading teams. The discussion will cover topics such as personal leadership journeys\, principles of effective leadership\, mentorship\, adaptability\, ethical leadership\, and the unique challenges and opportunities of leading scientific teams. There will also be a dedicated Q&A session for attendees to engage with the panelists. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/propels-leading-teams-principles-of-effective-leadership/
LOCATION:Irving K Barber Learning Centre\, 1961 E Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Y3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BCCRC Alumni Industry Career Panel
DESCRIPTION:Alumni from the BCCRC are invited to speak of their experiences in their industry positions and advice for choosing career options and applying. In a panel format\, there will also be a questions session. \nFeaturing: \nDr. Ping Xiang\, Senior Research Scientist\, AbCellera \nDr. Mark Romanish\, Lawyer\, Patent Agent\, STEMCELL Technologies \nDr. Nooshin Tabatabaei\, Associate Director\, STEMCELL Technologies \nRegister today!
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bccrc-alumni-industry-career-panel-2/
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SUMMARY:Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures
DESCRIPTION:Tickets Now on Sale!\nLife Sciences BC is pleased to announce the 8th annual Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures\, on November 2nd\, 2023. This highly anticipated event serves as a premier gathering for healthcare innovators in British Columbia\, connecting them with global investors. \nAttendees can expect a dynamic program featuring compelling company pitches\, insightful presentations\, and engaging panel discussions. Entrepreneurs participating in this exclusive event gain an invaluable platform to share their stories\, receive actionable feedback\, and establish connections with diverse stakeholders. These stakeholders include angel investors\, venture capitalists\, corporate venture firms\, and foundations\, creating opportunities for collaboration and growth. \nConfirmed Investors:  \nAccelerator Life Science Partners; Adelante Capital; adMare BioInnovations; AioT Health; AllosteRx Capital; Amplitude Ventures; Bausch Health; Biogen Canada; CQDM; CTI Life Sciences Fund; CVM; eFund; entrepreneurship@UBC; Genome BC; J.P. Morgan; Johnson & Johnson; Kyn Biosciences Inc.; Lumira Ventures; Merck; Moderna; Nimbus Synergies; Nodes Advisors AG; Providence Health Care Ventures; Quark Venture; Rising Tide; Roche; Sanofi; Taiho Ventures\, LLC; United Therapeutics; Versant Ventures \nLife Sciences BC is delighted to provide companies with a unique chance to showcase their groundbreaking projects and innovations\, garner support\, and secure vital investments to propel their growth trajectory.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/invest-in-bc-presented-by-lumira-ventures-3-2/
LOCATION:Terminal City Club\, 837 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231107T120000
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SUMMARY:Propels: Effective Communication for Biomedical Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your communication skills by adapting and crafting your message for different audiences. Learn active listening\, concise messaging\, and effective discussion techniques for successful collaborations in academia and industry. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/propels-effective-communication-for-biomedical-engineers-2/
LOCATION:Life Sciences Centre\, 2350 Health Sciences Mall\, Vancouver
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231114T120000
DTSTAMP:20230908T172715Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop for Postdocs: Applying for a Faculty Position (Part II)
DESCRIPTION:The Michael Smith Laboratories and the department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology are offering a two workshops on “Applying to Faculty Positions” & “Chalk Talks”. \nThe two workshops will take place on Tuesday September 26 and November 14 from 9am to 12pm in MSL 101 (2185 East Mall). Each session will be followed by a lunch for Q&A and networking from 12 to 1pm. \nThis workshop series is open and free for all our postdocs (and interested research associates) but seats are limited on a first-come-first-served basis. To register\, directly email Marc (marc.betsayda@ubc.ca). \nThis workshop series will be presented by Drs. Thibault Mayor\, Freda Miller\, David Ng\, Sheila Teves and Filip Van Petegem. It will include several presentations on different themes\, followed by interactive activities. The focus of Workshop I (Sept 26) is on the application process to help postdocs prepare their application package and conduct a Zoom interview. In Workshop II (Nov 14)\, we will discuss the overall onsite interview process to help applicants prepare their presentation and chalk talk. Coffee and snacks and lunch will be provided.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/workshop-for-postdocs-applying-for-a-faculty-position-part-ii/
LOCATION:Michael Smith Laboratories\, 2185 East Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BC Cancer Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:BC Cancer’s interdisciplinary summit provides education\, professional development and unique relationship-building opportunities for oncology professionals from all specialties and disciplines.  The 2023 Summit is a hybrid event\, held in-person at the Sheraton Wall Centre in Vancouver and online via a virtual platform. \n\n\nThe Summit will feature keynotes\, plenary sessions\, collaborative sessions with this year’s theme of “Lifting our Spirits and Rising to Challenges”.   In addition we will host virtual poster sessions and awards.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/bc-cancer-summit-2023-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre & Online\, 1000 Burrard St\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6Z 2R9\, Canada
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SUMMARY:The Story Collider
DESCRIPTION:The Story Collider is back on November 16th at The Projection Room (upstairs at the Fox Cabaret)! \nFour wonderful storytellers tell true\, personal stories about Patience. \nLimited number of tickets\, so grab yours today! \nHosted by Josh Silberg and Frankie Marquez.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/the-story-collider/
LOCATION:Fox Cabaret\, 2321 Main Street\, Vancouver
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SUMMARY:Building Biotech 2023
DESCRIPTION:The SBN’s Building Biotech Expo is the leading networking event with the best and the brightest of the Canada Biotech and Life Sciences industry. This annual event continues to attract and unite 100+ students every year\, along with professionals from the life sciences\, pharmaceutical and clinical sectors among many others. We’ve also had the pleasure of hosting several prominent organizations as exhibitors. The result is a gathering of students and professionals\, eager to share ideas and forge a strong biotech community that will help shape Canada’s biotech future. \nWhy attend Building Biotech? \nMeet with movers and shakers of some of the hottest areas in the global and local biotech sphere. If you are interested in building your network of like-minded peers and industry professionals in the life sciences and biotech area\, then you should join us at our Annual Building Biotech Expo\, November 17th\, 2023. \nThe evening will include: \nFormal networking with students from different backgrounds and industry mentors. \nThree options for food with a vegan option. \nA chance to visit with exhibitors and leaders in BC’s life science and biotech industry during reception. \n  \nRegister now!
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/building-biotech-2023/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Propels: Navigating the Biomedical Job Market: Understanding Industry Demands and How to Position Oneself for Success
DESCRIPTION:Marketing yourself effectively as a biomedical engineer; creating a strong application: CV and cover letter basics; interview prep and best practices. \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/propels-navigating-the-biomedical-job-market-understanding-industry-demands-and-how-to-position-oneself-for-success-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Science Made Casual: What It Takes to Become a Successful Scientist
DESCRIPTION:Science Made Casual is back!! \nAnd for this session\, Dr. Gerry Krystal will give a lighthearted and comedic presentation of what it takes to be a successful scientist. Drinks and snacks will be provided! \nThe session will be both online and in-person.\nRegistration link:\nhttps://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6LFAGbeQhzV35c2
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/science-made-casual-what-it-takes-to-become-a-successful-scientist/
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SUMMARY:Clinical Trials BC Symposium 2023: Approaches for Accessible Clinical Trials
DESCRIPTION:About the symposium\nOur symposium brings together BC’s clinical trials community to share knowledge and discuss how we can build a more robust clinical trials ecosystem that improves health and healthcare across the province. This year’s theme focuses on new approaches\, technology\, pathways and regulatory initiatives that make clinical trials more accessible for participants\, trialists\, clinical trial professionals and administrators\, communities and other relevant parties. \n  \nLocations\n\nIn-person: Jack Poole Hall – Robert H. Lee UBC Alumni Centre\, Vancouver\, BC\nVirtual: via Zoom\n\n  \nKeynote Speaker\nDr. Nikhil Joshi\, M.D.\, FRCPC – Clinical Immunologist and Allergist\n\nFounder of Clinical Trial Hero – a mobile app to help patients find clinical trials\nAuthor of ‘The Companion’ and ‘The End of Suffering’ available on Amazon\nCreator and host of ‘Dr. C’ on CBC Radio\nWorld’s Best Radio Health Documentary (2014)
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/clinical-trials-bc-symposium-2023-approaches-for-accessible-clinical-trials-2/
LOCATION:Jack Poole Hall\, Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre\, 6163 University Boulevard\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V5Z 1B3\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Propels: Career Paths in Biotech
DESCRIPTION:Explore the various career paths available to biomedical engineering graduates within the Biotech industry. \nSpeakers: \n• Agnieszka Kielczewska\, Director Research\, Head of Antibody Discovery and Screening\, Amgen BC \n• Ian Johnston\, Senior Research Associate – Product Development at Precision\, Precision NanoSystems \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/propels-career-paths-in-biotech/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20231129T160000
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SUMMARY:2023 Venture Showcase
DESCRIPTION:UBC is home to a thriving community of entrepreneurs creating groundbreaking impact through research and innovation.\nAs one of the top 40 research universities in the world\, UBC attracts global leaders who are leveraging their insights and discoveries to solve some of the most pressing problems we are facing today across climate\, human health\, and social impact. Meet them at this year’s Venture Showcase! \nLast year we welcomed 400 attendees including funders\, industry partners\, academic collaborators and community members: Join us November 29 for the 2023 Venture Showcase to meet entrepreneurs from our community who are set to be the next generation of leaders in impact and innovation. \nThe Venture Showcase features teams across our pipeline ranging from up and coming ‘Sneak-a-Peek’ teams at the outset of their journeys in incubation\, ‘Ones-to-Watch’ ventures who are in the middle of commercialization and ‘Ready-to-Raise’ HATCH Venture Builder teams gaining traction at the acceleration stage. This event will give you a preview of our entire community\, connecting you with venture teams and our wider innovation network.
URL:https://scienceinvancouver.com/event/2023-venture-showcase-2/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, Canada
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