| I hope you are enjoying summer! At Ag-West Bio we are hard at work preparing for the fall rush - our Annual Meeting, ABIC 2013 and National Biotech Week all happen in September. Thank you to those who contributed to this issue. We encourage your feedback and participation on this site. Contact me jackie.robin@agwest.sk.ca if you would like to post an article in a future edition of the Bio-Bulletin, or if you are interested in advertising on this site. Don't miss our blogs... and follow us on Twitter @agwestbio #saskbio ......................................................................................................................................................... ARTICLES Canola: A story of public-private partnership Wilf Keller talks about the vital role each partner played in his public-private partnership experience involving canola development. Canola is one of Canada's most valuable crops. read more Research partnership examines eco-friendly gas station clean-up A new Saskatchewan partnership promises to help make it easier to clean up contaminated soil. read more Ag-West Bio offers new Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Program This program allows Saskatchewan small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to enhance the business environment in which they operate. read more Expedite technology commercialization Dan Polenenko and Lorie Wheeler of Gowlings discuss how the global economic recession along with the information explosion has changed the way new technologies are commercialized. read more Martin Reaney: Prairie Tide Chemicals partners with Bioriginal Food & Science Prairie Tide Chemicals' President and CEO Martin Reaney talks about the start-up company and the first commercial product - a sweet flax oil. watch video VIDO-InterVac: Keeping Canada on the forefront of discovery science New vaccine research and development against existing and emerging diseases can now proceed thanks to final certification of the VIDO-InterVac at the University of Saskatchewan. read more Get involved: 3rd Annual Amazing Biotech Race at Innovation Place Saskatoon biotech students hit the ground running to discover companies at Innovation Place. Find out how you can participate! read more BIO World Congress: Saskatchewan showcases new bio-based technologies in Montreal Ag-West Bio hosts a booth and a successful workshop at 2013 BIO World Congress read more ......................................................................................................................................................... EVENTS National Biotech Week Events Saskatchewan has an exciting week planned for the 10th National Biotechnology Week Sept. 20-27. Plan to participate! read more National Biotech Week: Mark Lynas to deliver public lecture in Saskatoon Sept. 24th Author and environmentalist, Mark Lynas will be in Saskatoon to deliver a presentation entitled: OMG! GMO! Sustainable agriculture: GMOs, organic and how to feed the world. read more ABIC 2013 in Calgary, Alberta Calgary is set to host the world's agbiotech community at the Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference September 15-18 read more More events information can be found at here. |
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