Director, Partnerships & Events with Life Sciences BC. Also enjoy travelling the world and dining out.
Joined August 2013
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
Apply now for the Investor Readiness Program (IRP)!
IRP helps early-stage BC life sciences companies build investor readiness through six months of mentorship, coaching, workshops, and industry connections.
Apply here: lifesciencesbc.ca/programs/i…
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
Big step forward for BC's life sciences ecosystem!
Congrats to adMare BioInnovations on opening Vancouver’s M4 Innovation Centre—backed by BC and PacifiCan, it delivers ready wet labs and will support 20 companies in five years.
Learn more here: news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026…
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Looking to build a stronger foundation in biotech—without a science background?
Gain practical science knowledge with Life Sciences BC’s Bio Essentials—breaking down DNA, genes, and biotech into real-world insights in two days.
Register here: lifesciencesbc.ca/programs/b…
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
💭 “B.C. is home to innovators who are not only building strong local companies but developing solutions to challenges with global relevance.”
Learn how Peter Cowan (@noremacc), President & CEO of @innovate_bc, is helping #BC innovators scale & succeed:
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
17 Jul 2025
GF Strong is BC’s largest rehabilitation centre and a beneficiary of VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.
With your support, we are raising essential funds for these specialized adult health care services, benefiting everyone in BC 💚
youtube.com/watch?v=v6UWcqHG…
@vchhealthcare
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17 Jul 2025
Congratulations. #LSBCawards
17 Jul 2025
Congratulations to Ali Ardakani (Founder & Managing Director @NovateurBio and Co-Founder & CEO @OptigoBio), this year’s recipient of the @LifeSciences_BC’s Milton Wong Community Leadership Award!
We would also like to express genuine appreciation to @LifeSciences_BC's award committee for recognizing @OptigoBio as one of the Companies to Watch in the Recognition Honour Roll. It is a privilege to be acknowledged alongside such distinguished peers.
Congratulations to all 2025 #LSBCawards recipients! 🏆
· Company of the Year: @ZymeworksInc
· Emerging Company of the Year - #Biotech: @VariationalAI
· Emerging Company of the Year - #MedTech: Arbutus Medical Inc.
· #Strategic Partner of the Year: Providence Health Care Ventures
· Deal of the Year: NanoVation Therapeutics™
· Dr. Don Rix Lifetime #Achievement Award: Dr. Michael Hayden MBChB, PhD
· Milton Wong #Community #Leadership Award: Ali Ardakani
· #Scientific #Entrepreneurship Award: Dr. Poul Sorensen
· @GenomeBC Award for #ScientificExcellence: Dr. Fiona Brinkman
Companies to Watch - #Recognition #Honour Roll:
· AVEE HEALTH
· CereCura Nanotherapeutics
· GuideStar Medical Devices
· @OptigoBio
· @PhytonBiotech
We are delighted to honour the remarkable individuals and organizations driving #innovation and #technology that are transforming the landscape of #BritishColumbia's #lifesciences.
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
9 Jun 2025
Empowering life sciences innovation!
@lifesciences_bc supports & represents #BC’s life sciences community. With PacifiCan investment, LSBC is helping our life sciences companies scale, bolstering BC as a sector leader.
See the video for more on LSBC’s impact ⬇️
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1 Feb 2025
Thank you for the funding as greatly appreciated. @lifesciences_bc #PropelBC
31 Jan 2025
📣 NEW: $17M in funding for 10 orgs like @creativedlab at @UBC, @SFU's @SFUVentureLabs, @lifesciences_bc, @AccelerateOK.
This will:
✅grow sectors like #LifeSciences, #CleanTech & #Construction
✅create 2500 jobs
✅support 900 #BC businesses
➡️ ow.ly/1U3q50URrui
ALT Image of lab technicians looking into a microscope. Text reads: PacifiCan invests $17 million to support business growth across B.C.
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
31 Jan 2025
📣 NEW: $17M in funding for 10 orgs like @creativedlab at @UBC, @SFU's @SFUVentureLabs, @lifesciences_bc, @AccelerateOK.
This will:
✅grow sectors like #LifeSciences, #CleanTech & #Construction
✅create 2500 jobs
✅support 900 #BC businesses
➡️ ow.ly/1U3q50URrui
ALT Image of lab technicians looking into a microscope. Text reads: PacifiCan invests $17 million to support business growth across B.C.
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6 Jan 2025
I will be partnering at RESI JPM #RESIJPM! Go to hellopartnering.com/login/in… send me a meeting request. @lifesciences_bc
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
13 Dec 2024
That's a wrap on our LSBC Vancouver Island Winter Social!
Last night, we had a fantastic time in Victoria catching up with the life sciences community, enjoying great conversations and spreading some holiday cheer!
Learn more: lifesciencesbc.ca/event/life…
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
18 Nov 2024
Sales for the McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Series end today at noon!
We want to thank McCarthy Tétrault for a long-standing partnership that has enabled a unique and intimate platform for networking opportunities for the life sciences community.
Tickets: eventbrite.ca/e/mccarthy-spo…
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
11 Nov 2024
We’re hiring! Zymeworks has open roles across Immunology, Drug Safety, Clinical Data, Pathology, and In Vitro Biology. Join us in advancing biotherapeutics and making an impact. Apply today!
zymeworks.com/careers
#Hiring #BiotechCareers #LifeAtZymeworks
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13 Nov 2024
Looking forward to attending.
12 Nov 2024
Next week, the McCarthy Spotlight Speaking Series will feature the winners of LSBC's 2024 Companies to Watch! Don't miss this inspiring event on November 19 from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM PT at the McCarthy Tétrault Office.
Get your tickets here: eventbrite.ca/e/mccarthy-spo…
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13 Nov 2024
Two great conferences to consider attending.
12 Nov 2024
Register now for RESI London 2024 on December 4-6 and RESI JPM on January 14-16 in San Francisco!
LSBC members: Contact Joanne Lin at jlin@lifesciencesbc.ca for your promo code and save £100/$100!
RESI London: resiconference.com/resi-lond…
RESI JPM: resiconference.com/resi-jpm/
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
1 Nov 2024
We're pleased to share that Dr. Deanne Taylor, Corporate Director, Research, @Interior_Health, will be a speaker at our Showcase Series in Kelowna!
Thank you to our event partner, @HlthResearchBC and event supporter, @ubcokanagan.
Get your tickets here: eventbrite.ca/e/life-science…
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Ryan J Butt retweeted
31 Oct 2024
Dr. Jennifer Frattolin, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering, @ubcokanagan, is one of the distinguished speakers presenting at our Showcase Series in Kelowna!
Register now: eventbrite.ca/e/life-science…
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10 Oct 2024
We are thrilled to exhibit at #MedTechCon 2024 in Toronto!
Experience our live demos & innovative products at Booth 606. Discover how we're shaping healthcare's future & network with industry leaders.
Register now:
#MTC24 i.snoball.it/p/cjo7/t/5 @lifesciences_bc
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ATTN: #PrecisionHealth researchers! Don’t miss this funding opportunity from Genome BC & @GenomeAlberta. Our #HealthyOutcomes initiative aims to de-risk & accelerate #Genomics in routine care.
EOI Deadline: Oct 21
Info Session: Oct 7
Learn more: bit.ly/hltyotcms
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19 Sep 2024
Web Summit Vancouver is having a flash sale right now, with 50% off tickets! The sale is only live for 24 hours. You can grab your ticket here: share.websummit.com/van25 #WebSummitVancouver
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