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Trainee Seminar: Translating research into therapeutics and clinical practice

March 13 @ 12:00 pm 1:00 pm

Translating research into therapeutics and clinical practice

Jonathon Jafari, B.Sc., M.Sc., MBA
Co-founder & Chief Business Officer, Mesintel Therapeutics
Lead Entrepreneur in Residence: Human Health Ventures Studio, UBC

Jonathon Jafari has over 20 years experience in biotech strategic marketing, business development and creation, He has played a prominent role in the creation and launch of multiple start-ups including Abde Kairos (Zymeworks), Sepset, and Zucara while at adMare Bioinnovations. Jonathon also has expertise in business development and strategic marketing across a spectrum of enterprises, ranging from early-stage startups to publicly traded biotech firms like QLT Inc., and multi-national pharmaceutical giants such as Novartis and Eli Lilly Inc.

This is a hybrid event, you may attend in person or virtually. Attendees must register and indicate their preference.

Hurlburt Auditorium at St. Paul’s Hospital

1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC Canada