Life Sciences Ontario
Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) strives to be the unified Voice of Life Sciences in Ontario by representing the interests of the diverse life sciences community in the province through advocacy, education, facilitation of economic development and promotion of the industry locally, nationally and internationally. Together we are a strong, innovative sector with significant socioeconomic contributions to the province of Ontario. We hope you will consider joining LSO and help us to achieve our vision for Ontario'€™s life sciences sector - "Diversity of Members, Unity of Voice".


Biotech Essay Contest - Win your first year tuition up to $5,000!

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

In conjunction with National Biotechnology Week, Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP invites you to participate in our BIOTECH ESSAY CONTEST. Submit your 1,500 word essay by May 31, 2013 on your choice for "Canada's Top Biotechnology Story of the Year."

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OGI’s Investment in Cytognomix Contributes to the Shannon Human Splicing Pipeline’s Success

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) congratulates Cytognomix on the success of the Shannon Human Splicing Pipeline, which was recently purchased by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in the U.S. In 2009, OGI invested in Cytognomix through its Pre-commercialization Business Development Fund (PBDF).   

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LSO Member Wins Three Minute Thesis Contest

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

Life Sciences Ontario congratulates Jasdeep (Jas) Saggar for winning the 3-minute thesis competition. The contest emphasizes the need for scientist to better communicate their complex research in simple terms for the benefit of the general public.  

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LSO Annual Awards Gala Dinner - Videos and Pictures

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Did you miss the LSO Gala on February 27th, or attend and want to relive the evening. Pictures and videos from the speakers are posted.

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