September 12, 2011

 

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See how the leaders are using bioproducts, learn about sustainable supply of biomass, learn about support programs and policy and meet your next business partner, showcase your product and pitch your idea... all at BIOFIBE.  

 

Early bird ticket registration ends September 30. Click here to register now and reserve your place for your preferred tour!

 

Click here to check out the program and to learn about the exciting sessions and speaker line-up. 

 

Date: October 24-26  

 

Location: The Delta Hotel Winnipeg, Manitoba  

 

 
Member & Local News

Research council cuts jobs in city

Close to 20 positions have been eliminated from the National Research Council's operations in Winnipeg.  

 

Afexa approves Valeant takeover bid  

The board of Cold-FX flu remedy maker Afexa Life Sciences Inc. has given its final stamp of approval to a friendly $76-million takeover bid by Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. 

     

Pea protein shows blood pressure lowering potential 

A new study from the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences and the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals found that proteins isolated from peas may reduce blood pressure.

      

GlaxoSmithKline gets $94 M contract for antibiotic 

GlaxoSmithKline will receive up to $94 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support research and clinical testing for an antibiotic.         

 

Life Science in the News 

 

Building Canada's reputation as a centre of research excellence 

IP protection is the catalyst for discovery and most Canadians agree that we need to upgrade our IP regime to world class standards in order to attract more research jobs and investments.

 

Canadian farmers support the conclusion of WTO Doha Negotiations and the need for science-based trade rules 

The Cairns Group Farm Leaders met to discuss the status of the Doha Round WTO negotiations and the need for rules-based trade to address food security.  

 

GE joins Virgin Australia to develop biofuels

GE has joined Virgin Australia and a consortium of other partners to research and develop commercial biofuel for the aviation industry.  

 

Lack of innovation holding Canada back: report    

Canada has fallen out of the Top 10 when it comes to global competitiveness, according to an annual ranking released by the World Economic Forum. 

 
 

 

CE WORKSHOPS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES  

 

Looking to export your medical device to the EU? Join Manuela Ahler of TUV NORDIC CERTAIN as she provides an overview of the EU regulatory system.      

 

Date: September 27, 2011

Location: NRC-IBD, 435 Ellice, Winnipeg

 

Click here to register.

 

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Issue: 37 of 2011
 
 

 8th National Biotechnology Week Events Schedule Change   

 

The National Biotech Week MHRC Kick off Breakfast has been canceled. The program has been moved to the Business Leaders Reception on Thursday, September 22.

 

NRC tours - 3:30 to 5:00

Reception at IBM Canada- 5:00 to 7:00

 

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Biosimilars Breakfast Training Session

 

Many new types of therapeutic biological products have been approved for the treatment of diseases. Hence, there is a desire to make generic biological products (biosimilars) available.

 

Brian Dorn will address the impact  of different scenarios and discuss how the biosimilars law could change. Brian Dorn is an intellectual property attorney with Merchant & Gould in Minneapolis.   

 

October 13, 2011

8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

1000 Waverley Street  

Cost: $25.00 ($20.00 for LSAM members) 

 

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Annual General Meeting and Awards Gala

 

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October 5, 2011 

Fort Garry Hotel

 

Join us as we celebrate the successes 

of the life science industry in Manitoba

Tickets $135 

The "Innovation Package" includes a ticket to the LSAM Annual Awards Gala and the BIOFIBE Gala Dinner featuring Burt Rutan: $250 - a $70 discount - LSAM MEMBERS only

 

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Manitoba Technology Network

This friendly, informal forum will focus on the manufacturing community located in southern Manitoba. Register now for a morning of networking, learning and awareness to leverage advancements in technology. 

 

Date: October 4, 2011  

Time: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  

Heartland Hotel - 851 Main Street, Winkler, MB

 

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Life Science Association of Manitoba
 1000 Waverley Street
Winnipeg, MB     R3T 0P3
(204) 272-5094