BEC’s flagship program, the Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge, receives one of 12 honourable mention awards
May 13, 2010 by admin
BEC’s flagship program, the Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge, received one of 12 honourable mention awards in the 2010 Global Best Awards for the Americas region, presented by The Conference Board of Canada in collaboration with the International Partnership Network.
“The awards celebrate outstanding partnerships that have a significant impact on the communities in which they operate,” said Michael Bloom, Vice-President, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning.
The awards were announced on April 28 at the 10th International Education Business Partnership Conference in Toronto.
The 2010 Biotechnology Initiative Lectures and Merck Frosst “Exploring Minds” Workshops
March 10, 2010 by admin
Once again, the TBI Explore Biotechnology lectures and Merck Frosst Exploring Minds workshops, held concurrently with the SABC competition, will be available free of charge, to high school classes accompanied by their teachers. The lectures and workshops are made available by the generous sponsorship of The Biotechnology Initiative and Merck Frosst respectively.
The TBI Lecture Series and Merck Frost” Exploring Minds” Workshops take place at York University on Tuesday April 6th and Wednesday April 7th, 2010. Venues include the Accolade West Building, and the Research Tower. The Merck Frosst Workshops take place in Room 280, York Lanes, adjacent to the Research Tower.
Registration for these lectures must be done through the Bioscience Education Canada office at 416-640-0206 – Email. We ask that you try to book your classes for two lectures and a workshop.
Program and Session Descriptors (pdf)
Bioscience Education Canada, MINDSET and Life Sciences at Red River College, Winnipeg would like to thank all the supporters, speakers and participants
February 22, 2010 by admin
The National Bioscience Educators’ Conference 2010 was a great success. Conference topics included the Promise of Biotechnology for the 21st century, Agricultural Biotechnology, Genomics, Infectious Disease, Careers and Skills Development, Video Gaming, Integration of Technology in Education and Bioscience in Space. Tours were generously provided by many institutes in Winnipeg and Genome Prairie provided a viewing of the movie “The Cancer Warrior”. For a full list of topics, read the NBEC Program.
Presentations will be available through the Associates section of the Bioscience Education Canada website.
Stay tuned for further information about the National Bioscience Educators’ Conference in February 2011.
Generously supported by The Council of Biotechnology Information, BIOTECanada, Gowlings, Lafleur and Henderson, Monsanto, Microsoft Canada, Genome Prairie, Spongelab Interactive, Manitoba Innovation, Energy and Mines, Cangene Corporation, National Research Council Canada, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), the Ontario Genomics Institute, GameOn Manitoba
Wrap up and Sponsor Thank Yous (pdf)
Mark your calendars for NBEC in February 2011.
Fourth National Bioscience Educators Conference and Biotech Alive! Student Biotechnology Conference
February 15, 2010 by admin
Fourth National Bioscience Educators Conference and Biotech Alive Program
National Bioscience Educators’ Conference 2010
December 3, 2009 by admin
National Bioscience Educators’ Conference 2010
Bioscience Education Canada and MindSet (Manitoba) present the 4th Annual National Bioscience Educators Conference on February 16th to 18th 2010 at Red River College in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Please click here for registration and program information.
This conference will provide an opportunity for secondary school science teachers to hear from some of Canada’s leading bioscience researchers and to learn about activities and programs that will help with their delivery in the classroom. Laboratory workshop sessions will permit participants to gain some experience in performing lab activities that complement the current educational curriculum. Information about academic and career choices for students will be highlighted.
The program will address current research developments in bioethics, biodiversity, biopharmaceuticals, agri-foods, nanotechnology, and many other areas of investigation that fall under the rubric of bioscience. It will also offer information about academic and career opportunities for students.
Program (pdf) – Online Registration
Suggested Hotel:
Humphry Inn and Suites (formerly the Hampton Inn)
260 Main Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 1A9, Canada
(204) 942-4222
Biotech Lab Course for High School Teachers
July 6, 2009 by admin
Biotech Lab Course for High School Teachers
Seneca @ York August 17-19, 2009 (9am – 4pm)
Centennial College August 24-26, 2009 (9am – 4pm)
Biotech Lab Course for High School Teachers Secure Online Registration
2009 National SABC Competition Winners
May 20, 2009 by admin
A group shot of all finalists standing in front of the National Research Council Canada building May 6th, 2009.
Scott Adams (center) with Mark Lievonen (left) and Tony Clement (right) at the National Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge 2009 Competition
1st Prize Winner, Scott Adams, Saskatoon
Joseph McNeil (center) with Colette Rivet (left) and Tony Clement (right) at the National Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge 2009 Competition
2nd Prize Winner, Joseph McNeil, Nova Scotia
Binudith Warnakulasooriya (center) with Dr. Pierre Coulombe (left) and Tony Clement (right) at the National Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge 2009 Competition
3rd Prize Winner, Binudith Warnakulasooriya, Manitoba
Caitlin Martin Newnham (center) with Dr. Martin Godbout (left) and Tony Clement (right) at the National Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge 2009 Competition
4th Prize Winner, Caitlin Martin Newnham, Southwestern Ontario
Melanie Gallant (center) with Manon Harvey (left) and Tony Clement (right) at the National Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge 2009 Competition
5th Prize Winner, Melanie Gallant, Prince Edward Island
Kirsten Larson (center) with Catherine Conrad (left) and Tony Clement (right) at the National Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge 2009 Competition
Commercial Prize Winner, Kirsten Larson, Northern Manitoba
The first national competition among the first place winners from each regional SABC program was held at the BIO 2002 conference in Toronto in June 2002. More than $18,000 in cash prizes was awarded to the competing teams. For the past five years, the national competition was held via video-conferencing facilities from the National Research Council of Canada. Each first place regional team presented their research to a panel of judges gathered at the NRC headquarters in Ottawa.
In 2009, with support from BioTalent Canada the competition will be face-to-face where 14 regional winners will compete for the National title in Ottawa. The top 2 winners of the National SABC Competition will be able to compete in the sanofi-aventis International BioGENEius Challenge at the Biotechnology Industry Organizations (BIO) Annual International Convention.
National Bioscience Educators’ Conference 2009
March 21, 2009 by admin
Thank you to all the supporters, speakers and participants!
The National Bioscience Educators’ Conference 2009 was a great success. Participants were treated to lectures by researchers in cutting edge science including agricultural biotechnology, forensic paletonology, immunology, and stem cell research. Through the use of state of the art technology and support of the National Research Council Canada, participants from Toronto were able to listen and ask questions to researchers in Ottawa and Prince Edward Island in real time. On the following day particpants were treated to Bob MacDonald from CBC’s Quirks and Quarks live from Saskatoon. Teachers also were given updates to the new science curriculum as well as participation in focus groups on youth outreach.
Stay tuned for further information about the National Bioscience Educators’ Conference 2010.
Generously supported by The Council of Biotechnology Information, National Research Council Canada, Monsanto, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), the Ontario Genomics Institute and Seneca College.
The Biotechnology Initiative Lecture Series 2009
March 17, 2009 by admin
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The TBI Lecture Series took place in the MacLeod Auditorium of the Medical Sciences Building at the University of Toronto on Tuesday April 14th and Wednesday April 15th, 2009
Lecture Outlines
THE BIOTECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE LECTURES
(Program with Ontario Curriculum 2008 links)
Tuesday, April 14th, 10:00 a.m. and
Wednesday, April 15th, 1:00 p.m.
“CRIME SCIENCE”
Ms. Linda Williams, Centre of Forensic Sciences
Discover the latest advances in the field of crime fighting. Join a forensic scientist to investigate how DNA analysis and body-fluid identification methods are used to solve real criminal cases.
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Cellular Biology (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Evolution (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Medical Technologies (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Tuesday, April 14th, 11:00 a.m.
“DEVELOPING DRUGS FOR VIRAL PANDEMICS”
Dr. Eleanor Fish, Head, Division of Cellular & Molecular Biology, Toronto General Research Institute, University Health Network
There have been 10 pandemics of influenza A in the past 300 years. Pandemics of influenza occurred in 1918, 1957 and 1968. The pandemic of 1918 and 1919 killed 50 million to 100 million people. With today’s world population of 6.5 billion – more than three times that in 1918 – even a relatively “mild” pandemic could kill many millions of people. The threat of the SARS coronavirus and the global HIV epidemic have hastened the development of antiviral drugs
- Cellular Biology (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Evolution (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Medical Technologies (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Pathogens and Disease (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Science and Public Health Issues (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Disease and Its Prevention (Gr. 12-SNC4E)
Tuesday, April 14th, 12 noon
“USING DNA AS A TOOL TO CONSERVE VANISHING SPECIES AND REVEAL NATURAL HISTORY”
Oliver Haddrath, Dept. of Natural History, Royal Ontario Museum
Learn how the Department of Natural History at the Royal Ontario Museum is using DNA to study a variety of different question ranging from how best to preserve endangered species, to finding out how all life on earth is related to each other. This presentation will showcase a few of these projects, ones that deal with conservation, systematics, biogeography and the tree of life.”
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Evolution (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Tuesday, April 14th, 1:00 p.m.
“BIOTECHNOLOGY IN YOUR WORLD”
Dr. Paula Demacio, Professor of Biotechnology, Centennial College
Discover the wonders of biotechnology in your world! Journey to various places in your city to uncover how biotechnology affects your lives. From the grocery store to the pharmacy, the pet store to the police station, exciting advances in biotechnology can be found everywhere!
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Wednesday, April 15th, 10:00 a.m.
“STEM CELLS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE”
Dr. Jean Wang, Researcher, Division of Cell and Molecular Biology, University Health Network
Stem cells are master cells that provide the source material for all organs and tissue. They are found in the embryo and as rare cells in adult tissues including blood, skin, muscle and intestines. Because of their regenerative capabilities, stem cells have the potential to treat or cure diseases. Recently, scientists have discovered ways to reprogram adult human cells to behave like stem cells, bypassing the ethical issues associated with the use of human embryonic stem cells. In addition, recent evidence suggests that tumour growth may also be driven by stem cells, a notion which has important implications for cancer treatment.
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Cellular Biology (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Medical Technologies (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Science and Public Health Issues (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Wednesday, April 15th, 11:00 a.m.
“DNA FROM FOSSILS AND THE BENEFIT OF TIME TRAVEL”
Dr. Regis Debruyne, Professor, Ancient DNA Centre, Department of Anthropology, McMaster University
This presentation will explore the possibilities of extracting DNA from fossil remains and using it to in solve long-standing questions about origins, migrations and extinction. The feasibility of resurrecting extinct animals via cloning will also be discussed.
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Evolution (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Diversity of Living Things (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Wednesday, April 15th, 12:00 noon
“THE SCIENCE AND SOCIAL IMPACT OF GENOMICS”
Dr. Shane Green, Director, Outreach, Ontario Genomics Institute
This presentation is an energetic look at where genomics has come from and where it might lead.
- Cellular Biology (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetics (Gr. 11-SBI3C)
- Genetic Processes (Gr. 11-SBI3U)
- Molecular Genetics (Gr. 12-SBI4U)
- Medical Technologies (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Biotechnology (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
- Science and Public Health Issues (Gr. 12-SNC4M)
Merck Frosst ‘Exploring Minds’ Workshops
March 17, 2009 by admin
Held Tuesday, April 14, 2009 (10:00 am)
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 (10:00 am)
“A MICROBIAL MYSTERY” Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Seneca College
An outbreak occurs! A bacterial contaminant is suspected! How do microbiologists determine the identity of the microscopic culprit? Be a microbial sleuth and track down the world’s smallest living organisms. In this hands-on workshop students will use modern microbiological laboratory techniques to identify unknown, non-pathogenic bacteria.
Tuesday, April 14th (11:00 a.m.)
Wednesday, April 15th (11:00 a.m.)
“FRONTIER IN GENOMICS”
Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Seneca College
Students enrolled in this workshop will get hands-on experience in genomic identification and how this information can be used for identification of drug targets, new proteins and genetic differences between individuals.
Tuesday, April 14th (1:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, April 15th (1:00 p.m.)
“CSI AT HOME AND IN THE LAB”
Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry, Seneca College
Learn how to isolate DNA using only materials that you can find in your household. Then using techniques, learn how they can lead to catching the criminal.
This year’s exhibition is in the Stone Lobby of the Medical Sciences Building at the University of Toronto, 1 King’s College Circle; April 14-15, 2009.