Announcements
[ How To Talk About Science ]
25-May-2012
Conference at the University of Victoria on May 25—27, 2012 University of Victoria | Victoria, BC, Canada Questions - please contact cfbr@uvic.ca For more informat..
MORE[ Interdependence 2012 Conference and Expo ]
15-May-2012
A global conference and exposition co-hosted by the Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) and the Rick Hansen Institute (RHI). For more information, please visit http://www.rickhansen.c..
MORE[ Exploring Biotech: Developing Drugs for Developing Countries ]
02-Mar-2012
Upcoming: Friday, March 2nd, 2012 4:00-6:00 pm, at Michael Smith Laboratories View Event Details (../Events/2011-12/exploring-biotech-developing-drugs-for-developing-countrie..
MORE[ NGDI Distinguished Lectureship Seminar ]
24-Feb-2012
Bridging the Knowledge-Action Gap: Politics, Partnerships and New Tools to Address the Global Health Challenges of our Time Friday February 24th, 2012 For more information..
MORE[ Happy December! ]
06-Dec-2011
As first term comes to a close, I would like to thank all of the students, mentors, and sponsors who have helped us to make the first part of our 2011-2012 season a success. Si..
MORE[ Networking Night 2011 ]
28-Nov-2011
November 28, 2011 6:30pm @ Original Joe's http://thesbn.ca/Events/2011-12/networking-night-2011..
MORE[ Critical Skills for Success - Networking ]
22-Nov-2011
UPCOMING Nov 22nd Critical Skills for Success - Networking 6 - 7:30 pm, at Genome BC View Event Details ..
MORE[ Critical Skills for Success - Job Hunting ]
15-Nov-2011
UPCOMING Nov 15th Critical Skills for Success - Job Hunting 6 - 7:30 pm, at Genome BC View Event Details ..
MORE[ 2nd Annual Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address ]
01-Nov-2011
"Proactive P4 Medicine (predictive, preventive, personalized and participatory): What it is, what it will mean for you and what it will mean for society." On Tuesday, Novembe..
MORE[ Newsletter: Letter from the President ]
31-Aug-2011
Dear Readers, I would like to welcome you all to a new academic year, and an exciting year of SBN events. Launching our new season was certainly a series of firsts for the ..
MORE[ A Message from the SBN Director, Corporate Relations ]
31-Jul-2011
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 th..
MORE[ SBN Annual General Meeting ]
28-Jun-2011
We have the pleasure of inviting you to attend the Annual General Meeting of Student Biotechnology Network, which will be held on Tuesday, June 28th 2011 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. ..
MORE[ Gowlings Biotech Essay Contest ]
31-May-2011
Win your first year tuition courtesy of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP - DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2011 Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, in conjunction with National Biotechnology Week and i..
MORE[ Gene Screen BC Launch Event ]
24-May-2011
Do you like to tell stories? Are you interested in science and technology? Then check out: Gene Screen BC Launch Event! (http://www.genescreenbc.com/) Click here (http:/..
MORE[ Upcoming MITACS Step Workshops ]
10-May-2011
MITACS Step Limited spaces still available for both the Practice Your Presentation Skills workshops – hone in your presentation skills and gain confidence when giving pr..
MORE[ Research Exchange & Poster Competition 2011 Winners ]
07-May-2011
SBN and Genome BC are proud to annouce the the winners of Research Exchange & Poster Competition 2011 1st Place - Bhavjinder Dhillon, PhD Student, Bioinformatics, Sim..
MORE[ Research Exchange & Poster Competition ]
06-May-2011
Present your research and win cash! 1st place $500, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $200 Student Biotechnology Network and Genome BC are pleased to invite BC’s scientif..
MORE[ Act NOW! ]
30-Apr-2011
Do you love writing? Do you want to write for an audience? Are you passionate about solving the challenges of sustainability? The spotlight is on. This is your chance ..
MORE[ Introducing ScienceSolvers ]
01-Apr-2011
Introducing ScienceSolvers: A New Approach For Solving Problems & Advancing Science At one point or another, most of us in the lab have come across obstacles that have comp..
MORE[ Creating A Buzz About Science ]
28-Mar-2011
Creating a Buzz about Science The Province is encouraging British Columbians to get excited about math and science by proclaiming the 2010-2011 school year to be the Year of Sc..
MORE[ Podcast and Live Blog Coverage for Genomics, Ethics and Industry Practice ]
26-Mar-2011
Unable to make it to Genomics, Ethics and Industry Practice on March 23rd 2011? Don't fret! You can read the live blog coverage or listen in to the podcast! http:/..
MORE[ World TB Day 2011 ]
24-Mar-2011
For the second year in a row, UBC and BCCDC have teamed up to present an interesting program on World TB Day, and we hope that you will mark the date in your calendars. From 10..
MORE[ Genomics, Ethics and Industry Practice ]
23-Mar-2011
CONFERENCE ON THE ETHICAL, LEGAL AND SOCIETAL ISSUES ARISING FROM THE RESEARCH OF OUR GENES Brought to you by Student Biotechnology Network in collaboration with researchers..
MORE[ Genomics, Ethics and Industry Practice - Live Blog ]
23-Mar-2011
Stuck in class? Busy at work? Not living in Vancouver? But still interested in SBN's upcoming conference Genomics, Ethics and Industry Practice" Why not read along with o..
MORE[ Biotech Expo & Conference - Registration is now open! ]
01-Mar-2011
Whether you are a 1st year undergrad trying to simply maneuver your way through the career paths that await you, or a graduate student ready to take your uber cool research to ..
MORE[ Mentors at Biotech Expo & Conference ]
01-Mar-2011
Just Released! Check out the list of mentors who will be in attendance at our upcoming Biotech Expo & Conference on March 1st 2011. Click here (http://thesbn.ca/Events/2010-1..
MORE[ Computational Biology in Action Photo Gallery ]
19-Feb-2011
The photo gallery for SBN's Exploring Biotech Lecture - Calculating the Wonders of Life: Computational Biology in Action!- has been posted. Check out the photos here. (/Events/..
MORE[ Raising the Bar: Patents and Biotechnology ]
11-Feb-2011
Upcoming SBN Event! Since intellectual property (IP) protection in biotechnology can be challenging, it is of utmost importance to have knowledge of the tools that exist for pr..
MORE[ Calculating the Wonders of Life - Computational Biology in Action ]
07-Feb-2011
Upcoming SBN Event! Acknowledging the increasing emphasis of today’s biotech industry on the employment of computing power in answering novel and complex biological inqui..
MORE[ C3 Leadership Conference ]
05-Feb-2011
Students and young professionals are invited to attend the annual C3 Leadership Conference on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at UBC Robson Square in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Th..
MORE[ Choose Science. Go Far. Win Big. ]
31-Jan-2011
The Year of Science 'Choose Science. Go Far. Win Big.' Contest Calling all Students! Enter to win a grand prize of a $25,000 scholarship and one of six monthly science-relat..
MORE[ Upcoming Exploring Biotech Lecture at UNBC! ]
24-Jan-2011
Upcoming SBN event! SBN, in partnership with The University of Northern British Columbia, is co-hosting an exciting lecture focusing on the discovery and development of using..
MORE[ MITACS Step: Build Your Technical and Scientific Writing Skills ]
14-Jan-2011
(http://www.mitacs.ca/) Build your Technical and Scientific Writing Skills When: Friday, January 14 - Saturday, January 15, 2011 Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm (Registration 8:30am SHARP) ..
MORE[ MITACS Step: Managing Projects ]
13-Jan-2011
(http://www.mitacs.ca/) Managing Projects When: Thursday, January 13, 2011 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Registration 8:00am SHARP) Where: Room C225, UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson St..
MORE[ MITACS Step Workshops: Art, Science, and Practice of Positive Networking ]
12-Jan-2011
(http://www.mitacs.ca/) Art, Science, and Practice of Positive Networking When: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm (Registration 8:30am SHARP) Where: HSBC Hall,..
MORE[ Like us, Follow us, Join us ]
20-Nov-2010
SBN has just launched our new Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin Pages: (http://www.facebook.com/thesbn)Like us: http://www.facebook.com/thesbn (http://twitter.com/thesbn)Fol..
MORE[ GPS/MITACS Workshop: Presenting Your Research ]
17-Nov-2010
(http://www.mitacs.ca/) GPS/MITACS Workshop: Presenting your Research When: Wednesday, November 17, 2010 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Where: Graduate Student Centre, 6371 Crescent Ro..
MORE[ Powering the Bioeconomy - Inspired by Innovation to Build a BioEnergy Future" ]
17-Nov-2010
Online Webinar SBN , in partnership with LifeSciences BC, is hosting a Webinar on the Bioenergy Industry in BC: ‘Powering the Bioeconomy – Inspired by Innovation to..
MORE[ Genome BC's 10 Year Anniversary Event: Inaugural Don Rix Distinguished Keynote Address ]
16-Nov-2010
While DNA can’t talk, the information inside the genome of every living thing, including humans, can say a lot. We’ve heard about successes in sequencing the ..
MORE[ Young Practitioners 2010 Webinar Series ]
27-Oct-2010
Developing your Profile and Attracting New Business October 27 , 2010 - 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (ET) Moderator Kathy Rzeszutek Smart & Biggar/Fetherstonhaugh Speak..
MORE[ A New Begining: a film about organ transplantation ]
23-Oct-2010
To this day, there are many patients that are eagerly waiting for a suitable organ, but due to the lack of donors, many do not get a new opportunity at life, especially ones ..
MORE[ Dr. Steven Hallam (UBC) speaks on ''Metabolic Interaction Networks for the Whole Community'' ]
14-Oct-2010
What: VanBug Speaker Series - Dr. Steven Hallam: ''Metabolic Interaction Networks for the Whole Community'' When: Thursday, October 14 @ 6pm Where: Gordon and Leslie Diamond Fa..
MORE[ Art, Science, and Practice of Positive Networking, PLUS Vancouver Board of Trade Networking Luncheon ]
12-Oct-2010
(http://www.mitacs.ca/) Art, Science, and Practice of Positive Networking, PLUS Vancouver Board of Trade Networking Luncheon When: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (..
MORE[ Building Biotech Photo Gallery ]
12-Oct-2010
The photo gallery for SBN's 2010-2011 kick-off event - Building Biotech: Powering the BioEconomy - has been posted. Check out the photos here. (/Events/2010-11/building_biotec..
MORE[ sanofi-aventis BioTalent Challenge ]
12-Oct-2010
LifeSciences British Columbia is proud to be the lead organizer for the sanofi-aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC) in BC. This is a high-school competition held nationwide..
MORE[ TEDx Terry talks, Sat Oct 2nd ]
02-Oct-2010
Registration Now Open for TEDx Terry Talks 2010 For the second year the Terry Project: http://www.terry.ubc.ca/ will be collaborating with TED to offer a TEDx event. Regi..
MORE[ Grand Challenges Canada Announces Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health Request For Proposals ]
24-Sep-2010
Vancouver. Grand Challenges Canada CEO Peter A. Singer announced today the Canadian Rising Stars in Global Health requests for proposals. This unique program is a call to action..
MORE[ Build Your Technical and Scientific Writing Skills ]
23-Sep-2010
When: Thursday, September 23 - Friday, September 24, 2010 Time: 9:000am - 3:30pm (Registration 8:30am SHARP) Where: UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street Room: C10..
MORE[ Foundations of Project Management 1 ]
17-Sep-2010
When: Friday, September 17 - Saturday, September 18, 2010 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Registration 8:00am SHARP) Where: UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street Room: ..
MORE[ Managing Projects ]
16-Sep-2010
When: Thursday, September 16, 2010 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (Registration 8:00am SHARP) Where: UBC Robson Square, 800 Robson Street Room: C225 They say that..
MORE[ Volunteers needed at Science World ]
16-Sep-2010
Science World is excited to announce its presentation of Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Brain starting September 16, 2010. This exhibition, all-new to Vancouve..
MORE[ SBN eNewsletter: Sept 2010 Issue 1 ]
01-Sep-2010
Check out SBN's Sept 2010 edition of the e-Newsletter (http://thesbn.ca/About/Newsletter%20Archives/September2010newsletter)..
MORE[ LifeSciences British Columbia Appoints Don Enns as President ]
31-Aug-2010
Vancouver, British Columbia – Industry association LifeSciences British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Don Enns as the new President of the organizati..
MORE[ The Next 36 ]
27-Aug-2010
Do you have what it takes to be one of The Next 36? This fall, the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at University of Toronto is launching a new program designed to in..
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