We unite industry, academia, government, and innovators to strengthen Ontario’s life sciences ecosystem. Through advocacy, education, networking, and talent development, we help our sector grow, compete, and thrive locally and globally.

Advancing Life Sciences For A Better Society

Members
100 +
Years Representing the Industry
10 +

Our Pillars

Our work strengthens Ontario’s life sciences ecosystem through focused advocacy, meaningful connections, and high-impact professional development.

Membership

LSO membership connects you with Ontario’s life sciences community through advocacy, networking, and professional development.

Advocacy

LSO champions policies that advance innovation and position Ontario as a life sciences leader.

Events

LSO events bring Ontario’s life sciences community together through events, networking opportunities, and industry discussions that spark connection, collaboration, and growth.

Upcoming Events

Invitation to LSO Success Awards Gala

LSO 2026 Awards Presentation

May 13, 2026
5:30 pm

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10:00 pm
Automotive Building at Exhibition Place in Toronto

LSO Knowledge and Networking Breakfast

May 26, 2026
8:00 am

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10:00 am
TELUS Harbour – Flex Space, 25 York St, Toronto, ON
Golf tournament registration announcement

LSO Golf Classic

August 12, 2026
8:00 am

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3:00 pm
Lionhead Golf Club 8501 Mississauga Rd, Brampton, ON L6Y 5G8

Kind Words From Past Members

Being part of Life Sciences Ontario connects us to a supportive, province-wide community of knowledgeable and experienced leaders. The relationships and shared expertise within the LSO network add value to our work and strengthen our impact across Ontario’s life sciences sector. In particular, we have gained strong support for the opening of a new wet lab, for which we are extremely grateful.

Allison Philpot

Providence Care

Membership in LSO helps to ensure our place in the vibrant scientific community, both in the GTA and across the Province of Ontario. This is an important time for Canadian Pharma, Biotech and CDMO/CROs to stay connected and the incredible team at LSO helps to make this happen! GL CHEMTEC appreciates the constant support that this organization provides us as we continue to expand and to recruit in the Town of Oakville.

Lisa Studinicki Hunt, Ph.D

GL CHEMTEC

Life Sciences Ontario has been a valued partner of Invest Mississauga for over a decade. They consistently support our objectives by providing meaningful value, while taking a genuine personal approach to understanding our organization and priorities. Above all, they are collaborative, approachable, and simply a pleasure to work with.

Jacquie O’Connor

Invest Mississauga

Our Sponsors

Featured News & Updates

News

Life Sciences Ontario Celebrates Excellence and Innovation in Life Sciences with 2026 Awards Announcement

TORONTO, ON – January 15th, 2026 - Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 LSO Awards, ...
News, Opinion

Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) welcomes Budget 2025: Building Canada Strong and the federal government’s continued investment in innovation, research, and the life sciences sector

Ontario’s life sciences sector contributes $58.1 billion to Ontario’s GDP, generates $8.8 billion in government revenue,...
Press Release

Catalyzing Ontario’s Life Sciences Economy: Read Life Sciences Ontario’s New Report

TORONTO, ON – [25 June 2025]: Life Sciences Ontario (LSO), in partnership with Shift Health, has just released a new rep...
Announcement

LSO President and CEO Jason Field Receives King Charles III Coronation Medal

Recognition highlights leadership in advancing Ontario's life sciences sector Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) is proud to...
Announcement

Life Sciences Ontario Welcomes Christine Elliott to Our Board of Directors and changes to the Board

We are thrilled to announce that Christine Elliott has joined the Life Sciences Ontario Board of Directors! Christine...
Press Release

Life Sciences Ontario releases plan for Ontario to adjust health system to better deal with chronic diseases, starting with diabetes

Millions of Ontarians live with one or more chronic diseases, but the health system was designed 60 years ago mainly for...