UBC Life Sciences Day: From Breakthrough Research to Global Impact
UBC Life Sciences Day: From Breakthrough Research to Global Impact
Connect with UBC researchers, discover emerging technologies, and explore partnership opportunities across the life sciences ecosystem. During Life Sciences BC Investment Week, UBC will host an Innovation & Industry Breakfast and a series of Lab Tours. Attendees will meet leading researchers and discover how UBC innovations are being translated into solutions for some of the world's most pressing health challenges.
This event is a collaboration with Innovation UBC, School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME), UBC's Faculty of Medicine, and Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH).
Agenda
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM - UBC Innovation & Industry Breakfast
10:45 AM - 12:45 PM - Lab Tours @ various Point Grey campus locations
Details
At the UBC Innovation & Industry Breakfast, attendees will hear from UBC executive leadership, faculty members, and leading researchers showcasing innovations and commercialization initiatives advancing life sciences in British Columbia and beyond.
There will be opportunities to network and connect with world-renowned researchers and industry professionals over breakfast.
Following the breakfast, we will host small group Lab Tours at select research facilities across UBC's Point Grey campus, and hear directly from researchers about emerging discoveries, technologies, and commercialization opportunities. Speakers and tour locations are to be confirmed.
Who should attend
This invite-only event is designed for industry leaders, investors, UBC researchers, and innovation partners seeking high-impact collaboration opportunities across UBC’s life sciences community.
Your registration will be reviewed by our team. If approved, you will receive a confirmation email confirming your participation. Please note that capacity is limited for this event.
About CIEBH
Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub (CIEBH) is a new UBC-led national research hub aimed at strengthening Canada’s pandemic preparedness and developing lifesaving new medicines that will transform the health of Canadians. Learn more about our major projects https://immunoengineeringhub.ca/programs/.
About Innovation UBC
Innovation UBC works with UBC’s researchers to support and accelerate the translation of their research into real world impacts. Through research partnerships, technology transfer, and venture building services, UBC researchers have access to a robust ecosystem of services and support to strengthen their translation opportunities. Visit our website innovation.ubc.ca to learn more.
About SBME
Created in 2017 through a partnership between the Faculties of Applied Science and Medicine, and enabled by the leadership of British Columbia’s provincial government, the School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) is Canada’s living laboratory for new models of convergent research and education. SBME’s Vision is for transformed health and healthcare for all, achieved through innovative research and education at the convergence of engineering, medicine and biology. Learn more about our partnering with us https://bme.ubc.ca/partners/.