WORKSHOP - From Lab to Impact: Research valorization & launching your career in biopharma 

Discover how to turn your research into real-world impact. Learn about research valorization, intellectual property, and strategies to advance your career in biotech, pharma, and innovation. Hear from experts, gain practical tips, and explore career paths beyond traditional research roles. This workshop is designed for students, postdocs, researchers, and lab staff who want to expand their impact and career opportunities.

This workshop will take place in person at the IRCM's Jacques-Genest Auditorium. Registration required!

PROGRAM

The workshop moderator will be Claudie Noël, Senior Director - Operations, Montréal InVivo.

14:00 - 14:50 PANEL 1 : Discover the Technology Transfer Office and Early Valorization

• Nadia Dubé, Vice President, Development and Administration, IRCM
• Peiman Shooshtarizadeh, Associate Director of Commercialization, IRCM
• Michel Cayouette, Senior Researcher, IRCM
• Camille Boudreau-Pinsonneault, Project Manager, Axelys

14:50 - 15:00 Break

15:00 - 15:50 PANEL 2 : Protect Your Discoveries with Intellectual Property

• George Elvira, Partner, Intellectual Property, Gowling WLG
• Julie Gauvreau, Patent Agent, Lavery

15:50 - 16:00 Break

16:00 - 17:00 PANEL 3 : Valorization, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurship – Next Steps

• Patricia Escoffier, Senior Director, Seido Capital
• Juan-Carlos Padilla, Postdoctoral Researcher, RNA T&T

17:00 - 18:00 Networking (appetizers and refreshments provided)

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