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SHRF Events

September 12, 2010

Research Connections - ABIC 2010: Bridging Biology and Business


September 12 - 15, 2010

TCU Place, 35 - 22nd Street East

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 

This three day international conference begins with a public forum, followed by a welcome reception. The course of the conference is composed of both plenary and parallel session, focusing on a different theme every day. Presenters will explore biotechnology and bio-industry applications in energy, human and animal health, and sustainability. The conference will host a trade exhibition to provide 60 local, national, and international exhibitors with the opportunity to promote their organizations, businesses and products. Scientists from a broad range of life science fields will present and discuss their latest work at a poster session.

 

Key contact: Ian McPhadden at ian.mcphadden@abic.ca

September 24, 2010

Research Connections - Western Canadian Medicinal Chemistry Workshop


September 24 - 26, 2010
Education Building, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK

This 3-day event is intended for university researchers and research and biotechnology companies in western Canada with an interest in pharmaceutical sciences. It aims to facilitate research in the pharmaceutical sciences and provide training and career development opportunities for postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate researchers. The workshop also provides a forum for researchers to pursue collaborations between institutions, across disciplines, and with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. The workshop will consist of oral and poster presentations and invited speakers. Abstract submissions are due September 3 for those wishing to present research.

Registration required: Forms available here.

September 27, 2010

Research Connections - Spotlight on Research: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias


Monday, September 27, 2010 (7:00-9:00pm)
Delta Hotel, 1919 Saskatchewan Drive,
Regina, SK
 
This event is aimed at highlighting and sharing research in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia being conducted in Saskatchewan.
 
Anyone with interest in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, including patients, health care professionals, researchers, family caregivers, donors, and general public are invited to this event.
From 7-8 pm guests are invited to view poster presentations and interact with Saskatchewan researchers. From 8-9pm the following speakers will take the floor:
Dr. Darrell Mousseau, Saskatchewan Research Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia and Associate Professor of Psychiatry from the University of Saskatchewan will discuss his team’s research on Alzheimer’s and depression.
Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Professor of Psychology and Director of the Centre on Aging and Health at the University of Regina will present on assessing pain in patients with dementia.
Kelly Duffin, CEO of Alzheimer Society of Canada will give an overview of the Society’s research program.
Cost: Free admission, complimentary appetizers, cash bar
Registration requested: 1-800-263-3367 or www.alzheimer.sk.ca

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Saskatoon, Sask. S7N 3R2		 Toll Free: 1.800.975.1699
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