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Nicole Lamoureux
Manager, Events and Conferences
OCRI
613-828-6274 ext. 232
nlamoureux@ocri.ca

To make a reservation contact:
Patricia Ward
Conference Administrator
613-828-6274 ext. 249
Fax: 613-726-3444
pward@ocri.ca

 

Upcoming Event - Thursday March 11, 2010

Eastern Ontario Cancer Innovation Forum

Connect for the Cure

The Ottawa Technology Transfer Network (OTTN), PARTEQ Innovations, Queen’s University, the University of Ottawa and OCRI invite you to attend a technology innovation forum.

Basic researchers and clinician scientists from the University of Ottawa, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Queen’s University and the Queen’s Cancer Research Institute come together for this Innovation Forum that will feature their combined strength in translational cancer research, clinical trials management, biomarkers and viral oncolytics.

This will be a unique workshop for stakeholders from academia, industry and funding organizations who have a shared interest in developing and fostering partnerships that will translate Canadian cancer research innovations to clinical practice more efficiently.

Program Summary

(Full program agenda)

Research & Development Panel
Current Trends featuring: : Daniel Johnston, Principal Scientist, Discovery Translational Medicine-Oncology, Pfizer U.S.

Morning Plenary
Opportunities in Innovation I – viral oncolytics, apoptotic inhibitors, diagnostics, spin-offs

Keynote Luncheon Speaker
Paul Juniewicz, VP, Global Access to External Innovation, Sanofi-Aventis U.S.

Afternoon Plenary
Opportunities in Innovation II - Biomarkers, RNAi, clinical trials

Expert Industry-Funding Panel
To Market –making the leap from the lab bench, spin-offs, VCs, commercialization grants

Biopartnering/Posters
Connect –a chance to engage and explore new ideas, view posters


Date: Thursday March 11, 2010
Time:

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Registration / Continental Breakfast / Networking – Rideau Room (2nd Floor)
9:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. - Technology Forum – Rideau Room (2nd Floor)
3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - BioPartnering / Poster Viewing / Reception - O’Connor Room (Main level)

Location: Rideau Room and O'Connor Room
Sheraton Ottawa Hotel
150 Albert St.
Cost: There is no cost to attend, however pre-registration is required.

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In partnership with:

Ottawa Technology Transfer Network

Parteq Innovations

Queen's University

University of Ottawa


Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontarion Research Institute


Sponsors:

Sanofi-aventis

Ontario Institute for Canser Research

Canada's Research Based Pharmaceutical Companies

OnSETT

Abbott Point of Care

 

 

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