Organized in partnership between UBC Faculty of Medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, the Discovery to Commercialization (D2C) speaker series has hosted conversations that connect people, ideas, and opportunities that are advancing life sciences research and innovation.
Join the November 30 event for a speed mentoring session on effective career choices in industry, and meet with health professionals and industry partners who are dedicated to furthering the commercialization and business development of health research.
- Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
- Location: The Regis Room at St. Regis Hotel, 608 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
Discovery to Commercialization Speaker Series
Organized in partnership between UBC Faculty of Medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, the Discovery to Commercialization (D2C) speaker series has hosted conversations that connect people, ideas, and opportunities that are advancing life sciences research and innovation. Through two years of this series, we have been able to better link the academic and industry communities together and enable opportunities for faculty and industry partners to foster new relationships within the life sciences community.
Upcoming event
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Exploring Pathways to Transition into Industry Careers
Take flight and discover the growth and diversification of life sciences in British Columbia.
Join us for an informative session and networking social focused on pathways to transition into industry careers. Join the speed mentoring sessions to make effective career choices in industry, and meet with health professionals and industry partners who are dedicated to furthering the commercialization and business development of health research.
Program at a Glance
Speed Mentoring Session | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Sold out. Register below to join the waitlist!
Open to trainees and early career, this session includes the following career topics and mentors:
- Clinical Trial Services
Sonia Brodie, Vice President, Clinical Research, Centre for Neurology Studies - Partnerships and Business Development
Erin Bedford, Head of Academic Partnerships, Aspect Biosystems - Patent Law and Intellectual Property
Kally Singh, Executive Director, Intellectual Property & Contracts, ESSA Pharma - Regulatory
Karen Long, Senior Director, Drug Development, InMed Pharmaceuticals - Research Scientist
Kathryn Westendorf, Senior Research Scientist, AbCellera - Medical Science Liaison | Valerio Russo
Valerio Russo, Product Manager, STEMCELL Technologies Inc
Coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Networking Social | 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Register now while there’s still time!
Open to everyone, including trainees, researchers, faculty, and industry partners. Refreshments will be provided.
Select your session and register!
Note: There is limited capacity for the event; please register early and secure your spot.
