Due to an overwhelming number of requests, we are happy to bring back the monthly SBN e-Newsletter with a brighter, fresher look. We hope that this resource keeps you informed of industry events, technological advances and career choices.

Announcements

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Is Canada's Future Green?

Most of us at some point have given some thought to the rising costs and hazards of fossil fuels. So how does Canada fare in the development of biofuels as an alternative source of energy? Read the special feature article

Career Q & A

“I accepted the need for continuous change by welcoming change as an opportunity to learn and grow personally and professionally.” – Bob Ingratta, BioProducts & BioEnergy Sector Specialist, LifeSciences BC

Bob Ingratta will be moderating the panel discussions at SBN’s upcoming event Building Biotech: Powering the BioEconomy. Read his interview with SBN about his career choices and his advice to others here

Company Spotlight

Can you guess which Canadian law firm has over 150 professionals specialized in biotechnology company? Find out here

In The News

• Eli Lily halts Phase III clinical trials for Alzheimer’s program after drug was found to worsen disease progression Read the entire article
• BC Cancer Agency researchers personalize therapies to successfully treat a rare tongue tumor Read the entire article
• Scientific breakthrough as red blood cells are made from IVF embryonic stem cells Read the entire article
• Researchers to test anti-dengue modified mosquitoes Read the entire article.

Upcoming Event
	Building Biotech: Powering the BioEconomy Mon Sep 20, 5:00- 9:30 pm | Sutton Place Hotel This year, we hope to create student awareness of BioProducts, BioEnergy and other clean technologies, encouraging and inspiring students to follow career paths within this growing sector.

Mark Your Calendar
	Gene Screen Filming Gala  Sept 8 / H.R. MacMillian Space Centre  Hosted by Genome BC Catch the latest short docs and short fiction films on genomics and health & enjoy light refreshments courtesy of Genome BC.  Fun, moving and thought-provoking, these films are made by student and amateur filmmakers all competing for $8000 in prize money.
	National Biotechnology Week Sept 17-24 Celebrate the imaGENEnation of Canada's biotechnology scientists, researchers and entrepreneur by participating in events, lectures, facility tours and hands-on science experiments across Canada.  Events in B.C. include: Sep 20 - Building Biotech: Powering the BioEconomy Sep 22 - LifeSciences BC Annual General Meeting & Partner Aprciation Luncheon Sep 23 - Green Jobs and Putting HR to Work for Your Organization: What You Need to Know Detailed listing of local events can be viewed here.

Get involved

Volunteering with SBN promotes your personal growth and connects you with the right people to get your dream career started. Numerous opportunities are available here.

Looking to inspire the next Louis Pasteur or Edward Jenner? Do you have a B.Sc and access to lab space? The Sanofi Aventis BioTalent Challenge is recruiting mentors for the 2010-2011 challenge. High-school students are paired up with a mentor doing similar research who can provide support to the student as they carry out their experiments.

Inspiration

" Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world. Science is the highest personification of the nation because that nation will remain the first which carries the furthest the works of thought and intelligence." - Louis Pasteur

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This is what it's all about! We want to hear from you. Is there someone you know whom we should interview? Following a career-enhancing blog? Found a great resource that others should know about? Please share with us by emailing us at newsletter[at]thesbn.ca. We're keen to bring you information and inspiration for your biotech career, so email us and let us know how we're doing.