TOPICS: Overview of UBC’s resources to support partnered research; value of external partners, value to partners; identifying potential synergies and crafting a value proposition

WHEN: TBD – RESCHEDULED

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

• Danielle Walker (SBME Partnerships)
• Jonathon Jafari (Mesintel Therapeutics & e@UBC)
• Jennifer Lynett (Technology Transfer Manager, UBC’s UILO)
• Sabrina Leslie (Associate Professor, UBC)

TOPICS: Technology transfer, company creation, knowledge exchange; presented by a panel of researchers who have taken each path

WHEN: October 26, 12-1pm PT

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

• Sean Lumb (moderator; e@UBC Director)
• Genevieve Creighton (Knowledge Exchange, VPRI)
• Jonathon Jafari (Mesintel Therapeutics & e@UBC)
• Peter Stirling (Arrowsmith Genetics)
• Lih Jin Juang & Amy Strilchuk (SeraGene)

TOPICS: Identifying the problem you seek to address; competitive analysis and target market considerations; pitching your compelling story.

Hear from local startups about their journey and the progression of their organizations narrative. Panelists will explore the evolution of their pitches, and complement the workshops content by providing real-world case studies and personal insights.

WHEN: February 15^th  12-2pm PT

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

• Sean Lumb (e@UBC Director)
• Jon Jafari (e@UBC & Mesintel Therapeutics)
• Peter Stirling (Arrowsmith Genetics)
• Lih Jiin Juang & Amy Strilchuk (SeraGene)

TOPICS: Government funds, Angel investors, VC, corporate partnering/investing; incubators and accelerators.

WHEN: March 8th, 12-1pm

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

• Sean Lumb (e@UBC Director, Moderator)
• Lu Han (Partner, Lumira Ventures)
• Cynthia Lavoie (President and Chief Investment Officer, CCRM)
• Cliff Mui (Industrial Technology Advisor at National Research Council Canada)
• Nina Vellani (Director, VoxCell BioInnovation)