8:30 AM

Canada/Eastern

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM EDT
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Welcome Desk Opens

Our team will be ready to assist with your registration, provide conference materials, and answer any queries.

9:00 AM

Canada/Eastern

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM EDT
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Arrival, Registration, & Check-in

Get name tags, conference materials, and a warm welcome from the BioConnect team

9:30 AM

Canada/Eastern

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
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Welcome Address and Keynote

A distinguished member of the McGill community: Dr Joe Schwarcz will set the tone with a brief overview of the conference's themes, objectives, and a warm welcome to all participants.

10:00 AM

Canada/Eastern

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
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Breakfast

Take a breather and enjoy breakfast with peers. It's the perfect opportunity to discuss the morning's insights, refresh, and energize yourself for the upcoming sessions.

10:30 AM

Canada/Eastern

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM EDT
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The History of BioConnect

Learn about how and why BioConnect was started from Vickie Muise, a vibrant member of the McGill Biotech program.

10:45 AM

Canada/Eastern

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
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Career Journey in Biotech

Dr. Anahita Jeyhani - Senior Director of Scientific Operations at Altasciences

11:00 AM

Canada/Eastern

11:00 AM - 11:40 AM EDT
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Expert Talk: Virtually, Anything is possible

Dr. Josh Pattel: CEO of Molecular Forecaster Inc.

11:40 AM

Canada/Eastern

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
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Industry spotlight: 35 Pharma

Dr. Gauthier Schang, Senior Scientist at 35Pharma

12:00 PM

Canada/Eastern

12:00 PM - 12:40 PM EDT
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Expert Talk: Proximal Sensors for Soil & Plants

Dr. Viacheslav Adamchuk

12:40 PM

Canada/Eastern

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
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Industry spotlight: Biospective Inc.

Ndey Yassin Camara, Preclinical Research Tech at Biospective Inc.

1:00 PM

Canada/Eastern

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
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Lunch Break

Join us for a midday break where we will serve a variety of delicious, locally-sourced meals. This is a great chance to network, reflect on the morning's proceedings, and prepare for the afternoon's sessions.

2:00 PM

Canada/Eastern

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM EDT
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Expert Talk: Making Sense of DNA Sequences: Functional Genomics and Precision Medicine for Rare Diseases

Dr. Éric Samarut

2:45 PM

Canada/Eastern

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM EDT
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Poster session

Explore a dynamic display of research findings during our poster session. Presenters will be on-hand to explain their work, answer questions, and engage in enlightening discussions. Perfect for broadening your perspective on current scientific advancements.

3:15 PM

Canada/Eastern

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
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Expert Talk: Building the AI Assistant for the Doctor: Vision, Language, & Interaction

Dr. Yiming Xio

4:00 PM

Canada/Eastern

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM EDT
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Networking & Refreshments

Unwind and connect with other members from the scientific community. The perfect blend of academia, food, and conversation.

4:45 PM

Canada/Eastern

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Closing Remarks & Prize DIstribution

Our closing ceremony will offer a time for reflection on the conference's key learnings, with final remarks from the event organizers. We'll also be revealing student presentation prizes and details for next year's conference.

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