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

​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
  University of Alberta CERC Chair & Chief Scientific Officer, API

• ​Katarina Stenklo
  Cytiva Sr. Product Manager, Global FlexFactory

​Moderator:

​Ken Elder
Cytiva Account Manager
Ken Elder is a Bioprocess Account Manager at Cytiva and in his role, he supports the biotechnology segment Western Canada.