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#NGBideas Jim Wilson
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Who are today’s visionaries and tomorrow’s leaders in Canada’s Life Sciences sector? What are they doing and how did they get there? Listen as Jim Wilson sits down with notable leaders, innovators and disruptors working on the Next Great Big Ideas from coast to coast.
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Penny Walsh-McGuire | CASTL
June 25th 2024 – We are thrilled to announce that this week we will be welcoming Penny Walsh-McGuire from the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL), based in Charlottetown, PEI. Join us as we delve into CASTL's role in the Canadian life sciences ecosystem, how they are fostering the next generation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing professionals, and learn about Penny’s journey from her roots in Savage Harbour, PEI to the boardroom.
CASTL: castlcanada.caGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.com
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Sarah Howe | St. Joseph's Research Institute
June 18th 2024 – This week, we welcome Sarah Howe, Chief Operating Officer of St. Joseph’s Research Center in Hamilton, Ontario. Join us as we delve into Sarah’s journey, from founding Y-Space at York University to her triumphs and challenges in leading the next generation of mental health, lung and chest, kidney, and genitourinary research in Canada.
St. Joe's Research Institute: research.stjoes.caGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.com
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Ivy Parks | BD Canada
June 11th 2024 – This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ivy Parks, President of BD Canada. Ivy's journey began in a customer service role, and over the past 20 years, she has risen through the ranks to lead the company. Join us as we explore her career path, the challenges she has overcome, and her vision for the future of BD Canada.
BD Canada: BD.com Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.com
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Tom Mikkelsen | Ontario Brain Institute
May 28th 2024 – Join us this week for a conversation with Dr. Tom Mikkelsen, President and Scientific Director of the Ontario Brain Institute in Toronto, Ontario, and Co-Director of the Hermelin Brain Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Mikkelsen is recognized as one of the top 0.04% of scholars researching glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, over the past decade.
Ontario Brain Institute: braininstitute.caGet Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.com
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Nicole Dekort | Medtech Canada
May 22nd 2024 – This week we’re thrilled to welcome Nicole Dekort, President & CEO of Medtech Canada. Join us as we dive into Nicole's journey, from her early days with the Ontario Liberal Party to leading Medtech Canada, and the triumphs and losses along the way.
Medtech Canada: medtechcanada.org
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Raphael Ronen | Sunnybrook Research Institute
May 14th 2024 – Our guest this week is Raphael Ronen, Director of Business Development at Sunnybrook Research Institute. Sunnybrook holds the designation of being recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Focused Ultrasound Foundation—the first in Canada, and one of only seven worldwide. Regarded as one of the most comprehensive and globally successful programs, Raphael helps get their technology from the bench and into the hands of doctors.
Sunnybrook Research Institute: sunnybrook.ca/research/
Get Your Tickets to The NGBI Summit: nextgreatbigideas.com
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