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November 22, 2011

 
Member & Local News

  

Minister of State Goodyear announces support for groundbreaking research at Canadian Science Policy Conference 

"Our government is proud to make this investment in scientific research, which is helping to build bridges between academia, policy makers and the private sector in the emerging field of genomics."  -Minister of State Goodyear

  

Pfizer strikes pharmacy deals to hold Lipitor sales 

Lipitor will lose patent protection at the end of the month, but Pfizer is working aggressively to retain as many customers as possible.

  

Young entrepreneurs turn snowboard passion into business 

Magine Snowboards and Skis are currently testing some bio-fibre composite materials obtained from the Composites Innovation Centre in place of fibreglass.   

 

 

Life Science in the News 

  

Drugs for unmet needs may get faster approval under Senate plan 

Congressional talks to renew the fees drugmakers pay to fund Food and Drug Administration reviews include proposals to fast-track evaluations of medicines for conditions with no approved cures.

   

Clean energy investment may double to $395 billion by 2020 

Investment in renewable power generation may double to $395 billion a year by 2020, led by growth in offshore wind and solar energy projects.    

  

Baby shampoo maker removing toxic chemicals  

Amid pressure from activists, Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that it is continuing efforts to remove traces of two harmful chemicals from its baby products around the world.

 
 
2011 Holiday reception
 LSAM Annual Holiday Reception


Join us at the new Qualico Family Centre & Park Cafe to toast the holiday season with your colleagues and friends.

 

This members only event is free, but registration is required:
 
Thank you to our Association Sponsors:

       
 
Issue: 47 of 2011
 

New federal funding announced for innovative agriculture development 

   

Join us to learn if this program is right for your business 

 

November 28, 2011

 1:15 to 3:00 p.m.

Lunch included

 

LSAM member price - $20

Non-member price - $25  

 

Click here for more information on the Innovation Program

Click here to register

 

 

 WinnOvation 2012

 

BCC and LSAM will give $5,000 in cash to a Winnipeg innovator able to convince a judging panel and room full of people why their innovation is going to make a lot of money.   

    

Date: January 18, 2012

Time: 3:30 - 6:30pm 

  

Space is limited!  

 

Click here for more    information and to register  

 

 
 
Doing business in India for the medical devices and human & animal heath sectors   
Have you explored business opportunities in India?

Date: December 14, 2011  Time: 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. 
Lunch provided

Click here to register for this free event
 
 

Becoming more competitive with internationally trained workers

Need help recruiting and retaining skilled immigrant workers?
Attend this information session to learn more. 

Date: December 2, 2011 Time: 8:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. 
Email: cindy@amsc.mb.ca
Call: 272-4592

Registration deadline November 25

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Life Science Association of Manitoba
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