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Is Alberta on Its Way to Becoming a Global Life Sciences Leader? A Conversation with Sir Michael Houghton

Name: Is Alberta on Its Way to Becoming a Global Life Sciences Leader? A Conversation with Sir Michael Houghton
Start: 2026-09-22T13:00:00.000-06:00
End: 2026-09-22T13:50:00.000-06:00
Location: Edmonton Unlimited

Life Sciences Week

Edmonton Unlimited

Edmonton, Canada

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Groundbreaking science is only the beginning.

Transforming a promising discovery requires world-class research, advanced manufacturing, strategic partnerships, and an innovation ecosystem built to support every stage of development.

Join Nobel Laureate Sir Michael Houghton in conversation with Cytiva as he reflects on his career at the forefront of global health innovation. Drawing on firsthand experience with the rise of world-renowned innovation clusters, including Silicon Valley, Sir Michael will share insights into the ingredients that drive successful life sciences ecosystems and what it will take for Alberta to become a global leader.

Together with industry leaders, the discussion will explore how research excellence, manufacturing capabilities, engineering expertise, and cross-sector collaboration are advancing biologics, cell and gene therapies, precision medicine, and other emerging technologies, while creating the conditions needed to bring more life-changing therapies to patients.

Speakers:

Sir Michael Houghton (TBC)
Katarina Stenklo, Cytiva Sr. Product Manager, Global FlexFactory

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