TORONTO, May 24, 2017 – Bettina Hamelin has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ontario Genomics (OG), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to catalyzing and advancing genomics innovation within Ontario. Dr. Hamelin will join OG’s board and will assume the CEO role effective August 01, 2017. With over…
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The University of Guelph has received its single largest-ever gift: a $20-million donation from the Arrell Family Foundation to transform the global food economy and further strengthen U of G and Canada as agri-food leaders. “This landmark gift will allow our University to address the defining challenge of our time:…
Innovative Medicines Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Pamela Fralick as its new President, effective immediately. Ms. Fralick comes to Innovative Medicines Canada as a proven healthcare leader, with a wealth of experience advancing critical healthcare initiatives and a deep understanding of public policy and organizational management. “We…
Toronto, Sept. 13, 2016 – Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) applauds the Government of Ontario’s commitments to education, job creation, and a strong economy within yesterday’s Throne Speech. However, the Province must also urgently address policy surrounding our life sciences sector to ensure Ontario’s economic success. “As the province’s largest growth…
Life Sciences Ontario hosted its annual awards gala on Feb. 24, 2016 at Toronto’s Liberty Grand, bringing together more than 400 leaders in Canada’s science and biotech community, including government, academia, and the private sector. The event, which was attended by senior officials from all parties and levels of government,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, ON – (December 19, 2014) – LSO applauds the bold and innovative recommendations from the Ontario Health Innovation Council “Catalyst” Report. LSO notes the following recommendations from the Catalyst Report that will help drive the adoption of health technology innovation in Ontario: Recommendation 1 – Establish…
TORONTO, ON – (October 22, 2014) – Recent media attention around the MaRS Discovery District (MaRS) has focused on the refinancing of Phase II of their development. Lost in this discussion is the importance of MaRS as an incubator facilitating the commercialization of research into technologies that will have significant…
MONTRÉAL, QC, June 25, 2014. The Québec-Ontario Corridor, as a result of complementary academic and industrial expertise distributed across the entire territory, in connection with centres of excellence in research and cutting-edge technological capabilities, has become one of the leading life sciences clusters in North America. This is one of…
May 22, 2014 (Toronto) – A successful innovative life sciences sector is critical to growing the economy, delivering better and sustainable healthcare, and improving the quality of life for all Ontarians. As Ontario heads towards the June 12th election, a group of leading innovative life sciences and economic organizations is…
TORONTO, ON – (May 1, 2014) – LSO applauds the government’s continued commitment to supporting life sciences through funding for research and innovation, job creation for our highly educated young workforce and a strong business environment to support the commercialization of technologies and growth of companies in the life sciences…