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📢 BIONATION Speaker Announcement! BIOTECanada is pleased to announce the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, The Hon. François-Philippe Champagne, PC, MP, will deliver remarks at BIONATION 2024. The Minister's insights on the future of biotechnology, innovation policy, and Canada’s role in the global science landscape will set the stage for transformative discussions. Join us as we explore the intersection of science, industry, and policy at BIONATION. 📅 The deadline to register for BIONATION is quickly approaching, secure your seat by September 6th. For more information on BIONATION visit: https://lnkd.in/dUeJCWJC Stay tuned: additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks! #BIONATION #BIONATION2024 #biotech #biotechnology #innovation #events #cdnpoli #canada #policy #investment #research

With 26 days to go until BIONATION 2024, the next BIONATION Builder we're featuring is, AbbVie. AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. They strive to have a remarkable impact on people’s lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience and eye care, in addition to products and services across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. Read more about AbbVie here: www.abbvie.ca Read more about BIONATION here: https://lnkd.in/dUeJCWJC #biotechnology #ecosystem #biotech #canada #innovation #publicpolicy #cdnpoli #bionation2024 #BIONATIONBuilder #BIONATION #BIONATION2024

🎉 Celebrating the Best in Canadian Biotech! 🎉 The BIOTECanada Gold Leaf Awards celebrate the innovation and strengths fueling our biotech ecosystem. After receiving numerous nominations of outstanding individuals, companies, and organizations, we are proud to announce the 2024 winners. Their remarkable achievements will be honoured at BIONATION in September. Meet the winners: 🏆 Biotech Company of the Year: Aspect Biosystems 🏆Promising Biotech Company of the Year: Ventus Therapeutics 🏆Game-Changing Industry Leadership: Clarissa Desjardins 🏆Leadership Award: Peter Zandstra Thank you to the Gold Leaf Awards selection committee Shermaine Tilley; Maxime Pesant CPA, CFA , Geneviève Guertin, John Norman, Penny Walsh-McGuire for their dedication and thoughtful review of this year's outstanding nominees. Read more about the Gold Leaf Awards, the categories, and the winners here: https://lnkd.in/eez5Mti6

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Are you a dynamic, organized, and outgoing professional with strong communication skills? We're looking for a Manager of Executive and Member Services to join our team for a 12-month contract! This role is pivotal in supporting our President and CEO with Board Secretariat functions, coordinating Board of Directors meetings, and managing governance work. Additionally, you’ll collaborate closely with our Senior Manager, Membership and Events to grow and engage membership, and enhance member experience at key events. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making an impact, we want to hear from you! Read the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/ebqQwaBj Apply today to be part of a thriving organization driving innovation and growth in the biotech sector. 🌟 #JobOpportunity #CareerOpening #BiotechJobs #MembershipManager #ExecutiveServices

Delighted to once again collaborate with partners at Bio-Europe this November. By working together, we continue to strengthen and showcase Canada’s vibrant life sciences sector on a global stage. Events like these provide invaluable opportunities to connect, innovate, and drive the biotech sector forward. Looking forward to advancing groundbreaking collaborations and fostering new partnerships in Stockholm. #BiotechInnovation #LifeSciences #TeamCanada #BioEurope #Collaboration

With BIONATION just around the corner, we're continuing to feature our BIONATION Builders and celebrate their contributions to the sector. Up next is, AstraZeneca! AstraZeneca believes good health is at the heart of a sustainable future, as healthy people are the foundation of prosperous societies, strong economies and a thriving planet. And yet, from the lasting impacts of COVID-19 to the mounting impacts of the climate on health, health systems around the world are under-resourced and overburdened. AstraZeneca believes we must act now to strengthen health systems, ensuring they are fit to respond to the needs of today and tomorrow. AstraZeneca's holistic approach puts health at the centre of a sustainable future by advocating for more strategic investment in health, earlier action on disease and enhanced use of digital, data and technology. Together, we can ensure a healthier, more sustainable future for people, society and the planet. Thank you to AstraZeneca for their support and commitment to advancing innovation at BIONATION 2024! Read more about AstraZeneca here: www.astrazeneca.ca Read more about BIONATION here: https://lnkd.in/dUeJCWJC #biotechnology #ecosystem #biotech #canada #innovation #publicpolicy #cdnpoli #bionation2024 #BIONATIONBuilder #BIONATION #BIONATION2024

👨🚀 BIOTECANADA WELCOMES CHRIS HADFIELD TO BIONATION 2024! 🍁 🚀 BIOTECanada is beyond excited to announce our keynote speaker for BIONATION 2024: the legendary astronaut, business leader, tech entrepreneur, and bestselling author, Chris Hadfield! 🌟 As a pioneer who’s pushed the boundaries of science and technology, Chris Hadfield embodies the innovative spirit that drives Canada’s biotech sector. Join us as he shares his unique insights on leadership, exploration, and the role of innovation in shaping the future. For more information on BIONATION visit: https://lnkd.in/dUeJCWJC Stay tuned: additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks! #BIONATION #BIONATION2024 #biotech #biotechnology #innovation #events #cdnpoli #canada #policy #investment #research

Post 4 of 4 Only 35 days remain until BIONATION in Ottawa on September 24-25! During the event, we'll dive into future opportunities for the sector through four major discussion themes. Today, we’re excited to spotlight our fourth program theme: Scaling & Anchoring Canadian Excellence: With record setting investments and world leading Canadian scientific discoveries, Canada has set the stage for historical growth in life science companies throughout the country. The ambition is clear-realize Canadian founded and developed companies as global commercialized successes anchored in Canada. Recent momentum of the sector has catapulted a number of Canadian companies to the forefront of what can serve to be the emergence of dozens of potential “anchors” for the ecosystem throughout Canada. Capitalizing on this momentum requires timely, systematic policy to build regulatory performance and attract investment. The fundamentals are in place–let’s get this done. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders and shape the future of biotechnology in Canada. To view additional program details visit: https://lnkd.in/dUeJCWJC #BIONATION2024 #biotech #biotechnology #innovation #events #cdnpoli #canada #policy #investment #research #BIONATION AbbVie, Novartis, CASTL - Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences BioTalent Canada, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Stem Cell Network, adMare BioInnovations, AstraZeneca

BIOTECanada welcomes the government’s commitment and investment through the Immunization Partnership Fund to improve vaccine confidence and uptake nationally. This is an important and timely measure to improve health protection for all Canadians. Vaccines remain one of the most cost-effective preventative healthcare tools to defend against both known and emerging health challenges. Despite their proven efficacy and value, vaccine confidence in Canada has waned over recent years and as a result preventable viruses such as measles, once declared eradicated in Canada, are now having a resurgence. Given this resurgence and the threat of new viruses, the government’s investment to elevate vaccine awareness and confidence is both timely and critical for public health. Improved vaccine awareness and confidence is essential to protecting Canadians and reducing the burden on our healthcare system. This initiative supports the collective effort to ensure that vaccines continue to play a central role in safeguarding the health and well-being of all Canadians.

As BIONATION approaches, we’re eager to showcase our BIONATION Builders and shine a spotlight on their impressive work. The next BIONATION Builder we're featuring is, adMare BioInnovations. With a strong track record of globally-competitive scientific discovery, Canadian life sciences are primed to lead the world. To make this a reality, adMare BioInnovations uses its scientific and commercial expertise, specialized R&D infrastructure, and seed capital to build strong life sciences companies, develop robust ecosystems, and foster industry-ready talent. It re-invests its returns into the Canadian industry to ensure its long-term sustainability. adMare has helped build 36 companies, of which 25 are still active. These companies have attracted $2.4 billion of risk capital, have a combined value of $5.7 billion, and have created around 1,000 jobs in Canada. Our dynamic Montreal and Vancouver Innovation Centres have been home to 48 life science companies to date, with the 27 current resident companies employing over 350 life sciences professionals. The adMare Academy has trained more than 750 alumni — 92% of whom are employed in the life sciences industry. We're thankful for the ongoing support of adMare BioInnovations and can’t wait to see the impact of their contributions at BIONATION on September 24-25 in Ottawa. Read more about adMare BioInnovations here: www.admarebio.com Read more about BIONATION here: https://lnkd.in/dUeJCWJC #biotechnology #ecosystem #biotech #canada #innovation #publicpolicy #cdnpoli #bionation2024 #BIONATIONBuilder