TORONTO, ON – October 21, 2024 – Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) is excited to announce this year’s scholarship recipients, honoring 18 outstanding individuals who exemplify excellence in their academic pursuits. This marks the sixth year of our scholarship program, which has awarded a total of 186 scholarships worth $578,000, providing essential…
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TORONTO, ON – September 28, 2023 – Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) is proud to announce the recipients of its 5th annual Scholarship and Mentorship program, celebrating post-secondary students in life sciences-based programs. This year, 33 students from various institutions across Ontario have been selected to receive scholarships worth $3,000 each,…
The Journey Towards Inclusion and Diversity in Canada’s Life Sciences Sector A few weeks ago, Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) released an eye-opening report titled “Status of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in Canada’s Life Science Sector.” This comprehensive report provides a clear glimpse into the efforts being made to…
Canada aspires to accelerate growth and innovation in the life sciences sector—a goal that hinges on our ability to attract and retain talent. Embedding inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) in life sciences organizations is therefore not only the right thing to do, it is a powerful way to help…
Pfizer Canada, adMare BioInnovations, Shift Health and Life Sciences Ontario have partnered to produce this report featuring insights on areas of progress and opportunity TORONTO, ON – July 17, 2023 — Pfizer Canada, adMare BioInnovations, Shift Health and Life Sciences Ontario proudly announce the publication of a landmark report–Status of…
Toronto, Ontario – The Ontario government has established its Life Sciences Council, a new advisory body aimed at promoting and supporting the growth of Ontario’s life sciences sector. Dr. Jason Field, President and CEO of Life Sciences Ontario, has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the Council. The Life…
TORONTO, ON – March 23, 2023 — Life Sciences Ontario is pleased to welcome Brigitte Nolet, President and CEO of Roche Canada Pharma, and Carrie McElroy, Canadian Head of Market Access & Public Affairs at Sanofi, onboard as board members. It is indeed exciting to have these talented and accomplished…
TORONTO, ON – March 20, 2023 — Life Sciences Ontario (LSO), along with our partners, is proud to announce the launch of year 5 of the Scholarship and Mentorship Program, designed to support undergraduate students pursuing education in life sciences fields at Ontario Institutions. The deadline to apply is May…
TORONTO — LSO today announced the recipients of its 2023 LSO Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies contributing to the success of Ontario’s life sciences sector. The awards will be presented during LSO’s Celebration of Success Awards Presentation on May 17th , 2023 at the Liberty Grand, Exhibition Place, Toronto….
As a resident of Mississauga for the past 20 years, it probably would not surprise you to learn that I have benefited directly from the leadership, foresight and strength of Mayor Hazel McCallion. What you may not know however, is that as the CEO of Life Sciences Ontario, I have…