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British Columbia BioEvolution 2008 Poster

We extend a special thank you to the many companies and organizations that are helping to promote British Columbia's biotechnology, medical device and healthcare industry, including Alexandria Real Estate, Amgen, BioLife Solutions, Economic Development For Central Oregon, Ikaria, Lease Crutcher Lewis, Merck & Co., Ratner BioMedical, SAB Architects, Technical Safety Services, and others -- sponsors of the first ever British Columbia BioEvolution poster.

British Columbia BioEvolution is a one-of-a-kind genealogy chart that illustrates the founding "technology origins" of nearly 60 biotechnology and medical device firms located in the province of British Columbia.

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Destination British Columbia

Are you considering a move to British Columbia? Relocating your business to British Columbia? Starting a company? Or just interested in British Columbia?

This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in British Columbia, the province's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education, transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history, industry resources, and more.

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Local News...

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Targeted Genetics realigns product development priorities Targeted Genetics announced that it has realigned its product development priorities to focus on its ocular and neurological product candidates and its first use of expressed RNAi.
Targeted Genetics Corporation December 02, 2008
Monsanto Company completes acquisitions of CanaVialis and Alellyx Monsanto announced that it has completed its proposed acquisition of Aly Participacoes, which operates the sugarcane breeding and technology companies, CanaVialis and Alellyx, both of which are based in Brazil.
Monsanto Company December 02, 2008
Monsanto to leverage its technology to enhance yield and economic value for farmers As farmers in the U.S. are making their initial seed purchase decisions for the 2009 growing season, Monsanto Company plans to discuss the reasons behind its confidence that it can make good on its commitment to more than double its fiscal 2007 gross profit by 2012.
Monsanto Company December 02, 2008
GSK and Theravance announce positive phase 2b results for LABA, `444 GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance announced positive results from the phase 2b study of the novel, long-acting beta agonist (LABA) GW642444 (‘444) in patients with moderate to severe asthma.
GlaxoSmithKline December 02, 2008
ETHICON completes divestiture of Professional Wound Care Business to One Equity Partners ETHICON, a Johnson & Johnson company, announced that it has completed the divestiture of its Professional Wound Care business to One Equity Partners. Financial terms of the transaction are not being disclosed.
Johnson & Johnson December 01, 2008

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New Job Postings...

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Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Associate Seattle Biomedical Research Institute (SBRI) (WA)
ERG Associate Director Acucela Inc. (WA)
Staff Scientist/Senior Staff Scientist CMC ICOS Biologics, Inc. (WA)
Senior Research Associate, Automation and HTS Novo Nordisk Inc. (WA)
Senior Scientist, Expression Profiling Novo Nordisk Inc. (WA)

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New Facilities Available...

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890 Embarcadero Road Property -- West Sacramento, CA
Epigenomics Lab/Office Space -- Seattle, WA
Life Sciences Incubator -- Seattle, WA
University of Iowa Oakdale Research Park Biotech Building -- Coralville, IA
University of Iowa Oakdale Research Park BioVentures Center -- Coralville, IA

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Upcoming Events...

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12/03/2008: Global Connections: Preparing Youth Today
12/03/2008: Principal Investigator responsibility in the clinical research process
12/03/2008: Food Recalls - Planning and conducting a Food Recall and Crisis Communication
12/03/2008: Cold Chain Distribution
12/03/2008: 2nd World Congress of Gene 2008

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Learn About British Columbia's BioHistory

Why is there a biotechnology industry in British Columbia? Will the industry continue to grow in British Columbia? What do other states have? Each state has a unique story that explains why a given industry has developed in a specific region and not in others.

Through British Columbia BioHistory, you can learn about the scientists, institutions, political leaders, and significant events that have shaped and are still shaping the biotechnology, medical device and life science industries in the state of British Columbia.

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BioEvolution Posters

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Celebrate Life: World AIDS Day 2008

December 1 is World AIDS Day; a time to celebrate the many lives saved by HIV prevention and treatment programs. It also serves as a reminder that we all must do more - as individuals, communities, and as world citizens - to fight the spread of HIV and AIDS.

Around the world, 33 million people are living with HIV with nearly 7,500 new infections occurring each day. An estimated 3 million people are now receiving antiretroviral treatment in low and middle-income countries.

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