September 19, 2011

 
 

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In 2010, Manitoba's life science industry earned revenues of over $800 million and employed more the 7,500 people. 

 

Now in its eighth year, National Biotechnology Week involves every region of the country with events that excite, engage and educate Canadians about the power - and the promise - of biotechnology.   

    

Join us as we congratulate our second and third place winners in Gowlings Biotech Essay Contest:

 

Amanda Doggett (Kelvin High School, Winnipeg)

Emma Maione (River East Collegiate, Winnipeg)   

   

8th National Biotechnology Week Events Schedule  

 

Event: Inner City Science Centre Student Tours

Dates: September 19, 20 and 21

LSAM has arranged for students of various age groups and schools to use the Inner City Science Centre.

 

Event: Student Science Tours

Date: Tuesday, September 20 

Thank you to the Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Industrial Technology Centre, Composites Innovation Centre and Cangene for conducting the tours and hands-on demonstrations!   

  

Event: National Biotech Week Business Leaders Reception 

Date: Thursday, September 22

Join us as we recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the Manitoba Health Research Council's winning researchers and trainees.  

Times: 3:30 to 5:00 - Tour and Demonstrations:National Research Council

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

   Free for LSAM Members 

Click here to register.   

 

 
Member & Local News

Genome Prairie's Partnership with VIDO-InterVac Strengthens Regional Bioscience Cluster

Genome Prairie announced the grand opening of one of the most advanced Containment Level 3 facilities in the world - the Vaccine Infectious Disease Organization's International Vaccine Centre. 

 

Merck jumps in the biotech VC game with $250M plan 

Under an effort dubbed the Merck Research Venture Fund, the company wants to back venture groups around the world that are investing in biotechs.

      

New MRI gives unprecedented glimpse into the brain during surgery 

Jean Hatch became only the second patient to go through a new operating procedure, using IMRIS technology, at the Huntsman Cancer Institute's hospital.

   

Lilly invests $30M in chronic-disease partnerships 

Eli Lilly said it will spend $30 million over five years to fight chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, cancer and respiratory disease in developing countries.  

        

 

Life Science in the News 

    

New U.S. patent law to follow Canadian formula 

Over the next few weeks, the United States Senate is expected to pass the America Invents Act of 2011, which President Obama will then sign into law.

 

Most clinical trial protocols amended during trial: study 

Nearly 60% of all protocols used in clinical trials for new drugs are amended during the study, but one-third of those changes could have been avoided.

 

Researchers crack genetic codes for medicinal plant species 

Researchers from across Canada have identified the genetic makeup for a large number of medicinal plant species and are making the codes available to scientists and the public on-line.  

 

Fly the (hic!) friendly skies: renewable jet fuel from alcohol

When most of us think of highly customized aviation alcohols, we probably think of the little bottles of Johnnie Walker.     

 

 

 

See how one innovative entrepreneur recognized the opportunity to capitalize on Manitoba's abundance of biomass  

Prairie BioEnergy
Prairie BioEnergy

 

 

SEMINAR TODAY 

 

"Sex and Agriculture: An Evolutionary Genomics Approach to Fixing Heterosis in Crop Plants"     

 

Dr. Tim Sharbel, PhD

 

3:00 p.m. Room 124, Lecture Theatre
Richardson Centre for Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals
190 Innovation Drive, University of Manitoba 

 

Click here for details         

Issue: 38 of 2011
 

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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. 

 

BIOFIBE 2011, the conference for bioproducts, it is the place to see it, experience it, and then take it away.

 

Date: October 24-26  

 

Location: The Delta Hotel Winnipeg, Manitoba  

 

 

 

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

 

Click here to register

 

 

 

The Technology Growth Initiative   

 

Looking to do business in the United States? 

Don't miss this Fall's Western Canada Technology Growth Initiative (TGI), hosted by the Trade Commissioner Service, in Winnipeg on October 26, 2011!

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The deadline is fast approaching.   

 

Click here for more information  

 

 

 

Faces of the Future 

   

Fostering the next generation of bio-economy talent- A report on BioTalent Canada's programs for youth. Click here to view the report   

     

 

Life Sciences Regulatory Issues in Canada

Date: September 29, 2011 

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Location: In person: 160 Elgin Street, Suite 2600, Ottawa (lunch will be served) Online: Details will be sent by email

 

Click here for more information.

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