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Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Webinar
From Grant to Deal: Turning Early-Stage Projects into Partnered Therapies
Date: Tuesday, July 14th
Time: 1-2 PM ET
This session will cover key aspects of intellectual property (IP) and business development strategies. The IP component will focus on the fundamentals of pharmaceutical IP, including patents, exclusivities, and best practices for protecting and advancing academic drug discovery innovations.
The business development session will bridge the gap between BioCanRx funding and downstream partnerships, showing how funded projects can progress toward collaborations, licensing or new company creation. We will walk through the BD journey from first industry contact to term sheets and deal structures. We will also look at what industry and investors look for when evaluating opportunities emerging from translational programs.
Hosted by BioCanRx and IRICoR
Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nAsdNji8S4Chg5l2T53T-Q
Speaker
Jean-Louis Brochu, Director – Intellectual Property and Communication, IRICoR
A highly experienced expert in intellectual property, with over 15 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Jean-Louis is renowned for his mastery of patent strategies and the creation of portfolios for innovative products. His expertise spans the entire drug development lifecycle, from initial discovery to post-marketing management.
Claude Larose, Vice-president – Business Development, IRICoR
A recognized expert in innovation commercialization, intellectual property management and strategic development, Claude Larose excels at turning research into business opportunities. His unique track record demonstrates his know-how in technology transfer and the establishment of public and private partnerships.
Narjes Achach, Intellectual Property Analyst, IRICoR
Distinguished by her commitment to inclusion and entrepreneurship, Narjes expertise in innovation and technology transfer stems from her background in pharmaceuticals, intellectual property and healthcare law.
Ongoing | Online
Sharing Multi-network Resources for Trainee Success (SMRTS) Seminars Program
The SMRTS (Sharing Multi-network Resources for Trainee Success) Seminars Program is a professional development initiative between 9 national and provincial networks aimed at providing the best possible programming to our respective trainees.
Live monthly webinars offering essential professional and soft skills.
What’s Offered
- Monthly live-streamed webinars and events
- Access to diverse skill-building opportunities
What’s Offered
- Monthly live-streamed webinars and events
- Access to diverse skill-building opportunities
Past Topics
- Grant writing
- Media relations
- Patents & IP
- Communicating in plain language
Ongoing | Online
SMRTS Professional Development Recognition Program
How It Works
- Complete 6 hours of independent learning
- Choose from topics like communication, project management, social media, budgeting, EDIA
Accreditation
- Earn a Micro-Credential Certificate