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IN WITH THE NEW |
August 2011 ISSUE |
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Hello,
It is finally August. August signifies a brand new year for the Student Biotechnology Network, and the new executive committee is very excited to launch our new events with the help of our gracious sponsors. Visit the 2011-2012 Executive Committee to learn more about us! Over the next few weeks, we will be making several new changes to SBN, stay tuned by following us on Twitter or liking us on Facebook!
Mark your calendars! September 19 is the date of our kick-off event for the 2011-2012 season. Details to follow.
A Message from the SBN Director, Corporate Relations
Students, mentors, and sponsors - greetings! As we embark on the second decade of the SBN’s existence, there is much work to be done to ensure the continued growth of this great non-profit organization. The upcoming 2011-2012 season is a very exciting time for the Network. A talented new team of SBN Execs will be showing off their passion for biotechnology by planning more top-notch events, the kind that keeps students coming back year after year. Cliché or not, I have to say that we wouldn’t be able to pull off these first-rate networking and career-building events without the continued support we receive from our sponsors. We really couldn’t. I urge you to take a moment to find out more about our sponsorship program and our individual sponsors here. By clicking on the logos, you can find out more about what each supporting company/organization does.
“Inspire. Educate. Connect” has been the motto we stand by, as we continue to develop a network for the students, run by the students. I myself am proud to say... (click to read more)
Andrew R. Tait BSc, MSc, PhD
Life in the Biotech Industry
 As a Professor Emeritus in the Microbiology and Immunology department at the University of BritishColumbia, Dr. Julian Davies has led an amazing career and shares his experiences in biotech with us. We are led into the height of research in antibiotics and vaccines with regard to the growth in the biotechnology industry in the late 20th century through this month's Career Q&A.
Company Spotlight
Our very generous sponsor, Genome BC, is a large influential non-profit organization that invests in and manages areas of research in biotechnology such as genomics and proteomics. They act as a strategic catalyst for the growth of the biotechnology sector in BC, liaising research and development projects with the business industry. Find out more here.
In The News
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| UPCOMING SBN EVENTs |
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Building Biotech
September 19, 2011
Start the 2011-2012 academic year with our kick off event, which will be part of Canada's National Biotech Week (Sep 16-23). More details to follow in the September Newsletter!
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Annual Biotech Expo & Conference
February 28, 2012
Don't miss out our biggest event of the year and the opportunity to meet several hundred amazing professionals from the life sciences industry. Stay tuned for more details.
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Get involved
Give of your time, expand your skills sets and strengthen your resume through volunteering. Many great opportunities are available at the following organizations:
The SBN will also be looking for a number of enthusiastic volunteers. More details will be unveiled soon, check our website for updates!
Inspiration
"Inspiration and genius - one and the same." - Victor Hugo
Share
Have interesting biotech news, stories, or opportunities to share? Write for the newsletter! Email for details.
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| SBN would not be possible without its generous sponsors: |
[ PLATINUM ] Genome BC, National Sciences and Engineering Research Council, STEMCELL Technologies, Technology Vision Group
[ GOLD ] Centrifuge Media Lab, Gowlings, KMPG, UBC Office of the VP Research [ SILVER ] AstraZeneca, BC Bioenergy Network, Cardiome, Centre for Drug Research and Development, GenomeDx, Pfizer, SFU Office of the VP Research, UBC University Industry Liaison Office [ IN KIND ] Discovery Parks, LIfeSciences BC |
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